How to Cross Stitch on Tunisian Crochet, Embroider the Afghan Stitch
When two amazing techniques combine, it’s a match made in heaven. Learn how to add character to your Tunisian crochet projects by adding simple cross stitch. This is great for baby blankets, wall decor, and even embellishing your clothes! Watch this video to learn the simple technique of adding cross stitch to Tunisian crochet!
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It’s no secret – I’m OBSESSED with Tunisian crochet. It’s a fun technique that combines knitting and crochet to make a dense, beautiful fabric.
Take Tunisian crochet to the next level by adding cross stitch, another simple but dynamic technique. You can cross stitch graphics and letters on your Tunisian crochet projects to add character and personalize them for gifts.
Jazz up your Tunisian crochet projects with cross stitch! Watch this step-by-step tutorial and you’ll be cross stitching in no time.
Ready to get started? Watch this video:
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// RELEVANT LINKS
- Learn how to steam block your knit & crochet projects: https://youtu.be/rqPkzTeCgMI
- Tunisian Crochet for Beginners: https://youtu.be/KsgJ8qLcIz8
- My Top 5 Tunisian Crochet Hook Sets: https://youtu.be/GqIdYUbaWjw
- Check out Stitch Fiddle, a free web-based pixel art site: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en
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Tunisian Snowy Sampler – Snowflake Square Pattern
This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Snowflake Square as part of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.
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Snowflake Square Pattern
- Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Tunisian Snowy Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
- Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.
MATERIALS
- Worsted weight yarn – colors A and B
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- 6.5mm corded Tunisian crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
12 x 12 inches square after blocking
SPECIAL STITCHES
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts) – insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
- Return Pass (RetP) – ch 1, (yo, pull through the next 2 loops) until only one loop remains on the hook
PATTERN NOTE: Feeling creative? Customize your square by creating a chart of 33 rows and 40 columns, then design your own motif!
INSTRUCTIONS
ROW 1: With A and 6.5mm corded hook, ch 40, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, RetP.
ROWS 2-32: Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP.
BIND OFF: Slip stitch loosely in each vertical bar across the last row to bind off. Continue to the Standard Border.
STANDARD BORDER
- Change to 6.5mm crochet hook and ensure the square is facing right side up.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Repeat Step 3 for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.
CROSS STITCH
Use the chart below to cross stitch the Snowflake onto the square with Color B. Weave in all remaining ends.
Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket.
Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket Layout
Get the printable PDF version of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket here!
