Once you’ve checked out the book I reviewed, Tunisian Crochet by Sharon H. Silverman, you might want to find some more information about tunisian crochet on the ‘net. Lucky you! I’ve done the research for you. There’s a lot of resources available. While I LOVE having a book to hold onto as an easy reference in my lap and on my bookshelf, I also love this infinite library on my desk – the one we call the internet.
So, here are some sites you might want to check out:
ARNie at chezcrochet has this for you:
http://www.chezcrochet.com/page2.html
There are stitch tutorials for a bunch of things you’ll want to try out and links to sites with free patterns to practice on real projects.
There are free patterns for a scarf and a shawl at this site:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_other/article/0,,DIY_14142_5272557,00.html
Kim Guzman, always one of my favorite resources, has a free tunisian hat pattern and this absolutely lovely afghan that can’t be reproduced in any other form of crochet. Kim’s patterns are well written and quite inexpensive.
http://www.kimanedesigns.net/products/Nautical_Waves_Afghan.html
And, what about this great sweater from Dora Ohrenstein? It’s available as a free pattern:
http://www.crochetinsider.com/rainbowjacket.html
Don’t forget one of the best resources online for crocheters – http://crochetpatterncentral.com/search.php
This link will take you to the page containing lots of free tunisian patterns. Should be something there for everyone!
I HAVE BEEN CROCHETING TUNISIAN[OR ALSO CALLED AFGHAN STITCH FOR MAny years.for 3 yrs i made 100 child’s scarfs for a dr’s coat give away.i think it’s a very fun and fast stitch. marge jonaway