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Tunisian Crochet > Tunisian Simple Stitch
After the base row of the Tunisian crochet fabric is complete, any number of
Tunisian Crochet stitches can be worked. A very simple stitch that is
usually learned first is Tunisian Simple Stitch, most often abbreviated within
instructions as Tss. Like any other Tunisian stitch, Tss is worked in two
steps: the Forward and the Reverse Pass.
Forward Pass: Working Loops onto the Hook
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Take a look at the structure of the fabric stitches as
shown to the left.
Just as with knitting or standard crochet, it is WHERE you work your stitch
that controls the kind of stitch you make. The stitches of the Tunisian
crochet base row are comprised of a:
- Front vertical bar
- Back vertical bar
- Upper horizontal thread
- Lower horizontal thread
Tunisian simple stitch (Tss) is worked through the front
vertical bar of the prior row. |
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The forward pass begins with a single loop on the hook
from the prior row. Skip the first vertical bar that defines the "starting
edge" of the fabric. |
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[Insert the hook from right to left behind the next
vertical bar and yarn over. Draw a loop through and leave it on the
hook.] Repeat [] until the one vertical bar remains that defines the
"far edge" of the fabric. While it is possible to work this stitch as the prior stitches,
some projects will require a more defined edge for this side of the fabric
than working the vertical bar only will acheive. Work this last stitch
through the front vertical bar only, or follow the instructions for the last
stitch of the forward pass. |
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You have completed half of a Tunisian simple stitch row. |
Reverse Pass: Working Loops off the Hook
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As a general rule, the reverse pass of Tunisian crochet is
worked exactly the same for any stitch. It is the forward pass that
defines the variation between stitches. Once the forward pass is complete
and all loops are on the hook, yarn over and draw through one loop
only. |
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After this first stitch, [yarn over, draw through two loops]
Repeat [] until only one stitch remains on the hook. Do not turn. |
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A row of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) is complete! |