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July 4, 2007

Tunisian Swatch-along – Week 4

Filed under: Afghan Squares, Cobblestone, Flying Ridge, Swatch-along, Tunisian — josi @ 4:53 pm

This week, I’d like to introduce the Tunisian Twisted Stitch. After researching this stitch, I discovered something troubling – it was worked in 2 different ways yet always named the same. I’ve decided to differentiate between the two versions by calling them the Tunisian Twist Under and Tunisian Twist Over stitches. You will have the best luck understanding these video guides if you are stitching along with them:

Tunisian Twist Under (Ttw-un): (right-handed) (left-handed)

Tunisian Twist Over (Ttw-ov): (right-handed) (left-handed)

Cobblestone

Cobblestone Pattern:

  • Base – using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn, ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook.
  • Foundation – lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ch, return.
  • Row 1 – { 1 Tss into next st, ( 1 Tps into next st, 1 Ttw-un into next st ) x 3, 1 Tps into next st, 1 Tss into next st } x 4, end-st into last st, return.
  • Row 2 – { 1 Tss into next st, ( 1 Ttw-un into next st, 1 Tps into next st ) x 3, 1 Ttw-un into next st, 1 Tss into next st } x 4, end-st into last st, return.
  • Rows 3 to 32 – repeat Rows 1 & 2.

If you want to use this as an all-over pattern for a blanket, simply add repeats of the instructions between the { }. This stitch pattern is 9 stiches wide and 2 rows tall. Your starting chain for a larger piece should be a multiple of 9, plus 2.

* * * * *

Flying Ridge

Flying Ridge Pattern:
  • Base – using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn, ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook.
  • Foundation – lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ch, return.
  • Row 1 – { 1 Tss into next st, 1 Tps into next st, 1 Ttw-un into next st } x 12, end-st into last st, return.
  • Row 2 – { 1 Ttw-un into next st, 1 Tss into next st, 1 Tps into next st } x 12, end-st into last st, return.
  • Row 3 – { 1 Tps into next st, 1 Ttw-un into next st, 1 Tss into next st } x 12, end-st into last st, return.
  • Rows 4 to 32 – repeat Rows 1 to 3.

If you want to use this as an all-over pattern for a blanket, simply add repeats of the instructions between the { }. This stitch pattern is 3 stiches wide and 3 rows tall. Your starting chain for a larger piece should be a multiple of 3, plus 2.

June 27, 2007

Tunisian Swatch-along – Week 3 (Part 4)

Filed under: Afghan Squares, Swatch-along, Tunisian, Zoom — josi @ 6:00 pm

Zoom

Zoom Pattern:

  • (A) Base – using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn (color A), ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook.
  • (A) Foundation – lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 1 – 1 Tss into each of the next 36 sts, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 2 – * fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 8 sts, fp-Td *, 1 Tss into each of the next 16 sts, repeat between * *, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 3 – * 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 6 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st *, 1 Tss into each of the next 16 sts, repeat between * *, end-st into last ch, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 4 – { * fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td *, 1 Tss into each of the next 4 sts, repeat between * * }, 1 Tss into each of the next 16 sts, repeat between { }, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 5 – { * 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td *, repeat between * *, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, repeat between * * twice }, 1 Tss into each of the next 16 sts, repeat between { }, end-st into last ch, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 6 – repeat Row 4.
  • (B) Row 7 – repeat Row 3.
  • (A) Row 8 – repeat Row 2.
  • (B) Row 9 – 1 Tss into each of the next 36 sts, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 10 – (1 Tss into next st, fp-Td) x 5, 1 Tss into each of the next 16 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 5, end-st into last st, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 11 – (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 6, 1 Tss into each of the next 13 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 5, fp-td, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 12 – (1 Tss into next st, fp-Td) x 6, 1 Tss into each of the next 12 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 6, end-st into last st, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 13 – (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 7, 1 Tss into each of the next 9 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 6, fp-td, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 14 – (1 Tss into next st, fp-Td) x 7, 1 Tss into each of the next 8 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 7, end-st into last st, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 15 – (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 8, 1 Tss into each of the next 5 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 7, fp-td, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 16 – (1 Tss into next st, fp-Td) x 8, fp-Td in front of each of the next 4 sts, (fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st) x 8, end-st into last st, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 17 – repeat Row 15.
  • (A) Row 18 – repeat Row 14.
  • (B) Row 19 – repeat Row 13.
  • (A) Row 20 – repeat Row 12.
  • (B) Row 21 – repeat Row 11.
  • (A) Row 22 – repeat Row 10.
  • Rows 23 to 30 – repeat Rows 1 to 8.

This square makes a deliciously eye-bending all-over design:

If you want to use this as an all-over pattern for a blanket, simply repeat the instructions for each row. This stitch pattern is 36 stiches wide and 30 rows tall. Your starting chain for a larger piece should be a multiple of 36, plus 2.

Tunisian Swatch-along – Week 3 (Part 3)

Filed under: Afghan Squares, Jagged Zig Zag, Swatch-along, Tunisian — josi @ 3:25 pm

Jagged Zig-Zig

Jagged Zig-Zig Pattern:

  • (A) Base – using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn (color A), ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook.
  • (A) Foundation – lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 1 – 1 Tss into each of the next 36 sts, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 2 – { fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 5 sts } x 4, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 3 – { 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 4 sts } x 4, end-st into last ch, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 4 – { 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 3 sts } x 4, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 5 – { 1 Tss into each of the next 3 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts } x 4, end-st into last ch, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 6 – { 1 Tss into each of the next 4 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st } x 4, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 7 – { fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 5 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 2 sts } x 4, end-st into last ch, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • Continue to Row 32, advancing the stitch pattern and changing color at the end of each row.

If you want to use this as an all-over pattern for a blanket, simply add repetitions of the stitches between the { }. This stitch pattern is 9 stitches wide and any number of rows tall. Your starting chain for a larger piece should be a multiple of 9, plus 2.

Tunisian Swatch-along – Week 3 (Part 2)

Filed under: Afghan Squares, Large Shadowbox, Swatch-along, Tunisian — josi @ 11:59 am

Large Shadowbox

Large Shadowbox Pattern:

  • (A) Base – using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn (color A), ch 39. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook.
  • (A) Foundation – lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 37 chs, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 1 – 1 Tss into each of the next 37 sts, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 2 – { fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 8 sts } x 4, fp-Td, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 3 – { 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 6 sts, fp-Td } x 4, 1 Tss into next st, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 4 – { fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 4 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st } x 4, fp-Td, end-st into last ch, return, change to color B in the last return stitch.
  • (B) Row 5 – { 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 3 sts, fp-Td, 1 Tss into the next st } x 4, 1 Tss into next st, end-st into last st, return, change to color A in the last return stitch.
  • (A) Row 6 – repeat Row 4.
  • (B) Row 7 – repeat Row 3.
  • (A) Row 8 – repeat Row 2.
  • Rows 9 to 32 – repeat Rows 1 to 8.

If you want to use this as an all-over pattern for a blanket, simply add repetitions of the stitches between the { }. This stitch pattern is 9 stitches wide and 8 rows tall. Your starting chain for a larger piece should be a multiple of 9, plus 3.

Tunisian Swatch-along: Week 3 (Part 1)

Filed under: Afghan Squares, Checkerboard, Swatch-along, Tunisian, Uncategorized — josi @ 10:58 am

I’m making a Tunisian Sampler Afghan, and each week of the Swatch-along will now also have patterns for 8.5″ x 8.5″ squares*. Each of these squares would also make a good all-over pattern for an entire afghan, and the stitch patterns that make them up can be incorporated into any design you choose – sweaters, skirts, purses, scarves, hats – let your imagination run wild. ( *when using DK weight yarn and a 6.00mm hook. )

Use the patterns for the squares as a starting point to create your own stitch patterns. You can: take sections of different squares and combine them to create new designs; take a single stitch pattern and reflect it or reverse it; add colorwork to a square shown as a solid; experiment with finer yarns and smaller hooks to create more intricate patterns…

The stitch patterns I am sharing didn’t just pop into my head and then spring forth from my fingers – Not At All! I did a lot of experimentation, all sorts of trial and error and nitpicking about stitch placement and centering (when applicable) and the tension created by the interplay of the stitches. I swatched, and ripped back, and swatched again.

And you know what – it’s a lot of fun because it becomes personal. I often feel like a crochet scientist in my own little lab, and maybe I’ve a touch of the Dr. Frankenstein but I become attached to the results of my process. As silly as it might sound to some, when you “get it right” you know it right away because it glows a little brighter and something a lot like EUREKA! echoes in your mind. It’s easy to get addicted to that feeling, and it’s totally worth pursuing.

This week I am going to share the patterns for 5 squares, 4 of which utilize Tunisian front-post doubles (featured in week 2 of the swatch-along) and the final square is created with T-push and T-pull techniques (featured in week 1). Each stich pattern will have its own post, so that you can easily bookmark the information you want. And you can always click on the “Afghan Squares” tag to access all of the posts (to date) with these patterns.


Checkerboard
Checkerboard Pattern:
(remember: when counting rows – the very bottom row is the foundation, and the next row is Row 1)

  • Base – using 5.50 mm standard hook and DK weight yarn, ch 38. Switch to 6.00 mm Tunisian hook.
  • Foundation – lp on hook counts as first st (now and throughout), 1 Tss into each of the next 36 chs, end-st into last ch, return.
  • Row 1 – 1 Tss into each of the next 36 sts, end-st into last st, return.
  • Row 2 – * {fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st} x 4, fp-Td, 1 Tss into each of the next 9 sts *, repeat between * *, end-st into last st, return.
  • Row 3 – * {1 Tss into next st, fp-Td} x 4, 1 Tss into each of the next 10 sts *, repeat between * *, end-st into last st, return.
  • Rows 4 to 7 – repeat Rows 2 & 3.
  • Row 8 – repeat Row 2.
  • Row 9 – repeat Row 1.
  • Row 10 – * 1 Tss into each of the next 9 sts, {fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st} x 4, fp-Td *, repeat between * *, end-st into last st, return.
  • Row 11 – * 1 Tss into each of the next 10 sts, {fp-Td, 1 Tss into next st} x 4, 1 Tss into next st *, repeat between * *, end-st into last st, return.
  • Rows 12 to 15 – repeat Rows 10 & 11.
  • Row 16 – repeat Row 10.
  • Rows 17 to 32 – repeat Rows 1 to 16.

If you want to use this as an all-over pattern for a blanket, simply add repetitions of the stitches between the * *. This stitch pattern is 18 stitches wide and 16 rows tall. Your starting chain for a larger piece should be a multiple of 18, plus 2 (1 each for the beginning stitch and the end stitch).

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