Tunisian Crochet No Curl Stitch Pattern

Are you tired of dealing with the pesky curling that often accompanies Tunisian crochet projects? Don’t worry—I have the perfect solution for you! Today on My Crafts Inspirations, we’re diving into the Tunisian Crochet No Curl Stitch Pattern, an easy technique that ensures your projects lay flat and look stunning.

Curling is a common issue in Tunisian crochet because of the natural tension and structure of the stitches. The forward pass tends to pull the fabric forward, creating that unwanted curl. However, with the right techniques and stitch pattern, you can prevent this from happening.

Materials Needed
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
Hook: 5 mm (H) Tunisian crochet hook (or larger to reduce curling)

Tunisian Crochet No Curl Stitch Pattern

Tips for Success
Use a larger hook size than usual to prevent curling.
Start with a traditional crochet row, such as single crochet, for added stability.
Draw up loops tall to add give and reduce curling.

Instructions

Foundation Row
Chain 21 (or any other desired number).
Skip the first chain and make 1 single crochet in each stitch across.
Total: 20 single crochet stitches.

Tip: If changing colors, switch on the last stitch of this row.

First Forward Pass
Do not turn your work after the single crochet row.
Insert your hook into each chain and draw up loops tall across the row.
Total: 20 loops on your hook.

First Return Pass
Start with a chain 1.
Remove loops in groups of two (Tunisian simple stitch method) until only one loop remains on the hook.

Main Pattern Rows

Row 1: Forward Pass
Insert your hook into the space between the vertical bars of the previous row.
Start with the first space and draw up tall loops across the row.

For the last stitch:
Option 1: Place your hook in the last space (easier).
Option 2: Place your hook in the last vertical bar (for a straighter edge).
Count your loops! Ensure you have 20 on your hook.

Row 1: Return Pass
Chain 1, then remove loops in groups of two as before.
Row 2: Forward Pass
Skip the first space and insert your hook into the second space.
Continue drawing up loops in each space across the row.

Tunisian Crochet FREE PATTERN

At the end:
Insert your hook into the last space and draw up a loop.
Insert your hook into the last vertical bar and draw up another loop.
Count your loops again! Ensure there are 20 loops.

Row 2: Return Pass
Chain 1, then remove loops in groups of two.

Repeat Pattern
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for the desired length of your project.

Key Notes
Row 1 starts in the first space and ends with a loop in the last space or vertical bar.
Row 2 skips the first space and ends with loops in the last space and last vertical bar.
The return pass is the same for all rows.

With these steps, you’ll achieve a Tunisian crochet full stitch that is flat and free from curling. Happy crocheting!