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Title: tunisian crochet
Post by: bayou girl on Aug 13, 2010, 10:36:43 PM

i'm trying it for the first time.  the basic stitch is also called afghan stitch, but there are others.  here is what it looks like

front
(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv322%2FJiffymouse%2F2010%2FIMG_2304.jpg&hash=5cad307e4816231ea5397ea6d75190adb543b0f0)


back.  you can see how it is trying to roll in the back picture.
(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv322%2FJiffymouse%2F2010%2FIMG_2305.jpg&hash=ab9edb522517555314b83fd26cf46ca325470195)

has anyone else done this?

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Triss on Aug 13, 2010, 10:43:37 PM

I tried it but did not care too much for it. 

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bayou girl on Aug 13, 2010, 10:46:26 PM

i'm liking it way better than knitting. 

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Jessica on Aug 13, 2010, 11:02:39 PM

I have never heard of it.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: duh on Aug 14, 2010, 06:21:38 AM

I've done it.  It is great if you want a grid to cross stitch on. 

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Wrennie on Aug 14, 2010, 08:26:44 AM

I've done it. Made a scarf with baby weight yarn. The looser you make the stitch the less it rolls. The rolling is unfortunately the nature of the beast. The thicker yarns, like worsted weight need a bigger hook. Theres also a tunisian stitch that looks like regular stockinette. I forget off the top of my head exactly how its done. Tunisian/afghan stitch is also called shepherds knitting.
If I can get to the library today I'll get my pics off photobucket and show you. Hmmm, there might be pics in our yarn thread here.......... zip.......
Jenn you should join Tina and I over at Crochetville. (aka c'ville)
Heres a link -> http://www.crochetville.org/forum/index.php (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/index.php)

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Wrennie on Aug 14, 2010, 08:46:20 AM

Found IT! post #41 in show me your yarn #5
http://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/index.php/topic,2446.msg58167.html#msg58167 (http://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/index.php/topic,2446.msg58167.html#msg58167)

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bayou girl on Aug 14, 2010, 09:53:10 AM

thank you wrennie for showing me!  that is beautiful!  i am enjoying this but it is for me, so will putter at it.  and i am doing it loose.  the roll isn't really bothering me.  i figured i can manage it.  but, tammy did give me an idea bout the embroidery on it.

another something i'll have to look at  :idea:

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Wrennie on Aug 14, 2010, 10:02:55 AM

Places like Mary Maxim used to sell afghan kits where you do tunisian in a solid colr & then cross stitch a pattern on it. Gotta get the rows even for that or else the cross stitch count will be off & make for a crooked Pattern.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bayou girl on Aug 31, 2010, 08:35:16 PM

here is a larger swatch...  i'm liking this but it feels slower the farther along that i get.  i am enjoying how it is coming though.

(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv322%2FJiffymouse%2FIMG_2341.jpg&hash=fa41b08798777ed5d65878be35a49af0df9a67f3)

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bestofour on Aug 31, 2010, 09:06:13 PM

what are you making Jen? 

I didn't know Tina crochets.  Learn something new every day.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bayou girl on Aug 31, 2010, 09:15:25 PM

i'm not sure sheri.  right now it is a panel to make an afghan for me.  might turn into a shawl.  i really, really like the yarn and how it is working up.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bestofour on Aug 31, 2010, 09:25:40 PM

looks nice.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Tina on Aug 31, 2010, 09:32:49 PM

Tina knows how to crochet very well. But it is something my hands do not do well any more. Although I am itching to prove me wrong.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Jessica on Aug 31, 2010, 10:08:34 PM

Looks great, Jenn.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Dianna on Aug 31, 2010, 10:23:15 PM

Pretty. It looks so soft... :grinnnn:

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Penny on Sep 01, 2010, 07:22:39 AM

Loooks nice, i like the colors.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Triss on Sep 01, 2010, 01:17:20 PM

Great colors and it looks nice Jen.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: landofoz on Sep 02, 2010, 10:57:45 PM

Yeah, what is that gonna be, Jen?  The colors are lovely!!

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: dodge on Sep 08, 2010, 08:01:00 PM

I did some tunisian have to get a photo of it .

dodge

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: dodge on Sep 08, 2010, 08:29:57 PM

 :dancingbunny:

here is my Tunisian crochet.. i did some pillows . about 2 years ago

dodge

(https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi23.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb389%2FRacetowom%2FIMG_5704.jpg&hash=437f73f07f63b9ef0a3656e0d21d31e773f71177)

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Tina on Sep 08, 2010, 08:31:11 PM

Those are awesome, Dodge.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Triss on Sep 08, 2010, 09:03:08 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bayou girl on Sep 08, 2010, 09:38:35 PM

those are terrific!  thank you for sharing. i might have to try something like that.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: sunsoaker on Sep 08, 2010, 09:40:32 PM

Nice. I am one of the few on here that are NOT crafty. But I sure do enjoy looking at other's work. Many talented members here.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Jessica on Sep 08, 2010, 09:41:36 PM

Those are beautiful, dodge!

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: dodge on Sep 09, 2010, 08:35:33 PM

 :goofy:

Thanks everyone , I enjoy your crafts too.. I didnt know what to make , so I did pillows. It is a nice style of needlework.

dodge

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: bestofour on Sep 09, 2010, 09:27:06 PM

Pretty dodge.  I like the raised hearts but you know the yellow is my favorite.

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: dodge on Sep 10, 2010, 10:55:03 PM

 :SmileyFit:

Yes Sheri
yellow for the fellow.LOL Thanks , I sort of lean to the pink.

LOL :stars:

Title: Re: tunisian crochet
Post by: Wrennie on Sep 11, 2010, 08:55:31 AM

I like those hearts!