Crochet Tunisian Shawl

Crochet Tunisian shawls are not only a delightful way to showcase your crochet skills but also a cozy addition to any outfit. The unique Tunisian crochet technique creates a beautiful texture, making your shawl stand out with flair. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to embark on a new project, a Tunisian shawl is a rewarding and enjoyable piece to create. With so many stitch patterns and yarn choices to explore, the creative possibilities are endless. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let's get stitching on your next stylish and snuggly Tunisian shawl!

MATERIALS

• Little Wing Fibers Cloud Bulky, bulky weight (#5); 100% superwash merino wool [109 yards per 100g skein]. A – May All Your Bacon Burn, 215 yards (2 skeins); B – Onigiri, 215 yards (2 skeins).
• 8mm Tunisian crochet hook with 32″ cable, like this one 
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Wet blocking supplies

FINISHED SIZE

50″ wingspan x 24.5″ depth

GAUGE

4″ = 12 sts x 10 rows in Tss, unblocked

ABBREVIATIONS

• CC = change color
• Ch = chain
• Lts = Last Tunisian Stitch (see Special Stitches)
• Rep = repeat
• RetP = Return Pass (see Special Stitches)
• Sl St = slip stitch
• Tps = Tunisian purl stitch
• Trs = Tunisian reverse stitch
• Tss = Tunisian simple stitch
• Yo = yarn over

SPECIAL STITCHES

• Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tss.
• Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through next 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains on the hook.

Notes:

• For this shawl, you need to know the basics of Tunisian crochet (TC), how to crochet the Tunisian simple stitch, reverse stitch, and honeycomb stitch, as well as color changes. 
• Carry the yarns not in use up the side of the work; do not cut any colors until the directions call for it.
• This pattern is made to use every inch of the 4 skeins mentioned. Feel free to make your sections longer or shorter to accommodate the yarn you use.
• To end the shawl, you will slip stitch bind off “in pattern”. This means to continue the established pattern, but, instead of keeping all loops on the hook, complete the slip stitch for each stitch across the row.

Shawl Pattern

FOUNDATION ROW: Using A, create a slipknot with a 5” tail. Ch 8, pull up a loop in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, ch 1, (yo, pull through 2 loops) until 1 loop remains on hook. (8 sts)

ROW 1: Tss 1, (yo, tss 1) 2 times, (tss 1, yo) 2 times, tss 1, Lts, RetP. (12 sts)

ROW 2: Tss 1, yo, tss the yo, tss to next yo, tss the yo, yo, tss 2, yo, tss the yo, tss to next yo, tss the yo, yo, tss 1, Lts, RetP. (16 sts)

ROW 3: Rep Row 2. CC to B. (20 sts)

ROW 4: Rep Row 2. (24 sts)

ROW 5: Tss 1, yo, tss the yo, trs to next yo, tss the yo, yo, tss 2, yo, tss the yo, trs to next yo, tss the yo, yo, tss 1, Lts, RetP. CC to A. (28 sts)

ROW 6: Rep Row 5. (32 sts)

ROWS 7-9: Rep Row 2. CC to B after Row 9. (36 sts)

ROWS 10-33: Rep Rows 4-9.

ROW 34: Rep Row 2.

ROW 35: Rep Row 5. CC to A.

ROW 36: Rep Row 5.

ROW 37: Rep Row 2. CC to B, fasten off A.

ROW 38: Rep Row 2.

ROWS 39-42: Tss 1, yo, tss the yo, tss 1, (tps 1, tss 1) to next yo, tss the yo, yo, tss 2, yo, tss the yo, tss 1, (tps 1, tss 1) to next yo, tss the yo, yo, tss 1, Lts, Retp.

BIND OFF: Sl st bind off in pattern.

Finishing

STEP 1: Seam the top gap as follows – Use the tail left from the slipknot to sew the first 4 foundation stitches to the last four foundation stitches.

STEP 2: Weave in all ends.

STEP 3: Block to finished dimensions. I recommend submerging the shawl in warm water with a no-rinse wool wash for 20-60 minutes. Press out excess water and pin shawl face down to shape on blocking boards. Allow to fully dry before unpinning.