I am an 82 year old male crocheter who started at age 11 (yes, I’ve been crocheting for over 70 years). I first tried Tunisian about 40 years ago when making the background fabric for a Bernat cross stitch afghan. The instruction sheet walked me through what I now know was the simple stitch to make the afghan strips. I finished the project, put away the afghan hook, and forgot all about it until I started watching your videos and tutorials about 2 weeks age. You fired me up, girl! Now (after a couple days practice) I’m working on a lace stitch Tunisian scarf project. Can’t wait to see where I go from there.
Tunisian is one of the first things my grandmother taught me over 60 years ago. Until I found you, I only knew the simple stitch, which I grew up calling it the Afghan stitch. I’ve definitely moved on, making several of your patterns. Your tutorials, and your book, are wonderful. Thank you for promoting this wonderful craft.
Bonjour, je vous écris de France. J'ai commencé le crochet tunisien il y a juste quelques mois, mais vous avez raison : on devient vite addict ! J'aime beaucoup vos vidéos et j'ai même acheté votre livre bien que la barrière de la langue me freine un peu. Amicalement u vieux continent🤩👍
I'm a beginner (to Tunisian crochet, not "regular".) I ordered the kit you reviewed from Ali Express and literally received it just today. I'm looking forward to this episode so I can dive right in. 😄
Tunisian crochet is really easy, I think if you have knowledge of crochet. It’s so much fun. Jayda In Stitches did a Tunisian calendar blanket in 2022. All the tutorials are in her web site.
Did they require you to sign up for Aliexpress app to get your hooks ordered? I read the reviews n they werent all that happy inspite of the rating for the app. So i passed the opportunity to order the hooks. I can wait untill her hooks are available. But how do you like them so far?
I recently met a young lady who said she was learning to crochet. I was so happy to be able to refer her to your channel for excellent tutorials. Thank you for your gifts to the world of artists, old and young, experienced and novice.
I did the same thing for a friend of mine! I also gave 3 young ladies a very quick 2 hour tutorial. Within 7 days they were all 3 done off to college. Can't wait to see what they bring home for Winter Break!
After 30+ years of crocheting I decided to try out Tunisian crochet. It was one of those awake at 4 am and the thought pops in to your head moments, but I’m not mad. I’m loving it!
I learned Tunisian crochet via your UA-cam channel. I bought your book (Absolutely amazing!!!), and made the braided headband, made it a bit bigger and added more yarn to make it a cowl and then emailed you a picture of my daughter modeling the two pieces. When you emailed me back with positive feedback, I was completely blown away and felt like a school girl meeting her fave celeb! My advice to any newbies is to learn from you! Your voice is comforting, your instructions and tutorials are simple and easy to grasp, and your glowing personality brightens up the darkest days! Thank you, Toni, for all that you bring to the world of crafting!
I’m a crocheted and have had a Tunisian hook in my stash for at least 30 years but never learned. My 2024 goal is to learn finally. I wish you were here. ❤
I learned Tunisian Crochet from your video last year and absolutely love it. Got your book and a set of Tunisian crochet hooks and have started making all the projects. I really enjoy watching your videos and learning all the Tunisian stitches. If you’ve never tried it, just watch Toni’s videos, and you will become hooked. It’s very relaxing, rewarding, and addictive. Give it a try, you’re going to enjoy it!
My mother taught my father Tunisian crochet in the 70s and then he taught it to me. I've learned some valuable tips that have made my projects look better and I've learned new stitches that have inspired new projects.
I love Tunisian crochet! I came to it from knitting so my biggest challenges were the terminology and learning how to hold the yarn. I have made blankets, ponchos, sweaters, scarves, and so much more. LOVE it!
I have so far made a scarf and currently making a blanket in this style of crochet, thank you for your amazing videos, you really are one of the best on UA-cam
You’re amazing Toni, & we all love you (& Pepper of course 😘) Queen of crochet & of Tunisian crochet! Thank you for doing all that you do with great love 💗 xx
Hi Toni, I'm excited to try Tunisian crocheting. I've been crocheting for 2 years and still learning. I have question after watching some of your videos. When making a blanket do all of the stitches have to fit on the hook. Saying like if you have 130 start chain. And when you are changing colors I see you pick up the color along the side does it stay that way when the project is done or do you do some special to finish it off. My brain is on over load and excitement 😅 Thanks for sharing and teaching. ❤
I’m 75 now, but when I was young even though I crocheted (Grandma taught me), when I saw a book with how to Tunisian crochet I just assumed it was hard - I was thrown off by the name “Tunisian”. It’s foreign like learning a new language, so it will be hard. I had enough hard things in my life so I said I'll pass. There were no videos and definitely no Toni Lipsey to show me how easy it really is. After I retired and saw your videos I gave it a try and I was hooked. My favorite blanket I made is Tunisian. Love you❤️
Hello I like tunisian ctochet what's good hook I am using steel 5.5 hook find it hurts my hand wrist is there different tunisian hooks what size hook you use for yarn weight #3 & #4 appreciate help thanks
I absolutely LOVE your videos! Best around! I am a 49 year old elementary teacher with 30 years crocheting experience (mostly self taught). I LOVE the look of knitting and took classes, but it's just not for me. Tunisian is my next project! I wish you would come to NJ!! I would love to take one of your in-person classes!!
i love tunisian crochet. i started crocheting at the beginning of 2012, and the following year, i taught myself tunisian. i love everything about it. (except maybe the curling.)
I adore Tunisian Crochet, mainly because it's so easy to do left-handed too. I always struggled with knitting, and regular crochet just didn't click with my brain, but T-C had me cranking out my first wearable garments in no time. Love it! Thanks for all your great tutorials.
I first learned “crochet” from my mom. I later learned that it was Tunisian crochet. It’s always what I fall back to when I want to something familiar. Have heard of the double sided Tunisian crochet blankets? I think it was a fad several years ago.
When I first tried my hand at learning Tunisian crochet it was one of your videos that I tripped over and learnt from. From there I became a subscriber. Thank you for making it easier.
I just started Tunisian crochet and coming from someone who has been doing “traditional” crochet up until now I am in LOVE with this style. To anyone nervous to start I actually think it’s much easier than traditional crochet especially when working with difficult yarn such as a stiff cotton. I am having difficulty learning how to add on to pieces that I’ve created to extend one side or another, if you have a video on that? Just found your channel and I love it so far! The craft community on UA-cam is top tier 👏 !
I am falling in love with tunisian crochet again. I learned it when I was about 10 years old maybe. Back then it was called the afghan stitch. My grandmother bought me my first afghan crochet hook, I still have it ❤ I am currently making a blanket with the tunisian half double stitch. It’s working up so nice.
I grew up watching my Great Grandma and my Grandma crochet, but only had the chance to make one blanket with my Grandma before she passed. You videos taught me how to crochet and appreciate something I’d lost. Now my kids watch me and I’ll eventually teach them. Thank you for all of your tutorials and because of them, I think Tunisian crochet is next on my must do list!
I love tunisian crochet because it's fun and it creates beautiful fabrics! I taught myself in 1988 by reading a pattern book so I could make my firstborn's special blanket. We still have it and it was so much fun to learn something new in crochet as I was going to learn life lessons as a new parent. I love it most because it looks like knitting(which I don't know how to do) and can follow a graph to make pictures and color changes easily. I also love watching your videos! Thanks!
Even though I always knew how to crochet from my youth, I have always been a knitter, also from my youth, because I just liked how it looked better (just a personal preference). Now, after all these years (I turn 60 this year) Tunisian crochet has made me fall in love with crochet, as has mosaic crochet, and I now seek out those crochet projects.
Hi Toni! I would really like to know: What is your favorite yarn weight to use in TC? I am finding that I ❤working with a 3 weight to a 1 super fine weight. I will post a picture of my shawl I’m working on in the FB group. Also you started a riot honey. 😂 Those Aliexpress hooks you reviewed are sold out AND they raised the price to $50.99 because of your video. Now they are taking pre-orders in order for anyone to get them, and won’t be delivered to most until April. There you go starting trouble 😂🥰🧶
aaaaccchh! I"m so bummed, I just learned you were 5 miles away from me teaching a class and I missed it. I'm loving your channel and Tunisian crochet and thank you so much for your inspiration. xoxo
Hi. A question for help with the starts/endings. I fell in love with T.C just a couple of weeks ago but has spent the last days to solve the Smoch/k stitch pattern's ending. Very thoroughly... Still, I have problems seeing an understandable (to me at least) "pattern" on 1. the starts vs endings and 2. How these alternates from row 1 to row 2. And the more YT videos I watched (including your nice videos) the more confused I got: It SEEMED that the approach to the four endings and starts on the two FP's, were/are slightly different in order (yet still "ends up" as it should after four rows, apparently?) IS that possible to do? 🤔 Or is it somehow me mixing it up every time? One tips I use is keep an eye at the loop count toward each FP row, but it still doesn't help me all the way. So to wrap my start up: If anyone has some smart tips on how to make the start and endings on FP1 and 2 easier to make out or understand, I'd be forever grateful! 🙏 Bcs the Smoch/k stitch pattern is d(y)arn beautiful! Thank You for amazing video-tutorials on T.C.
I was just learning (and struggling) with crochet after knitting for years when I discovered your channel and Tunisian crochet. Addictive for sure! And such an easy transition from knitting. Thank you for all your work!
Greetings Toni! I thought it was just me! I earned how to do Tunisian crochet a couple of years ago and I have been doing it every since. It is so addictive! I am working on a sweater doing the half double crochet stitch and it doesn’t curl! Hopefully, I will finish by the time it gets cold.♥️♥️💐
I love Tunisian. I learned it as a child. I didn’t know you could make patterned stitches until I was in my 50s. My favorite is to do the standard and then cross stitching designs on top. I have many vintage pattern books featuring these cross stitched afghans.
Cross-Stitch is excellent! If the fabric uses fine enough yarn with a small hook, you can do Crewel Work, or other types of embroidery in addition to Cross-Stitch.
OMG your book has been on my wishlist FOREVER! I didn't even know it was yours as I only just found your channel recently ❤❤❤ I haven't tried Tunisian crochet yet only because I'm trying to catch up on all the regular crochet projects I have on the go 😂 But it's definitely on my list of things I want to try. And you bet I'll be using your book! 😊
Hey Toni I've made a few tunisian crochet projects, and you're so right, it's EASY. The texture is beautiful! I gave away my starter tunisian hook set and invested in Knitters Pride Ginger hook set. A dream to work with. I loved looking at you in different scarves throughout the film.
I am so excited to join the Tunisian course and CAL with you and Michigan Fine Yarns! I learned Tunisian basics from your UA-cam videos, and have a copy of your book. I'm looking forward to learning more about some of the basic stitches. I still struggle with Tunisian Knit stitch!
Hello. Working on the Holiday Sampler as I watch you. Blocking my Simple Stitch 12 x 12 square. Did this one to replace the Home Stitch only because I believe that I would pull those carry-over stitches on the back when I use the blanket. Also have completed the 12 x12 mesh stitch block, blocking it too. Getting ready to start 2 new stitches. I work on 2 at a time so I don’t get bored. Thanks for the patterns. Aiming to be done in October at the latest. ❤
I've tried Tunisian crochet, but i always thought it was good for thick items, but after seeing the drape on that last shawl!! Wow. I was wondering if you have any Tunisian in the round videos? I don't recall seeing one and I'm curious about doing a hexagon or in the round project. I've been following you since 2020 (sounds stalkerish! 😊) ❤
I tried Tunisian crochet at last year's Crochet Academy and bought your book! You are so right that it is meditative and addictive. I'm making the Tunic and the yarn that was recommended in your pattern I had not used before so I thought I would try it. It is very smooth and easy to work with. (unfortunately, I'm drawing a blank on the yarn). I'm so glad that you have made several patterns using this technique. I have arthritis in my hands and find that Tunisian Crocheting isn't as hard on my hands as straight crocheting after doing a long bit of knitting projects. I also want to say what a joy it is watching your videos - you are so enthusiastic, upbeat, encouraging, and sweet. Thanks Toni for sharing your passion!
Love, love Tunisian crochet and you! Best teacher anywhere. Thank you for sharing your love of crocheting and expertise with us! I've been crocheting for years and years but just recently learned TC from you. Again, thank you and please keep it up!
Hi Toni! I just ordered your Tunisian book and can’t wait to get it. I found your channel a few months ago and my old arthritic hands and I just want to say thank you! I do have a question, when I crochet, I lug my stuff downstairs and for someone who is disabled, this can be a task. I can’t leave my stuff downstairs (long story, I’m trying to fix). I have a notions bag but omg is it heavy. What do you keep in your travel notions bag? I tend to keep all of my hooks with me just in case my tension is off that day. Then I keep needles, measuring tape, scissors, stitch markers, my Amour Clover hooks, my Tukani hooks and a set of double ended Tunisian hooks. I was wondering what you ( or any of you! ) typically carry. Oh! Thanks to your recommendation, I ordered that metal Tunisian set from Alixpress. I found I do prefer metal hooks.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE all the different shawls you wore in this video. YUM! I thought you needed those long curved hook things for Tunesian, and I thought it was limited by the length of that hook like knitting is... But you seem to be saying otherwise?? I might try this one day. ;)
I have been interested in Tunisian Crochet for a long time(about 4 years). However, I thought I needed the Tunisian hooks. I didn't know how or where to find them. (Hence, my lack of knowledge of exactly what to look for) I have practiced with a regular crochet hook & was turned off by the curling factor. But now that I am more knowledgeable about Tunisian Crochet, I might give it a try one day soon. Thank you, Toni, for all you do for your yarny community😊
So exciting! I love the changing scarfs in your set. I’m a knitter and I’m literally hooked on Tunisian crochet ❤ I’m on my third Aruba tunic. Q: How do you correct a Tunisian project when you miss a stitch or stitch count isn’t correct? Thanks and enjoy your tour!
I learned Tunisian from your videos, but I never really mastered it in the flat (in the round was really easy). My problem, which I would love if you could maybe make a video on if it's a common enough issue, is uneven tension. Specifically, my ending edge is rather tight, compared to the beginning of the row, so I end upwith a very lopsided project. Any advice?
I’ve been trying to learn Tunisian crochet for a few days now (not new to regular crochet) and I cannot figure out why it’s so hard for me to get my hook into the back bumps in the foundation chain! I relaxed my tension, went up hook sizes and I still struggle! Im also struggling with which two loops I’m supposed to put my hook into at the end of the forward pass. Other than that, the simple stitch is working up great! It’s absolutely beautiful and definitely addicted. Sad I missed you in Chicago! Hope you head back or to Milwaukee soon!
Love all your 'costume changes' like you are hosting an award show ;) I really enjoy the process of tunisian crochet, but I find that my tension is uneven across the row, so my stuff is coming out wonky (my the time I reach the left side, I've tightened up some). So I haven't yet invested in more expensive projects. I do enjoy scrap blankets in panels though. I will get there eventually!
Toni, first of all, thank you for introducing me to Tunisian crochet. I love it. I am about to finish by first baby blanket using your pattern!!! I am "hooked!" I am excited about your tour. Can we talk you into coming to North Carolina, though!!!! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!
There’s some nice small yarn places in AZ! You would prob like the store in Tempe we have! Tempe yarn and fiber and there’s another in phoenix! I hope you do a meet n greet in AZ soon. 🙏🏽🤞🏽
I love Tunisian crochet. I was purging and found a bunch of skeins bought for a project and decided to make a rectangular Tunisian Entrelac blanket for my livingroom. One skein matched my new couch. I also found an old pattern for a dinosaur Tunisian blanket. Squares are 12x12 and then you cross stitch the dinosaurs onto the front. Tunisian simple stitch makes it easy to make and X. I plan to sew flannel on back of completed blanket.
I started my Tunisian crochet adventure with Toni's Entreat Shawl. I watched a bunch of TLYC videos on Tunisian and few in Enterlac (that is the technique in this shawl) and bought my yarn. Some would say this is more difficult than standard Tunisian, but who doesn't love a challenge - right? Now I have made a bunch of shawls. For me they are a socially acceptable blanket to take to church. The ONLY shawl anyone has ever stopped and asked about is Toni's Entreat. They admire the intricacies of it. Little do they know how simple it really is. I am now making my third version for someone from church. They pay for the yarn and I stitch. @tlyc if you are looking for a content idea - a tutorial for this would be great. I couldn't find one on your channel. If it is there - pls point me in the direction. Also, if you could also do one showing how to do it straight across for a square or rectangle and also how to decrease a CTC to go from a triangle to a square or rectangle would also be great. Just food for thought!
Hello Toni. I have a Yarnology hook size J that I bought from HobbyLobby that has a cable and a stopper. IDK how to use it. Can you please help me? Thank You.
You inspired me to try out Tunisian Crochet!! I must say, it's super fun, but I find it just a tad limiting, bc (to my knowledge) you can't do amigurumi or granny squares with it :0
I absolutely LOVE Tunisian crochet! I can't seem to get my samples to be square. The left side always comes out longer that the right. It doesn't matter what stitch I use it's always lopsided. Any advice?
I love regular crochet but I don't like to knit. So I'm on the fence about Tunisian cause it really is a mix between the two. I haven't found any projects I want to do so it could be the aimlessness. But generally I don't like doing the same thing for too long. I need fast progress and I can do Tunisian crochet for hours and barely get anywhere 😅
When you said Kansas, I first thought Canada. Please come up north of the border! If using a regular crochet hook, tightly place a small rubber band at the end of the hook. It'll keep your stitches from falling off and won't be permanent.
Ive tried Tunisian several times unsuccessfully lol. You make me want to find my hooks and try again. Ik I love the concept of it and some of the stitches I've seen even on this video pique my interest again. Tyfs God bless you
Hi I just learned about Tunisian crochet and I just got my Tunisian crochet hooks. They work great for knitting and crochet. I am still practicing with the Tunisian crochet stitch. Right now I am single crocheting a towel yarn blanket for my cat. This yarn is hard to work with. I did make her a peg loom blanket from this yarn. My needles are not long enough to Tunisian crochet her a blanket. I am back and forth between the single crochet and learning Tunisian crochet. This is probably my third day into it. I just made about 3 jasmine stitch hats and my granddaughter a jasmine stitch blanket.
@tlyarncrafts I'm taking a beginners Tunisian crochet class toward the end of May. I want to buy just the hook I need before I invest in a set because I want to know I'll continue to do it. Why are a majority of the hooks wood? I've never used wood hooks and I'm willing to try them but not when I'm learning. I much prefer in-line hooks but those are hard to find. Do I just have to go with a tapered hook until I decide if I'm going to spend money on a full set?
Toni, I learned from you and bought your book! Tunisian is easy! I love the way it can look like knitting without messing with a million needles! I’m looking for some patterns for a tight weave Tunisian crochet sock. I love the idea of making my own wool socks but I don’t want to knit! Love your channel and spirit!! 😊
I realized that the simple stitch felt familiar when I worked 5 sets if your Kitchen Trio as Christmas gifts. I have an unfinished afghan for my middle son which I started 8-10 years ago. It uses a 35mm tunisian crochet hook and 2 different colors of yarn. I hope to finish it soon.
I'm just learning Tunisian crochet and I feel pretty good about it except for one thing. The right edge of my work is so much looser than the rest. I try to make the tension tighter there, but it still ends up being kind of sloppy. If I lay my piece down, it's bigger on that edge even. It is like this no matter what stitch or pattern I try. What am I doing wrong?? Stitch count and everything is consistent. It looks like stretched out on that edge, just the furthest stitch on the right. I can't make anything until I get this fixed 😩
Hi....I tried a small swatch using the Tunisian simple stitch for the first time. I'm looking to see how well it will go for a top/smock project I want to try out. I'm glad I found your channel to learn more on Tunisian crochet
I would like to do more Tunisian crochet, but my hands get numb when I do it. It doesn't happen as much when I do regular crochet or knit, but Tunisian crochet I can't somehow relax and do it comfortably 😢
I absolutely LOVE Tunisian crochet! I have now made 4 Elfcoats in tks and working on my 5th. I can look daunting in the beginning but as you say it is not hard to learn at all. I've made a blanket too in the entrelac style from the middle and out as a gift that was very loved. Love your channel ❤ ❤
Hi Toni, have you heard of this stitch? It is the half double tunisian crochet stitch. There is less curling with this stitch. It is my favorite. I enjoy watching your UA-cam tutorials. Thank you.
I am an 82 year old male crocheter who started at age 11 (yes, I’ve been crocheting for over 70 years). I first tried Tunisian about 40 years ago when making the background fabric for a Bernat cross stitch afghan. The instruction sheet walked me through what I now know was the simple stitch to make the afghan strips. I finished the project, put away the afghan hook, and forgot all about it until I started watching your videos and tutorials about 2 weeks age. You fired me up, girl! Now (after a couple days practice) I’m working on a lace stitch Tunisian scarf project. Can’t wait to see where I go from there.
Curious: do you have any idea how many projects you've done in your vast experience?!
Tunisian is one of the first things my grandmother taught me over 60 years ago. Until I found you, I only knew the simple stitch, which I grew up calling it the Afghan stitch. I’ve definitely moved on, making several of your patterns. Your tutorials, and your book, are wonderful. Thank you for promoting this wonderful craft.
Yep! It’s called the afghan or railroad stitch. I have a really old book about it. ❤❤❤
Love that every time you show it is with a different shawl 😊
The best part of this video was all the shawl changes, I loved it!!
Same!!
Bonjour, je vous écris de France. J'ai commencé le crochet tunisien il y a juste quelques mois, mais vous avez raison : on devient vite addict ! J'aime beaucoup vos vidéos et j'ai même acheté votre livre bien que la barrière de la langue me freine un peu. Amicalement u vieux continent🤩👍
I'm a beginner (to Tunisian crochet, not "regular".) I ordered the kit you reviewed from Ali Express and literally received it just today. I'm looking forward to this episode so I can dive right in. 😄
Mine is coming the 8th of March. Can't wait. I have a lot of afghan hooks that I play with but I want to get serious.
Tunisian crochet is really easy, I think if you have knowledge of crochet. It’s so much fun. Jayda In Stitches did a Tunisian calendar blanket in 2022. All the tutorials are in her web site.
What kit is it? Do you have a link?
Did they require you to sign up for Aliexpress app to get your hooks ordered? I read the reviews n they werent all that happy inspite of the rating for the app. So i passed the opportunity to order the hooks. I can wait untill her hooks are available. But how do you like them so far?
I would have loved to have that kit but it unfortunately doesn't deliver to my address 😭
I love all your scarf, shawl, cowls you wore during this video. Beautiful and inspiring. 😊❤ you are also a wonderful teacher.
I recently met a young lady who said she was learning to crochet. I was so happy to be able to refer her to your channel for excellent tutorials. Thank you for your gifts to the world of artists, old and young, experienced and novice.
I did the same thing for a friend of mine! I also gave 3 young ladies a very quick 2 hour tutorial. Within 7 days they were all 3 done off to college. Can't wait to see what they bring home for Winter Break!
After 30+ years of crocheting I decided to try out Tunisian crochet. It was one of those awake at 4 am and the thought pops in to your head moments, but I’m not mad. I’m loving it!
I learned Tunisian crochet via your UA-cam channel. I bought your book (Absolutely amazing!!!), and made the braided headband, made it a bit bigger and added more yarn to make it a cowl and then emailed you a picture of my daughter modeling the two pieces. When you emailed me back with positive feedback, I was completely blown away and felt like a school girl meeting her fave celeb!
My advice to any newbies is to learn from you! Your voice is comforting, your instructions and tutorials are simple and easy to grasp, and your glowing personality brightens up the darkest days!
Thank you, Toni, for all that you bring to the world of crafting!
I’m a crocheted and have had a Tunisian hook in my stash for at least 30 years but never learned. My 2024 goal is to learn finally. I wish you were here. ❤
I learned Tunisian Crochet from your video last year and absolutely love it. Got your book and a set of Tunisian crochet hooks and have started making all the projects. I really enjoy watching your videos and learning all the Tunisian stitches. If you’ve never tried it, just watch Toni’s videos, and you will become hooked. It’s very relaxing, rewarding, and addictive. Give it a try, you’re going to enjoy it!
My mother taught my father Tunisian crochet in the 70s and then he taught it to me. I've learned some valuable tips that have made my projects look better and I've learned new stitches that have inspired new projects.
I’m currently giving Tunisian crochet a 2nd chance thru a super old blanket pattern made in 1895 :)
Love your quick-change in Tunisian shawls. They were all beautiful. Thanks for the tips!
I learn new Tunisian stitches with cotton yarn and then gift the new dishcloth. The textured stitches make great dishcloths
The best teacher ever? Toni of course!!❤❤❤
I love Tunisian crochet! I came to it from knitting so my biggest challenges were the terminology and learning how to hold the yarn. I have made blankets, ponchos, sweaters, scarves, and so much more. LOVE it!
I have so far made a scarf and currently making a blanket in this style of crochet, thank you for your amazing videos, you really are one of the best on UA-cam
You’re amazing Toni, & we all love you (& Pepper of course 😘) Queen of crochet & of Tunisian crochet! Thank you for doing all that you do with great love 💗 xx
You make me fall in love with it again every time I watch one of your videos 😊
That's a really sweet thing to say 🥰👍🏽
Your dog is adorbs, scruffy little guy. 😊
I love days that have a new TL Yarn Crafts video! I hope you have so much fun on your travels this spring!
Yeeeeesssssss for the scarf changes!!!! Love it!
Hi Toni, I'm excited to try Tunisian crocheting. I've been crocheting for 2 years and still learning. I have question after watching some of your videos. When making a blanket do all of the stitches have to fit on the hook. Saying like if you have 130 start chain. And when you are changing colors I see you pick up the color along the side does it stay that way when the project is done or do you do some special to finish it off. My brain is on over load and excitement 😅
Thanks for sharing and teaching. ❤
I’m 75 now, but when I was young even though I crocheted (Grandma taught me), when I saw a book with how to Tunisian crochet I just assumed it was hard - I was thrown off by the name “Tunisian”. It’s foreign like learning a new language, so it will be hard. I had enough hard things in my life so I said I'll pass. There were no videos and definitely no Toni Lipsey to show me how easy it really is. After I retired and saw your videos I gave it a try and I was hooked. My favorite blanket I made is Tunisian. Love you❤️
Hello I like tunisian ctochet what's good hook I am using steel 5.5 hook find it hurts my hand wrist is there different tunisian hooks what size hook you use for yarn weight #3 & #4 appreciate help thanks
Love Tunisian crochet and your tutorials. Thanks for sharing and keeping the craft fun and interesting!
Cute dog too.
Thank you for your advice . Im really interested in the ripple afghan that is shown forr a short.time.on your short 7:04 7:04
Doing the simple stitch of Tunisian crochet for my Sedona sweater.
I've recently started working with Tunisian Crochet and enjoy the process very much. Your videos and welcoming spirit are inspiring.
I absolutely LOVE your channel, I just can’t get enough of your videos! Cheers from the land down under! ❤
I absolutely LOVE your videos! Best around! I am a 49 year old elementary teacher with 30 years crocheting experience (mostly self taught). I LOVE the look of knitting and took classes, but it's just not for me. Tunisian is my next project! I wish you would come to NJ!! I would love to take one of your in-person classes!!
i love tunisian crochet. i started crocheting at the beginning of 2012, and the following year, i taught myself tunisian. i love everything about it. (except maybe the curling.)
I adore Tunisian Crochet, mainly because it's so easy to do left-handed too. I always struggled with knitting, and regular crochet just didn't click with my brain, but T-C had me cranking out my first wearable garments in no time. Love it! Thanks for all your great tutorials.
I first learned “crochet” from my mom. I later learned that it was Tunisian crochet. It’s always what I fall back to when I want to something familiar. Have heard of the double sided Tunisian crochet blankets? I think it was a fad several years ago.
I actually did think I'd have to get all new hooks to start tunisian.
Im a beginner to traditional and Tunisian. Im excited to learn both.
When I first tried my hand at learning Tunisian crochet it was one of your videos that I tripped over and learnt from. From there I became a subscriber. Thank you for making it easier.
Already registered for two sessions at Miss Purl’s! So excited to meet you and learn!
You are inspirational. I love your videos. And the looks your fur baby makes are priceless.
I just started Tunisian crochet and coming from someone who has been doing “traditional” crochet up until now I am in LOVE with this style. To anyone nervous to start I actually think it’s much easier than traditional crochet especially when working with difficult yarn such as a stiff cotton. I am having difficulty learning how to add on to pieces that I’ve created to extend one side or another, if you have a video on that? Just found your channel and I love it so far! The craft community on UA-cam is top tier 👏 !
I learned Tunisian crochet from your videos and I love it...made a blanket of Tunisian horse patterns.. thank you
I am falling in love with tunisian crochet again. I learned it when I was about 10 years old maybe. Back then it was called the afghan stitch. My grandmother bought me my first afghan crochet hook, I still have it ❤
I am currently making a blanket with the tunisian half double stitch. It’s working up so nice.
Stoked for the Kansas trip!! 🥰❤ see you soon!!
I grew up watching my Great Grandma and my Grandma crochet, but only had the chance to make one blanket with my Grandma before she passed. You videos taught me how to crochet and appreciate something I’d lost. Now my kids watch me and I’ll eventually teach them. Thank you for all of your tutorials and because of them, I think Tunisian crochet is next on my must do list!
Great info AND giving us a shawl/scarf fashion show?! Love it!💕
I love tunisian crochet because it's fun and it creates beautiful fabrics! I taught myself in 1988 by reading a pattern book so I could make my firstborn's special blanket. We still have it and it was so much fun to learn something new in crochet as I was going to learn life lessons as a new parent. I love it most because it looks like knitting(which I don't know how to do) and can follow a graph to make pictures and color changes easily. I also love watching your videos! Thanks!
Even though I always knew how to crochet from my youth, I have always been a knitter, also from my youth, because I just liked how it looked better (just a personal preference). Now, after all these years (I turn 60 this year) Tunisian crochet has made me fall in love with crochet, as has mosaic crochet, and I now seek out those crochet projects.
I love hearing that! Many think of crochet in just one way, but there are lots of techniques to fall in love with. I'm so glad you found yours :-)
Wow! Your work is beautiful!!
Hi Toni! I would really like to know: What is your favorite yarn weight to use in TC? I am finding that I ❤working with a 3 weight to a 1 super fine weight. I will post a picture of my shawl I’m working on in the FB group.
Also you started a riot honey. 😂 Those Aliexpress hooks you reviewed are sold out AND they raised the price to $50.99 because of your video. Now they are taking pre-orders in order for anyone to get them, and won’t be delivered to most until April. There you go starting trouble 😂🥰🧶
I’d love to learn. Never have done this before
aaaaccchh! I"m so bummed, I just learned you were 5 miles away from me teaching a class and I missed it. I'm loving your channel and Tunisian crochet and thank you so much for your inspiration. xoxo
I've been a crocheter for 18 years. I just tried tunisian crochet. I LOVE IT! And you've taught me most of it. Thank you SO MUCH!! ❤
Hi. A question for help with the starts/endings.
I fell in love with T.C just a couple of weeks ago but has spent the last days to solve the Smoch/k stitch pattern's ending. Very thoroughly... Still, I have problems seeing an understandable (to me at least) "pattern" on 1. the starts vs endings and 2. How these alternates from row 1 to row 2. And the more YT videos I watched (including your nice videos) the more confused I got: It SEEMED that the approach to the four endings and starts on the two FP's, were/are slightly different in order (yet still "ends up" as it should after four rows, apparently?) IS that possible to do? 🤔
Or is it somehow me mixing it up every time? One tips I use is keep an eye at the loop count toward each FP row, but it still doesn't help me all the way.
So to wrap my start up: If anyone has some smart tips on how to make the start and endings on FP1 and 2 easier to make out or understand, I'd be forever grateful! 🙏
Bcs the Smoch/k stitch pattern is d(y)arn beautiful! Thank You for amazing video-tutorials on T.C.
I'm getting ready to learn tunisian crochet, Already know the regular crochet, do you sell your book on Amazon?
Love the different shawls with each piece of advice 🤩
I was just learning (and struggling) with crochet after knitting for years when I discovered your channel and Tunisian crochet. Addictive for sure! And such an easy transition from knitting. Thank you for all your work!
Greetings Toni! I thought it was just me! I earned how to do Tunisian crochet a couple of years ago and I have been doing it every since. It is so addictive! I am working on a sweater doing the half double crochet stitch and it doesn’t curl! Hopefully, I will finish by the time it gets cold.♥️♥️💐
I love Tunisian. I learned it as a child. I didn’t know you could make patterned stitches until I was in my 50s. My favorite is to do the standard and then cross stitching designs on top. I have many vintage pattern books featuring these cross stitched afghans.
Cross-Stitch is excellent! If the fabric uses fine enough yarn with a small hook, you can do Crewel Work, or other types of embroidery in addition to Cross-Stitch.
I am LOVING YOU AND YOUR TALENT ❤ Thank you for sharing it with us!! Also what is the second shawl/scarf you have on (green and white one)
OMG your book has been on my wishlist FOREVER! I didn't even know it was yours as I only just found your channel recently ❤❤❤
I haven't tried Tunisian crochet yet only because I'm trying to catch up on all the regular crochet projects I have on the go 😂 But it's definitely on my list of things I want to try. And you bet I'll be using your book! 😊
Hey Toni
I've made a few tunisian crochet projects, and you're so right, it's EASY. The texture is beautiful! I gave away my starter tunisian hook set and invested in Knitters Pride Ginger hook set. A dream to work with.
I loved looking at you in different scarves throughout the film.
I am so excited to join the Tunisian course and CAL with you and Michigan Fine Yarns! I learned Tunisian basics from your UA-cam videos, and have a copy of your book. I'm looking forward to learning more about some of the basic stitches. I still struggle with Tunisian Knit stitch!
Hello. Working on the Holiday Sampler as I watch you. Blocking my Simple Stitch 12 x 12 square. Did this one to replace the Home Stitch only because I believe that I would pull those carry-over stitches on the back when I use the blanket. Also have completed the 12 x12 mesh stitch block, blocking it too. Getting ready to start 2 new stitches. I work on 2 at a time so I don’t get bored. Thanks for the patterns. Aiming to be done in October at the latest. ❤
I've tried Tunisian crochet, but i always thought it was good for thick items, but after seeing the drape on that last shawl!! Wow.
I was wondering if you have any Tunisian in the round videos? I don't recall seeing one and I'm curious about doing a hexagon or in the round project.
I've been following you since 2020 (sounds stalkerish! 😊) ❤
I tried Tunisian crochet at last year's Crochet Academy and bought your book! You are so right that it is meditative and addictive. I'm making the Tunic and the yarn that was recommended in your pattern I had not used before so I thought I would try it. It is very smooth and easy to work with. (unfortunately, I'm drawing a blank on the yarn). I'm so glad that you have made several patterns using this technique. I have arthritis in my hands and find that Tunisian Crocheting isn't as hard on my hands as straight crocheting after doing a long bit of knitting projects. I also want to say what a joy it is watching your videos - you are so enthusiastic, upbeat, encouraging, and sweet. Thanks Toni for sharing your passion!
Love, love Tunisian crochet and you! Best teacher anywhere. Thank you for sharing your love of crocheting and expertise with us! I've been crocheting for years and years but just recently learned TC from you. Again, thank you and please keep it up!
Hi Toni! I just ordered your Tunisian book and can’t wait to get it. I found your channel a few months ago and my old arthritic hands and I just want to say thank you! I do have a question, when I crochet, I lug my stuff downstairs and for someone who is disabled, this can be a task. I can’t leave my stuff downstairs (long story, I’m trying to fix). I have a notions bag but omg is it heavy. What do you keep in your travel notions bag? I tend to keep all of my hooks with me just in case my tension is off that day. Then I keep needles, measuring tape, scissors, stitch markers, my Amour Clover hooks, my Tukani hooks and a set of double ended Tunisian hooks. I was wondering what you ( or any of you! ) typically carry. Oh! Thanks to your recommendation, I ordered that metal Tunisian set from Alixpress. I found I do prefer metal hooks.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE all the different shawls you wore in this video. YUM! I thought you needed those long curved hook things for Tunesian, and I thought it was limited by the length of that hook like knitting is... But you seem to be saying otherwise?? I might try this one day. ;)
I have been interested in Tunisian Crochet for a long time(about 4 years). However, I thought I needed the Tunisian hooks. I didn't know how or where to find them. (Hence, my lack of knowledge of exactly what to look for) I have practiced with a regular crochet hook & was turned off by the curling factor. But now that I am more knowledgeable about Tunisian Crochet, I might give it a try one day soon. Thank you, Toni, for all you do for your yarny community😊
Love Tunisian crochet!! I've made 3 of your Lamia wrap. Love your teaching & patterns.
So exciting! I love the changing scarfs in your set. I’m a knitter and I’m literally hooked on Tunisian crochet ❤ I’m on my third Aruba tunic.
Q: How do you correct a Tunisian project when you miss a stitch or stitch count isn’t correct?
Thanks and enjoy your tour!
Hello Tony.l love Tunisian crochet.just finished a baby blanket.in simple st.my friends.loves it.
I learned Tunisian from your videos, but I never really mastered it in the flat (in the round was really easy). My problem, which I would love if you could maybe make a video on if it's a common enough issue, is uneven tension. Specifically, my ending edge is rather tight, compared to the beginning of the row, so I end upwith a very lopsided project. Any advice?
I’ve been trying to learn Tunisian crochet for a few days now (not new to regular crochet) and I cannot figure out why it’s so hard for me to get my hook into the back bumps in the foundation chain! I relaxed my tension, went up hook sizes and I still struggle! Im also struggling with which two loops I’m supposed to put my hook into at the end of the forward pass. Other than that, the simple stitch is working up great! It’s absolutely beautiful and definitely addicted. Sad I missed you in Chicago! Hope you head back or to Milwaukee soon!
I love tunisian crochet. I also love the garments you've made! So so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Love all your 'costume changes' like you are hosting an award show ;) I really enjoy the process of tunisian crochet, but I find that my tension is uneven across the row, so my stuff is coming out wonky (my the time I reach the left side, I've tightened up some). So I haven't yet invested in more expensive projects. I do enjoy scrap blankets in panels though. I will get there eventually!
Toni, first of all, thank you for introducing me to Tunisian crochet. I love it. I am about to finish by first baby blanket using your pattern!!! I am "hooked!" I am excited about your tour. Can we talk you into coming to North Carolina, though!!!! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!
There’s some nice small yarn places in AZ! You would prob like the store in Tempe we have! Tempe yarn and fiber and there’s another in phoenix! I hope you do a meet n greet in AZ soon. 🙏🏽🤞🏽
I love Tunisian crochet. I was purging and found a bunch of skeins bought for a project and decided to make a rectangular Tunisian Entrelac blanket for my livingroom. One skein matched my new couch. I also found an old pattern for a dinosaur Tunisian blanket. Squares are 12x12 and then you cross stitch the dinosaurs onto the front. Tunisian simple stitch makes it easy to make and X. I plan to sew flannel on back of completed blanket.
I started my Tunisian crochet adventure with Toni's Entreat Shawl. I watched a bunch of TLYC videos on Tunisian and few in Enterlac (that is the technique in this shawl) and bought my yarn. Some would say this is more difficult than standard Tunisian, but who doesn't love a challenge - right? Now I have made a bunch of shawls. For me they are a socially acceptable blanket to take to church. The ONLY shawl anyone has ever stopped and asked about is Toni's Entreat. They admire the intricacies of it. Little do they know how simple it really is. I am now making my third version for someone from church. They pay for the yarn and I stitch. @tlyc if you are looking for a content idea - a tutorial for this would be great. I couldn't find one on your channel. If it is there - pls point me in the direction. Also, if you could also do one showing how to do it straight across for a square or rectangle and also how to decrease a CTC to go from a triangle to a square or rectangle would also be great. Just food for thought!
Hello Toni. I have a Yarnology hook size J that I bought from HobbyLobby that has a cable and a stopper. IDK how to use it. Can you please help me? Thank You.
You inspired me to try out Tunisian Crochet!!
I must say, it's super fun, but I find it just a tad limiting, bc (to my knowledge) you can't do amigurumi or granny squares with it :0
I absolutely LOVE Tunisian crochet! I can't seem to get my samples to be square. The left side always comes out longer that the right. It doesn't matter what stitch I use it's always lopsided. Any advice?
I love regular crochet but I don't like to knit. So I'm on the fence about Tunisian cause it really is a mix between the two. I haven't found any projects I want to do so it could be the aimlessness. But generally I don't like doing the same thing for too long. I need fast progress and I can do Tunisian crochet for hours and barely get anywhere 😅
When you said Kansas, I first thought Canada. Please come up north of the border!
If using a regular crochet hook, tightly place a small rubber band at the end of the hook. It'll keep your stitches from falling off and won't be permanent.
Ive tried Tunisian several times unsuccessfully lol. You make me want to find my hooks and try again. Ik I love the concept of it and some of the stitches I've seen even on this video pique my interest again. Tyfs God bless you
Hi I just learned about Tunisian crochet and I just got my Tunisian crochet hooks. They work great for knitting and crochet. I am still practicing with the Tunisian crochet stitch. Right now I am single crocheting a towel yarn blanket for my cat. This yarn is hard to work with. I did make her a peg loom blanket from this yarn. My needles are not long enough to Tunisian crochet her a blanket. I am back and forth between the single crochet and learning Tunisian crochet. This is probably my third day into it. I just made about 3 jasmine stitch hats and my granddaughter a jasmine stitch blanket.
thank you so much for these tips toni! I'm about halfway through my first tunisian crochet project - your bahama blanket and it's so much fun!!
@tlyarncrafts
I'm taking a beginners Tunisian crochet class toward the end of May. I want to buy just the hook I need before I invest in a set because I want to know I'll continue to do it.
Why are a majority of the hooks wood? I've never used wood hooks and I'm willing to try them but not when I'm learning. I much prefer in-line hooks but those are hard to find. Do I just have to go with a tapered hook until I decide if I'm going to spend money on a full set?
Toni, I learned from you and bought your book! Tunisian is easy! I love the way it can look like knitting without messing with a million needles! I’m looking for some patterns for a tight weave Tunisian crochet sock. I love the idea of making my own wool socks but I don’t want to knit! Love your channel and spirit!! 😊
I realized that the simple stitch felt familiar when I worked 5 sets if your Kitchen Trio as Christmas gifts. I have an unfinished afghan for my middle son which I started 8-10 years ago. It uses a 35mm tunisian crochet hook and 2 different colors of yarn. I hope to finish it soon.
I'm just learning Tunisian crochet and I feel pretty good about it except for one thing. The right edge of my work is so much looser than the rest. I try to make the tension tighter there, but it still ends up being kind of sloppy. If I lay my piece down, it's bigger on that edge even. It is like this no matter what stitch or pattern I try. What am I doing wrong?? Stitch count and everything is consistent. It looks like stretched out on that edge, just the furthest stitch on the right. I can't make anything until I get this fixed 😩
Hi....I tried a small swatch using the Tunisian simple stitch for the first time. I'm looking to see how well it will go for a top/smock project I want to try out. I'm glad I found your channel to learn more on Tunisian crochet
I would like to do more Tunisian crochet, but my hands get numb when I do it. It doesn't happen as much when I do regular crochet or knit, but Tunisian crochet I can't somehow relax and do it comfortably 😢
I absolutely LOVE Tunisian crochet! I have now made 4 Elfcoats in tks and working on my 5th. I can look daunting in the beginning but as you say it is not hard to learn at all. I've made a blanket too in the entrelac style from the middle and out as a gift that was very loved. Love your channel ❤ ❤
I have tried Tunisian crochet before. Only completed a few small eyeglasses pouches. I love all the scarves you wore in this video!
Hi Toni, have you heard of this stitch? It is the half double tunisian crochet stitch. There is less curling with this stitch. It is my favorite. I enjoy watching your UA-cam tutorials. Thank you.