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Tunisian Knit Stitch

This stitch gives the look of knitted Stockinette, but is done with your crochet hook!

Copyright © 2006-2012, Karen Whooley. All Rights Reserved. Duplication of this pattern is a crime and will be punished by law. Please observe all copyright laws. Please contact the author for permission to use elsewhere.

Tunisian Knit Stitch

Materials:

• Worsted Weight Yarn
• Size I (5.5 mm) Tunisian Crochet Hook or size needed for gauge
• Yarn needle to weave in ends

Gauge:
Approx 4 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Directions: (make 2)
Chain any number. (For tote, ch 18)

Row 1: (Part 1) Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, YO, pull up loop; (insert hook in next ch, YO, pull up loop) across to end of ch leaving all loops on the hook

(Part 2) YO, pull through 1st loop on hook; (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) across until one loop remains on the hook.

Row 2: (Part 1) Skip first vertical bar, (insert hook through the work from front to back between the strands of the next vertical bar, YO pull up a loop) across to end, leaving all loops on the hook.

(Part 2) YO, pull through 1st loop on hook; (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) across until one loop remains on the hook.

Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

Last Row: Skip first vertical bar, (insert hook under next vertical bar, YO, pull up a loop; YO, Pull through both loops on hook) across to end. Fasten Off.

See http://www.nexstitch.com/v_tks.html for a great video of this stitch

I’m sure those of you who follow along with me here on the blog, on Facebook and Twitter are wondering why I have been so quiet.

Well, I am under some deadlines, preparing to leave on Friday for TNNA in Phoenix  and, well, we are kind of snowed in!

Here are some pictures to show you what I am talking about!

Phoenix Weather is really starting to sound good!  Fortunately though, I have my yarn to keep me warm!

Recycled Sari Silk - Click to enlarge

OK everyone! Its time to get the KRW Knitwear Studio Facebook page up to 550Followers!

I’m giving away 9 hanks of Gorgeous Recycled Sari Silk once my Facebook page reaches 550 followers. I’m not sure of the yardage, but I am sure its at least 50 yards in each hank. I purchased from The Yarn Place 5-6 years ago and they have been in my stash ever since.

This is how it works.

Go to the KRWKnitwear Studio Facebook Page and follow the directions on the landing page!

Tell all your friends about this giveaway! They will have to like the page before they can leave a comment and get to the form.

As soon as we reach 550, I will use the Random Number generator to pick a number between 1 and 500. In the event of a tie, put all of those names in a bowl and draw one name.

If no one picked the number, I will find the winner with the number closest without going over!

Good Luck and Get the word out!

Malabrigo anyone?

I’m working on my first indie design of the New Year.  You are looking at Malabrigo Worsted in the Colorway Deja Vu.

What do you think it might be?

We had our first chat tonight, and it was great!  If you missed it, you can read the archives!

Here are some important things to note:

I cant believe we are FINALLY here!  Month one of the KRW Knitwear Studio Crochet A Long.  Today is the very first stitch!

The first thing you will need to do is  download the Tunisian CAL 2012 – Informational Handout.  It includes everything from what the final project looks like, to all of the details you need, including terminology

For each pattern, I will be giving you  the multiples needed for each stitch (many will say “any number”) and then right after that, I will give you the number needed to create the correct sized square.

Worth Noting: Every Tunisian Stitch Row has 2 Parts:

• Part 1 is what you need to do to put all the loops on the hook
• Part 2 is what you do to remove the loops from the hook.

So with out further ado, here is the pattern for January!

Tunisian Simple Stitch

Copyright © 2006-2012, Karen Whooley. All Rights Reserved. Duplication of this pattern is a crime and will be punished by law. Please observe all copyright laws. Please contact the author for permission to use elsewhere.

This simple beginners stitch works well to make a background fabric for cross stitch.

Tunisian Simple Stitch

Materials:

• Worsted Weight Yarn
• Size I (5.5 mm) Tunisian Crochet Hook or size needed for gauge
• Yarn needle to weave in ends

Gauge:
Approx 4 stitches and 3 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Directions: (make 2)
Chain any number. (For tote, ch 18)

Row 1: (Part 1) Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, YO, pull up loop; (insert hook in next ch, YO, pull up loop) across to end of ch leaving all loops on the hook

(Part 2) YO, pull through 1st loop on hook; (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) across until one loop remains on the hook.

Row 2: (Part 1) Skip first vertical bar, (insert hook under next vertical bar, YO, pull up a loop) across to end leaving all loops on hook.

(Part 2) YO, pull through 1st loop on hook; (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) across until one loop remains on the hook.

Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

Last Row: Skip first vertical bar, (insert hook under next vertical bar, YO, pull up a loop; YO, Pull through both loops on hook) across to end. Fasten Off.

See http://www.nexstitch.com/v_tss.html for a video of this stitch.

My daughter hamming it up!

This picture of my daughter was just too cute not to share.

Of course she is wearing my Bon Jovi stuff – though she is a fan too…

Victorian Posy Kitchen Set

Published way back in 2001 – This set was a popular purchase on my Crochet Legacy site. It hasn’t been available for MANY MANY years.  I thought it would be a great free pattern.

Made with Worsted weight cotton, this set works up quickly.  Makes a great gift too!

download now

Subtle Sparkle Shawl

If you are looking for the perfect bit of drama for your New Year’s Eve wardrobe, look no further. Designer Karen Ratto-Whooley brings glam and drama to her Subtle Sparkle Shawl. Knit in Simply Soft® Party and Simply Soft® Chunky, the shawl is a traditional triangle, with a twist. From its sparkly banding to its tasseled fringe, this shawl is “what to wear” when you want to make a dramatic statement.

Stitch Detail

Subtle Sparkle Shawl

Its perfect for New Year’s Eve – don’tcha think?  Get the Pattern Here - FREE!

I’m really excited to let you know I am coming to Stitches West 2012!  I am scheduled to teach 5 classes, one of them BRAND NEW! You can click on either the image above or any of the links here in the text to see what I will be teaching, when, how much and what the supplies are.

Also, when I am not teaching classes, you will find me  in the Great Yarns! Booth (my Local LYS) talking about crochet and helping you find the right yarns and/or purchasing some of the best Crochet Patterns out there.

I will also be spending some time in the Crochet Guild of America‘s Booth. As a member of the Board of Directors I will be there to answer your questions about CGOA and to find out how to join us.

Make sure to let me know if you are planning to attend Stitches West 2012.  I would love to meet you in person!