How to crochet tunisian daisy square

Crocheting a Tunisian Daisy Square is a fun and creative project that combines the best of both Tunisian and traditional crochet techniques. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create this beautiful motif:

Materials:

• Tunisian crochet hook
• Yarn in two colors (one for the center, one for the petals)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• TSS: Tunisian Simple Stitch
• TSSdec: Tunisian Simple Stitch Decrease

Center:

1. Magic Ring: Create a magic ring with your center color yarn.
2. Round 1: Work 5 TSS into the ring.
3. Round 2: Work 2 TSS into each stitch around (10 TSS total).
4. Round 3: Work (2 TSS in next stitch, 1 TSS in next stitch) around (15 TSS total).

Petal:

1. Row 1: Chain 5 with your petal color yarn.
2. Row 1 & All Remaining Rows (Forward Pass): Insert your hook into the designated stitch, yarn over, and draw through that stitch and the first loop on your hook. *Yarn over, draw through 2 loops on your hook. Repeat from * until only 1 loop remains.
   • Note on Joining: Each petal has 9 Tunisian rows and involves 3 sc on the round center. Rows 1-3 join in the first of 3 sc, Rows 4-6 join in the next sc, Rows 7-9 join in the last ¹ sc.   1. mbtcreates.com mbtcreates.com
3. Row 2 (Forward Pass): Chain 1, skip the chain, TSS in the first vertical bar (that you would skip if working even) and in each TSS across.
4. Rows 3-5 (Forward Pass): Repeat Row 2.
5. Row 6 (Forward Pass): TSS across.
6. Row 7 (Forward Pass): TSSdec, TSS across.
7. Rows 8-9 (Forward Pass): Repeat Row 7.
8. Row 10 (Forward Pass): Working through vertical bars as if to TSS, sl st 2 together, sl st across, sl st in the next sc of the center.

Joining Petals:

Work four more petals, joining them to the center as you go.

Finishing:

• End off and weave in all ends.

Tips:

• Practice the Tunisian Simple Stitch and Decrease before starting the project.
• Use a clear and concise pattern with diagrams or photos for better visualization.
• Choose yarn colors that complement each other.
• Experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes to achieve different looks.

Additional Resources:

• YouTube video tutorials on Tunisian crochet and daisy motifs
• Online crochet communities for support and inspiration

With these steps and tips, you can create beautiful Tunisian Daisy Squares to use in blankets, afghans, or other crochet projects. Happy crocheting!