Tunisian/ Afghan Crochet Stockinette Stitch

How to crochet the Tunisian stockinette stitch also known as the afghan stocking stitch. Another term for this stitch is the Tunisian Knit stitch. abbreviated TKS.

This stitch makes a fabric that looks just like the knit stockinette stitch, except the fabric will be thicker and instead of purl bumps on the back there are what looks like surface chains.

Use a hook 2 sizes larger than that which is recommended on the yarn label to ensure a softer drape in your fabric.

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[supermelodia]

I loved it. It's so easy and so nice. I always loved the stocking net in knitting, now in crochet, that's so nice and so easy. Now a question, how can I make a vest/top/tank, if the crochet hook is so small opposite to the knitting needle. It keeps curling, so can I find the blocking wire at Joan or Michael handcraft store. So if I use those crochet giant hook, will the stitch look like loose more. I am wondering which yarn to use for gian hook. Thank you again.

[Bethintx1]

@supermelodia In regular crochet a giant hook would require bulky yarn, but if you want a drapey fabric, use the big hook with medium worsted yarn in the Tunisian stitches.

[montrealstars60]

Ok Beth, when you say that it's gonna curl... you're not kidding. All my tunisian projects have that problem. How can i block them as you say?

[Bethintx1]

@montrealstars60 At the end of the entrelac videos I steam block the afghan. Not everyone has a household steamer, so what you can do is wet your project. Just use a spray bottle and spread it out.

You can either use blocking wires or pins, or simply lay it out on a towel. For acrylic steam is essential. Be sure to not touch the yarn with the metal plate of the iron. You can use a cookie cooling rack on top of your piece, then place the iron on it and use the steam button.

[Bethintx1]

@montrealstars60 At the end of the entrelac videos I steam block the afghan. Not everyone has a household steamer, so what you can do is wet your project. Just use a spray bottle and spread it out.

You can either use blocking wires or pins, or simply lay it out on a towel. For acrylic steam is essential.  Be sure to not touch the yarn with the metal plate of the iron. You can use a cookie cooling rack on top of your piece, then place the iron on it and use the steam button.

[jazzyblack01]

Yes, this is like knitting only using one hook instead of two needles,LOL. ;=) Thanks!

[Bethintx1]

@jazzyblack01 It's a little thicker than knitting. It's like knitting with rows of chain stitches across the back.

[GillianCa]

Just subscribed to you, you show the stitches really well. Thanks so much.

[montrealstars60]

@Bethintx1 I can do that no problem, I have a steamer.  I, however, never had thought of that method. Thanks for your help.

[montrealstars60]

@jazzyblack01 And for me it's so much easier than knitting.

[Minerva0721]

This is lovely, thank you for the tutorial. Looking forward to joining the panels in order to make an afghan.