Have you ever wondered how to Tunisian crochet? It’s honestly one of my favorite techniques, and you’ll soon see why! You won’t believe the incredible things you can make with Tunisian crochet patterns- even with easy crochet patterns!
Tunisian crochet mimics the look and drape of knit projects, and you don’t even need to know how to knit. If you have never tried Tunisian crochet before, I highly recommend you give it a try!
Scroll down to get inspired by some amazing free Tunisian crochet projects that are suitable for beginners.
1. Muller Cider Cowl
I know y’all are going to have a hard time believing this is a beginner tunisian crochet pattern, because WOW does it look stunning! But seriously, trust me, you got this. Make two rectangles with Tunisian knit stitch, seam the sides together, add a decorative edging with normal crochet, aaaand you’re done! No shaping, no fancy stitches, no fuss!
Designer: TLYC Blog
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
2. Back in Brugge Beanie
Here’s another Free Tunisian crochet hat pattern that is worked flat. If you’ve never tried working in the round for Tunisian before, trust me when I say that it’s a whole different ball game! You’ll be using the absolutely gorgeous Tunisian honeycomb stitch for most of this hat, right after you work the double-thick ribbed brim with single crochet stitches in the back loops only.
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
3. Tunisian Crochet Ear Warmer
Trendy? Check. Quick? Check. Easy? Check!! Run, don’t walk, to your crochet stash for the super bulky yarn you’ll need to make this stunning crochet ear warmer. You will be using simple stitches for this Tunisian crochet pattern and the beautiful twist is a neat sewing trick that’s much easier than it looks.
Designer: Haley Handcrafted
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
4. Brushland Tunisian Wrap
One of my favorite aspects of the Tunisian crochet patterns technique is how well it drapes. You can see that beautiful drape in action here in this fantastic Tunisian crochet wrap. This pattern is a teensy bit trickier than the other ones on this list because there is some simple shaping and color changing. Lucky for you, there are lots of helpful pictures and even a video tutorial!
Designer: Make and Do Crew
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
5. Sedona Tunisian Sweater
This is another gorgeous crochet pattern that you’re going to have to trust me on – and I know I say this a lot but – it’s easier than it looks! The front and back are just rectangles that are sewn together. The sleeves are worked separately and – most importantly – worked flat, with some decreasing at the ends for shaping around the wrists. Basic can be beautiful!
Designer: TLYC Blog
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
6. Lost and Found Boot Cuffs
Treat yourself to a fancy skein of yarn at your local yarn shop (they need our support now more than ever!) or raid your stash. Any yarn will do! These boot cuffs are worked flat using the Tunisian knit stitch and the extended Tunisian knit stitch. The pattern is super easy to customize to fit you perfectly, so you’ll be extra cute and cozy!
Designer: Nine Inspired
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
7. Honeycomb Ripple Baby Blanket
Self-striping yarn cuts down on time spent changing colors and time spent weaving in ends too! Plus, you know from the get-go that the colors will look great together! This stunning Tunisian crochet blanket is worked in the honeycomb stitch, which uses both the Tunisian knit stitch and the purl stitch. Basic increasing and decreasing creates these beautiful ripples.
Designer: CrochetKim
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
8. Tunisian Coffee Sleeve
Here’s a little introduction to the Tunisian full stitch. There’s a little bit more keeping track of stitches involved when you use the full stitch, but I absolutely love the sturdy interlocking look it imparts. The thickness of Tunisian crochet is perfect for coffee sleeves and will keep your hands from getting burned.
Designer: Teal & Finch
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
9. Volcanic Cowl
Crocheting on the bias gives this Tunisian crochet cowl its splendid diagonal lines. I know it looks like it might be tricky. But you just increase on one end of the row and decrease on the opposite end of the row – it’s really that simple! You’ll be using the Tunisian simple stitch, working flat and changing colors every couple of rows.
Designer: Katherine Mills
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
10. Big Leaf Maple Bandana
Geometry saves the day again in this easy Tunisian crochet triangle bandana. You’ll be starting at the “point” and working your way up, increasing stitches on either side of the work. This pattern only calls for the Tunisian simple stitch along with basic crochet stitches for the bind off.
Designer: She’s Crafty Crochet
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
I hope that I have convinced you that Tunisian crochet is worth a try! Learning this new and exciting crochet technique will unlock so many doors for you in the crochet world. I’m so excited to see what y’all make with your newfound skills. Please share your successes (and failures) with me in the comments below – and feel free to link to other easy Tunisian crochet projects too!
Happy Crocheting!
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