Tunisian crochet - also known as afghan
crochet and tricot crochet - is accomplished by means of a
long, round crochet hook (without finger indention) with a
knitting stopper on one end.
Highly popular in the first half of the twentieth century,
it is little worked at this time and there is a dearth of designs.
In its basic form, illustrated in next
column, the work creates a grid of squares upon which
cross stitch can be employed as seen in the image above.
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You can also create bobbles (shown). Note
the garter stitch appearance on the back of the work.
With variations of this basic stitch, one can
create a variety of patterns, including those which mimic knitting. Indeed,
the stitches are called knit and purl.
Most of the afghans in this basic stitch are
worked in panels which are then sewn together or crocheted together
in some fashion. Sometimes the object is worked all in one. Some
patterns are accomplished by crocheting in color - but these
are limited to large designs such as one- or two-color butterflies
or baby's blocks.
It is also possible to execute normal surface
embroidery on this ground of Tunisian crochet. Illustrated directions
for Tunisian crochet and cross stitch embroidery: Click
Here
Pattern for Baby Afghan is available.
Contact
Heritage Shoppe.
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