Experimenting with Tunisian Crochet
This week has been one of those weeks where I feel that I have done a lot but there isn’t a lot to show for it. I don’t have any finished objects but I do have some pieces that may well turn into finished objects at a later date.
Some of you may remember this bracelet that I made:
A Tunisian Wire Bracelet.
I felt that it worked really well so dug out my faithful crochet book and decided to look at the formerly neglected Tunisian crochet section.
I started off in wool as it is a technique that I am unfamiliar with and wool is far easier to rip back than wire! (It is also easier to see each stitch!)
Basic Tunisian Stitch.
Fan Stitch
Queen Lace Stitch.
I only did very small samples but as you can see Tunisian Crochet makes quite a dense material. I do like the patterns. I then did them in fine wire:
Basic Tunisian stitch.
Fan Stitch
Queen Lace Stitch.
As you can see using wire opens the stitch up nicely. They look very different don’t they? Add a few beads and I think some bracelets may be made. Hopefully I shall get around to it this week.
Have any of you tried Tunisian Crochet? I would love to know what you think about it.
The other major thing I did this week was to watch a free webinar from The Design Trust on Twitter. I learnt loads and I would definitely recommend watching it. It remains free until Feb 28th so be quick. One of the sections is on the 10 minute Twitter session. Apparently this is all the time you need to spend! I also found HootSuite through this which I really love – you can have several feeds on the page at one time, can follow tags, schedule tweets and even tweet a link straight from a web page. You also get analysis. I am sure that you are probably all using something like this but it is all new for me!
The final thing is that I have joined my first ever CAL (Crochet along). If you crochet and are interested in joining in (there are even prizes up for grabs) then have a look at this link. The more that join in the better 
As always I will be heading over to Handmade Harbour, glass of wine in hand, to see what wonderful creations other people have been up to this week. Do join me – it is great way to spend a Sunday evening.
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That’s an interesting way to pick up new patterns, think outside the box well done. As for twitter I don’t understand all the ins and outs of it, it’s hard enough with facebook!!
Thanks. I do sometimes wish that I could stop trying new things all the time! Facebook? Now there is another whole learning curve!!
That’s such an experimental technique – using wire and making jewellery. The results are stunning. I quite like Twitter but have never ‘got into’ Facebook!
I ma with you with Twitter verses facebook but I will work on it. Thank you for your very kind comments.
I love how they all look different. I use Tweetdeck for Twitter, which sounds like it has similar features.
Thanks – will take a look.
A glass of wine? Haha! I’m reading through everyones blogs with a mug of lemsip in hand x
oh dear. Hope you feel better soon.
I’ve tried Tunisian Crochet before and quite liked it, although I’ve never tried it in wire. I made a scarf which I was very pleased with. Thanks for the links at the bottom of your post. I may try and watch the video when I have a spare minute.
It is definitely worth it!
Isn’t it amazing how differently the stitches turn out! They all look great in the wire though and perfect for some beady additions
x
I was quite amazed too. Thank you.
I love to see the different techniques and styles you create – all so lovely. Hope you have a good week.
?Thank you very much. xx
I hadn’t ever wondered about ripping back wire crochet before. I guess you have to be rather gentle?
I am also joining in the CAL. Looking forward to it.
Glad you found the webinar useful. I do them quite often and they are very handy.
Are you a member then? I was amazed by how much I learnt. Wire is not easy to rip back as it often breaks.
Of the Design Trust? No, not a member, but I do webinars from many different sites.
Oh I have not come across them much but that doesn’t surprise me.;) Hope you are having a good day. xx
Haven’t ever tried Tunisian – I’m having enough trouble getting the tension and corners right with the ordinary sort.. still I’m looking forward to seeing your makes – as always! Sue x
Well now that you mention it – I have by no means mastered this either. The edges are not always that straight!! I am hoping that practice makes perfect
It is amazing that you can do that with wire. Yarn is forgiving, but I would think wire would be difficult. It looks really nice.
Thanks. Wire is ok but you do have to treat it with respect!
The new stitches look great – I’d never even heard of Tunisian crochet. I do love Hootsuite though, it keeps me organised.
Have a great week, Alison
I wish that Hootsuite could organise my whole life
Sounds like fun!!!! It’s tempting … May try it
I love how the two materials look so very different even though they are the same stitches. I can’t wait to see it finished with beads.
It is very different isn’t it? Thank you.
I’m afraid my crocheting is limited to Granny Squares. Have enough trouble using wool never mind wire !!!!!
There is nothing wrong with Granny Squares at all.
I’ve never tried Tunisian crochet. I think your so patient working with wire. As you pointed out it can’t be easy if you want to undo it. I think the different designs will look great with beads. Thanks for the info about the webinar I haven’t heard about it. Have a lovely week.
Ali x
Thanks. I do hope you find the webinar useful
I’m back! I’ve missed you!
Love the Tunisian crochet, it looks so different in wire, although the Queen Lace crochet in wire is my favourite result I think, it looks like bubbles! 
Definitely going to look up the Twitter stuff – I need all the help I can get! Have a good week x
Thanks – you certainly have been busy. Love the bubbles idea – may have to use that in a name. xxx
I love the effects with Tunisian and Wire – I’ve tried it in yarn before and made some cuffs but I think you’re idea is much better. Can’t wait to see the finished designs
Thank you very much.
I’ve had a couple of weeks like this, seeming to do lots but not getting anything finished! I really want to try Tunisian crochet – I love the effect it had on your wire, particularly the Queen lace stitch. Look forward to seeing what you create with it. Em xx
Thank you. I have not got a proper hook hence the small samples but I am thinking about it….