Tunisian Simple Stitch
After the base row of the Tunisian crochet fabric is complete, any number of Tunisian Crochet stitches can be worked. A very simple stitch that is usually learned first is Tunisian Simple Stitch, most often abbreviated within instructions as Tss. Like any other Tunisian stitch, Tss is worked in two steps: the Forward and the Reverse Pass.
Forward Pass: Working Loops onto the Hook
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Take a look at the structure of the fabric stitches as shown to the left. Just as with knitting or standard crochet, it is WHERE you work your stitch that controls the kind of stitch you make. The stitches of the Tunisian crochet base row are comprised of a:
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The forward pass begins with a single loop on the hook from the prior row. Skip the first vertical bar that defines the "starting edge" of the fabric. |
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[Insert the hook from right to left behind the next vertical bar and yarn over. Draw a loop through and leave it on the hook.] Repeat [] until the one vertical bar remains that defines the "far edge" of the fabric. While it is possible to work this stitch as the prior stitches, some projects will require a more defined edge for this side of the fabric than working the vertical bar only will achieve. Work this last stitch through the front vertical bar only, or follow the instructions for the last stitch of the forward pass. |
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You have completed half of a Tunisian simple stitch row. |
Reverse Pass: Working Loops off the Hook
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As a general rule, the reverse pass of Tunisian crochet is worked exactly the same for any stitch. It is the forward pass that defines the variation between stitches. Once the forward pass is complete and all loops are on the hook, yarn over and draw through one loop only. |
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After this first stitch, [yarn over, draw through two loops] Repeat [] until only one stitch remains on the hook. Do not turn. |
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A row of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) is complete! |