Tunisian crochet stitch that looks just like knitting! If you're a fan of the smooth, textured look of knitted fabric but prefer to crochet, this stitch is perfect for you. It's simple, repetitive, and incredibly satisfying. Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need:

  • Yarn (I’m using a lovely yarn from Darn Good Yarn; I’ll leave a link in the description below with a 15% discount).

  • Tunisian crochet hook (I’ll link the set I’m using as well—great for Tunisian crochet beginners).

  • A chain of any length, depending on your project size (this could be a short chain if you're just practicing).

Steps to Create the Tunisian Crochet Stitch:

Step 1: The First Row (Forward Pass)

  1. Start by chaining the desired number of chains for your project. You can adjust the length as needed.

  2. Now, we’re going to create the first row, which is the same for all Tunisian crochet projects. Insert your hook into the first chain from the hook.

  3. Yarn over and pull the yarn through, creating a loop on your hook.

  4. Repeat this process across your chain, inserting your hook into each chain and pulling the yarn through. Don't forget to catch your last chain at the end!

At this stage, you should have a series of loops on your hook.

Step 2: The Return Row (Backward Pass)

  1. To begin the return pass, yarn over and pull the yarn through just one loop on your hook (this acts like a chain one).

  2. Then, yarn over again and pull through two loops at a time.

  3. Repeat this process all the way to the end of the row, pulling through two loops at a time until you have one loop left on your hook. This completes your first row!

Step 3: Repeat the Process

  1. For your second row, you’ll need to insert your hook between the vertical lines of the stitches from the previous row (not between the loops but right in the middle of the vertical lines).

  2. Yarn over and pull the yarn through to add another loop to your hook.

  3. Repeat this process all the way to the end, and don’t forget the last stitch at the end of the row.

Now that you’ve completed the forward pass, repeat the backward pass as you did in Step 2. Yarn over and pull through one loop first, then pull through two loops until the end of the row.

Keep Going!

Now, just keep repeating the forward and backward passes, and you’ll see the beautiful knit-like pattern start to take shape. The stitch pattern is simple and repetitive, which makes it perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxing crochet project!

Conclusion:

This Tunisian crochet stitch is such an easy way to create a knitted look, and I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. The best part is, once you get the hang of the two simple rows, you can create all sorts of projects like scarves, blankets, and even garments.

If you found this tutorial helpful, please be sure to like, share, comment, and subscribe! Your support means the world to me. Also, don’t forget to check out the yarn and hooks I used for this project—links are in the description below. Happy crocheting!