I know what you are thinking: “I AM curious about Tunisian crochet, and
I would like to try it, but I don’t want to buy new tools to work it, because I
already have enough knitting needles and crochet hooks lying around at home as
it is!”
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| Tunisian Crochet |
True, in order to work Tunisian crochet you will normally need a
specific hook, but I’ve got news for you: a regular crochet hook will do, too,
for many projects! A simple crochet hook in any size you like will allow you to
learn Tunisian crochet and start practicing with it easily and comfortably,
without any extra expenses. That’s already a good starting point, isn’t it? I
love short, light-weight, handy crochet hooks, so I confess that I always
prefer them over a Tunisian hook, if the project allows it. In fact, I have
already created many beautiful Tunisian crochet patterns that can be worked
with a simple crochet hook, like my spiral centerpiece, the ten-stitch-bag, but
even simple scarves, or any project with the "entre-lac" technique.
TUNISIAN CROCHET HOOKS
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| Tunisian Crochet Hooks |
Having said that, there are a number of specific Tunisian crochet hooks
that are quite useful for different projects.
- The traditional Tunisian hook (B) looks
like a regular crochet hook but is longer and has a stopper at the end. It is
available in different lengths and is easy to find at very affordable prices. The
reason we need a longer hook than the regular crochet hook to work Tunisian is
– as you will soon find out – that stitches are cast on the hook as you work
(like in knitting), so you need more space for them when you create bigger
projects. Shawls, scarves, pillowcases, etc, can be easily worked with this
kind of hook.
- For bigger
projects, such as blankets, sweaters, and similar, you might need a cabled Tunisian hook (D), a hook with a
flexible cable in different lengths at its end (fixed or detachable) that
allows you to cast on a considerable amount of stitches.
- To work
Tunisian crochet “in the round”, as for hats, cowls, socks, etc., you will need
a double-pointed Tunisian hook (C),
also available in different sizes and lengths, or a set of two hooks joined by a flexible cable (E), for larger projects “in
the round”.
- For smaller
projects requiring a small amount of stitches, or for practicing purposes, you
can easily use a standard crochet hook
(A) (one with no thumb grip and that has the same size from hook to tip).
TIME TO LEARN TUNISIAN CROCHET!
There really are no more excuses to start learning Tunisian crochet, are
there? So grab your Tunisian hook – or just your regular crochet hook – and get
ready for the first practical lesson!
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