Tunisian Crochet for Beginners

About Sharon Hernes Silverman

Sharon Hernes Silverman is a lifelong crafter, especially passionate about crochet and Tunisian crochet. Known for fashionable, wearable designs and crystal-clear instructions, she has authored 15 books, including Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Scarves, Crochet Pillows and Tunisian Crochet for Baby.

Sharon’s designs have been published by top yarn companies including Plymouth Yarn and Louet North America, and she has been a featured guest on “Uncommon Threads,” HGTV’s fibre arts programme. She is a professional member of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA), a design member of The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA), and contributed the Tunisian Chevron Scarf pattern to Laura Zander’s Crochet Red: Crocheting for Women’s Heart Health. Sharon lives in Pennsylvania, USA.

Slipknot

The publication has large, clear diagrams of the ways of working the three basics stitches; Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian purl stitch. It also describes the tools used and explains that the hooks are long because they often have to hold a large number of stitches for the first pass [...] There are instructions on how to decrease, how to change colours and how to finish off the piece. The second part of the publication has five projects; a scarf, a skirt, a shawl, a baby blanket and a set of place mats - all basic patterns that are ideal for a beginner. 

If this is your first venture into Tunisian crochet it is a useful source.

Inside Crochet

If you're intrigued by Tunisian crochet but don't know where to begin, this book contains an introduction plus five patterns. It's a shortened version of Sharon's Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting With The Ease of Crocheting, making it a great choice if you're unsure and just want to dip your toes in! Clear photos explain the basics, while patterns include a scarf, skirt, lacy shawl, baby blanket and a vibrant placemats.