Blanket CAL 2022 – 25 Tunisian Crochet Squares

Teaming up with 24 talented Tunisian crochet designers from all over the world — including 2 returning favorites!! — this CAL brings together a beautiful collection of squares that you can join to make a blanket or incorporate into any other project you have in mind!

The idea behind this CAL is to bring designers from the Tunisian crochet community together and introduce new stitches and techniques to anyone who is growing their interest in the craft. Covering beginner to intermediate level techniques, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow — and if you’re just starting out and feeling a little intimidated, the Ansh Sampler Blanket is a great place to begin. It covers all the basic stitches and techniques and will set you up beautifully for what’s ahead.

In this CAL, we’re exploring different techniques and stitch combinations, and just like previous years, the focus is on learning and supporting each other. No matter what skill level you’re at, there is plenty here for everyone — so come join us! 😊

Please note that this CAL is not available as a paid pattern — all materials are free and linked in the page below.

This blanket pattern was originally hosted as a CAL in 2022.
The CAL-specific information has since been removed from this page,
leaving just the notes and links to free patterns for easy reference and readability.

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links – please see the affiliate disclosure for details.

If you’re looking for color and yarn inspiration, the KnitterKnotter Facebook group is a great place to start! So many people have shared their completed squares and blankets there — head to the albums and you’ll find an amazing variety of colors and yarns to spark your creativity. It’s such a great resource!

Pattern

This blanket is a collection of 25 squares, each designed by a different designer. The free patterns are hosted on each designer’s own website or shop — however, as happens over time, some of these patterns are no longer available. I’ve made a note wherever something is unavailable so it’s easy for you to identify and skip. If you’d like to add more squares to your project, I have plenty of other CALs you can browse and mix and match from. Scroll down for all the squares from this blanket!

All Squares (Click on individual squares to jump to instructions)

Technique and Difficulty

Advanced Beginner / Intermediate – This blanket is be similar in skill level to the 2021 CAL, we build on the basic stitches and techniques that we learnt in the Ansh Tunisian Sampler Blanket CAL from 2020 and explore slightly complex stitch combinations. If you are a beginner, I recommend practicing some basic stitches before starting.

Size

Each square measures 12″ x 12″ (30 cms x 30 cms).

There are multiple possibilities of putting these squares together:

1. 6 squares x 4 squares – makes a 6′ x 4′ afghan or throw
2. 5 squares x 5 squares – add an extra square and make a 5′ x 5′ blanket
3. Use them individually as dish cloths
4. Add more squares to make a larger blanket – you can pick some from my earlier blanket CALs (you will have 50 squares to choose from!) – 2020, 2021!

What you will need (with clickable affiliate links)

Yarn

Worsted (medium) weight yarn – Each square needs about 130 yards of yarn. You will need approximately 4000 yards to make the full blanket – including joining and border. Make sure to get more yarn if you plan on making extra squares.

I made my blanket with the Preciosa Tonal Worsted Weight yarn by KnitPicks. Unfortunately, this yarn has been discontinued.

Hook

I used my Denise2Go 2 hook set to make my blanket. Almost all of the squares are worked flat, for which I used a 8 mm hook. For the two exceptions, I built a double ended hook from my interchangeable set.

Blocking Supplies

A blocking mat and blocking pins to block your squares.

Notions

1. Scissors
2. Tapestry needle
3. Measuring tape

Square #1 – Tunisian Shells Blanket Square designed by Stitches n Scraps

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with two colors, changing color after every row.

Here is my square – I made it with 4 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features offset shell stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy pattern but requires your complete attention. So, don’t stop counting!!
2. An easy way to avoid mistakes is to remember that a shell is on top of a Simple Stitch and a Simple Stitch is made on the middle of a shell.
3. The pattern mentions ‘yo and pull up a loop’ in the instructions – this is done after inserting hook into the indicated stitch. This will add one loop to the hook and not two.
4. I used a 8 mm hook to make my square and added a border with a 6.5 mm hook.
5. I used the main color alternated with 3 other colors to make my shell rows.
6. I have 7 shells in my square and I started with 43 chain stitches.
7. I have a total of 25 rows –
   • Row 1 then a total of 12 repeats of rows 2 and 3.
   • I made my bind off row with the same color as the previous row.
   • I matched colors of my first and last rows so I could add a border of the same color and it would look symmetric.
   • I made a hdc (half double crochet) border – one hdc per stitch or row and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

The shell pattern is a repeat of 6.

The total number of stitches in a row is a multiple of 6 plus 1.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. Tunisian Simple Stitch
2. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
3. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
4. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
5. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 110 yards (100 m) of yarn and weighs 1.40 oz (40 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #2 – Picture Frame Square designed by Handmade by Roeska

This square is designed by Roeska from Handmade by Roeska. She has a blog where she talks about how diverse the crafting community is and has included an interview from me on her website!

The square features Tunisian Full and Honeycomb stitches that create a picture frame.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with two colors, changing color after every row in the center section.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

Video Tutorial

In the video, Roeska says that the second stitch marker goes in the 27th stitch. That is incorrect, it needs to be in the 28th stitch. Please refer to the written pattern and do not follow the counts mentioned in the video.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian full and honeycomb stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. THIS IS A DIFFICULT BLOCK, DON’T STOP COUNTING!!
2. This square is not an easy one for two reasons:
   1. Combining honeycomb and full stitches – it is hard to keep track of the skipped stitches during transitions.
   2. Carrying yarn in the back in the center section – I chose to carry yarn in the back instead of cutting after every row. It was hard to keep my tension even because of this.
3. The center section is taller than the frame – this is because honeycomb stitches are slightly taller than full stitches – that creates an embossed look with the center section slightly larger than the frame.
4. This square will curl (a lot!) because of the full stitch frame. Using a larger hook usually helps but if you’d rather not go up a hook size, adding a border and blocking will do the trick OR you could leave it as it is since it will eventually be joined with other blocks and that will take care of it.
5. I used 2 colors for the frame and that helped immensely with getting the stitches right – I changed color at the forward pass of every row, the full stitches in the same color line up on top of one another.
6. In the center section, the purl stitches are made on top of simple stitches and and simple stitches are made on top of purl stitches.
7. I had to reduce the number of rows because my center section was turning out to be too tall.
8. My square:
   1. # of stitches = 36
   2. # of rows = 31
   3. # of rows in the center section = 14
   4. My square was about 11″ x 11″ so I gave it a wide border with a 6.5 mm crochet hook.
   5. Border – I made:
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches – one sc per stitch or row and 3 sc stitches in the corners
      • One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

See pattern for repeats and adjustments.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Purl Stitch
4. Tunisian Full Stitch
5. Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch
6. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
7. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
8. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
9. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 130 yards (120 m) of yarn and weighs 1.69 oz (48 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #3 – Mousy Square designed by Muis Creations

This square is designed by Marjolein from Muis Creations. It is the first square of this blanket that is worked in a round. It features a bunch of different stitches to create a beautiful pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with two colors, with one color for the forward pass and the other for the reverse pass.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

If you’d like to start with a simpler block, I have one that I created during my Ansh Tunisian Sampler Blanket CAL. It is a very basic square that is worked in the round.

My Notes

This square is worked in a round and requires a double ended hook. It features a bunch of different stitches including the Knit, Simple, Full, Extended, Reverse, Twisted Simple, Twisted Knit and Star stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy one if you are aware of all the basic stitches that make up this square and if you know how to work in a round.
2. If this is your first attempt at working in a round, I recommend trying a simpler block (like my square TITR square from the 2020 CAL – see video tutorial above) before attempting the pattern in this block. It takes some getting used to and it will be easier to divide and conquer the stitches and the ‘in the round’ technique.
3. The first 4 rounds are the hardest to get through since you don’t really see the square shape until then. Once the square starts shaping up, it gets easier.
4. Do NOT skip the stitch markers. I have made several blocks in the round and I still mess up the first few rounds (even with the markers sometimes).
5. This block will need your complete attention at least for the first few rounds. Do NOT stop counting!!
6. Following up from the above note, it is easy to miss stitches while making Reverse stitches, so please keep counting!
7. This is a beautiful pattern, the fun part begins when you can start seeing how the square grows and the pattern develops 🙂
8. Pull through is expected to be preceded by a yarn over in the pattern.
9. Marjolein’s square in the PDF does not match the instructions exactly. She altered the sequence of stitches and mentioned that in her notes. If you want a reference square to match your square with, please refer to the pictures in this blog post.
10. My square: I followed the pattern exactly how it is and ended up with a 12″ x 12″ square. I changed the forward pass color after the fifth round, and then after every 4 rounds.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To make a smaller square, you can bind off when you have achieved the desired size.

To make a larger square, you can add rounds of Tunisian Knit Stitches (or any other stitch if you prefer) until you reach the desired size.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Purl Stitch
4. Tunisian Full Stitch
5. Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch
6. Tunisian Reverse Stitch
7. Tunisian Extended Stitches
8. Tunisian Twisted Simple Stitches
9. Tunisian Twisted Knit Stitches
10. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
11. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
12. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
13. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 140 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.8 oz (52 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #4 – Tunisian Tumbling Blocks Square designed by Frayed Seams

This square is designed by Tracy from Frayed Seams. It features three stitches – Tunisian Reverse, Knit, Simple in Back Bar – to build the classic tumbling blocks pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with a solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Reverse, Knit, and Simple in Back Bar stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. The pattern is easy to follow so you can sit back and enjoy this square 🙂
2. It will need your attention but it is an easy pattern once you figure it out.
3. It is hard to make modifications unless you are adding / removing entire rows / columns of blocks. See the Adjustments section.
4. The use of the Back Simple Stitch with Knit Stitch is very clever. The three different stitches stand out and show the pattern very well.
5. I found it easier to work on this pattern by following the chart, specially since I was altering the pattern a bit and eliminating some tumbling blocks from my square.
6. My square: I made 7 tumbling blocks in my square.
   • Border – I made:
     • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches – one sc per stitch or row and 3 sc stitches in the corners
     • One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.
     • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners
7. I did a quick search on YouTube for the tssbb stitch and the videos that come up in the results are not the ones you should refer to. Tunisian crochet is still evolving and people don’t know / use the standard terms for different stitches. Some stitches don’t even have standard terms.
   • To make a simple stitch in the back bar for this square, you need to pick up the back vertical bar (the same one that you pick up for the Tunisian Reverse Stitch) from the front of the project instead of the back.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

Adjust width – see pattern to add / remove stitches.
Adjust height – Add / remove entire rows of blocks to adjust height.

It is also possible to add a border to the square if it is a little smaller than the intended size.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Reverse Stitch
4. Tunisian Knit Stitch
5. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
6. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
7. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
8. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 140 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.8 oz (50 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #5 – Beryl Lace Square designed by YarnAndy

This square is designed by Andrea from YarnAndy. It features lace diamonds and popcorn stitches to create a beautifully textured fabric.

Here is the designer’s version of the square, she made it with a solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features lace diamonds and popcorn stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. THIS IS A DIFFICULT BLOCK, DON’T STOP COUNTING!! – This is an intermediate to advanced level pattern, it is hard to keep track of the yarn over spaces and keeping the stitch counts right.
2. This block is so much easier to make from a chart which is available for free on the designer’s website) – it is easy to miss the yarn overs and my stitch counts were all over the place if I didn’t look at the chart.
3. Andrea has created a video tutorial (she offers a left handed version too) that is extremely useful. Please view the video before making your block. You can find the tutorial in her blog post.
4. Andrea writes her patterns slightly differently than mine. She says chain 39 for the Foundation chain and she starts picking up stitches from the first chain from the hook – which makes a total of 40 stitches in the Foundation row. You could do it her way or start with chain 40. Both would be correct.
5. I eliminated the popcorns on the sides in my block.
6. I removed one stitch on the left side to make the square symmetric width-wise.
7. To make my block symmetric height-wise, I stopped after a repeat of Row 9.
8. Border – I made two rounds of sc (single crochet stitches).

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

The pattern is a multiple of 8 plus 7. It is possible to add stitches to both sides to increase the width of the square.

To adjust height, the pattern can be stopped at a repeat of Row 9 or Row 5.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. Tunisian Simple Stitch
2. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
3. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
4. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
5. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 140 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.8 oz (51 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #6 – Casbahs Square designed by Naughty Knotz

This square is designed by Naughty Knotz. It is an inspiration from the North African citadels called Casbahs. It features Tunisian Simple, Knit and Drop stitches that create a beautiful pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with three colors, changing color at every new drop stitch row.

Here is my square – I made it with 4 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian simple, knit and drop stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy square to make once you figure out where and how to make the drop stitches.
2. The first and last stitch are not mentioned specifically in the pattern. If you follow my style of writing patterns, here are 2 examples that might be of help:
   
   The instructions say: TSS – 49
   Translated to how I’d write it: fs, 47 tss, ls
   
   The instructions say: TSS – 2, TKS – 45 , TSS – 2
   Translated to how I’d write it: fs, tss, 45 tks, tss, ls
   
3. I misunderstood the pattern when I was making my square so it doesn’t match the designer’s instructions exactly. Please use the designer’s square (and not mine) as a reference while following the instructions.
   Here is what I did –
   1. My repeats are 4 stitches wide (instead of 5 stitches mentioned in the pattern) and there is one knit stitch in between every drop stitch made.
   2. I made the drop stitches in between the vertical bars of the 2nd knit stitch (of the 4 stitch repeat) 3 rows below and not in between two knit stitches.
   3. I didn’t make my drop stitches quite right – I was supposed to make the drop stitch and then insert the hook into the next stitch as if making a knit stitch, yarn over, and then pull through. I ended up skipping a stitch instead of making the knit stitch.
4. I did a 3 row repeat and offset the overlay stitches with every repeat.
5. I didn’t use the Foundation Simple Stitch method (video reference mentioned in the pattern) to start my block. I made a Foundation Row and a row of Tunisian Simple Stitches to start mine instead.
6. I think that the way I made my square is a good way to mix colors and use up scraps without having to compromise on the stitch pattern.
7. The designer’s square contains 49 stitches in each row. I confirmed with Chandana that that’s the number of stitches she needed to make a 12″ square. I had to go down to 39 stitches for mine. Since there was such a huge difference in stitch count, I expect you will need to modify the stitch count for your square. See the Adjustments section for details.
8. My square:
   1. # of stitches = 39
   2. # of rows = 41
   3. Border – I made:
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches – I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that in this round.
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To adjust width – The main pattern is a repeat of 5 plus 4. There are some stitches at the edges that frame the main pattern. It is possible to add / remove stitches in multiples of 5 or adjust the frame.

To adjust height – Add / remove rows of knit stitches (in between rows of drop stitches) as needed to adjust the height of the block.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Knit Stitch
4. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
5. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
6. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
7. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 164 yards (150 m) of yarn and weighs 2.1 oz (60 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #7 – Labyrinth Square designed by Mère et Fille Tricots

This square is designed by Nadine Taylor from Mère et Fille Tricots. It features Tunisian Knit stitches worked with a double ended crochet hook to make a square.

Here is the designer’s version of the square.

Here is my square – I made it with 4 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat with a double ended hook and features Tunisian Knit Stitches. It is NOT worked in a round. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. THIS IS A DIFFICULT BLOCK, DON’T STOP COUNTING!!
2. Just like Square #3, this one is difficult to set up. Once you make the first four rows, the pattern starts to make sense and you will see the square shaping up.
3. This one was tricky for me to figure out since it was similar to the ones we make in a round because of the way the shaping is done yet so different because it is worked flat.
4. I requested Nadine for a video when I started making my square and having a visual reference made a world of difference. Please watch the video before you start making yours!
5. This pattern needs two hooks of the same size on both ends. If you don’t have two hooks of the same size, it is possible to switch the same hook to the other end after every pass (if you are using an interchangeable set).
6. T-inc in the pattern is what I would call a full stitch increase in my patterns.
7. The instructions for Row 1 mean that you need to pick up 12 loops on your hook in the magic circle. Please watch the video if you need help with this.
8. When I started making my square, I closed the magic loop too early during my first 2 attempts. That made it very difficult to work on the square. In my final version, I did not close the magic loop until I had made the entire square and was ready to weave in ends.
9. Close your stitch markers or they will fall off!!
10. Make sure you keep your stitch markers at the front of the project while making the return pass (see video).
11. Keep moving the stitch markers up as mentioned in the pattern.
    • I didn’t want to do that so I wrote down the stitch count of every edge on every row and made sure I counted every stitch very carefully to make the increases in the right place. It took me a few tries to come up with a system that worked for me so don’t be discouraged if you need to restart a few times.
12. Because it is made with knit stitches primarily, this block stretches a lot! The version you see in the pictures is 14″x14″ after blocking. It was close to 12″ x 12″ when I had completed it. I will have to frog a few rows before I join this with my other squares. I made 24 rows, I should have followed the pattern and stopped at 18.
13. TIP: This is a reversible pattern, the front and back look the same. Plan your colors ahead of time.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

This pattern is a 2 row repeat and you can stop whenever you have achieved the size that you desire.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Knit Stitch
3. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
4. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
5. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
6. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 14″ x 14″ in size (along the edges) and used about 230 yards (210 m) of yarn and weighs 3 oz (84 gms).

I am going to frog this square and bring it down to 12″ x 12″ before I join it with the other squares. Read my notes above for more on this.

Front and Back

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Square #8 – Tunisian Double Seed Square by KnotBadBritt

This square is designed by Brittany from KnotBadBritt. It features Tunisian Knit and Purl stitches that create a beautiful pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with one solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 5 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Knit and Purl stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy pattern, a good break from the complex blocks that we’ve been working on. You still need to keep an eye on your rows to make sure that you start with the right stitch.
2. I changed color after every 2 stitches, added a new color after 6 rows
3. My square leans a little bit towards the right (I am right handed). I was able to fix it by blocking.
4. Brittany writes her Foundation Row instructions differently than mine. She says chain 39 for the Foundation chain and she starts picking up stitches from the first chain from the hook – which makes a total of 40 stitches in the Foundation row. You could do it her way or start with chain 40. Both would be correct.
5. The instructions indicate a 3 row repeat. But, I made mine by repeating rows 1 – 4.
6. My square:
   1. # of stitches = 40
   2. # of rows = 33
   3. Border – I made:
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches (3 sc stitches in the corners). I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that in this round.
      • One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

Height – Add / remove rows as needed to adjust height. Stop after a repeat of Row 2 or 4.

Width – Add / remove stitches as needed to adjust width. follow the pattern of alternating knit and purl stitches.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Knit Stitch
3. Tunisian Purl Stitch
4. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
5. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
6. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
7. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 145 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.87 oz (53 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #9 – Tunisian Diamond Square designed by Blue Star Crochet

This square is designed by Veronika from Blue Star Crochet. It features Tunisian Knit and Reverse stitches that create a beautiful diamond like pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with one solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Knit and Reverse stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy block with so many design possibilities!
2. Even though it is easy, it does require your complete attention to make sure you are getting the stitches right. I ended up missing two reverse stitches in the center diamond and had to add them later.
3. I had to get creative with colors in this block because the pattern shows best in a solid color.
4. Border of my square – I made:
   • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches – I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that in this round.
   • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

Width –

• Add stitches in multiples of two (adding equal stitches to the left and right side of the square).
• Decreasing is tricky, you’d have to remove an entire column of diamonds or reduce stitch count in multiples of two and remove stitches from the outside evenly.

Height –

• Add rows of knit stitches evenly to the bottom and the top of the square.
• Just like width, decreasing height is tricky. You’d have to remove an entire row of diamonds or remove rows evenly from the top and bottom to keep the pattern symmetrical.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Knit Stitch
3. Tunisian Reverse Stitch
4. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
5. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
6. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
7. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 140 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.8 oz (52 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #10 – Molly Blanket Square by Coco Crochet Lee

This square is designed by Lee Sartori from Coco Crochet Lee! Lee uses a mixture of an open / lace stitch in the form of a cluster, and then breaks up the open lace with bars of the Tunisian Knit Stitch for a smooth look. I love the fabric built from this pattern!

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with one solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian knit and cluster stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. The edges were not neat for me, I could not have done without a border in this one.
2. I found that the lace section was slightly narrower than the knit section.
3. The last stitch of the Forward Pass of Row 2 is made in the stitch that combined the last two stitches from the previous row – the first yo, pull through 2 that is.
4. The cluster stitches are one of those rare stitch patterns in Tunisian crochet where there is no need to bind off.
5. To make the border at the side, the pattern calls for evenly drawing up 33 loops down a side of 25 rows. This can be accomplished by making yarn overs for the additional loops.
6. The pattern has an error – It calls for 4 rows of cluster stitches as opposed to the three seen in the designer’s square in the bottom section. To account for this, I added one row of cluster stitches to the top to make my square symmetric.
7. My square:
   • I made 4 rows of cluster stitches at the top and bottom lace sections.
   • My square was about 8.5″ x 8.5″ so I gave it a wide border with a 6.5 mm crochet hook.
   • Border – I made my border differently than mentioned in the pattern. Here’s what I did:
     • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches – I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that in this round.
     • Three rounds of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.
     • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To adjust height – Add / remove rows of shell stitches or knit stitches evenly from the top and bottom.

To adjust width – The pattern is worked in repeats of 4 plus 1. Add / remove stitches in multiples of 4 to adjust width.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Knit Stitch
3. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
4. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
5. Tunisian crochet basics

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 130 yards (120 m) of yarn and weighs 1.66 oz (47 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #11 – Triangles Square designed by Exquisite Crochet UK

This square is designed by Miroslava from Exquisite Crochet UK. Miroslava is a returning designer, her cabled square from last year’s CAL (one of my favorites) featured the most complex set of Tunisian cables that I have worked on.

This square is great if you’d like to try some stranded colorwork. It is made up of Tunisian Simple Stitches mainly and this technique can be used to create so many beautiful patterns.

Here is the designer’s version of the square made with 3 colors.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Simple stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. THIS IS A DIFFICULT BLOCK, DON’T STOP COUNTING!!
2. Make sure you watch the video before starting this block.
3. The designer’s square in the picture is upside down.
4. Turn your work around for a visual check after every row to make sure you didn’t miss any floats – remember that there will always be 2 floats and you need to capture both. I missed one a few times and had to frog and redo my row to get them all.
5. Make sure that the floats in the back are long enough, stretch the fabric to ensure this.
6. This one is not easy, it needs a lot of practice to get the tension right. It does getter easier about 3 or 4 rows into the pattern.
7. I was chanting up-down-up-down in my head for every stitch!
8. I am slightly surprised by how neat the wrong side looks, I wasn’t confident about capturing all the yarn in the back. Again, make sure to grab two strands every time you are trapping the floats.
9. Make sure to not trap the working yarn – I did this, multiple times!
10. Don’t stop counting! I had to redo the entire middle section because I lost 3 stitches along the way!
11. This one was hard for me, it was really difficult to keep the tension even while catching the floats in the back. It got significantly better towards the second half of the square but I still need a lot of practice.
12. My square:
    • # of stitches = 35.
      • I think I should have added at least one more triangle since the width of my square was a lot less than the height.
    • # of rows = 31
    • My square was taller than it was wide so I added a border only on the left and right sides of the square with a 6.5 mm crochet hook.
    • Border – I made 3 rows each on the left and right edges:
      • One row of sc (single crochet) stitches
      • 2 rows of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in the back loop only

You can see from the picture of my square that I struggled to keep the tension even. This is by far the hardest block I have worked on, keeping tension right was the biggest challenge for me in this block.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

The pattern is worked in multiples of 6. The total number of stitches in every row includes the main pattern, border stitches, and edge stitches.

Width –

• Add / remove stitches in multiples of 6.
• Decreasing is tricky, you’d have to remove an entire column of triangles or reduce stitch count in multiples of two and remove stitches from the outside evenly.

Height –

• Add rows of simple stitches evenly to the bottom and the top of the square.
• Just like width, decreasing height is tricky. You’d have to remove an entire row of triangles or remove rows evenly from the top and bottom to keep the pattern symmetrical.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
4. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
5. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
6. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 130 yards (120 m) of yarn and weighs 1.66 oz (47 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #12 – Pleach Blanket Square by Ruth Brasch
(This pattern is not longer available)

This square is designed by Ruth from Ruth Brasch Design. Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with two colors, changing color after every row.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

Front and Back

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Square #13 – Sturdy n True Buffalo Check Afghan Square designed by Cheryl Dee Crochet

This square was designed by Cheryl from Cheryl Dee Crochet channel. It features Tunisian Simple Stitches and is made with a slightly smaller hook than usual. I love the attention to detail in this pattern!

Sadly, Cheryl passed away, and the written pattern is not available anymore, but her video tutorial can still be found on her YouTube channel. If you haven’t seen her work yet, please try watching her video. Her attention to detail was outstanding, and I think she put her heart into creating this pattern for us.

This is a buffalo check / gingham square. Here is the designer’s version, she made it with three shades of blue.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian simple stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. I love patterns with attention to detail and this designer has so much thought put into it, it is amazing! She has not neglected the back as we do so often, I am so happy to be working on this!!
2. This is not a difficult block but it has some tricky bits. Make sure to see the video before you start, it is very important. There are also some very useful tips that Cheryl shares in her videos, so I strongly recommend seeing the video!
3. The foundation row stitches are worked in the back loop and not the back bump of the foundation chain.
4. I made my forward pass really tight and the reverse pass really loose to make the individual squares in the pattern.
5. It is hard to find the 3rd bar while making the join for the 2nd strip, refer to the video for this.
6. It is easy to forget to straddle the yarn carried in the back.
7. The first strip’s blocks looked longer than wide but they settled after I made the second strip.
8. I made this square with a 6.5 mm hook since the pattern calls for a smaller hook than usual.
9. The pattern is true to its name, my square turned out to be sturdy and the individual squares in the gingham pattern were actually squares. The tips Cheryl gives us in her videos helped me achieve exactly what the pattern calls for.
10. My square: I followed the designer’s pattern exactly for the main pattern. I made my border differently.
    1. One round of dc (double crochet) stitches (3 dc stitches in the corners) – I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that here.
    2. One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.
    3. One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners
    4. Two rounds of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

Add / remove entire rows / columns of blocks to make modifications. If you block is big, it is best to remove one row and one column and then add a border to get to the right size.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
4. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
5. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
6. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 150 yards (140 m) of yarn and weighs 1.94 oz (55 gms).

Front and Back

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This square is designed by Kabila Sri Ponnusamy. Kabila has taken inspiration from Canadian Smocking of woven fabrics and she has built something similar in Tunisian crochet by utilizing Tunisian Knit stitches to create an embossed look.

Here is the designer’s version of the square.

Here is my square – I made it with 1 color of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian knit stitches mainly. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. I was really intimidated by this block when I first looked at it. It seemed to be a difficult technique and I decided to stick with one color and focus on the technique instead of the colors. It turned out to be so much easier than I had expected!
2. I made this block with a 6.5 mm hook because the designer mentioned that a dense fabric works well for this technique.
3. The row after the rows with the Combined Back Post Tunisian stitches is hard – specially if you have dense stitches.
4. I used 2 stitch markers instead of the one mentioned in the pattern every time I marked my stitches. I marked the stitch mentioned in the pattern and the one next to it since I found that it was sometimes hard to find the stitch next to the one with the marker while making back post stitches.
5. Kabila makes her foundation row slightly differently than how I make mine. I start making my Foundation row stitches in the 2nd chain from the hook while she prefers to start making hers in the 1st chain from the hook. So, for a foundation chain of 5 chain stitches, she will end up with 6 foundation row stitches whereas I will end up with 5 foundation row stitches.
6. Kabila has a series of support videos that explain how to make this square in detail. The videos are extremely helpful in figuring out how to work the back post stitches. You can find the videos on her YouTube channel.
7. I made one repeat less than mentioned in the pattern so I started with 44 stitches in my Foundation Row.
8. I should have stuck to the pattern and made 4 repeats with an even smaller hook. Because I made one less repeat, I had to add a double crochet border to the sides to make my block a square.
9. My honeycomb border has 3 rows.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

The pattern is a 12 stitch repeat but it is hard to make adjustments because of the smocking technique.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. Tunisian Knit Stitch
2. Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch
3. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
4. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
5. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
6. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 220 yards (200 m) of yarn and weighs 2.82 oz (80 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #15 – Mosaic Lace Block designed by Btrix Designs
(This pattern is not longer available)

This square is designed by Beatrix from Btrix Designs. I found her during her Tunisian Patchwork Blanket CAL and, with time, we have shared our experiences and have become really good friends. I am so excited to share her square with you! It features Tunisian Full and Double stitches that create a beautiful lace pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with two colors, changing color after every row.

Here is my square – I made it with 2 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

Front and Back

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Square #16 – Tunisian Knitlings Afghan Square designed by Heart Hook Home

This square is designed by Ashlea from Heart Hook Home. It features Tunisian Knit and Extended stitches to create a lovely textured pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square, she made it with a solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square features Tunisian Knit and Extended stitches to create a lovely textured pattern. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This block is really easy to make, I don’t have too many notes for it.
2. It was a good change from all the complex designs we have been working on. It was so fun to make.
3. I really liked the use of extended stitches in this block.
4. I changed color on every row. I think it looks amazing with the color changes. I love how my squared turned out!
5. My square:
   1. # of stitches = 40
   2. # of rows = 36
   3. Border – I made:
      • One rounds of sc (single crochet) stitches – one sc per stitch or row and 3 sc stitches in the corners. I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that here
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To adjust width: Add / remove stitches in multiples of two.

To adjust height: Add / remove rows as needed.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Knit Stitch
4. Tunisian Extended Stitches
5. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
6. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
7. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
8. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 150 yards (140 m) of yarn and weighs 2 oz (56 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #17 – Rib Square designed by The Purple Poncho

This square is designed by Carolyn from The Purple Poncho. It features a purl stitch frame around a square of offset rib stitches to create a beautifully framed rib stitch pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square, she made it with two colors.

Here is my square – I made it with 5 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian purl and rib stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This square is easy to make, the only tricky part is to make the purl stitch after the color change. If you have trouble with this, the designer has a video that explains how to make this square in detail.
2. While making the rib stitch, remember to twist up and not twist down.
3. Border – I made:
   • One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches (3 hdc stitches in the corners). I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that here.
   • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To adjust height – add / remove equal number of rows at the top and bottom of the frame.

To adjust width – add / remove stitches in multiples of two. These stitches could be added to the frame (equally on two sides of the frame) or to the rib stitch section.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Twisted Tunisian Stitches
3. Tunisian Rib Stitch
4. Tunisian Purl Stitch
5. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
6. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
7. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
8. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 120 yards (110 m) of yarn and weighs 1.52 oz (43 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #18 – Love Is… by ACCROchet

This square is designed by Julie from ACCROchet. It features Tunisian Knit and Purl stitches that create a beautiful heart pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with one solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Knit and Purl stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This square is really easy, you just have to make sure you keep an eye on the transitions between the knit and purl stitches. It is easy to mess up the transition and then the heart won’t look right.
2. I added 2 knit stitches after every 3 purl stitches to create the knit stitch columns.
3. This technique is simple and it presents so many design possibilities!
4. My square follows the designer’s instructions exactly. I added a single crochet border at the end to make sure I have the same number of edge stitches in all my squares.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

• To increase height / width: add rows / knit stitches in multiples of two.
• Decreasing the height / width is going to be tricky since the heart pattern will have to be reworked.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Purl Stitch
3. Tunisian Knit Stitch
4. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
5. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
6. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
7. Tunisian crochet basics
8. Tunisian Blanket CAL 2022 Pattern bundle – you will receive a new PDF pattern every 2 weeks as the squares are released in the CAL.

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 140 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.8 oz (51 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #19 – Glimpses Square designed by Janean Crapo

This square is a modified version of a blanket design by the late Janean Crapo. Janean became one of my dearest friends after I started designing, and her passing has left a big hole in my heart. She began testing my patterns a while back and was always full of incredible ideas — this design is one of them, and I’m so grateful she agreed to share it here. This square features Tunisian Lace and Honeycomb stitches and utilizes reverse pass color changes to make a beautiful pattern.

Here is the designer’s original blanket. She made it with one main color and 4 “glimpse” colors.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

Size

12″ x 12″ square (blocked)

Colors

C1: Ballet
C2: Pluot and Dusty Rose

In my block I alternated the colors Pluot and Dusty Rose for the color C2. The base color of my square is Ballet.

Adjustments

This post contains 2 sets of instructions –
1) Specific instructions for a 12″ x 12″ square
2) Generic instructions to make a square / blanket of any size

This square is built side to side so you can use the generic instructions and increase until you reach the desired width and then start decreasing.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color at the beginning of a Reverse Pass 
2. How to make a Foundation Row
3. How to make a Tunisian Simple Stitch
4. How to make a Tunisian Purl Stitch
5. How to make a Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch
6. How to make the Mori Lace Pattern
7. How to bind off and end a project
8. Tunisian Crochet Hooks
9. How to block a crochet project

Pattern Notes

1. This pattern is written in English / US terms.
2. This pattern is a modified version of Janean’s Glimpses blanket pattern so the instructions are slightly different than hers.
3. See Colors section for the colors used in my block.
4. The number of loops at the end of the forward pass are mentioned for each row.
5. The instructions below are only for the forward pass. The return pass for every row is the same:
   • ch1, (yo, pull through two loops)* all the way till the end of the row.

Instructions (12″ x 12″ square)

Note: The following instructions are for a 12″ x 12″ square. Scroll down to find the generic instructions for making a square / blanket of any size.

Row 1 (Foundation Row) [2]
FP: With C1, ch2. Pick up a loop in the back loop of the first chain. RP.

— INCREASES START HERE —

Row 2 [3]
FP: fs, inc, ls. RP.

Row 3 [5]
FP: fs, inc, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.
Note: Cut C1 at the end of the forward pass and attach it when 2 loops remain on the hook to complete the RP, then cut C2. Do this for all rows where RP is made with C2 instead of C1.

Row 4 [7]
FP: With C1, fs, inc, tps, tss, tps, inc, ls. RP.

Row 5 [9]
FP: fs, inc, (dec, yo) * 2, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 6 [11]
FP: fs, inc, tss, (tss, tfs) * 2, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 7 [13]
FP: fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 4, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 8 [15]
FP: With C1, fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 5, tps, inc, ls. RP.

Row 9 [17]
FP: fs, inc, (dec, yo) * 6, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 10 [19]
FP: fs, inc, tss, (tss, tfs) * 6, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 11 [21]
FP: fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 8, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 12 [23]
FP: With C1, fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 9, tps, inc, ls. RP.

Row 13 [25]
FP: fs, inc, (dec, yo) * 10, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 14 [27]
FP: fs, inc, tss, (tss, tfs) * 10, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 15 [29]
FP: fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 12, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 16 [31]
FP: With C1, fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 13, tps, inc, ls. RP.

Row 17 [33]
FP: fs, inc, (dec, yo) * 14, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 18 [35]
FP: fs, inc, tss, (tss, tfs) * 14, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 19 [37]
FP: fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 16, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 20 [39]
FP: With C1, fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 17, tps, inc, ls. RP.

Row 21 [41]
FP: fs, inc, (dec, yo) * 18, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 22 [43]
FP: fs, inc, tss, (tss, tfs) * 18, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 23 [45]
FP: fs, inc, (tps, tss) * 20, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.

— DECREASES START HERE —

Row 24 [43] 
FP: With C1, fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 19, tps, dec, ls. RP.

Row 25 [41]
FP: fs, dec, (dec, yo) * 18, tss, dec, ls. RP.

Row 26 [39]
FP: fs, dec, (tfs, tss) * 17, tfs, dec, ls. RP.

Row 27 [37]
FP: fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 16, tps, dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 28 [35]
FP: With C1, fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 15, tps, dec, ls. RP.

Row 29 [33]
FP: fs, dec, (dec, yo) * 14, tss, dec, ls. RP.

Row 30 [31]
FP: fs, dec, (tfs, tss) * 13, tfs, dec, ls. RP.

Row 31 [29]
FP: fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 12, tps, dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 32 [27]
FP: With C1, fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 11, tps, dec, ls. RP.

Row 33 [25]
FP: fs, dec, (dec, yo) * 10, tss, dec, ls. RP.

Row 34 [23]
FP: fs, dec, (tfs, tss) * 9, tfs, dec, ls. RP.

Row 35 [21]
FP: fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 8, tps, dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 36 [19]
FP: With C1, fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 7, tps, dec, ls. RP.

Row 37 [17]
FP: fs, dec, (dec, yo) * 6, tss, dec, ls. RP.

Row 38 [15]
FP: fs, dec, (tfs, tss) * 5, tfs, dec, ls. RP.

Row 39 [13]
FP: fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 4, tps, dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 40 [11]
FP: With C1, fs, dec, (tps, tss) * 3, tps, dec, ls. RP.

Row 41 [9]
FP: fs, dec, (dec, yo) * 2, tss, dec, ls. RP.

Row 42 [7]
FP: fs, dec, tfs, tss, tfs, dec, ls. RP.

Row 43 [5]
FP: fs, dec, tps, dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 44 [4]
FP: With C1, fs, dec, tss, ls. RP.

Row 45 [3]
FP: fs, dec, ls.
Return Pass: yo pull through 3. Cut yarn and weave in all ends before starting the border.

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Instructions (Generic Square / Blanket)

Note: This pattern can also be used to make a triangle shawl, you can work the increase rows and stop whenever you’ve reached the desired size.

Row 1 (Foundation Row) [2]
FP: With C1, ch2. Pick up a loop in the back loop of the first chain. RP.

— INCREASES START HERE —
Note:
– We will add 2 stitches on every row – one at the beginning and one at the end of the row.

Row 2 [3]
FP: fs, inc, ls. RP.

Row 3 [5]
FP: fs, inc, tps, inc, ls. With C2, RP.
Note: Cut C1 at the end of the forward pass and attach it when 2 loops remain on the hook to complete the RP, then cut C2. Do this for all rows where RP is made with C2 instead of C1. 

Row 4 [7]
FP: With C1, fs, inc, tps, tss, tps, inc, ls. RP.

Row 5 [9]
FP: fs, inc, (dec, yo) * 2, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 6 [11]
FP: fs, inc, tss, (tss, tfs) * 2, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 7 [13] 
FP: fs, inc, *tps, tss; repeat from * until the last stitch (end with a tps), inc, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 8 [15] 
FP: With C1, fs, inc, *tps, tss; repeat from * until the last stitch (end with a tps), inc, ls. RP.

Row 9 [17]
FP: fs, inc, *dec, yo; repeat from * until 2 stitches remain, tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 10 [19]
FP: fs, inc, tss, *tss, tfs; repeat from * until 3 stitches remain, 2 tss, inc, ls. RP.

Row 11 onwards – Repeat rows 7 through 10; stop after a repeat of Row 7.

— DECREASES START HERE —
Note:
– We will decrease 2 stitches on every row – one at the beginning and one at the end of the row.
– All row numbers are reset here and any row repeats will follow the row numbers mentioned after this note.

Row 1
FP: With C1, fs, dec, *tps, tss; repeat from * until 3 stitches remain (end with a tps), dec, ls. RP.

Row 2
FP: fs, dec, *dec, yo; repeat from * until 4 stitches remain, tss, dec, ls. RP.

Row 3
FP: fs, dec, *tfs, tss; repeat from * until 3 stitches remain (end with a tfs), dec, ls. RP.

Row 4
FP: fs, dec, *tps, tss; repeat from * until 3 stitches remain (end with a tps), dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Row 5 onwards – Repeat rows 1 through 4; stop after a repeat of Row 3.

Last Row minus 2 [5]
FP: fs, dec, tps, dec, ls. With C2, RP.

Last Row minus 1 [4]
FP: With C1, fs, dec, tss, ls. RP.

Last Row [3]
FP: fs, dec, ls.
RP: yo pull through 3.
Cut yarn and weave in all ends before starting the border.

Border

Find the 4 corners of the square and mark them with stitch markers. With a 6.5 mm hook, join the yarn in a stitch after any corner and make the border with the following pattern:

1. One round of (sc in next edge stitch, 2 sc in next edge stitch) with 3 sc stitches in the corners.
2. One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.
3. Rounds 3 and 4 – hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.

Blocking

I recommend blocking the square using your preferred method of blocking before joining with the rest of the squares to make a blanket. 

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 123 yards (112 m) of yarn and weighs 1.59 oz (45 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #20 – Tunisian Mosaic Square designed by Richard Gartland

This square is designed by Richard Gartland. It features Tunisian Simple and Front Post Extended Simple stitches to create a beautiful mosaic pattern.

Here is the designer’s version of the square.

Here is my square – I made it with 2 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Simple Stitches and Front Post Extended Simple Stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy block, I have some video tutorials that you can use to understand how to make this square.
2. It is important to read the instructions carefully to understand how to read the chart.
3. While this square is easy to make, it needs your complete attention since it is easy to mess up the pattern.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

This pattern is a 10 stitch, 10 row repeat. It is possible to increase the size of the square by adding a border to it. The sized can be reduced by evenly removing stitches from both sides (inside the border).

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. How to make a Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. How to make a Front Post Extended Simple Stitch
4. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
5. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
6. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
7. Tunisian crochet basics
8. Tunisian Blanket CAL 2022 Pattern bundle – you will receive a new PDF pattern every 2 weeks as the squares are released in the CAL.

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 145 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.9 oz (53 gms).

Front and Back

A beginner’s guide to Tunisian Mosaic Crochet

If you are a new to Tunisian Mosaic Crochet and want to try it, this course will be perfect for you! Check out the details on my blog here.

Square #21 – Intertwined Lattice Square designed by Glitter.Sparkle.Sprinkle

This square is designed by Mahushna from Glitter.Sparkle.Sprinkle.

This square features a braided border made using the Pinwheel Square method to create a unique and beautiful design. This has been one of my favorite squares to work on!

Here is the designer’s version of the square.

Here is my square – I made it with 4 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian full and honeycomb stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is a difficult block but it is so beautiful. I love the braided border!
2. The pattern comes with a video tutorial that explains how to make this block in detail.
3. I used a 6.5mm hook for the Reverse Pass.
4. The return pass is slightly tricky for the yarn under.
5. I had to add a few rows to make a border because it was smaller than 12″.
6. I recommend practicing the smock stitch before working on this pattern.
7. I also recommend using stitch markers to mark the corners of your square.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Knit Stitch
3. Tunisian Simple Stitch
4. Tunisian Top Stitch
5. Twisted Simple Stitches
6. Twisted Knit Stitches
7. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
8. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
9. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
10. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 160 yards (145 m) of yarn and weighs 2 oz (58 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #22 – Twin Crossroads Tunisian Crochet Square by Creations by Courtney

This square is designed by Courtney from Creations By Courtney. It features stranded colorwork to create a beautiful design!

Here is the designer’s version of the square, she made it with two colors.

Here is my square – I made it with 2 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features stranded colorwork. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy block if you can get your tension right but it needs your constant attention.
2. Do not stop counting!
3. I found that using a yarn guide was very helpful while working on this block. It made it easier to handle two strands of yarn, the yarn did not tangle and my tension was so much better than when I was working without it.
4. My block ended up being narrower than a regular simple stitch block with the same number of stitches. I think I need more practice to loosen up my stitches.
5. The designer offers a video tutorial that explains how to do stranded colorwork in detail. I recommend viewing the video before starting your block.
6. My square follows the designer’s instructions exactly with an exception of the center diamond design. Since my square ended up being narrower than expected, I added a wide border at the left and right edges.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To adjust height: Add equal number of rows at the top and bottom of the block.

To adjust width: Add equal number of stitches at both edges of the block.

If your block is narrower / smaller than expected, it is possible to add a border to accommodate for the difference.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. Tunisian Simple Stitch
2. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
3. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
4. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
5. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 144 yards (132 m) of yarn and weighs 1.87 oz (53 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #23 – Reflections Square designed by Ambassador Crochet

This square is designed by Kristine from Ambassador Crochet. It features Tunisian Simple stitches and utilizes color changes to create a beautiful square.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with two colors, changing color at the return pass of every row.

Here is my square – I made it with 5 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian simple stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy block to make but there are a LOT of ends to weave in!
2. I carried yarn in the back for the reverse pass, I weaved in the carried yarn while making the forward pass of the next row. The only yarn I cut and rejoined was the main color for the forward pass. I didn’t weave in any ends, I managed to crochet over all ends under the first row of the border. It is a little unclean at the back as you can see in the picture of the back of my square below but it saved a lot of time. It is also possible to make a double border like for traditional mosaic crochet patterns if you’d rather not weave in all the ends.
3. I changed color 4 times every return pass.
4. My square – I decided to reduce the number of stitches in my square and added a wide border.
   1. # of stitches = 30
   2. # of rows = 23
   3. Border – I made:
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches (3 sc stitches in the corners) –  I aim to get equal number of stitches on all edges so I accommodated for that here.
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in the back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.
      • One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.
      • One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.
      • One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

To adjust height – Add or remove rows as needed.
To adjust width – Add or remove stitches as needed.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
4. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
5. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
6. Tunisian crochet basics
7. Tunisian Blanket CAL 2022 Pattern bundle – you will receive a new PDF pattern every 2 weeks as the squares are released in the CAL.

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 120 yards (110 m) of yarn and weighs 1.52 oz (43 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #24 – Savanna Square designed by Morine’s Shop

This square is designed by Morine from Morine’s Shop. Morine took inspiration from the Savanna plains and created this beautiful 3D effect with Tunisian Simple, Front Post Double Crochet and Bobble stitches.

Here is the designer’s version of the square. She made it with one solid color.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

My Notes

This square is worked flat and features Tunisian Simple and Front Post Double Crochet stitches. Here are my notes from when I was working on my square:

1. This is an easy pattern but it needs your complete attention.
2. Since this pattern is not written to be made with multiple colors, I had to get a little creative and make some Front Post Double Crochet stitches in the previous row instead of 2 rows below since I was using a different color for the tree.
3. I carried unused yarn in the back.
4. I stopped at row 29 because my square was getting too tall.
5. I gave my square a thing border by making one round of single crochet stitches.

Pattern repeats and Adjustments

Increasing width or height of this block is fairly straightforward, you can add stitches and rows as needed.

Decreasing width or height of this block is not easy, you’d have to compromise on the pattern like I had to. I recommend trying to go down a hook size and see if that helps.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet
4. Tunisian Bobble Stitch
5. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
6. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
7. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
8. Tunisian crochet basics

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 140 yards (130 m) of yarn and weighs 1.83 oz (50 gms).

Front and Back

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Square #25 – Extended Ridges Square designed by KnitterKnotter

This is a bonus square that I designed for my blanket since I wanted it to be a square (5 x 5). This square features Tunisian Extended and Simple stitches that create a simple, textured block.

Here is my square – I made it with 3 colors of the Preciosa Tonal Worsted yarn by KnitPicks.

Size

12″ x 12″ square (blocked)

Gauge

6 rows of 8 Tunisian simple stitches is a 2 inch square.

Helpful Links and Tunisian Crochet Tutorials (Left and Right handed)

1. How to change color
2. Tunisian Simple Stitch
3. Tunisian Extended Stitches
4. How to bind off a Tunisian Crochet project
5. How to block a crochet blanket / afghan
6. Tunisian crochet hooks’ review
7. Tunisian crochet basics

Colors

C1: Ballet and Purple Haze
C2: Cacti

Adjustments

To adjust width: Add / remove stitches as needed.
To adjust height: Add / remove rows in multiples of two, as needed.

Pattern Notes

1. This pattern is written in English / US terms.
2. See Colors section for the colors used in my block.
3. The instructions below are only for the forward pass. The return pass for every row is the same:
   • ch1, (yo, pull through two loops)* until one loop remains on the hook.

Instructions

Foundation Row: With C1, chain 37. 
Make the foundation row stitches in the back loops of the chain. 

Row 1: With C2, efs, 35 exttrs, els.

Row 2: With C1, fs, 35 tss, ls

Rows 3 – 22: Repeat rows 1 and 2.

Row 23: With C1, fs, 35 trs, ls
This will be the bind off row. You will make a slip stitch every time you pick up a loop on your hook. There is no return pass for this row. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Border

With a 6.5 mm hook, join C2 yarn in a stitch after any corner and make the border with the following pattern:

Round 1: Make 36 equally spaced single crochet stitches on each edge with 3 sc stitches in the corners.

Round 2: One round of hdc (half double crochet) stitches in back loop only – one hdc per stitch and 3 hdc stitches in the corners. 

Round 3: One round of sc (single crochet) stitches in back loop only – one sc per stitch and 3 sc stitches in the corners.

Blocking

I recommend blocking the square using your preferred method of blocking before joining with the rest of the squares to make a blanket. 

Yardage and Size

My square is 12″ x 12″ in size (along the edges) and used about 120 yards (110 m) of yarn and weighs 1.5 oz (43 gms).

Front and Back

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Join and Border

Join

I used the single crochet (in the back loop only) join to join my squares. This is a modified version of the Single Crochet Join by Repeat Crafter Me.

Since I had crocheted a border for all my squares and made sure that I have equal number of stitches on each edge of every square it was easy for me to join my squares with this technique. Instead of picking the two loops of every edge stitch, I picked up only the back loop of the stitches on both squares. With the exception of this, I followed the rest of the technique exactly as mentioned.

Border

I wanted to keep the border simple so I made rounds of half double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc) in this order:

• [C1] One round of hdc stitches by picking up one stitch in every edge stitch of every square (3 hdc stitches in the corners).
• [C1] Two rounds of hdc stitches in the back loop only (3 hdc stitches in the corners).
• [C2] One round of hdc stitches in the back loop only (3 hdc stitches in the corners).
• [C1] One round of sc stitches in the back loop only (3 sc stitches in the corners).
• [C2] One round of hdc stitches in the back loop only (3 hdc stitches in the corners).
• [C1] One round of sc stitches in the back loop only (3 sc stitches in the corners).
• [C2] One round of hdc stitches in the back loop only (3 hdc stitches in the corners).

Important notes

The copyright for each pattern is held by the designer. You may ask for additional resources and tutorials from the designer of the square only. No one else can make a full tutorial of the pattern unless permitted by the designer. I have included my notes and links to my tutorials that I think might be helpful in making the square but those do not supersede the instructions and tutorials provided by the designer.

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