Tunisian Block Stitch

 

The Tunisian Block Stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 + 3 using TSS and EXFPDC (Extended Front Post Double Crochet) with a 3 row repeat. Color changes are made at the end of return passes and carried up the side of the work.

This stitch pattern has a slight curl at the beginning, so keep your tension loose and block your project when complete.

EXFPDC - yo, insert hook under the front and back vertical bars of the stitch 3 rows below, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, 1 loop remains on the hook, skipping the vertical bar of the TSS on the current row.

A video for the Tunisian Block Stitch is available from TL Yarn Crafts.

Begin with a Basic Foundation Row:

With COLOR A - Chain any multiple of 4+3

Beginning in the 2nd chain from the hook, pull up a loop in each chain. 

Basic return pass.

Drop COLOR A and change to Color B to complete last stitch.

Row 1. With COLOR B - TSS all stitches.

Basic return pass. Do Not Change Color

Row 2. TSS all stitches.

Basic return pass until there are 2 loops left on the hook. Drop COLOR B and change to Color A to complete last stitch.

Row 3. With COLOR A - Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook, TSS x 2, *EXFPDC, TSS x 3* to end.

Basic return pass until there are 2 loops left on the hook. Drop COLOR A and change to Color B to complete last stitch.

Repeat Rows 1-3 to desired length, ending on row 3. Do not change color on last row of swatch.

Bind Off

Bind Off in TSS with COLOR A, completing each stitch with a slst.

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