Tunisian Shaker Dishcloths
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- To get your free copy of the pattern to follow along, visit my website here:
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I recently released a video on how to create a crocheted provisional cast-on without picking up stitches ( • Knitting Help - Provis... ). That technique will NOT work for this pattern. Because each Tunisian crocheted row requires working both left-to-right and right-to-left to complete a row, that modified provisional cast-on sets you up in the wrong position. Please work the provisional cast-on as indicated in the video and pattern.
Information on things you'll see in this video:
The yarn I used is Knit Picks Comfy Worsted, (my favorite dishcloth yarn) in the following colors: White, Honey Dew, Sea Foam, Marlin, Creme Brulee, and Fizz.
The crochet hook I'm using is Knitter's Pride Dreamz in size K, 6.5mm.
The nail polish I'm wearing is by Julep, color "Amanda".
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My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here:
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I just finished my first one, and I love it! I tossed it to my husband so he could check out the finish product, and it turns out that these also double as "house frisbees"! Safe and fun! :)
doublel77
doublel7714 Do you know if you can make this into afghan size? I want to make something unique for the Herreschner contest.
This is the best "mantra" for the kitchener stitch! Thank you! I use Kitchener a lot in knitting and have to refer to a book every time to refresh how to start (under into one, above into another, etc.). Your way is much easier to remember. And the pinwheels are so cute, of course, that's why I came here in the first place.
I've done Tunisian crochet before but know nothing about knitting. Since I am a lefty, I had a little difficulty getting down the Kitchener stitch until I found your slow motion video on this stitch. I've completed 2 of these so far and I hooked. Thank you for the great tutorials!
I learn well from your instructions. I made my first knitted cotton dishcloth from your video on that. I'm a life long crocheter and I taught myself to knit this summer from watching UA-cam videos. How fun!
I just came across this and it's so impressive. The good part is I can actually understand it and know I can do it!!! I'm thinking it would be great in Christmas colours, a large one for the middle of the outdoor table and smaller ones scattered on the table for all the bowls and platters of food on Christmas day. Love it, thankyou.
Hi. ..Thanks so very much for this battery I have done a lot of Tunisian crochet but I did not know how to do anything in the round ...I’ve taught crocheting in my church group ..but now I can teach them this pattern..You are so right everyone loves knitted and crocheted dishcloths they ask for those every Christmas.. You are one of the best instructors on UA-cam thank you so much😋😋
Thank you. I've really enjoyed making this Shaker Dishcloth. At first I rebelled making the tied knots with tails clipped short the way you show them. But after making about 10 dish cloths, weaving in the ends were a daunting task. So I started doing the knots the way you suggest. But I did something I like better using Fray Check.I don't think the Shakers knew about Fray Check. I put a drop of Fray Check on the first half of the knot, then finish tying the second half of the knot so the Fray Check was completely absorbed into the knot. Then, I could clip the tails very, very short. But the knot is still bumpy. So while the Fray Check is still wet, I pounded the knot flat with the butt end of a crochet hook. The bump is flattened and no tails show at all. When I described my experimentation to my weaving and spinning guild, they suggested I try carrying the colors around so there is only one set of beginning and ending tails to deal with. It's a different look, but much easier, too. Let me know if you want to see photos.
I love your tutorials. Very easy to follow and great instructions. I've made three of the Tunisian Shaker Dishcloths so far. Will also be doing some of your knitting patterns. Thanks for all your help
I love the way you explain things. I visited your web site and it seems all the information to learn to knit is there. Thank you so much for being professional and still maintaining a fun approach. Thanks again Charlene
Fun! I just watched this video this morning and I jumped out of bed cuz I had to try one. I did double the stitch count. Hoping for a crazy round hand towel. Loving it so far! Thanks!
+April Davis - be sure to post your finished towel to Ravelry! I'm really curious to see how the bigger circles will function as towels, rugs, etc. I'm sure they will look great.
+VeryPink Knits Will do!😄
+April Davis
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I gave up trying the printed pattern from my Ravelry download during Hurricane Matthew (I blame the stress, not your pattern.) When the skies cleared, I remembered you had a video!
Tried it tonight and success! The secret is all in finding where to put the hook. Thank you for the clear video.
I used an acrylic yarn for more scrubbing power, so I had ends to weave in, but it's worth it. And I hate weaving in ends. ;-)
I'm starting another dishcloth before I go to bed.
Oh, the only tip I would suggest is if you are not using double pointed needles, is to be sure you have your needle points pointing toward the center of the circle when you slide stitches onto them. I had to pull my needles out and put them back in the right way. Scary!
Love this project!! Learned two new techniques..kitchner stitch and provisional cast on!! I have a hint about the "knots"..I learned this from the Frugal Gourmet..remember him lol? I use a "butcher's knot". instead of putting the yarn through the loop once, you do it twice (this is on the second pull through, if that makes sense) ie- make the loop and pull yarn through once, then make loop and pull yarn through twice instead of once. then tighten like crazy. it just doesn't come loose!
I use vinegar and have for many years. Works good! I do love this pattern. Thanks!!
AWESOME....totally awesome. Thank YOU!!! For the pattern, the nail polish and the silver ring needle gauge. You're an awesome teacher. ONE WORD ----------------- AWESOME! Thank you!
Love these!!! You’re right. No fabric softener at all.
I've never done tunisian crochet with short rows before, so this will definitely be interesting to try. Looking forward to it, though!
Me either..but now I will!!
Great video. Love learning new techniques and your videos are the best. Excellent choice of colors for those Texas Longhorn fans!
Merci pour ce tuto qui, à mon avis, est le plus clair et le plus complet pour faire un rond harmonieux et aux finitions parfaites.
Cath Bally 모자
I have made a lot of these! Instead of changing my color at the edge though, I change at the center of circle letting the 2 colors float. I dint mind the knots at edge, ( like in vid), but I like changing colors at circle center & floating the yarn so I don't hv all the knots.
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial, I am not too familiar with Tunisian crochet, but I will try this very easy instructions, Marti
I've made one of these so far, and it was such fun making it! I can't wait to do another! Thank you for sharing!
I have some yarn I'm excited to try this with! Thanks for all your hard work making these videos. ❤️
I have re reviewed this video and im going to tackle it again. Your a great teacher Stacey!!
stunning I learned to crochet Tunisian in a round it was very informative thank you very much from South Africa
i learned something new on tunisian crochet and it was gr8 to know, thank you.
tying off knot, do a half surgeon = do the first overhand knot, / , then when doing the next overhand knot put end of that yarn through same space, so there is 2 / / yarns, then pull tight. knot will stay, I also used this knot to tie 2 together.cut close to ends.
I did the first segment with two slight variations:
1) when picking up the last stitch of the previous row (the one that is diagonal), I pick up it and its twin behind it. This closes up the gap that can appear.
2) when working on casting off (left to right), I do NOT do the cast off only one, then two there after, as I find that I don't like the gap it creates. I only cast off two together the whole row.
Unfortunately, it wasn't until I had finished (and tuck/weave in the ends) of segments two (2) and three (3) (both of which were color changes) that I had gone to re-watch part of the video and discovered a mistake I had been making... I did the two loop color change properly, along with tying the ends together, BUT I somehow missed the part about the WHOLE length of this row being 15 loops of the new color. I had instead gone right into the 3 loops row, followed by 5, then 7, etc. So I ended up with two segments made up of seven rows rather than eight rows.
They look nice... butttt, I knew that it was too good to be true that things were going well without a hitch. If only I had caught onto my error before cutting the yarn. I hate wasting yarn.
Oh well, I shall do the rest with eight row segments and see about how to recover, if necessary or possible, the two missing rows. :-p
I love this color and style of your hair!
Wow, your instructions make sense!
Great pattern! A great little break in between my louet shawl !!
Didn't know they package needles like that--pretty slick.
Thanks for A detailed work right from cast on to Kitchener finish. Awesome.
Very I interesting! I have never seen anything like this. Thanks
When making your knot, try using a surgical knot. Just like a regular hand over hand knot aka double knot, cross the threads twice fist time and pull to tighten, then just once to secure it.
Gee Bee
Gee Bee how do you a surgical knot? I love to know bc I have lumps in my yarn st times.
Gee Bee a
Excellent tutorial. I know tunisian stitch so I will aatempt it. Thank you. Lucilia from Massachusrtts Best of luck.
Thank you! I must have overlooked it. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
before you do the Kitchener stitch, could you use the tail to close up the center circle and then continue on with the Kitchener stitch seam? just thinking it would create one less end to tie off.
+AH1OZ - I haven't tried it myself, but yes - I think that will work fine!
Yes, I got it! Thanks for the crystal clear instructions
Thank you Stacey looks like a fun project!
I have never heard of this. So cool.. thank you.
Good point about using dryer sheets...they are toxic as well.
Nic Lawson I never use softness or dryer sheets. Instead I put a cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle.
I want to do this in red and white for christmas gifts. Looks like peppermint.
My aunt used to dbl knot all her ends on all of her cotton work, wash it, and then close-cut the ends after ensuring all the knots had remained secure and tight. Nothing ever unraveled on her.
Hello I was wondering do you have to change colors? I mean I have a Caron cake and would like to just continue on without haveing to weave in a bunch of ends is this possible to do ? I can use a scrap part to start and then just conitue on without having a bunch of color changes ( cutting) and then still work the kitchener stitch at the end ?
I love the afghan stitch. I want to make a Mickey Mouse afghan with this stitch. I can’t get the circle right. Do you have any hints on how to do this
Staci, I love these. I started one and it says to chain 20. Then pick up 15 from the spine. What do I do with the re-mainding 5 chains that are hanging at the end?
I tried to finish off the end of this cloth 5 times. Tore it out, tried again, etc. There is no way to hide the opposite color loop. So I don't know how you got it turned under, but you did. Can you help.
That was very different. I sure like it. I prefer crochet to knitting but I do both. I hope I can remember this. I do not have the internet. Do you know if I can find a pattern? Thanks you are very good at your instructions. God bless you. Dorus
I am new to Tunisian crochet and crochet in general. On Row 7, should the last stitch you pick up be on the very end of the previous row? Or should there be a stitch, for lack of a better word, in Color A still? Thanks!
New subscriber I don’t why it took me so long omg
Bless you and thanks so much
I love it , Thanks for all.
Must have missed a step... I've made mine and the circle in the middle is much larger than yours.. Lol. Is there a good stitch I can use to close up the circle? Love these! Thanks
+cyndi afflerbach - you should still be able to close up the center hole the way that I demonstrate in the video, even if the center is larger.
Thank you. Crocheted a circle and attached it to the center in the darker color. Doesn't look as nice as yours but I gifted it to myself so I think it's great. I still don't have (haven't ordered yet) my new hooks. Will try again soon. Thanks again..
Hey Staci, I wonder if this can be used as top of hat, then pickup around outside edge and crochet down into hat, or will it only end up making bigger circle?
HELP, Someone, please!
Hello, and thank you so much for this video! I love these cloths!!! I really, really want to make some of these for my mom for her birthday, I know she'll love them too! The problem I'm having is no matter how many times I watch the video, and read the written instructions, I can't figure out how you get the stitches from the last segment onto the 1st knitting needle :-( I really hope someone can help me because I need to make them soon!
Thank You *_*
Nevermind, I figured it out *_* I hadn't even started when I asked that question. I had watched the video and read the written pattern several times though. I like to understand all the instructions, before I begin a new project. But, yesterday I started practicing on it anyway. I spent a couple hours and finally had three and a half segments. I could see that something was wrong, because the part that would be the center was not...each stitch alternating between the two colors.
So, this morning I started over, and it's working out just right! I'm just using scraps of acrylic yarn, and a regular Boye 6.5 mm crochet hook. This hook looks like the one she said wouldn't work but, it actually seems to work fine. I also have a tunisian crochet hook in size 5.5 mm
I still have to purchase the yarn and... maybe some double point knitting needles. My local craft store sells 5 bamboo needles, in the 6 mm size for $10.00; and 5 aluminium needles in the 5mm size for $4.29. I could try using my 5.5 tunisian crochet hook, and just get the less expensive knitting needles. The cotton yarn I plan on getting recommends a 5 mm crochet hook. So, maybe if I do something like 17 stitches, or 19 stitches, it would work up nicely with the smaller hook and needles...? I'll let you guys know what happens.
I also figured out I can use two new pencils, sand them down a bit, sharpen them all most all the way, and cover the ends in nail polish, and that would work with my 6.5 mm regular aluminium crochet hook for this project. Haha! I might just try that, then I'll only have to buy the yarn!
Sorry this is so long; can you tell I don't have anyone to talk with, ever? Well thank you, ever so much! I'll let you know what way I go, and how it turns out :-)
What if I make it with a red cotton yarn? Can I use it on red wine spills, then?
Love this! but on the finish i you dont own any knitting needles can i use skewers? 1 or 2 taped together?
I used chopsticks, haha, and I put them in my pencil sharpener and made them nice and round, on both ends. Then I used sandpaper to remove some of the sharpness from the tips and make them smooth, and finally used the sandpaper to make the whole length and everything round and as smooth as possible :) I first used a coarser grit, then a finer grit sandpaper. It worked well. Now, some chopsticks are better suited for this than others. Luckily, I had a selection of sets to choose from.
The ones I chose did come from a restaurant, they were barely stuck together. They come in white paper stamped (or whatever) with green bamboo along about half the length, then 3 bamboo leaves in a bunch, then red chinese characters at the opposite end. On the back side, they have instructions for using, done in red ink, with three sections of print, and 3 pictures. Hope that might help someone. I don't have a gauge, but, I believe they turned out to be about 5mm double pointed knitting needles. They really turned out nicely :)
To make this pattern for a potholder, would I need to make two and sew them together?
Don't use any fabric softeners in the washer or dryer. If you want to get rid of any smells use a little bit of white vinegar in the wash in the fabric softener spot.
Thank you for sharing ! I will try to make one for me ! 🌹❤️
FYI lemon juice removes beet stains
I'm a beginner trying to figure out what yarn weight to use 3 or 4???? ... I will save this video and see if someone at the store will help me
If you wanted to make it bigger how would you do that
hi very pink knits,I love your videos, they are explained very well, excellent. I am learning tunisian crochet as a beginner, what size hook is best for the dish cloth,please advise, thanks.
+Kuriyez Islam - please check the video description field, just below the video, for all the info.
Do you put them in a laundry bag when washing ? Wash/dry on what temperatures?
Thank you
Please follow the instructions on the yarn label - that will tell you exactly how to care for your knitted items.
I've done the pattern using the sugar n cream yarn and the whole is much wider then yours. I used a smaller hook and a bigger hook same result. When I close the center I get ripples. +very pink
+Cynthia Pierre - my guess is that the yarn you used is significantly heavier than the yarn I used in the pattern.
+VeryPink Knits that makes sense I didn't think of that.
Also, if you are accidentally not changing colors after you've picked up 12 stitches, and worked back to two loops remaining on your hook, but working all 14 stitches, and then changing colors...and then picking up 14 stitches with new color as well...this will leave a larger hole in the center. I only know because I did this, I had to reread the written instructions to realize my mistake. Instead of one stitch of each color in the center, mine had two stitches of each color. Hope that makes sense, and might help someone, someday :) Oh, and I used Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, and they worked up fine :-)
staceybrister THANK YOU! I have torn out my project three times because I kept ending up with two stitches where there should just be one at the center. I appreciate your information so much!
HI I'm just wondering about what to do with the extra 5 chain stitches , you chain 20 but end the pattern with 15 stitches , not sure if I did something wrong
No - you didn't do anything incorrectly. Extra stitches in the chain will make it easier when it comes time to unravel the provisional cast-on to pick up the live stitches.
Thank you @@verypinkknits
looks like a lot of fun thanks so much
Looks like a lot of fun thanks so much
Great idea for saving paper towels!
Either saving paper towel or save water,coz you have to wash it later.
Is it possible that knit picks got rid of the comfy worsted color fizz and creme brulee I’m not seeing it listed.
I'm not sure...you'll need to contact Knit Picks for an answer to that.
Love these!
Nice idea
I like to put them in between my pots and pans yo prevent scratching
I'm not seeing the knitted version link in the description. Did I miss it, or did it not get put in?
Here you go: verypink.com/2013/06/19/shaker-dishcloths-and-coasters/
@@verypinkknits THANK YOU!! I really like the pattern and think red and white, to look like peppermint candies, would make a cute Christmas gift.
Thanks for another awesome tutorial. Please share where I can find the grid work surface used in the video?
Blocking boards like mine are not currently available anywhere - but you can use blocking mats, foam puzzle pieces that fit together to create a blocking board. They are available from several retailers.
Hello. Help, I want to make these so much but I'm having trouble with it. I think my skill level is not high enough to follow. I know you are a wonderful teacher, so I don't blame you, do you have any advice for me? Thank you so much.
There is a lot of shaping in these, and they might be beyond your skill level if you're new to Tunisian crochet. You might want to try a simpler Tunisian crochet project first: ua-cam.com/video/u1u82pLE7u0/v-deo.html
Hi Staci, Nice video I agree with the fabric softener liquid is what I use and yes they will streak and be less absorbant...Do you have a tea towel Pattern? I am forever running out of them...
+jeanette Agnew - you can make this pattern any size square or rectangle:
verypink.com/2014/03/07/traditional-dishcloth-pattern-free-update/
jeanette Agnew
I been trying to make this Tunisian shaker dishcloths,do I just do the first 11 rows,then jump to second hare or what it's confusing me.......help
+Virginia Blackwell - please follow the free written pattern, the instructions are written out row-by-row.
great pattern! I want to make it smaller as for a coaster, is it possible?
Yes you can!
love all your videos!!!!!😘😘😘
Why is Comfy your favourite dishcloth yarn? Have you tried KnitPicks's Dishie yarn? What are the pros and cons of Comfy vs Dishie? do you have any yarn review/comparison or even just general info videos? Just something talking about different fibres and what characteristics they have and lend to a blend? or if not can you recommend a such a video by anyone else?
Knit Picks may have a video (or information) about the differences between their cotton yarns. I like Comfy because it is absorbent, soft, and has a nice shine - I have never used Dishie. I personally don't like knitting with 100% cotton, so the blend of Comfy makes the knitting nicer for me.
I'm with Staci here. I have always, always, always used 100% cotton for kitchen projects but I ordered Comfy for this project to make sure it worked up like it was supposed to (since that's what she recommended). I gotta tell ya, I may never used 100% cotton again. The difference is huge - Comfy is so much softer than 100% cotton, and it doesn't have that annoying cotton tendency to split. It's the same price as Dishie so it's worth tossing a couple skeins of Comfy in with your order.
Specifically for this project, I would HATE to use 100% cotton for Tunisian crochet because it does split so much and because 100% cotton is so stiff. If you haven't done Tunisian crochet before, you kind of need some give so that you don't have big gaps, and so you can get your hook through without getting so frustrated that you quit the project.
Cam Sanders
I really like Hobby Lobby, I Love This Cotton. It is soft, but 100% cotton.
I've just started crochet and I'm working on a blanket which uses two colours. I hope that I'll have enough left over to give this a go!
I love Dreamz needles,but how are the Dreamz as a crochet hook? I think I will, in future, buy a set of tunisian hooks. I presume I can just take off the chord and use them as a regular hook or as a tunisian hook. I just wondered if you had some feedback on the Dreamz before I decide on which would be best!
+In Tune Knitter - I highly recommend the Knitter's Pride Dreamz products, both the knitting needles and crochet hooks. My Tunisian hooks are also Dreamz.
I have the Dreamz needles, and I'm wondering how the grippiness is on the crochet hooks. I tend to like my needles to grip and I've found that to be true for crochet as well. It's just that I've never used a wooden crochet hook before, and I don't want to put a lot of money into something I now I don't like. Unfortunately my local shop doesn't carry the hooks, only the needles, so I can't really try it out.
Also, if you want a design challenge, it would be wonderful to have a video tutorial/pattern for a dress. I've seen some beautiful patterns on revelry but I'm afraid to try them without some guidance! This would be knitting!
+In Tune Knitter - I do have a baby/toddler dress here: verypink.com/2012/01/25/fiona-baby-sundress-updated/
Don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets for any towels, dishcloths, or anything that is used to absorb liquids.
Me gustaria granny cuadrado 2 colores tunisian? un abrazo desde Argentina!!!!!!!
I'm a crocheter, so all of these KNOTS make me nervous :) especially when CUT so short! {Huge NO-NO for crochet usually!}. I'm wondering why you don't just use that tapestry needle to weave in the tails under the stitches? I've done this with entrelac patterns and works fine. Also, at the end - you really need 2 big knitting needles? It seems so similar to simple whipstitching going both ways? {granted, I have not actually tried the project yet - so may be entirely off base ; I had knitting needles ages ago but no clue where they might be}
You can trust me - all of the techniques I use are tried and true. I've washed and dried my dishcloths dozens of times, and the knots hold fine in this yarn. My channel is mainly geared toward knitters, so the kitchener stitch at the end is a way to graft the stitches with no seam.
Haha, okay I will trust you. :) ...maybe I will try this out (if I find knit needles or a substitute? ) I really like the look of yours. Thanks for the quick response.
Is there a way to carry colors in this pattern, instead of all those end pieces to weave in later?
I don't recommend it...it will make the back of your work look pretty sloppy.
please make video on Helix knitting..
DO YOU HAVE TO USE THE STRING FOR THIS PATTERN OR CAN YOU JUST CROCHET THE TUNISIAN TO THE REGULAR WAY
PLEASE DON'T YELL. The "string" is the provisional cast-on, which is necessary.
Wicked tutorial but i can't find the link to accessthe pattern. Thanks
It is there in the video description, I'll put it here, too: verypink.com/2016/01/13/tunisian-crochet-shaker-dishcloths/
Hello! :) i love this! I having trouble getting the first line of new color to look like yours, basically its kinda loose at the line where the colors meet, how do i correct this please/
+Annette Specht - there is no trick to it, just watch your tension as you pick up those stitches in the new color, as the video demonstrates.
I had uneven, loose stitches until I changed hook size. I used a 4.5mm hook and the stiches look much better.
I can't wait to try👍
I made 2 for pot holder cute
very beautiful 😍
Great Patter.
Great patter
This is so cool....there is a Carousel CAL pattern ( www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/carousel-cal) that has this wheel look in it but with a center motif. I believe its all crochet but I think it would look so cool with this knitted stitch look...just have to figure out how to do it around a center motif..
Id carry the yarn and than put a simple sc border round
Fabric softener makes all things not very absorbent
Fabuloso! 👌
Very nice!
That was awesome
That was awesome