Comments on: Dalliance with Tunisian

By: Izabela

Izabela — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:41:50 +0000

Tunisian technique can be used for clothing and in the 1970s there were many patterns for vests, jackets, jumpers, etc. If you use a larger hook with thick yarn then the work will be elastic and soft, otherwise use fine yarn with the appropriate hook. It is light and hard wearing and very unusual. There are different stitches which eliminate the long thread is you don’t like that. It also works up fast. The only problem I find is the curl but blocking the finished outcome works well.

By: curiousweaver

curiousweaver — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:23:15 +0000

Marie, Tunisian seems to be a favourite for bags/purses etc. Although most crochet doesn’t have the elasticity of knitting Tunisian seems to be quite firm.
Leigh, some say that samples aren’t productive at all. But I really enjoy learning new techniques more than making larger objects. (It takes me 3 years to knit a jumper!)

By: Leigh

Leigh — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 03:57:49 +0000

These are so gorgeous! Where are you finding the time to be so productive????

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:12:57 +0000

Knowing nothing about Tunisian Crochet, what would you use this process for? You mentioned that perhaps it could be used for clothing. Would this be for rugs, placemats, or fabric for sturdier purposes?