Tunisian Crochet Tie for Dad

Create a handmade crochet tie as a thoughtful gift for your father. Using a crochet hook and yarn in his favorite color, you can customize the tie to suit his style and personality. Crocheting a tie allows you to add unique details such as stripes, patterns, or even his initials for a personalized touch. This DIY project is a creative way to show your dad how much you care and appreciate him. By taking the time to craft a crochet tie for your dad, you are not only giving him a stylish accessory but also a sentimental gift that he can cherish for years to come. Handmade gifts often hold more meaning than store-bought items, as they are made with love and care. Your dad will surely appreciate the effort and thoughtfulness that went into creating a one-of-a-kind tie just for him. So pick up your crochet hook and get started on this special project to surprise your dad with a unique and heartfelt present.

Materials needed:

• 3 colors worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Chocolate, Brick, and Linen)
• US K-10½ / 6.5 mm Tunisian hook

Tunisian Abbreviations:

Tss – Tunisian simple stitch

Basic Return Pass: Yarn over and pull through one loop, then yarn over and pull through 2 loops for the rest of the row until you have one loop left on your hook.

Note: You can work this tie in one color or multiple colors. I used the sequence of 2 rows Chocolate, 2 rows Brick, and 1 row Linen.

Ch 8.

Row 1: Tss in the back ridge of each ch; work basic return pass — 8 sts.

Row 2: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; work basic return pass — 9 sts.

Rows 3—7: Rep Row 2 — each row increases by 1 st, ending with 14 sts in Row 7.

Row 8: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 14 sts.

Rows 9—27: Rep Row 8 — 14 sts.

Row 28: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) —13 sts.

Rows 29—32: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) —13 sts.

Row 33: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 12 sts.

Rows 34—37: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 12 sts.

Row 38: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 11 sts.

Rows 39—42: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 11 sts.

Row 43: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 10 sts.

Rows 44—47: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 10 sts.

Row 48: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 9 sts.

Row 49: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 9 sts.

Row 50: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 8 sts.

Rows 51—52: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) —8 sts.

Row 53: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 7 sts.

Row 54: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 7 sts.

Row 55: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 6 sts.

Rows 56—62: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 6 sts.

Row 63: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 5 sts.

Rows 64—67: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 5 sts.

Row 68: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 4 sts.

Rows 69—137: Yo (counts as increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw 2 loops across (counts as decrease) —4 sts.

Row 138: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 3 sts.

Row 139: Do not yo (no increase), Tss in each st; for return pass, draw through 2 loops across (counts as decrease) — 2 sts.

Fasten off, weave in ends.