Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch

The Tunisian Honeycomb pattern is achieved in a 2 row repeat by combining TSS (Tunisian Simple Stitch) & TPS (Tunisian Purl Stitch) consecutively across the 1st row, then TPS & TSS consecutively across the 2nd row. Usually worked over an odd number of stitches. The Honeycomb pattern has little to no curling due to the use of alternating front & back starting position stitches.

This stitch pattern is quite stunning on it's own & by adding a contrast color as the return pass when working in the round will truly make it stand out.

It can also serve as a built in border by working the Honeycomb pattern as you would a garter stitch selvage in knitting.

A video tutorial for the Honeycomb stitch pattern is available from TL Yarn Crafts.

Begin with a Foundation Row: 

Chain any odd quantity, beginning in the 2nd chain from the hook, pull up a loop in each chain. Basic return pass. See the tutorial for TSS for more detailed instruction on the Foundation Row & Return Pass.

Honeycomb Stitch with a single ended hook. 2 Row Repeat

Row 1. Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook, *TSS in the next stitch, TPS in the following stitch*. Repeat *-* until 2 stitches remain. TSS in both.

Basic return past as in prior tutorials.

Row 2. Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook, *TPS in the next stitch, TSS in the following stitch*. Repeat *-* to the end.

Basic return pass as in prior tutorials.

Continue rows 1&2 to desired length. Ending with a row 1.

Bind off row.

Bind off in pattern. 

Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook,* insert hook as if to TPS in the next stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop. Continue pulling through the loop on the hook as to slip stitch in traditional crochet.

insert hook as if to TSS in the next stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop. Continue pulling through the loop on the hook.*

Repeat * - * to the last stitch.

Last stitch - insert your hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and finish the slip stitch. Chain 1, cut the yarn and pull through the loop to fasten off.

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