Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting

by Sharon Hernes Silverman, Alan Wycheck (Photographer), Sharon Hernes Silverman

Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more--all using Tunisian crochet techniques.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Knitting, Art, How To

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful introduction to the technique of tunisian crochet, which really does (IMHO) produce results that look like knitting without requiring knowledge of how to knit. Silverman provides a basic introductions to the technique, complete with pictures (that are quite handy if you're just starting out) to give the reader a frustration-free experience with tunisian crochet. In addition, Silverman includes several patterns, quite a variety, in fact. While I haven't made any of the patterns, I read through as if planning to. Seems like they're quite easy to follow, though I expected more for the sweaters/tops in terms of shaping. Maybe it all comes out right in the end. I'll have to try it to be sure.
Even on a black and white kindle, the pictures are good; however, I imagine the photos are even better in full color.

[Charity · Rating 4 out of 5]

My love of all those loops, working forward and back, the repetitiveness of it, is what has drawn me to looking into Tunisian crochet. I’m rating this book 4 stars because it has clearly written explanations with pictures at the start, along with a list of tips- issues I had with regular crochet learning could have been avoided if I’d come across a book with this layout and info. However, as someone who is at the advanced beginner/ intermediate crochet point, these patterns seem advanced to me- there are whole outfits you could make here, along with some decorative throw pillows. It was overwhelming to look at (though so pretty!)

[Rlygirl · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like Tunisian crochet, and while I was eager to read this book, while the photography was excellent, the stitching techniques themselves were not well explained, and those mechanics photos were made with poor yarn choices. Red or purple yarn close ups still do not show someone the technique that the author was trying to teach well.

I will not be buying this book for my craft collection, and instead, for people new to Tunisian crochet I HIGHLY recommend Toni Lipsey's book "The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginners Guide" published in 2021.

That's my humble opinion.

[Marjorie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good pics and info.

My biggest complaint with most pattern books is there's not enough pics of the finished and/or pics of the technique. I have no such complaints with this one. Clear pics of the finished item and clear pics of the technique. The patterns are easy enough that a beginner could complete them, even the clothes with minimal issues. Thanks for this wonderful resource.

[Caralynne M. Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Tunisian Stitch Patterns

Although I haven't completed all of these projects, the information has given me many ideas for original patterns using the excellent directions as a guide. Taking the stitches in the placemats and enlarging them into Afghans or pillows will probably be my next project,
of course giving credit to the original designer.
These patterns are written in a clear, concise manner

[Laurie Sand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great visual guide to Tunisian Crochet.

I have been doing Tunisian crochet for years and wasn't expecting to find any surprises in this book (I picked it up while researching to write my own pattern book), but I have to admit that I came away with some great new ideas and also the realization that I have been wrapping the yarn the wrong way on my purl stitch this whole time 🤣. Definitely recommend for a confident crocheter ready to tackle Tunisian.

[Christine H Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Glad I didn’t buy this book

I borrowed this book via Kindle Unlimited so fortunately I didn’t pay for it. All the garment patterns are for small sizes only, most of the recommended yarns are very expensive, and the household decor patterns are not that impressive. I like the felted purse the best. Not much I could use or adapt from this book. There are better books out there ( and many worse ones). It’s hit or miss for Tunisian crochet books but at least there’s YouTube.

[Deborah Cleaves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tunisian crochet

Good introduction to this style of crochet but the illustrations are not as clear as they could be. The patterns are in limited sizes.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can hardly wait to try some of these well explained projects!

[Atlantis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A basic introduction to Tunisian crochet with simple patterns. Nothing really caught my eye that I was interested in trying but the patterns were well illustrated and had clear directions.

[María de los Ángeles Domingo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well explained

As well as I prefer graphics to explain the different stitches, in this case with pictures she can do it very well.

[Caroline Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great projects to do

I love reading Oman’s skimming thoughts all the contents I would recommend if you want to do a quick and easy project

[serina hensley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

I love learning how to do new things. This book was very good learning material. I would love to see more like this.

[Anastaciaknits · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who reads my blog regular knows that I've been rather hooked (pun intended) on tunisian lately. Besides devouring the net for patterns, hints, & tricks, I've been taking out books from the library, & so far I've been really disappointed with what I've been able to find. Most of them show the same 3 or 4 stitches that are easily found on the internet, & most of the projects are pretty much the same things: the scarf, the placemats, a plain bag, blah blah blah, using the same 3 or 4 stitches. They've all been so similiar I haven't even bothered to blog about them, because I had nothing positive to say. So when I took out Silverman's book, I wasn't expecting anything great.

but I was wrong & pleasantly surprised! Of course, there's the usual primer section with the same old boring basics & stitches that are in every crochet book on the market, it seems. But... the projects... are ones you'd actually want to make - using yarn you'd actually WANT to use!

yes, there is the usual scarf & bag (though the spin here is a felted clutch) -- but there's a very cute skirt, some nice wraps / shawls, a gorgeous duster (why are they called dusters, anyway? It's a cardigan) that I would actually wear, using affordable & easily found Lion Brand Cotton Ease. There are some very nice afghans & other wearables, too. I like this book enough I ordered one from amazon to keep in my personal craft library - and anyone who knows me, knows that's saying something!

[Mam Bab · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book keep you love what you do