Learn Double-Ended Tunisian

by Kim Guzman

Overview

Unlike regular Tunisian crochet, Double-Ended Tunisian Crochet, you use a double-ended hook, and work from both ends of the hook. The technique section in this book introduces you to using the double-ended hook in flat projects then progresses to tubular, in-the-round projects. Once you learn to work in-the-round, you move to the next level with a mobius join. The new techniques used in the project section include several different looks and skill levels. Great step-by-step photos are included in the technique section as well as the Stitch Glossary. 8 great projects include Ribbed Headband, Rolled Brim Beanie, Diagonal Bias Cowl, Slouchy Hat, Cinched Cowl, Bling Mobius Wrap, Lace Mobius Wrap and a Diagonal Pullover.

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ISBN-13:	9781573675154
Publisher:	Annie's
Publication date:	01/01/2014
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Pages:	48
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About the Author

Darla J. Fanton has been a needlework designer for over twenty-five years. Perhaps best known originally for her pioneering work with the double-ended crochet hook, Darla enjoys all forms of crochet. She is constantly experimenting to discover what new spin she can put on traditional crochet stitches. Her credits include designs for yarn manufacturers, numerous magazine articles, leaflets, and contributions to multi-author books.  Darla also derives great joy in sharing her love of crochet with students in her popular classes at crochet conferences around the country as well as at her local yarn store, The Knitting Bee, in Portland, OR.

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Learn Double-Ended Tunisian

Learn Tunisian Crochet Using a Double-Ended Hook!

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By Kim Guzman

Annie's

Copyright © 2014 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-57367-515-4

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CHAPTER 1

Ribbed Headband With Bow

Skill Level

* BEGINNER

Finished Measurement

18 inches in circumference, unstretched

Materials

• Premier Yarns Ever Soft medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (3 oz/158 yds/85g per skein):

1 skein #0006 cardinal

• Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock super fine (sock) weight superwash wool/nylon/rayon yarn (1¾ oz/230 yds/50g per skein):

1 skein #0803 Picasso

• Size H/8/5mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

• Matching thread

Gauge

12 TKS = 3 inches; 16 rows = 3 inches

Technique Used

Double-Ended Tunisian

Worked Flat (see page 2)

Headband

Row 1:

A: With cardinal, ch 12, sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through (leave lp on hook), rep from * across (12 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull Picasso through 1 lp on hook, with Picasso, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook.

Note: Last lp on hook counts as first st of next row.

Row 2:

A: Sk first vertical bar, with Picasso, TKS(see Stitch

Glossary on page 31) across (12 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull cardinal through 1 lp on hook, with cardinal, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook.

Row 3:

A: Sk first vertical bar, with cardinal, TKS across (12 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull Picasso through 1 lp on hook, with Picasso, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook.

Rows 4–95: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately]

Row 96: Rep row 2. At end of row, fasten off Picasso.

Row 97: Sk first vertical bar, with cardinal, working as for TKS, sl st in each st across. Fasten off.

Bow

Rows 1–33: Rep rows 1–33 of Headband.

Row 34:

A: Sk first vertical bar, with Picasso, TKS across (12 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull cardinal through 1 lp on hook, with cardinal, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across, until 1 lp rem on hook.

Row 35: Sk first vertical bar, with cardinal, working as for TKS, sl st in each st across. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends securely.

Without twisting Headband and with tapestry needle, sew row 1 to row 97.

Wind a 15-inch strand of cardinal around center of Bow and secure end. With cardinal, sew Bow to Headband.

CHAPTER 2

Rolled Brim Beanie

Skill Level

** EASY

Finished Measurement

21 inches in circumference, unstretched

Materials

• Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash medium (worsted) weight merino superwash wool yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein):

1 skein #0040 pumpkin

• Plymouth Yarn Gina medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (1¾ oz/109 yds/50g per ball):

1 ball #0002 orange/green/brown variegated

• Size I/9/5.5mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch marker

Gauge

14 TSS = 4 inches; 14 rnds = 4 inches

Technique Used

Double-Ended Tunisian Worked in the Round (see page 5)

Beanie

Note:Since project is worked in the round, you will need to complete 2 or more "passes" of picking up lps in order to make it all the way around. The instructions state total number of sts for each rnd, but work is completed in sections in order to make it around (see page 5). Pulling up lps is always done with pumpkin, and closing lps is always done with variegated.

Rnd 1:

A: With A, ch 72, sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through(leave lp on hook), rep from * across (72 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull variegated through 1 lp on hook, with variegated, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across.

Note: When closing sts in 2 or more "passes," always remember to leave last 3 or 4 lps on hook to maintain stability of lps.

Rnd 2:

A: Without twisting foundation ch, bring first st close to last st, TSS(see Stitch Glossary on page 31) in each st around;

Note: Place st marker in first st; move marker up as work progresses.

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 3:

A: TSS around;

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnds 4–20: Rep rnd 3.

Rnd 21:

A: [7 TSS, TSS2tog(see Stitch Glossary on page 32)] around (64 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 22:

A: TSS around;

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 23:

A: [6 TSS, TSS2tog] around (56 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 24: Rep rnd 22.

Rnd 25:

A: [5 TSS, TSS2tog] around (48 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 26: Rep rnd 22.

Rnd 27:

A: [4 TSS, TSS2tog] around (40 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 28: Rep rnd 22.

Rnd 29:

A: [3 TSS, TSS2tog] around (32 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 30:

A: [2 TSS, TSS2tog] around (24 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 31:

A: [TSS, TSS2tog] around (16 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 32:

A: TSS2tog around (8 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Fasten off both yarns, leaving an 8-inch length of pumpkin. Using tapestry needle, weave this length through top stitches of Beanie. Pull to cinch top of Beanie tog and secure end. Weave in all ends securely.

CHAPTER 3

Cinched Cowl

Skill Level

** EASY

Finished Measurements

Cowl: 6½ inches wide x 24 inches in circumference

Flower: 5½ inches across at widest point

Materials

• Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande bulky (chunky) weight baby alpaca yarn (3½ oz/110 yds/100g per skein):

2 skeins #0600 copper

• Size M/N-13/9mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Size M/N-13/9mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch marker

Gauge

Size M/N double-ended hook: 9 sts = 4 inches; 9 rnds = 4 inches

Pattern Notes

Both skeins of yarn are used on each row in the pattern. One is referred to as skein A, and the second is referred to as skein B.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Technique Used

Double-Ended Tunisian Worked in the Round (see page 5)

Cowl

Note:Since Cowl is worked in the round, you will need to complete 2 or more "passes" of picking up lps in order to make it all the way around. The instructions state total number of sts for each rnd, but work is completed in sections in order to make it around (see page 5). Pulling up lps is always done with skein A, and closing lps is always done with skein B.

Rnd 1:

A: With A and double-ended hook, ch 48, sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through (leave lp on hook), rep from * across (48 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull B through 1 lp on hook, with B, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook.

Note: When closing sts in 2 or more "passes," always remember to leave last 3 or 4 sts on hook to maintain stability of lps.

Rnd 2:

A: Without twisting foundation ch, bring first st close to last st, [TFPS(see Stitch Glossary on page 33),TBPS(see Stitch Glossary on page 33)] around;

Note: Place st marker in first st; move marker up as work progresses.

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnd 3:

A: [TFPS, TBPS] around;

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnds 4–15: Rep rnd 3.

Rnd 16: With skein A, sk first st, sl st as for TFPS in each st around. Fasten off both skeins and weave in ends securely.

Flower

Rnd 1: With regular crochet hook, ch 3, join(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form a ring, ch 1, [sc in ring, ch 3] 6 times, join in first sc. (6 sc, 6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in same sp as beg ch-1 (petal made), 5 sc in each rem ch-3 sp around (5 petals made), join in first sc. (6 petals)

Rnd 3: Working behind petals, [sl st around back of next sc on rnd 1, ch 3] 6 times, join in first ch-3 sp.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc] in each ch-3 sp around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave 15-inch length of yarn through sts from bottom to top on 1 side of joining and back down in sts on other side. Cinch tog and secure end.

Referring to photo for placement, sew Flower to cinched portion of Cowl.

CHAPTER 4

Bling Moebius Wrap

Skill Level

** EASY

Finished Measurements

12½ inches wide x 52½ inches in circumference, crossed

Materials

• *Light (DK) weight acrylic/wool/payette yarn (3½ oz/263 yds/100g per skein):

2 skeins copper

• Size L/11/8mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Size M/N-13/9mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch marker

*Sample project was stitched with Universal Yarn Classic Shades Sequins Lite #404 copper nugget

Gauge

9 TSS = 4 inches

Pattern Notes

When using such a special yarn, allow the yarn to do the work and use only Tunisian Simple Stitch, which shows the beauty of the yarn. A larger hook is used to make a loose tension, allowing sequins to flow through more easily.

Both skeins of yarn are used on each row in the pattern. One is referred to as skein A, and the second is referred to as skein B.

Technique Used

Double-Ended Tunisian With a Moebius Join (see page 9)

Wrap

Note:Since Wrap is worked in the round, you will need to complete 2 or more "passes" of picking up lps in order to make it all the way around. The instructions state total number of sts for each rnd, but work is completed in sections in order to make it around (see page 9). Pulling up lps is always done with skein A, and closing lps is always done with skein B.

Rnd 1:

A: With skein A and double-ended hook, ch 130, sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through, leaving lp on hook, rep from * across (130 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull skein B through 1 lp on hook, with skein B, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across.

Note: When closing sts in 2 or more "passes," always remember to leave last 3 or 4 sts on hook to maintain stability of lps.

Rnd 2:

A: Without twisting foundation ch, bring first st close to last st, then twist 1 short end 180 degrees (1 short end is now upside down), place st marker in foundation ch of first st of rnd, working in unused lps of foundation ch, pull up lps around (130 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees (so back of work is facing), push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Note: Since this project uses a moebius join, rem rnds are worked in a "figure eight" throughout. After rnd 3, it will appear that a total of 4 rnds have been worked. The foundation ch will be in center of work. A complete rnd will have been made when you reach st marker. Move marker up as work progresses. Or, alternatively, use a separate st marker to mark rnds, leaving first marker to mark beg join for easier counting.

Rnd 3:

A: TSS(see Stitch Glossary on page 31) around (260 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.

Rnds 4–16: Rep rnd 3.

Rnd 17: With skein A, sk first st, sl st as for TSS around. Fasten off both yarns.

Finishing

Weave in all ends securely, cutting any sequins out of loose strands before weaving them in with tapestry needle to make finishing easier. Block as desired.

CHAPTER 5

Lace Moebius Wrap

Skill Level

*** INTERMEDIATE

Finished Measurements

19 inches wide x 43½ inches in circumference (crossed)

Materials

• Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash medium (worsted) weight merino superwash wool yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein):

4 skeins #0018 lavender

• Size I/9/5.5mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

Gauge

In pattern: 9 sts = 4 inches; 9 rows = 4 inches

Pattern Notes

This is the most challenging project in the book. It uses a moebius join, solid color and a 6-stitch repeat. When picking up stitches, until you can establish the pattern and "read" the stitches, it's best to pick them up 6 at a time. If the double-ended technique here proves to be too much of a challenge, you can also stitch this in the same stitch pattern in regular Tunisian and sew the ends together.

Weave in ends as work progresses.

Special Stitch

Popcorn (pc): 5 dc in indicated st, remove lp from hook, insert hook in first dc made, pull lp through, ch 1 to secure.

Technique Used

Double-Ended Tunisian With a Moebius Join (see page 9)

Wrap

Note:Since Wrap is worked in the round, you will need to complete 2 or more "passes" of picking up lps in order to make it all the way around. The instructions state total number of sts for each rnd, but work is completed in sections in order to make it around (see page 9). Pulling up lps is always done with skein A, and closing lps is always done with skein B.

Rnd 1:

A: With skein A and double-ended hook, ch 150, sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through, leaving lp on hook, rep from * across (150 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull skein B through 1 lp on hook, *ch 1, yo, pull through 4 lps on hook (cl made by closing 3 sts), ch 1, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, rep from * across, until 1 lp rem on hook.

Note: When closing sts in 2 or more "passes," always remember to leave last 3 or 4 sts on hook to maintain stability of lps.

Rnd 2:

A: Without twisting foundation ch, bring first st close to last st, then twist 1 short end 180 degrees (1 short end is now upside down), place st marker on foundation ch of first st of rnd, working in unused lps of foundation ch, pull up lps around (150 lps on hook);

B: turn hook 180 degrees (so back of work is facing), push lps to opposite end of hook, *ch 1, cl(see Stitch Glossary on page 34), ch 1, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, rep from * across, until 1 lp rem on hook.

Note: Since this is a moebius join, rem rnds will be worked in a "figure eight" throughout. After rnd 3, it will appear that a total of 4 rnds have been worked. The foundation chain will be in the center of work. A complete rnd will be made when you reach the st marker. Move marker up as work progresses. Or, alternatively, use a separate st marker to mark rnds, leaving first st marker to mark the beg join, for easier counting.

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions,
Introduction,
Ribbed Headband With Bow,
Rolled Brim Beanie,
Cinched Cowl,
Bling Moebius Wrap,
Lace Moebius Wrap,
Diagonal Bias Cowl,
Slouchy Hat With Bow,
Diagonal Pullover,
General Information,
Stitch Glossary,
Stitch Guide,
Metric Conversion Charts,