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How to do Tunisian (Afghan) crochet

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In this DROPS video we show how to do Tunesian crochet. Tunesian (Afghan) crochet is a technique that makes your work look knitted (for larger project you use a long crochet hook, called an Afghan hook).

Start with a row of chain stitches. Work first row by inserting the hook back into the second chain from hook, pull yarn through, then insert hook in next chain, pull yarn through and so on until end of chain row.
All new sts remain on the hook and at the end, there will be as many sts on the hook as the pattern required. Do not turn work, but now start binding off each stitch by first pulling yarn through 1 st, then yarn trough 2 sts at the same time until end of row. Make sure to have a constant number of sts everytime you pick up new sts. This technique creates a dense fabric in a grid pattern with a definite front and back side.
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Video #91, listed in: Crochet Videos, Crochet textures, Other crochet textures

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Country flag Sylvie wrote:

Bonjour, vidéo super claire! Merci beaucoup. Je remarque que le tissu crocheté en tunisien roule beaucoup (plus que tricot jersey p. ex). Quelle bordure faire pour bien le maintenir? Merci d’avance pour votre réponse

02.08.2025 - 18:36

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Sylvie, vous pouvez vous inspirer de ces autres vidéos si besoin, ou bien simplement crocheter 1 rang de mailles serrées si besoin. Bon crochet!

04.08.2025 - 16:28

Country flag Adriana wrote:

Hello dear friends and sisters. I wanted to thank you for this wonderful website, where you share selflessly for others to learn and do. I have visited this website regularly for many years now, finding here whatever I needed, and above all I have found inspiration. Today I was looking for the tunisian crochet stitch, and when I thought that probably you don't have it... here it comes! Thank you from my heart for everything you do. May God bless you, ladies!

06.03.2024 - 16:05

Country flag Christine Isnard wrote:

Bonjour, j'aimerais beaucoup que vous mettiez sur votre site des modèles au crochet tunisien : ponchos, châles, chauffe épaules, tours de cou, mitaines, etc... Merci beaucoup pour tout ce que vous faites déjà. Cordialement, Christine Isnard.

28.02.2023 - 21:12

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Isnard et merci pour votre message; votre requête a été transférée à nos stylistes. Bonne continuation!

01.03.2023 - 10:17

Country flag Patricia wrote:

Love tunisian crocheting, very relaxing once you master the stitches.

14.09.2020 - 16:32

Country flag Christine Mouren wrote:

Un grand merci pour ces explications très claires qui permettent d'assimiler rapidement cette technique . Comment arrêter les mailles de son travail ? Existe t il d'autres points ?

28.02.2020 - 14:18

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Mouren, vous pouvez arrêter après un rang où vous avez écoulé toutes les boucles. Il existe de nombreux autres points, vous pourrez en trouver sur internet. Bon crochet!

02.03.2020 - 13:12

Country flag Yu-Ting wrote:

Bonjour Avez-vous des modèles sur votre site à base de ce point tunisien? Merci infiniment et passez de bonnes fêtes de fin d'année! Bien cordialement

31.12.2019 - 15:23

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Yu-Ting, merci pour vos voeux et recevez les nôtres en retour; Nous n'avons pas encore de modèle avec ce point. Bon crochet!

02.01.2020 - 16:25

Country flag Andrea wrote:

Me encanto

19.07.2019 - 06:07

Country flag Beatriz Loyola wrote:

Genial. Me encantó. Hermoso video. Saludos desde Argentina

14.07.2019 - 17:22

Country flag Susan wrote:

Wish you had a way to translate comments made in other languages. Great tutorial.

21.12.2018 - 13:32

DROPS Design :

Dear Susan, please feel free to use any online-translator, this may look a bit weird depending on the language, but still comprehensible. You are welcome to ask your question there and/or to contact your DROPS store for any further assistance - even per mail or telephone. Happy crocheting!

02.01.2019 - 12:26

Country flag Diane wrote:

Merci, pour les explications très facile à comprendre

05.01.2018 - 14:09

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