Throws

Crochet Tunisian throws and blankets are some of the most popular crochet projects enjoyed by both beginners and advanced crocheters. You can find Tunisian crochet patterns for them with complete instructions in crochet magazines, books and websites.

The patterns will provide helpful instructions on the types of yarn and hook sizes that should be used for a selected project. The repetitive mechanics, combined with the easily recognized hook placement makes this needlecraft the easiest to teach and learn. Tunisian crochet stitches create a grid pattern with a definite front and back side which can form the ideal base for cross stitch customization.

A crocheted Tunisian throw is a great idea to create as a wonderful gift for family members and friends. They also are very thoughtful donations for nursing and retirement homes. The recipients will truly appreciate the warmth and thoughtfulness of one of these long lasting, handmade treasures that can be used as a wrap or shawl on a chilly winter evening.

When choosing your yarn for the project remember keep in mind the personality and needs of the person receiving the gift such as color, size and weight. For example; would they prefer an organic cotton or something warmer like mohair or cashmere or a light silk and bamboo blend.

The Four basic Tunisian Crochet Stitches are:

• The Simple Stitch is formed by slipping the crochet hook under the vertical thread on the front of the piece. This stitch is often called the Afghan stitch in the United States.
• The Knit Stitch is formed by inserting the hook through the center of the stitch to the back of the piece before pulling a loop onto the hook. (This looks like the Stocking stitch in knitting)
• The Full Stitch (also call the Plain stitch) is formed by inserting the hook between the stitches to the back of the piece before pulling a loop onto the hook. This gives the front of the piece a very smooth appearance but tends to curl.
• The Reverse Stitch is formed by pulling the yarn to the front of the piece, slipping the hook under the vertical thread of the next stitch, as you normally would for the Simple Stitch. Then pull the yarn down under the hook, before wrapping it over the hook. Pull through and leave the loop on the hook. (This looks like the Perl stitch in knitting.)

A Brief History of Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian Crochet was popular during the Victorian Era but popularity waned during the early 20th century. There is evidence of a resurgence of Tunisian Crochet in the late 1960′s through the early 1970′s; then again starting in the mid to late 1980′s. After that, Tunisian Crochet has made steady progress towards achieving the same popularity as knitting and classic crochet. The French are credited for calling it Tunisian Crochet, even though there is no evidence to suggest it was started in Tunis.

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Most helpful customer reviews

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
Love this throw
By T. Thompson
I bought 3 of these as gifts and plan to buy more after getting those and feeling how nice they are. These are a great value for the price, thick and so soft! The spice was a little more orange than I expected but still a nice color.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
I will give it soft but sheds way too much (red throw)
By A. Hudson
I ordered this throw in the red color. I usually do not like red but with the holidays coming up I noticed a lot of my flannel and winter bedding seems to have red in it so I wanted this as a throw at the foot of the bed. I will say out of the box it is probably the best material I have felt! It is so soft! I washed it as instructed immediately so I could place it on the bed. I never have understood why people buy bedding and complain about static but then mention they never washed the item. I wash everything I bring in the house. I know it was not laundered before being placed in the bag. I washed it according to instructions and added some liquid fabric softener since the air is dry. I then fluffed it lightly in the dryer. It came out just as soft as when I opened it, but clean! I noticed the white fabric softener sheet I used was completely red so keep in mind to obviously wash alone and that there is a lot of dye in this throw. I placed it on the bed and it looks great! I have noticed it does shed though. I know I have it against my flannel duvet and that will pull more but anything you place on it gets red particles on it, other than that I LOVE the material, washes great, and looks beautiful on the bed!
UPDATE: After using it on another bedding set and washing it again the shedding was too much. It might only be the red throw. I am giving this to Salvation Army. Not worth the mess.

66 of 75 people found the following review helpful.
Fuuurrrrry is more like it
By Pilgrim
It’s more furry than fuzzy. The front side is almost like a shag rug. There isn’t anything “micro” about it. It’s kind of Austin Powers, baby.

So is the color – the sand color isn’t sand at all, really, it has way too much gold in it. The photo is about right on my screen, so ignore the “Sand” name and just look at the color.

It’s an odd size, 50 x 60, too squarish and not long enough.

It’s OK for the sale price, but there are lots of similar prices on this type of thing.

Pinzon is the Amazon house brand, btw.

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