@Igallant100 (possible answer) I would suggest using a double end crochet needle that would be perfect for the Afghan/Broomstick stitch. Or if you could find a circular crochet needle like the circular knitting needles that would probably help with making a blanket also.
Quick Question: If you're making a blanket, what do you do if the hook is not long enough to fit all the loops on one row? Do you fit as many as you can, and then start with an empty hook again and continue until you have finished that row?
@lgallant100 I have wondered that myself. Do you just make panels and then sew them together to get the width you want? I'm sure the answer is common sense but as much as I like to crochet, I'm not very experienced at it.
fantastic video. i was always confusedwith this stitch, your explanation is awesome. would u know why my afghan stitch gets too tight? sometime i just cannot yarn over and pull it through :(
I know this has nothing to do with crocheting, but btw I love this stitch!!...but anyway I have a question - when you recorded this how did you get ur camera in that angle!?!?! I want to put up vids but i NEVER have a good angle, so do I need a camera stand or something....Thanks:)
@misspig124 Hi there! I use a tripod (camera stand) and basically wrap my arms around it while I crochet in front of the camera (kind of looks like I'm hugging it). It's extremely uncomfortable to do so, but it gets the correct camera angle for the video.
Hi naztazia. I like that your video is nice and slow so I can follow it. I'm trying to make my stitches square, but they're taller and skinnier. How do I fix it?
@vmackenziecrochets That's a great point about making a smaller object like a bookmark with using just a regular hook - thanks for sharing! Glad the video could help as well :)
so say if i do 30 aross & then do 25- 30 up 2 make a sq. then i do a 2nd color but start over how to i put these 2 getter no one has a video on how 2 put this stich togeter if we wanted 2 blocks colors so if u can make one would be help full
hi i want 2 make a blanket for a baby with useing 2 color green & pink the q is how many loops do i need & ur only showing 14 my q is how many would i need 2 go a blankey i tryed 50 but was so hard 2 work on my needle so is there a way 2 put all these 2 getter
@GITRDONESUS To make a larger blanket with the tunisian stitch, you can purchase a special afghan hook that can easily fit 200+ stitches on it at once. Do a search on Amazon for Susan Bates Silvalume Flexible Afghan Hook 22. They are a regular aluminum type of hook, but they have a fishing wire extension on the end to hold many more stitches than a normal tunisian hook so that you can easily do a small, medium or large blanket.
@josiejopink Hello! If the tunisian stitch is rolling up, it's usually due to the stitches being a little too tight, or using too small of a hook for the yarn. Ways to correct this include doing a few rows of single crochets before starting the tunisian stitch rows or using a larger sized hook for the first couple of rows of the tunisian stitch (e.g. H or I) then going to the normal sized hook (e.g. G). Sometimes a single crochet border around the edges at the end helps. Blocking also helps.
@TwinzOfOMG Hello! For the swingy summer skirt, I used Bernat's Handicrafter Cotton in Rose Pink. The Drops circle jacket was made in Red Heart's Designer Sport in Heart Red. Hope this helps!
@JessieIsDaName Hello! I apologize for the delay in response. You can still create the tunisian stitch without the special hook - you can use a regular crochet hook - however you will only be able to fit about 10-15 stitches maximum on it. The "afghan hook" or "tunisian hook" is simply longer and is made to fit more stitches. There are even afghan hooks with a fishing wire type of extension that allows you to fit a couple of hundred stitches on it at once.
@blackpinkpurple Hi I'm a little confused by your question. Are you wondering how to start the tunisian stitch? If so that info can be found at 0:41 in the video - first make a chain, then draw up the loops, etc. If you aren't familiar with doing the chain and all, there's a link at about the 0:41 mark to a "basics of crochet" video (upper right corner) that if you click on it, will show you how to do a chain, single crochet, etc. If that's not what you want, please let me know.
@smekat Hello! Sorry for the delay in response. To make a large blanket using the tunisian stitch, there are 3 ways to approach it. 1)Make lots of 15x15 inch squares then connect them together in the end either with a single crochet or whip stitch sewing. 2)Some people make long strips instead (e.g. 15 inch x 6 feet) and then connect them in the end. 3)Others will purchase an extendable tunisian hook that has a long fishing wire type connection at the end to fit 200+ stitches on it.
@mrvanglorious Hello and sorry for the delay in response. There are some really good free patterns online for making an afghan using the tunisian stitch. Redheart's website (redheart dot com) has 2 nice afghan patterns - you can search for patterns WR2079 & WR1849. Hope this helps.
you are the best i've seen and i've looked at alot of beginner crocheter's help site. my granny taught me how to do a chain when i was little and watching your videos brings back memories and skills i had no idea existed. the funny part about this vid though is the guy mowing. i love it, please keep posting, ive been bad at knitting and im going to get crochet equipment tomorrow.
I've been to Michael's and Joan's but couldn't find the tunisian or afghan needle hook. Would you mind in telling exactly what size/number is your needle? After I watched I got excited to make my own scarf.
@CRAZYPAL69 Hello there - the size afghan hook I used in the video is a size J - however I used a larger one because it films better. In normal use, I usually use a size G or H afghan hook. If you can't find them in your stores, Amazon sells them online, so does Joann Fabrics (online). Take care :)
@CRAZYPAL69 Hello! I purchased my aluminum afghan hook (also called a tunisian hook) at Joann Fabrics. About $4 these days. Most craft stores (AC Moore, Michaels, Hobby Lobby) carry them in store or online. I have found aluminum hooks work best with "rougher" yarn like acrylic, wool, alpaca, etc. and wooden hooks work best with "slippery" yarns like bamboo. If you want to splurge a little, Denise Interchangeable carries a lovely afghan hook set where you can make all sizes of hooks/lengths.
Thank you for this! I bough a afgan hook and a double ended hook. I was surprised at the lack of info in all of the piles of crochet and needle work books I have. Its good to have others who will pass along knowledge. Nice and easy to follow. Good camera work and cuts. Easy to understand. Thanks again!
@bethRRT Hello! Thank you for stopping by. I truly appreciate the feedback. My Gram taught me these more-unique crochet stitches years ago, and I'm thrilled we have YouTube to share ideas among other crocheters :)
Excellent video. It was explained very well :). other people will tell quickly say what to do and quickly do it. im glad you took you time and properly showed the steps. ill be sure to watch more videos
Hi Donna, your videos are wonderful and have truly inspired me to learn some new things. I'm having some curling issues with this particular stitch. I've tried using different tensions, but the curling persists. Any tips on how to remedy this? Thanks so much and keep up the great work!
@BalletLover79 Hiya! Afghan stitch is known to do this. Several tricks might help. Try starting off with a row or two of plain single crochet before going into the afghan stitch. Or try doing your starting chain much looser. Or just for the first row use a larger afghan hook then go back to the normal one. Another alternative is to use a yarn that can be pressed with an iron or blocked when finished to knock down the curl, e.g. wool or cotton, not acrylic because that could melt under heat.
@naztazia Thank you so much! I did two rows of single crochet and it does seem to be helping quite a bit. I will go ahead and block it with the iron as you've suggested. I can't get over the lovely woven like effect. It's so unique and pretty. Thank you for sharing your talents to inspire others. :-)
That stitch is soooooo awesome. It looks like you could make a wide scarf pretty damn fast with it. At least compared to the half double crochet i'm fond of.
I have to say, i was a bit intimidated about the afghan stitch, and just seeing that big needle, lol, but you make it so easy to understand! I love it! i'm going to keep coming back to you! Thank you!!
Hi I think you are great... I am going to try and do an afghan for my new grand baby but I have one question how long do you suggest i do the chain.. Thank you for your help and keep up the good job.... Thanks
@11211mimi Hello! I apologize for being late in responding. Depending upon the type of yarn and how loose or tight you crochet, it is safe to say that a starting chain of at least 75 should do well with the tunisian stitch crochet. You might need to get one of the longer tunisian (afghan stitch) hooks to be able to fit all of them on it at once. Some afghan hooks come with a fishing wire-type of cord at the end to allow you to put quite a lot of stitches on for a blanket.
Hi. Just found your channel and love it. Congratulations. In your intro you show a flower necklace and I show it to my daughter and she loves it. Will you be kind enough to share with us the inst. or tutorial for it? Thanks in advance and keep up the greatttttttt !!!!!!!!work.
@qqui3 Hello! Thank you for the kindness. The flower necklace is a free pattern on my website Naztazia.com Ironically I named the pattern "Sarah's Florals" after my own daughter, who liked it too :)
@frecklespec Hello! The shawl in the opening is called a Mobius Shawl. I have a link to the free pattern on my website. Naztazia.com is the site. Hope this helps.
i absolutely love the tunisian stitch! your video is very good too! just wondering-what hook or where would you find a hook long enough to make a decent sized afghan?
@bjbear5103 Hiya! For afghans, you can use an afghan hook like in the video, and do 20-30 across. but then do 6 feet worth of rows. They then take these 6 or 7 long strips and connect them together either by sewing a whip stitch or doing some fancy chaining in between. Some just do squares. Additionally, you can get special circular afghan hooks. These are the regular long afghan hook but have a long fishing wire cable on the end. Amazon carries them - e.g. Silvalume Circular Crochet Hook 40".
Wow Thanks... I have been SO frustrated trying to find a way to crochet, and this was the only video I actually had progress with! Thanks Soo! MuCH!!! Can you do a thurough tutorial on how to make those cute flowers? I have tryed, but I get so lost on the double crochet's and all the crazy different stitches....
Wow Thanks... I have been SO frustrated trying to find a way to crochet, and this was the only video I actually had progress with! Thanks Soo! MuCH!!! Can you do a thurough tutorial on how to make those cute flowers? I have tryed, but I get so lost on the double crochet's and all the crazy different stitches....
Indeed - my loops are looser mostly for ease in showing the stitch via online video & because I used a large size K hook. The blue/white/pink poncho that you may have seen near the beginning of the video (and the afghan at the end) has a much smaller stitch because I used a size F hook. There really is no wrong or right way as far as stitch size - both large and small are acceptable depending upon the look you want and the item you are crocheting.
how can i make a blanket like the example you have on the video at :24 . did you make it with a needle of that size on the video? how do you make a blanket of that size without making individual squares? if you can help me that would be great. thanks =]
There are tunisian crochet hooks that have a plastic fishing-line extension at the end of them, for making really large items like blankets - available at specialty yarn shops online (not normally in your regular craft stores). The other thing I've done is make really long rectangles (like scarves) then sew them together into a blanket. Still requires joining, but it's easier than doing squares.
Thank you for this video! I´m just finishing of a huge afghan I've been making and I realized I didn't know how to end it but now I do so thank you :-)
Your chains could be loose or tight depending upon the effect you want to create. In my video, I do the chains looser and the stitches bigger because it's easier to see on YouTube. For my own items, I usually use a much smaller afghan hook and crochet the stitches tighter. But either way works nicely.
I would love to learn how to professionally crochet. But sometimes I get so discouraged because I don't know how to make anything. I know how to stitch. But everytime I look at a book or look at the patterns under more info under your name I don't understood the terminology. I won't give up though. I find myself starting and stopping all the time.
Changing colors are normally done at the beginning of the row where you start to pull up the loops. I also like to keep that same color for the next row when you start to remove the loops from the hook. You can either cut the previous color and tie the new color on at the beginning of the row, or - if you are only doing 2 rows of the color, you can carry the previous color up along the side.
Hi - how many to start off with depends upon the size of your yarn, hook, and how you crochet. A safe bet for a tunisian stitch scarf is anywhere between 10-20 chains. This forms the width of the scarf as opposed to the length. The length will be determined by the number of rows you choose to do. 15 chains would be good to try at first - and either increase or decrease from there. Take care!
Hiya! If you take a look in the "more info" section of my tunisian stitch video (it's under my picture) - I have links to free patterns in there. The crochet pattern central link has patterns for afghans, dishcloths, potholders, scarves, bookmarks, flowers, pillows, belts, ornaments, purses, hoodies, etc. using the tunisian stitch. Hope this helps!
I would like to make a baby blanket using this pattern, if I do 20 by 20 squares how squares should I make and how do put them together? Your videos are very helpful and thank you for taking time to make them.
Baby blankets usually run 36" wide by 48-60" long. The # of squares you make depend upon how big each one of your squares turns out to be (some people crochet tightly and it makes smaller squares, others crochet loosely and their squares are bigger). To put them together, most will complete their squares (in pink), then take another color yarn (e.g. in white) and do 1 or 2 rows of single crochet around each square. Then with a needle & yarn, sew the squares together using the whip stitch.
Alright thank you so much for telling me how to do that! I have one more question how many sqaures would you do for a big one say king? Big squres like foot by foot! Sorry fairly new and would love the advice :) thanks
King bedspreads average about 116x118 inches and comforters about 108"x98". With this in mind, if you do tunisian squares that are 12x12 inches each, you'll need about 81 or 100 squares to reach that bedspread size. The # difference depends upon how big your border around each is and if your mattress and/or boxspring is thicker than average.
How Do you make a blanket when you only put twenty stitches on? If you add more stitches than that wouldnt it be hard to keep on such a small hook? I really wanna make a big blanket with this pattern, but if all the stitches have to go on the hook than there wouldnt be room right?? Please any insight would help I am a beginner and would like some help. Thanks for the videos as well
Hello! Two ways to make a tunisian blanket. The first is what most people do - make several squares of tunisian stitch, then do a single crochet border in black or another color around each square, then sew them together using the whip stitch. The second way requires that you get a rather hard to find tunisian hook that's attached to a long nylon cord with a stopper at the end. With this extension, you easily can do more than 20 stitches at once and can make a blanket with only one section.
Hiya! You can definitely make a scarf with this stitch. You can have a beginning chain of 20, and then do the tunisian stitch for as many rows as you want your scarf to be. In the "more info" section of this video, I have a few links - one of them is to crochet pattern's central collection of everything you can make with this stitch (blankets, shawls, hats, etc.)
I just bought my afghan hook today at Hobby Lobby. Couldn't find them at first but went & looked again & they were there. And yes, it was called an afghan hook. :)
Hi naztazia Where to you buy a Tunisuan crochet hook I have look at walmart, michaels, jo ann craft stores please help & god bless and have a good day & I'm form Calif, L,A. couny
You might have to go online to purchase a tunisian crochet hook - sometimes they call them afghan hooks. They are about $4 each. Joann's website has them (sorry, the comment section here in YouTube messes up links, so I can't post a direct link to their website). Susan Bates makes a nice afghan / tunisian hook. You can type in Susan Bates afghan hook in Google and come up with some other good online shopping places.
Thanks! The pattern is free and available on the 'Net. I made mine out of Lion Brand's Moonlight Mohair instead of the kid mohair that the pattern suggests. I'll email you the link, since YouTube sometimes messes up URLs in the comments section.
Thank you for the kindness. This year marks my 30th year crocheting (been doing it since I was 5-6 yrs old) - so I have a tendency to fly through crocheting those beginning chains. :)
I love the way you show doing this stitch your very clear and easy to understand. Now I will try this since I have seen you do it. I will be back to learn more. Thank you for great tutorial.
that was very clearly presented, thank you! I guess I know what to ask my mother-in-law to bring home for me when she visits the States... haven't sen anything like that here in Manila. ^_^
Your video and detail instructions are great to understand, Thank you to someone who knows how to do things right
lauramac62 1 week ago
I bought all the items I needed to do Tunisan crochet but NEVER could figure it out. Now I think I got it watching this video. Thank you Naztazia!!!
saved5860 2 months ago
@saved5860 same here!!
ToontownAndCPNews4U 1 month ago
I love your tutorial. were can I find the special afghan hook? I have been looking all over in stores and on line. what is that size hook your using.
mrsbreezy70 2 months ago
where can you find an "afghan hook"?
noodletech30 2 months ago
@noodletech30 Got mine with a starter crochet set at WalMart. I'm sure they have them separately
caramelchaos 1 month ago
@Igallant100 (possible answer) I would suggest using a double end crochet needle that would be perfect for the Afghan/Broomstick stitch. Or if you could find a circular crochet needle like the circular knitting needles that would probably help with making a blanket also.
sweethoneythoughts 3 months ago
Quick Question: If you're making a blanket, what do you do if the hook is not long enough to fit all the loops on one row? Do you fit as many as you can, and then start with an empty hook again and continue until you have finished that row?
lgallant100 6 months ago
@lgallant100 I have wondered that myself. Do you just make panels and then sew them together to get the width you want? I'm sure the answer is common sense but as much as I like to crochet, I'm not very experienced at it.
badlittlemolly 4 months ago
fantastic video. i was always confusedwith this stitch, your explanation is awesome. would u know why my afghan stitch gets too tight? sometime i just cannot yarn over and pull it through :(
TheHeytheregirl 6 months ago
HEY!!!!
I know this has nothing to do with crocheting, but btw I love this stitch!!...but anyway I have a question - when you recorded this how did you get ur camera in that angle!?!?! I want to put up vids but i NEVER have a good angle, so do I need a camera stand or something....Thanks:)
misspig124 6 months ago
@misspig124 Hi there! I use a tripod (camera stand) and basically wrap my arms around it while I crochet in front of the camera (kind of looks like I'm hugging it). It's extremely uncomfortable to do so, but it gets the correct camera angle for the video.
naztazia 6 months ago
Can you make a tutorial for the crochet ring box pleez?
britt1958 6 months ago
@britt1958 Hiya - at this time I'm taking a break from making videos, but will put your request on my to-do list. Take care!
naztazia 6 months ago
que hermoso punto y la combinacion que tiene el estambre saludos y besitos bay
whiteerizo 6 months ago
@whiteerizo Muchas gracias!
naztazia 6 months ago
I am inspired to go buy a crochet hook and start learning a new, for me, pastime.
FedupwithR 6 months ago
@FedupwithR Wonderful! Please let me know how things work out for you.
naztazia 6 months ago
Great tutorial. You're a natural for video.
TheRescuegal 6 months ago
@TheRescuegal Thank you for the kindness and glad the video could help :)
naztazia 6 months ago
Scary but good
Aubreykianna 6 months ago
Hi naztazia. I like that your video is nice and slow so I can follow it. I'm trying to make my stitches square, but they're taller and skinnier. How do I fix it?
sakurashina 6 months ago
Thank you so much for this video. I've been working on this blasted stitch for 4 hours now, and I couldn't get it.
If anybody wants to make like, five stitch bookmark, you can use a regular hook.
vmackenziecrochets 7 months ago
@vmackenziecrochets That's a great point about making a smaller object like a bookmark with using just a regular hook - thanks for sharing! Glad the video could help as well :)
naztazia 7 months ago
Thank you this was a good tutorial..you made it very easy
wendyzerimar 7 months ago
@wendyzerimar Thank you for stopping by and providing feedback. Glad the video could help :)
naztazia 7 months ago
so say if i do 30 aross & then do 25- 30 up 2 make a sq. then i do a 2nd color but start over how to i put these 2 getter no one has a video on how 2 put this stich togeter if we wanted 2 blocks colors so if u can make one would be help full
GITRDONESUS 7 months ago
hi i want 2 make a blanket for a baby with useing 2 color green & pink the q is how many loops do i need & ur only showing 14 my q is how many would i need 2 go a blankey i tryed 50 but was so hard 2 work on my needle so is there a way 2 put all these 2 getter
GITRDONESUS 7 months ago
@GITRDONESUS To make a larger blanket with the tunisian stitch, you can purchase a special afghan hook that can easily fit 200+ stitches on it at once. Do a search on Amazon for Susan Bates Silvalume Flexible Afghan Hook 22. They are a regular aluminum type of hook, but they have a fishing wire extension on the end to hold many more stitches than a normal tunisian hook so that you can easily do a small, medium or large blanket.
naztazia 7 months ago
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Hi, I tried this stitch, but it's rolled up into a long sausage, Why has this happened.
Linda.
josiejopink 7 months ago
Hi, I tried this stitch, but it's rolled up into a long sausage, Why has this happened.
Linda
josiejopink 7 months ago
@josiejopink Hello! If the tunisian stitch is rolling up, it's usually due to the stitches being a little too tight, or using too small of a hook for the yarn. Ways to correct this include doing a few rows of single crochets before starting the tunisian stitch rows or using a larger sized hook for the first couple of rows of the tunisian stitch (e.g. H or I) then going to the normal sized hook (e.g. G). Sometimes a single crochet border around the edges at the end helps. Blocking also helps.
naztazia 7 months ago
For your Swingy Summer Skirt and DROPS Circle Jacket, what yarns did you use?
TwinzOfOMG 8 months ago
@TwinzOfOMG Hello! For the swingy summer skirt, I used Bernat's Handicrafter Cotton in Rose Pink. The Drops circle jacket was made in Red Heart's Designer Sport in Heart Red. Hope this helps!
naztazia 8 months ago
@naztazia Thank you!
TwinzOfOMG 8 months ago
can you still create this stitch without the "Special Crochet Hook"? because I have a regular Crochet needle.
JessieIsDaName 9 months ago
@JessieIsDaName Hello! I apologize for the delay in response. You can still create the tunisian stitch without the special hook - you can use a regular crochet hook - however you will only be able to fit about 10-15 stitches maximum on it. The "afghan hook" or "tunisian hook" is simply longer and is made to fit more stitches. There are even afghan hooks with a fishing wire type of extension that allows you to fit a couple of hundred stitches on it at once.
naztazia 9 months ago
@blackpinkpurple Hi I'm a little confused by your question. Are you wondering how to start the tunisian stitch? If so that info can be found at 0:41 in the video - first make a chain, then draw up the loops, etc. If you aren't familiar with doing the chain and all, there's a link at about the 0:41 mark to a "basics of crochet" video (upper right corner) that if you click on it, will show you how to do a chain, single crochet, etc. If that's not what you want, please let me know.
naztazia 9 months ago
If I was to make a HUGE blanket, like a double one.. how would I fit all those stitches on the needle?? I don't understand... Thankyou x
smekat 10 months ago
@smekat Hello! Sorry for the delay in response. To make a large blanket using the tunisian stitch, there are 3 ways to approach it. 1)Make lots of 15x15 inch squares then connect them together in the end either with a single crochet or whip stitch sewing. 2)Some people make long strips instead (e.g. 15 inch x 6 feet) and then connect them in the end. 3)Others will purchase an extendable tunisian hook that has a long fishing wire type connection at the end to fit 200+ stitches on it.
naztazia 9 months ago
@naztazia Awww Thanks Donna, I was wondering... could not find a vid.. cool I can get on with all my scraps of wool... Well appreciated xx
smekat 9 months ago
hi how many stitches can fit on this needle
MrFatso79 11 months ago
hi inorder to make an afghan using the tunisian stitch would i have to stitch squares together
MrFatso79 11 months ago
I just had one question: where did you get that yarn???
kirbydude55 11 months ago
@kirbydude55 Hello - sorry for the delay in my response. The yarn is Red Heart Super Saver in the color Candy Print. Hope that helps. Take care!
naztazia 11 months ago
@naztazia that does help, thank you!
kirbydude55 10 months ago
hi
josiejopink 10 months ago
hi how can i make as afghan the the tunisian stitch
mrvanglorious 11 months ago
@mrvanglorious Hello and sorry for the delay in response. There are some really good free patterns online for making an afghan using the tunisian stitch. Redheart's website (redheart dot com) has 2 nice afghan patterns - you can search for patterns WR2079 & WR1849. Hope this helps.
naztazia 11 months ago
Thank you, Donna!
CRAZYPAL69 11 months ago
please keep posting your the best, my granny taught me to crochet when i was a little girl and i know she's smiling about this from heaven
mandy76anthony 1 year ago
you are the best i've seen and i've looked at alot of beginner crocheter's help site. my granny taught me how to do a chain when i was little and watching your videos brings back memories and skills i had no idea existed. the funny part about this vid though is the guy mowing. i love it, please keep posting, ive been bad at knitting and im going to get crochet equipment tomorrow.
mandy76anthony 1 year ago
@mandy76anthony Thank you for the kindness and glad the video (and all its outdoor sound effects) helped :)
naztazia 1 year ago
I've been to Michael's and Joan's but couldn't find the tunisian or afghan needle hook. Would you mind in telling exactly what size/number is your needle? After I watched I got excited to make my own scarf.
Thank you for you reply, Dear!
God bless!
CRAZYPAL69 1 year ago
@CRAZYPAL69 Hello there - the size afghan hook I used in the video is a size J - however I used a larger one because it films better. In normal use, I usually use a size G or H afghan hook. If you can't find them in your stores, Amazon sells them online, so does Joann Fabrics (online). Take care :)
naztazia 1 year ago
Hi Dear-
Thank you for providing us such good tutorial!
Have a question: Where can I get the same needle as yours? Is a wooden needle better or allumium is better? What do you recommed?
CRAZYPAL69 1 year ago
@CRAZYPAL69 Hello! I purchased my aluminum afghan hook (also called a tunisian hook) at Joann Fabrics. About $4 these days. Most craft stores (AC Moore, Michaels, Hobby Lobby) carry them in store or online. I have found aluminum hooks work best with "rougher" yarn like acrylic, wool, alpaca, etc. and wooden hooks work best with "slippery" yarns like bamboo. If you want to splurge a little, Denise Interchangeable carries a lovely afghan hook set where you can make all sizes of hooks/lengths.
naztazia 1 year ago
This lady sure knows how to explain! Directions are simple, clear that any beginner can follow.
carmen23690 1 year ago
@carmen23690 Glad the video could help! Thank you for stopping by and leaving feedback :)
naztazia 1 year ago
thank you this was very helpfull
popeye1922 1 year ago
@popeye1922 Thank you for the kindness and for stopping by :)
naztazia 1 year ago
Thank you for this! I bough a afgan hook and a double ended hook. I was surprised at the lack of info in all of the piles of crochet and needle work books I have. Its good to have others who will pass along knowledge. Nice and easy to follow. Good camera work and cuts. Easy to understand. Thanks again!
bethRRT 1 year ago
@bethRRT Hello! Thank you for stopping by. I truly appreciate the feedback. My Gram taught me these more-unique crochet stitches years ago, and I'm thrilled we have YouTube to share ideas among other crocheters :)
naztazia 1 year ago
i love your tutorials, they are very easy to follow and they are fun to make. thank you for your videos
mayonayonayonaise 1 year ago
@mayonayonayonaise Thank you for stopping by and leaving feedback. Glad the videos could help :)
naztazia 1 year ago
Hi I'm only 11 and i'm a begginner crocheter
and your tutorials are the best for me :] ♥
TVMushrooms 1 year ago
@TVMushrooms Thanks for the kindness! Glad the tutorials could help :)
naztazia 1 year ago
i looked for other tutorials but yours is the only good one.
TheKittykat100 1 year ago
@TheKittykat100 Thank you for the kind feedback and glad the video could help :)
naztazia 1 year ago
@naztazia what, it's true yours is the only one i learnde from.
TheKittykat100 1 year ago
@naztazia what, it's true yours is the only one i learned from.
TheKittykat100 1 year ago
i made this blanket for my boyfriend and he loved it, thank you =)
Uknouluvme16 1 year ago
@Uknouluvme16 Wonderful! I bet your blanket turned out awesome! Glad the video could help.
naztazia 1 year ago
Excellent video. It was explained very well :). other people will tell quickly say what to do and quickly do it. im glad you took you time and properly showed the steps. ill be sure to watch more videos
ScorpioCookies 1 year ago
@ScorpioCookies Thank you for the kindness and glad the video was useful :)
naztazia 1 year ago
Hi Donna, your videos are wonderful and have truly inspired me to learn some new things. I'm having some curling issues with this particular stitch. I've tried using different tensions, but the curling persists. Any tips on how to remedy this? Thanks so much and keep up the great work!
BalletLover79 1 year ago
@BalletLover79 Hiya! Afghan stitch is known to do this. Several tricks might help. Try starting off with a row or two of plain single crochet before going into the afghan stitch. Or try doing your starting chain much looser. Or just for the first row use a larger afghan hook then go back to the normal one. Another alternative is to use a yarn that can be pressed with an iron or blocked when finished to knock down the curl, e.g. wool or cotton, not acrylic because that could melt under heat.
naztazia 1 year ago
@naztazia Thank you so much! I did two rows of single crochet and it does seem to be helping quite a bit. I will go ahead and block it with the iron as you've suggested. I can't get over the lovely woven like effect. It's so unique and pretty. Thank you for sharing your talents to inspire others. :-)
BalletLover79 1 year ago
@BalletLover79 Glad that trick worked :) Thanks for your kind feedback!
naztazia 1 year ago
Wow, you make it look so easy! thansk
Delbert59 1 year ago
@Delbert59 Glad the video could help and thanks for stopping by :-)
naztazia 1 year ago
That stitch is soooooo awesome. It looks like you could make a wide scarf pretty damn fast with it. At least compared to the half double crochet i'm fond of.
-Brandon
AnthonyFamiglietti 1 year ago
@AnthonyFamiglietti Thank you for the kindness and glad the video could help.
naztazia 1 year ago
I have to say, i was a bit intimidated about the afghan stitch, and just seeing that big needle, lol, but you make it so easy to understand! I love it! i'm going to keep coming back to you! Thank you!!
MusicMimes 1 year ago
@MusicMimes Thank you for the kindness :) Glad the video could help!
naztazia 1 year ago
oh my goodnes, you are the best, you go through every step and make it easy, i so got it i made a scarf for my best friend
TheParisfreaks 1 year ago
@TheParisfreaks Thank you for the kindness and for stopping by and watching the video :)
naztazia 1 year ago
Hi I think you are great... I am going to try and do an afghan for my new grand baby but I have one question how long do you suggest i do the chain.. Thank you for your help and keep up the good job.... Thanks
11211mimi 1 year ago
@11211mimi Hello! I apologize for being late in responding. Depending upon the type of yarn and how loose or tight you crochet, it is safe to say that a starting chain of at least 75 should do well with the tunisian stitch crochet. You might need to get one of the longer tunisian (afghan stitch) hooks to be able to fit all of them on it at once. Some afghan hooks come with a fishing wire-type of cord at the end to allow you to put quite a lot of stitches on for a blanket.
naztazia 1 year ago
can you do, how to crochet a bracelet please quickly !?
RRRoroxo 1 year ago
Hi. Just found your channel and love it. Congratulations. In your intro you show a flower necklace and I show it to my daughter and she loves it. Will you be kind enough to share with us the inst. or tutorial for it? Thanks in advance and keep up the greatttttttt !!!!!!!!work.
qqui3 1 year ago
@qqui3 Hello! Thank you for the kindness. The flower necklace is a free pattern on my website Naztazia.com Ironically I named the pattern "Sarah's Florals" after my own daughter, who liked it too :)
naztazia 1 year ago
AWESOME!!!nice and slow and i could see what your doing!!! thank you so much
cjknox00 1 year ago
@cjknox00 Thank you so much for the kindness - glad the video could help :)
naztazia 1 year ago
@frecklespec Hello! The shawl in the opening is called a Mobius Shawl. I have a link to the free pattern on my website. Naztazia.com is the site. Hope this helps.
naztazia 1 year ago
I have never seen this done before. Thank you soooo much!
SuperJesusFreak96 1 year ago
@SuperJesusFreak96 Glad the video could help! Thanks for stopping by as well :)
naztazia 1 year ago
This helped i was doing the stitch wrong
Guinepigsrock 1 year ago
@Guinepigsrock Glad the video could help. And thank you for stopping by and providing feedback. Take care!
naztazia 1 year ago
@naztazia how long have you crocheted
Guinepigsrock 1 year ago
@Guinepigsrock Hello! My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 5 years old - so this year marks 31 years of crocheting for me :)
naztazia 1 year ago
@naztazia i started 4 years ago my mom taught me and I went to a fiber arts club back in high school there I learned knitting.
Guinepigsrock 1 year ago
@twilightbabyz92 Thanks for the kindness. Glad it could help :)
naztazia 1 year ago
I am going right down to Joanns and see if they have an hook and I sure do hope so . I want to try this right now! Thanks great video!
nbailey1942 1 year ago
@nbailey1942 Thank you for the kindness! Glad the video could help. I'm hoping you got your hook :)
naztazia 1 year ago
i absolutely love the tunisian stitch! your video is very good too! just wondering-what hook or where would you find a hook long enough to make a decent sized afghan?
bjbear5103 1 year ago
@bjbear5103 Hiya! For afghans, you can use an afghan hook like in the video, and do 20-30 across. but then do 6 feet worth of rows. They then take these 6 or 7 long strips and connect them together either by sewing a whip stitch or doing some fancy chaining in between. Some just do squares. Additionally, you can get special circular afghan hooks. These are the regular long afghan hook but have a long fishing wire cable on the end. Amazon carries them - e.g. Silvalume Circular Crochet Hook 40".
naztazia 1 year ago
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Wow Thanks... I have been SO frustrated trying to find a way to crochet, and this was the only video I actually had progress with! Thanks Soo! MuCH!!! Can you do a thurough tutorial on how to make those cute flowers? I have tryed, but I get so lost on the double crochet's and all the crazy different stitches....
CALACL2010 1 year ago
Wow Thanks... I have been SO frustrated trying to find a way to crochet, and this was the only video I actually had progress with! Thanks Soo! MuCH!!! Can you do a thurough tutorial on how to make those cute flowers? I have tryed, but I get so lost on the double crochet's and all the crazy different stitches....
CALACL2010 1 year ago
@CALACL2010 Thanks for the kindness and feedback. Indeed - I will be posting more videos in the very near future, including those other stitches.
naztazia 1 year ago
this is great
brodyjamie 1 year ago
@brodyjamie Thank you for stopping by and for the positive feedback.
naztazia 1 year ago
@naztazia - you explained this so well, and so clearly. Thank you for posting your videos - they are the best I've seen.
pdxnoah 1 year ago
@pdxnoah Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate the feedback!
naztazia 1 year ago
In your video the loops appear very loose. Is that for demonstration only?
freedomplease 1 year ago
Indeed - my loops are looser mostly for ease in showing the stitch via online video & because I used a large size K hook. The blue/white/pink poncho that you may have seen near the beginning of the video (and the afghan at the end) has a much smaller stitch because I used a size F hook. There really is no wrong or right way as far as stitch size - both large and small are acceptable depending upon the look you want and the item you are crocheting.
naztazia 1 year ago
@naztazia Thank you for your response. I've tried this stitch and I'm okay but I want to get better because I like the texture and the appearance.
Thanks again!
freedomplease 1 year ago
Awesome! Very clear instructions
1ofus1 1 year ago
@1ofus1 Thanks for stopping by and glad the video could help. I appreciate your feedback.
naztazia 1 year ago
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mona123456ish 1 year ago
What a great and easy stitch!!!! Excellant!!!
usomanish1962 1 year ago
Thank you for the kind comments on this video :)
naztazia 1 year ago
how can i make a blanket like the example you have on the video at :24 . did you make it with a needle of that size on the video? how do you make a blanket of that size without making individual squares? if you can help me that would be great. thanks =]
Dragavon777 1 year ago
There are tunisian crochet hooks that have a plastic fishing-line extension at the end of them, for making really large items like blankets - available at specialty yarn shops online (not normally in your regular craft stores). The other thing I've done is make really long rectangles (like scarves) then sew them together into a blanket. Still requires joining, but it's easier than doing squares.
naztazia 1 year ago
thanks i made a scarf for my ag doll
sister6758 1 year ago
Cool! Thanks for the feedback.
naztazia 1 year ago
Thank you for this video! I´m just finishing of a huge afghan I've been making and I realized I didn't know how to end it but now I do so thank you :-)
Bibbilina 1 year ago
Glad the video could help. Your afghan probably looks gorgeous with this stitch!
naztazia 1 year ago
ooo wow i love this effect thankyou for the video
cosmicheart2 1 year ago
Thanks for the kindness and for stopping by!
naztazia 1 year ago
o gosh thx a lot im trying to make my grandmther a scarf for her birthday and i lost my manual idk wht i would do wit out this video thx again'!!!
Deborahmapp 2 years ago
Glad it could help. I bet your scarf is going to look gorgeous with this stitch!
naztazia 2 years ago
yes of corse!!! Im really excited to ssee how she will like it!!
Deborahmapp 2 years ago
should the chains be lose like that or tight?
ZombiexXCookie 2 years ago
Your chains could be loose or tight depending upon the effect you want to create. In my video, I do the chains looser and the stitches bigger because it's easier to see on YouTube. For my own items, I usually use a much smaller afghan hook and crochet the stitches tighter. But either way works nicely.
naztazia 2 years ago
I would love to learn how to professionally crochet. But sometimes I get so discouraged because I don't know how to make anything. I know how to stitch. But everytime I look at a book or look at the patterns under more info under your name I don't understood the terminology. I won't give up though. I find myself starting and stopping all the time.
TheLordLovesMe 2 years ago
thank you very much! :D......I have one more question ^^" how do you change color? like grey pink grey pink & so on :)
ZombiexXCookie 1 year ago
Changing colors are normally done at the beginning of the row where you start to pull up the loops. I also like to keep that same color for the next row when you start to remove the loops from the hook. You can either cut the previous color and tie the new color on at the beginning of the row, or - if you are only doing 2 rows of the color, you can carry the previous color up along the side.
naztazia 1 year ago
Hi to make a scarf with the Tunisian stitch,how many chain should you start with,thanks.
TheSister12345 2 years ago
Hi - how many to start off with depends upon the size of your yarn, hook, and how you crochet. A safe bet for a tunisian stitch scarf is anywhere between 10-20 chains. This forms the width of the scarf as opposed to the length. The length will be determined by the number of rows you choose to do. 15 chains would be good to try at first - and either increase or decrease from there. Take care!
naztazia 2 years ago
Naztazia. What can you make out of the tunisian stitch and the afghan.
letsbeforeal 2 years ago
Hiya! If you take a look in the "more info" section of my tunisian stitch video (it's under my picture) - I have links to free patterns in there. The crochet pattern central link has patterns for afghans, dishcloths, potholders, scarves, bookmarks, flowers, pillows, belts, ornaments, purses, hoodies, etc. using the tunisian stitch. Hope this helps!
naztazia 2 years ago
Thanks I will look at that.
letsbeforeal 2 years ago
Thank you vry much,I'm going to jump on that right now.
TheSister12345 2 years ago
thanks for uploading this video!!
karkiu1111 2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
naztazia 2 years ago
I love this stitch! I can't wait to try it, I need yarn!!!!
cheetah063 2 years ago
Hehe! I always need more yarn too :)
naztazia 2 years ago
wow my fav so far!!!
TOK1DOK18 2 years ago
I would like to make a baby blanket using this pattern, if I do 20 by 20 squares how squares should I make and how do put them together? Your videos are very helpful and thank you for taking time to make them.
jennabug72 2 years ago
Baby blankets usually run 36" wide by 48-60" long. The # of squares you make depend upon how big each one of your squares turns out to be (some people crochet tightly and it makes smaller squares, others crochet loosely and their squares are bigger). To put them together, most will complete their squares (in pink), then take another color yarn (e.g. in white) and do 1 or 2 rows of single crochet around each square. Then with a needle & yarn, sew the squares together using the whip stitch.
naztazia 2 years ago
Thanks to your video, I got it right on the first try.
TigerDragonGrrl 2 years ago
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.
naztazia 2 years ago
ok Thank you so much for that info :) Love the Videos Thanks
fluffychell 2 years ago
Alright thank you so much for telling me how to do that! I have one more question how many sqaures would you do for a big one say king? Big squres like foot by foot! Sorry fairly new and would love the advice :) thanks
fluffychell 2 years ago
King bedspreads average about 116x118 inches and comforters about 108"x98". With this in mind, if you do tunisian squares that are 12x12 inches each, you'll need about 81 or 100 squares to reach that bedspread size. The # difference depends upon how big your border around each is and if your mattress and/or boxspring is thicker than average.
naztazia 2 years ago
very good video . Thank you I luv it.
robhankins 2 years ago
Thank you for the kindness and for dropping by!
naztazia 2 years ago
How Do you make a blanket when you only put twenty stitches on? If you add more stitches than that wouldnt it be hard to keep on such a small hook? I really wanna make a big blanket with this pattern, but if all the stitches have to go on the hook than there wouldnt be room right?? Please any insight would help I am a beginner and would like some help. Thanks for the videos as well
fluffychell 2 years ago
Hello! Two ways to make a tunisian blanket. The first is what most people do - make several squares of tunisian stitch, then do a single crochet border in black or another color around each square, then sew them together using the whip stitch. The second way requires that you get a rather hard to find tunisian hook that's attached to a long nylon cord with a stopper at the end. With this extension, you easily can do more than 20 stitches at once and can make a blanket with only one section.
naztazia 2 years ago
thanks a lot
spinel20 2 years ago
Thanks for stopping by and watching. Hope the videos have helped.
naztazia 2 years ago
thank you so much!
sweetmongoliangirl 2 years ago
hi dona!
is this stitch can i make a scarf ?
or what can i make for it? can plz tell me!
sweetmongoliangirl 2 years ago
Hiya! You can definitely make a scarf with this stitch. You can have a beginning chain of 20, and then do the tunisian stitch for as many rows as you want your scarf to be. In the "more info" section of this video, I have a few links - one of them is to crochet pattern's central collection of everything you can make with this stitch (blankets, shawls, hats, etc.)
naztazia 2 years ago
THANK YOU
missamna1 2 years ago
Thanks for stopping by - glad the video helped.
naztazia 2 years ago
I just bought my afghan hook today at Hobby Lobby. Couldn't find them at first but went & looked again & they were there. And yes, it was called an afghan hook. :)
scrapbookingbyleann 2 years ago
That's great to know! Hopefully they'll get a Hobby Lobby around my area. I hear they are very good.
naztazia 2 years ago
Hi naztazia Where to you buy a Tunisuan crochet hook I have look at walmart, michaels, jo ann craft stores please help & god bless and have a good day & I'm form Calif, L,A. couny
wallenbal 2 years ago
You might have to go online to purchase a tunisian crochet hook - sometimes they call them afghan hooks. They are about $4 each. Joann's website has them (sorry, the comment section here in YouTube messes up links, so I can't post a direct link to their website). Susan Bates makes a nice afghan / tunisian hook. You can type in Susan Bates afghan hook in Google and come up with some other good online shopping places.
naztazia 2 years ago
Do you have a pattern for the multi-colored cross front shawl that's featured on the slides in this video? That is very pretty!
CurlyCaprice 2 years ago
Thanks! The pattern is free and available on the 'Net. I made mine out of Lion Brand's Moonlight Mohair instead of the kid mohair that the pattern suggests. I'll email you the link, since YouTube sometimes messes up URLs in the comments section.
naztazia 2 years ago
You are very good and professional I wish I could catch on to the chain,It goes so fast. I wish I could go that fast. I am going to keep practicing.
letsbeforeal 2 years ago
Thank you for the kindness. This year marks my 30th year crocheting (been doing it since I was 5-6 yrs old) - so I have a tendency to fly through crocheting those beginning chains. :)
naztazia 2 years ago
I love the way you show doing this stitch your very clear and easy to understand. Now I will try this since I have seen you do it. I will be back to learn more. Thank you for great tutorial.
CrochetNut742 2 years ago
Thanks for the kind comments. It's definitely a fun stitch to try :)
naztazia 2 years ago
that was very clearly presented, thank you! I guess I know what to ask my mother-in-law to bring home for me when she visits the States... haven't sen anything like that here in Manila. ^_^
ditzpangilinan 2 years ago 2