Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch  (Tunisian Stitch Scrapghan – Part 7)

Have you ever heard of Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch? If not, you’re in for a treat. This unique and versatile stitch combines the traditional Tunisian stitch with an extended loop, creating a flexible and light fabric. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just beginning your journey, this stitch is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. So, grab your hook and let’s get started! This pattern is a part of the Tunisian Stitch Sampler Scrapghan where you will learn a variety of Tunisian crochet stitches, all while making a colorful blanket.
>GET THE BLANKET DETAILS HERE<

It’s not too late to join the Tunisian Stitch Scrapghan CAL! You can find all the Scrapghan Crochet Along info HERE. Join my FACEBOOK GROUP to share your progress with your fellow crocheters!

Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch

Get the full pattern below or download the printable PDF for free HERE

PIN for later HERE

Add to your Ravelry Queue HERE

Materials
approx. 54g worsted weight yarn + small amount for the border (the same color that will be used for sewing – optional)
J/6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy

Curling Level
medium

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
TES – Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch (insert hook into vertical bar in front of stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, ch 1)
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

· written in US terms

· Starting ch can be any number

· The side facing you is the right side of the stitch. Do not turn.

· Each row is made up of a forward pass and a return pass

· Return Pass: ch 1, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook* repeat from * to * across until 1 loop remains on hook

· Bind Off: insert hook into 2nd vertical bar from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. Pull loop through the loop on the hook. *Insert hook into next vertical bar, yarn over and pull up a loop. Pull loop through the loop on the hook* repeat from * to * across

Approximate Finished Size (after border & blocking): 11” x 11”

Scrapghan Tips

· If you’re having trouble getting the sizing right, remember that it’s easier to adjust a square that’s too small than one that’s too big.

· If a square comes out too small you can add an additional round for the border, go up a hook size, and/or steam block and stretch the square to the size you want.

· The edges might curl. This can be fixed with some steam blocking. It won’t be noticeable after sewing.

· Each square has at least 2 rounds of border. For the last round of the border I used the same color for each square (the dark brown). This is the same color used for the sewing.

· Each square does not need the same number of stitches for the border.

PART 7 – TUNISIAN EXTENDED SIMPLE STITCH

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Ch 35

Row 1: insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, *insert hook into next ch, yarn over and pull up a loop* repeat from * to * across. (35 stitches on hook) Return Pass.

Row 2: starting in 2nd stitch from the hook, TES in each stitch across. Make edge stitch. (35 stitches on hook) Return Pass.

Row 3 – 22: Repeat row 2

Bind off. Do not fasten off.

BORDER

Change to H/5.0 mm regular crochet hook

With the same color used for the square, work around the entire square

Round 1 (rs): ch 1, sc along the side of the square, alternate working 1 sc in the side of a row and 2 sc in the side of a row to the corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc in each stitch across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc along the side of the square, alternate working 1 sc in the side of a row and 2 sc in the side of a row to the corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc in each stitch to last, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last stitch, join to first sc

Fasten off.

Join border color to ch-2 space

Round 2 (rs): ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in each stitch across to ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

And that’s it for Part 7! See you next week for Part 8 🙂

Looking for more patterns? Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest! Please share a pic of your finished product with me. I’d love to see it!