Explore the magic of Tunisian crochet with this introductory class. Learn easy techniques to create a beautiful shawl with two pattern options: the Ada Shawl for a thicker, warmer design, or the Harmony Shawl, perfect for lighter, warmer-weather wear.
Two 2-hour sessions
Pick From Our Suggested Patterns:
Ada Shawl
Skills needed
- Chaining
- Single crochet
Skills learned
- Tunisian simple stitch (Tss),
- Increasing in Tss
- Colorwork in Tss
- Adjusting tension for even edges
Materials
- Aran- or bulky-weight yarn. We suggest Manos del Uruguay Cardo, De Rerum Natura Cyrano, or Woolfolk Luft
- For Ada Shawl, you’ll need 2 colors. Color A: 215 yards; color B: 450 yards.
- For Ada Shawl XL, you’ll need 3 colors. Color A: 200 yards, color B: 230 yards, color C: 330 yards.
- Size US N/10.00mm Tunisian crochet hook, with a 32-to-40-inch cable. (Note that hook size is a suggestion; you may want to size down to a US M/9.00mm depending on your gauge)
- Scissors, darning needle
- Locking stitch markers
- A copy of Ada Shawl Pattern
Preparation
Read through the entire pattern. Select which size shawl you want to make. Bring all materials to class.
Harmony Shawl
Skills needed
- Chaining
- Single Crochet
Skills learned
- Tunisian simple stitch (Tss)
- Tunisian knit stitch (Tks)
- Increasing in Tss
- Adjusting tension for even edges
Materials
- 650 yards of sport-weight yarn. We recommend De Rerum Natura Ulysse, Di Gilpin Lalland, or Wooldreamers Cautiva
- Size US H/5.00mm Tunisian crochet hook, with a 32-to-40-inch cable. (Note that hook size is a suggestion; you may want to size up or down depending on your gauge)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Locking stitch markers
- A copy of Harmony Shawl Pattern
Preparation:
Read through the entire pattern. Select which size shawl you want to make. Bring all materials to class.
