First Time Tunisian Crochet: Step-by-Step Basics Plus 5 Projects

by Creative Publishing International

Embark on your Tunisian crochet (aka Afghan crochet) journey by learning how to stitch a throw, big bag, wristlet, blanket, and vest.

If you’re a fan of both knitting and crocheting, then Tunisian crochet is for you! Tunisian crochet is a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crocheting and is often referred to as “Afghan crochet” or “Afghan stitch.” A special hook called an Afghan hook is used for this method of crochet.

First Time Tunisian Crochet is an informative crochet booklet that teaches different stitches, from easy (Tunisian simple stitch) to intermediate (seed stitch, knit stitch, and purl stitch) to experienced (rib stitch, clusters stitch, cable stitch). The booklet includes five fun a throw, bag, wristlet, blanket, and vest.

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction

68 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2012

Reviews

[Sirah · Rating 4 out of 5]

To start off, "First Time" and "basics" isn't quite accurate for this book. While it opens with describing the basic Tunisian stitches and adding a few more complex ones, it did not have enough pictures to make this approachable for a first-time crocheter. The stitches arrived out of order, as the purl stitch is the last one taught, even though seed stitch (which uses purl stitch) comes early on. Since the difference between basic stitch, knit stitch, and purl stitch is simply where you hold the yarn and where you put the hook, this lack of photos showing exactly how to do this was disconcerting.

However, I am not a first-time Tunisian crocheter. I've worked several projects and have a working understanding of the three basic stitches. With this knowledge, I found the book very useful and entertaining. I discovered a few fun new stitches, and I am excited to try one or two of the patterns in the back. The patterns are described well and are easy to follow, and the accompanying photos are attractive and nicely showcase what you can expect from the projects.

I have to knock this book down a star for its bad marketing strategy of using an incorrect title, but as a "you know the basics, now let's learn some fun new stitches" kind of book, this is a nice little addition to my collection.

[Lin · Rating 1 out of 5]

ONE page of the briefest of instructions is not adequate for beginners. This " book" has 30 pages of patterns. What makes the difference between a great book and a sorry excuse for a crochet book is drawings of the stitch you are trying to learn. I have got to pay more attention to the number of pages when I order a book online!

[Kristina · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't think this is at all adequate for a first timer. I can't even begin to use the information in this book so attempt Tunisian crochet. I can knit but not crochet so maybe that's the problem but I think the actual problem is that the book doesn't really tell you how to do anything.

[Altivo Overo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tunisian crochet is not difficult, but it seems that writers have difficulty describing it in words. Many details omitted here.