Hooks

Working a Tunisian stitch requires a different type of hook than usually used in crochet. The hooks are longer because you are putting on and taking stitches off and you need the length of the hook to work and keep your stitches. 

Typically these are long metal hooks that come in different sizes just like regular crochet hooks. They can take some getting used to since you have to manipulate a much larger hook than you might be used to. 

There are interchangeable crochet hooks. The base unit of these hooks resemble a standard hook but a have the ability to add an extension on to the end of the hook to accommodate the additional length and pattern of the Tunisian stitch. 

You can purchase this type of hook in sets or separately. I found Denise’s Interchangeable Hooks from online recommendations and have fallen in love with the product. It did take a bit to get used to the difference between the metal hook and having a thinner attachment but it didn’t take long. You can also use the hook body as a stand alone hook. 

The set I purchased has everything you need. The hooks range in size from 3.75 to15 and all the extenders and end pieces are neatly packed in a case. I always have to remember that when working a Tunisian stitch you have to increase your hook size by at least two sizes. So it is convenient to have everything packed and at your fingertips. 

I am really enjoying finding all these different variations of the basic stitch that Inever knew . Well, you are just never too old to learn.        

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It is April, too cold, but just the right time and weather to play with new patterns and yarn. I have been enjoying exploring the Entrelac Tunisian stitch. You can make lapghans, afghans, baby blankets, and heaven know what else with this pattern. I like the pattern because it has a quilted look yet is crocheted in the round. The end product can be worked as a square, rectangle or in rows.  If you want a great tutorial, take a look at the Crochet Crowd's home page or the tutorials on YouTube. Mikey is your host and can accommodate the needs of both right and left-handed crafters.

Anyway, I found some great multicolored yarn tucked away in my closet and started a new blanket. I am using  Lion Brand Serenity for this project. The colors are Spring/Printemps and Seven Seas/Sept. They are a 5/bulky weight and have a nice weight and yet soft. I am using white to break up and define the colored areas. This is easy to do and makes a great gift.

I used the Spring for the center, the white, then the blues.

I am not sure how big this one will be. The edges will be finished off with half-triangles to close the gaps.