Tunisian Purl Reverse Stitch

The Tunisian Purl Reverse Stitch (TPRS) is similar to TRS (Tunisian Reverse Stitch). The TRS & TPRS are both made by inserting the hook under the back vertical bar of the stitch, then pulling a loop through. While TRS is made while holding the working yarn to the back of the work, TPRS is made while holding the working yarn to the front of the work (the same as working TPS). 

While most Tunisian Crochet stitches are not reversible, when incorporating this stitch with TSS, you get a wonderful reversible fabric without the use of a double-ended hook. It also completely negates the curl!

Examples: 

• (1 Row TSS, 1 Row TPRS) Repeat
• (2 Rows TSS, 2 Rows TPRS) Repeat

If TPRS is used exclusively in a swatch, it will have a slight curl to the back of the work.

Rachel Henri demonstrates how to work this stitch on her site. (The last entry on the page.) She also shows how the front and back look if the entire swatch is made in TRPS. 

Begin with a Foundation Row:

Chain any 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.

TPRS with a single ended hook. Single Row Repeat

• Skip first vertical bar directly beneath the loop on the hook, with yarn in front, insert the hook, from right to left, through the next back vertical bar
• rotate the hook so the lip is facing the floor, bring working yarn under the hook, hook the yarn with the lip and pull through the vertical bar. (Note: This is not how the video demonstrates this stitch. I find this method easier, and I get the same results.)
• Continue pulling up loops in this manner until you reach the last stitch, TSS in the last stitch.
• Basic Return Pass

Continue making Forward & Return passes to your desired length.

Bind off in pattern.

Have a Happy Day!

TexasPurl