Alright, let’s get this cozy Tunisian baby blanket whipped up! This pattern focuses on the Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) to give it that lovely knit-like texture. It’s super easy, promise!
Finished Size: Approximately 30 x 36 inches (adjust by changing the starting chain)
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (about 1200 yards). Pick something soft and baby-friendly!
- Tunisian crochet hook size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) or the size needed to obtain gauge. You might want a hook a size or two larger than what’s recommended for your yarn for a nice drape.
- Cable needle or stitch holder (optional, but helpful for longer rows)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Gauge: 16 TSS and 16 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Simple Stitch (gauge isn’t critical for a blanket, but it gives you an idea of the finished size).
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- TSS: Tunisian Simple Stitch
- RetP: Return Pass
- Yo: Yarn over
Special Stitches:
- Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS): Insert hook from front to back in the vertical bar of the previous row, yarn over, pull up a loop. Do not drop the loop from the hook.
Instructions:
Foundation Chain:
- Chain 120 (or any multiple of your desired width).
Forward Pass (FP):
- Insert hook in the second chain from the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop. Do not drop the loop.
- Insert hook in the next chain, yarn over, pull up a loop.
- Continue across the entire chain. You should have 120 loops on your hook.
Return Pass (RetP):
- Yarn over, pull through one loop on your hook.
- Yarn over, pull through two loops on your hook.
- Repeat step 2 until only one loop remains on your hook.
Body of the Blanket:
- Row 2 (FP): Skip the first vertical bar. Insert hook from front to back under the next vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop. Repeat from * across to the last vertical bar. Insert hook under both loops of the last stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. You should have 120 loops on your hook.
- Row 2 (RetP): Yarn over, pull through one loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops. Repeat from * across until one loop remains.
- Repeat Row 2 (FP and RetP) until your blanket measures approximately 36 inches in length, or your desired length.
Binding Off:
- Bind Off Row (FP): Skip the first vertical bar. Insert hook from front to back under the next vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on your hook. Repeat from * across to the last vertical bar. Insert hook under both loops of the last stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on your hook. You will have one loop left on your hook.
- Cut the yarn, pull the loop through, and tighten to secure.
Finishing:
- Weave in all loose ends using your yarn needle.
Video tutorial
Tips and Variations:
- Stripes: Change colors every few rows for a fun striped look!
- Border: You can add a simple single crochet or double crochet border around the entire blanket for a finished edge.
- Textured Stripes: Alternate rows of TSS with another Tunisian stitch like the Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) for added texture.
- Wider Blanket: To make a wider blanket, simply start with a longer foundation chain.
- Longer Blanket: To make a longer blanket, just work more rows.
