As the designer with the most published Tunisian crochet patterns in the world, my love for Tunisian crochet is strong. I’ve curated a list of over 100 free Tunisian crochet patterns from all over the internet, from my favorite designers.
My Latest Tunisian Crochet Designs
Visit my own Tunisian Crochet Patterns here at Make It Crochet or scroll down for the roundup of 100 Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns from across the internet.
What Can You Make With Tunisian Crochet?
What can you make with Tunisian crochet? Anything at all that you could normally make with crochet or knit.
- Shawl Patterns
- Scarf Patterns
- Headband Patterns
- Cowl Patterns
- Hat Patterns
- Bags and Purses Patterns
- Blankets Afghans and Throws
- Baby Blankets
- Garment All Clothing Patterns
There’s been a myth about Tunisian crochet that it’s always dense and heavy, suitable for only a few different types of projects. With the influx of new Tunisian crochet hooks in the last 10-15 years, you can now see that Tunisian crochet is much more versatile than once thought.
On Ravelry, I have nearly 200 Tunisian crochet patterns listed on my Kim Guzman designer page. Most of them are hard copy books, published in the traditional fashion. My first book was published by Annie’s Attic in mid-2000 and continued for over 15 years with Annie’s Attic, Leisure Arts and many magazines including Interweave Crochet and Crochet 1-2-3.
Find these books and my other books on the Kim Guzman About Me Page.
Now that I’m “living” permanently online with this new website, I thought I would pool together a list of Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns as a resource you can use for months.
What Is The Softest Tunisian Crochet Stitch?
The softest Tunisian crochet stitch to me is actually the smoothest. Soft is usually relative to the yarn itself but smooth is what you’re really looking for, I’ll bet. The Tunisian Knit Stitch is the most smooth. It gives the look of Knit Stockinette.
Which Tunisian Stitch Curls The Least?
The Tunisian Stitch that curls the least is either the Tunisian Reverse Stitch or the Tunisian Purl Stitch. What works even better than that, though, is combinations of stitches.
Tunisian crochet naturally curls because, with a lot of the stitches, the bulk of the stitch is on the back, making it curl to the front. When you combine and alternate stitches that naturally curl in opposite directions, you end up with a flatter project, without the curling.
Typical combinations are Smock Stitch, Honeycomb Stitch and Moss Stitch. Because they work so well at curbing the Tunisian crochet curl, you will see them used often in the patterns included here.
Shawl Patterns
Scarf Patterns
Headband Patterns
Cowl Patterns
Hat Patterns
Bags and Purses Patterns
Blankets Afghans and Throws
Baby Blankets
Garment All Clothing Patterns
All images are copyright to the owners and used with permission. I wanted to include more designers but some of them didn’t respond to my message, unfortunately. No one is purposely left out. I have more favorites and, if they respond in the future, I will be sure to add them.
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All the patterns at Make It Crochet are free. Since many of you have asked how to help with the costs of running a site like this, I’ve made all the patterns into print-ready PDFs and the cost is about the same as a cup of coffee. Every little bit helps.
TERMS: To my fellow crafters, you have my permission to use my patterns to make and sell your projects* anywhere you like. You cannot use my images to sell your projects, though. You must take photos of your own work. All patterns have been tested but mistakes can happen. If you find a mistake, please let me know. Everything at MakeItCrochet.com is protected by copyright to Kim Guzman. Other than the permissions previously given, no one other than Kim Guzman has permission to: reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this pattern, its parts or photos in any way or form, including, but not limited to, translations into foreign languages & video production.
*Not intended to be blanket permission for mass production.
oh my goodness, I absolutely love this, I tried this “afghan ” stitch about 40 years ago and didn’t like it enough to make anything…now I look for Tunisian patterns all the time…amazing what an old dog can learn, I’ve been crocheting almost 50 years.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. Thank you for writing!
Great, thanks! I am totally new at this!
Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this curated list of free Tunisian crochet patterns!