Tunisian crochet: crochet masterpieces are created

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Tunisian crochet is not performed in the standard, but in a special one, which is two to three times longer than usual. Its length is about 35-40 centimeters. At the end of such a hook there is a limiter that does not allow knitting to slip off. Also on sale are circulars

hooks that look like circular needles. Tunisian hooks of various diameters are used to work with different yarns, as well as to obtain a variety of web densities. In the process of knitting, the Tunisian crochet is held like an ordinary knitting needle.

Knitting Basics

It is important to understand for everyone who decides to do needlework and takes the first lessons - crochet Tunisian fabric is made only on one side. Work in odd (front rows) is carried out from left to right, and in even (purl) - vice versa. At the same time, the product does not rotate during operation.

In order to start Tunisian crochet, you need to dial the required number of air loops, plusone for lifting. Further, for knitting the first front row, a set of loops on the hook is made by pulling from each type-setting, starting from the second. In the next row (the so-called wrong side), all loops, except for the last one, are closed. To work with the scheme, it is important to remember that cast on and cast off count as one row.

The fabric obtained with this method is very dense. Therefore, Tunisian knitting is ideal for knitting blankets, bags, rugs, bedspreads and other similar products. Knitting all these items with knitting needles will take longer, and the yarn consumption will be much greater.

Shutting down

Unlike traditional crochet, Tunisian crochet must end with a closing row. In order for the edge to be neat, at the end it is necessary to tie a series of single crochets or connecting stitches.

Techniques for decreasing loops

1. Reduction from the edge of the canvas is made in the front row. For this hook



is inserted simultaneously into the vertical parts of two adjacent loops and one loop is pulled out. To reduce more loops, connecting posts are knitted above them.

2. Decrease inside the row: where the loop should be reduced, in the front row the hook is inserted immediately into two vertical parts of the loops, from which one is drawn.

Adding stitches

1. At the beginning of knitting: at the end of the purl row, air loops are knitted in the required number, plus one for lifting. On the next row, the added stitches are knitted asusually.
2. At the end of the row: after knitting the front row, throw the required number of yarns on the hook. In the subsequent purl row, they are knitted as usual.
3. Inside row: Insert the hook into the horizontal part between the vertical parts of the loops and pull up a new loop.

Tunisian crochet patterns

The previously described knitting method is called "simple Tunisian knitting". Crochet for this type of needlework, you can perform other patterns:

1. Straight Braid: First, work a row of plain Tunisian knitting. In the next - skip the loop, knit the second, and then return to the first. The result is a crossover. Close the loops as in a simple knit.
2. Bias braid: two rows are made as in the previous pattern. In the third, the first loop is knitted as usual, and the second and third are crossed. Alternate the second and third row to the end of knitting.

Tunisian knitting allows you to knit tight products that hold their shape well. When making garments in this way, it is important to make allowances for a loose fit.