How To Crochet Simple Tunisian Shawl Pattern
The Crochet Simple Tunisian Shawl pattern beautifully combines easy and fancy styles, giving people who make things a great experience as they make a stunning piece they can wear. Its special look, together with the smooth and cozy yarn, makes this shawl a top choice for anything to wear in any weather. The clear instructions mean that beginners and experienced crocheters can start making this shawl feeling sure of themselves, ending up with something they’re proud to wear or show off. It shows the lasting beauty of crochet work, celebrating creativity and the happiness of making things by hand.
Crochet Simple Tunisian Shawl
Materials
- Yarn: 1 skein of Mandala from Lion Brand Yarn (Weight: 3/Light – 5.3oz, 590 yds), Color pictured: 204 Wishing Well. An alternative option could be fingering weight yarn held double.
- Hook: 6 mm Tunisian crochet hook with a 32’’ cord.
- Notions: Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers, blocking supplies.
- You may substitute with any yarn (brand & weight) just use the recommended hook size and follow the pattern.
Gauge
- 116 stitches x 15 rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches before blocking.
Dimensions
- One size: 124 cm (48’’) wingspan x 58 cm (23’’) deep.
Abbreviations
- Ch: Chain
- Lp: Loop
- Sl st: Slip Stitch
- Sk: Skip
- Tss: Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Tfs: Tunisian Full Stitch (increase)
- RetP: Return pass
- PM: Place marker
- Patt: Pattern
- St; sts: Stitch; stitches
- Sp: Space
- Yo: Yarn over
The pattern uses US crochet terms.
Pattern Notes
- If you are new to Tunisian crochet, watching a video series to get acquainted is recommended.
- To alter sizing, simply omit or add on repeats of the Row repeat pattern to the desired size.
- As Tunisian Simple Stitch tends to curl, blocking your shawl is recommended.
Tunisian Simple Shawl Pattern
Foundation Row:
- Ch 3.
- Yo, pick up lp from the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook, yo, pick up lp from the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook (5 lps on hook), RetP.
Row 1:
- Skip the first vertical bar, tfs in first space (increase made), tss in next stitch, tfs in next space (increase made), tss in next stitch (centre stitch), PM on center stitch, tfs in next space (increase made), tss in next stitch, tfs in last space (increase made), work last stitch (9 loops on hook), RetP.
Row 2:
- Skip the first vertical bar, tfs in the first space, tss in the next 3 stitches, tss in the next space, tss in the center stitch, tfs in the next space, tss in the next 3 stitches, tfs in the last space, work the last stitch (13 loops on hook), RetP.
For Row 3:
- Continue as established, increasing by working tfs at each side and either side of the center stitch marked by your place marker.
Rows 4-65:
- Repeat Row 4, each row increasing by 4 stitches. On the last repeat, you will have 257 loops on your hook before the Return Pass.
Finishing:
- Slip stitch bind off loosely.
- Weave in all ends and wet block your shawl.
