Tunisian Crochet Knit Mesh Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL
Looking for a breezy, flexible crochet stitch that looks just like knitting? Look no further than the Knit Mesh Stitch! Alternate two basic stitches to create a pattern to fool your knitting friends. Read on for a full tutorial + demo of your new favorite Tunisian crochet stitch.
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Embrace Open Texture with the Tunisian Knit Mesh Stitch
One of my favorite aspects of Tunisian crochet is how closely it can mimic the look of knitting. I still haven’t mastered the magic of two needles, so it feels good to achieve the same effect with just one hook. The unique structure of Tunisian crochet stitches helps the texture of the Knit Mesh Stitch really pop. Try this stitch pattern for everything from curtains to cardigans, just like I did with the Sage Cardigan (a free pattern!).
The joy of this stitch comes with its simple, 1-row repeat. Alternate the Tunisian knit stitch with airy yarn overs for a beautiful texture that remains breathable. Practice this stitch with thick or thin yarns – it’s excellent for stash busting into a one-of-a-kind blanket.
Are you ready to practice the Tunisian crochet Knit Mesh Stitch? Try it out with this tutorial video:
- Tunisian Crochet for Absolute Beginners [watch here]
- How to Choose and Use Tunisian Crochet Hooks [watch here]
- 5 More Tunisian Crochet Stitches to Try [watch here]
Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket – Tunisian Crochet Knit Mesh Square
This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Knit Mesh Square as part of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.
Join the Double the Fun 2024 Crochet Along! This free crochet along to make the Crochet Amour and Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blankets runs from November 11th, 2024, to December 20th, 2024. Get full details in this blog post and join the fun!
Knit Mesh Stitch 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 – color B
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- 6.5mm corded Tunisian crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
12″ square after border and blocking
STITCH MULTIPLE: The Knit Mesh Stitch is worked over any ODD number of stitches. Adjust as needed for the desired width.
SPECIAL STITCHES
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch, yo, pull up a lp.
- Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yo, pull through 2 lps) until 1 lp remains on hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
ROW 1 With B, ch 37, pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, RetP.
ROW 2: *Yo, sk 1, tks the next st; rep from * across, working the last st as for Lts, RetP.
Rep Row 2 until square measures 11.5″. This took me 34 rows.
BIND OFF Loosely sl st each sp and st as for tks until last st, sl st last st as for Lts.
Do not cut yarn. Proceed to Standard Border.
STANDARD BORDER
- Change to 6.5mm traditional crochet hook and ensure the square faces 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 the last step 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″.
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!
