 
Double-Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook
With hooks on both ends the Double-Ended Tunisian Crochet Hook allows the user to work with two different colors while working in a spiral. This unique technique allows the user to make anything in a circular fashion, whether it’s a purse or a tote using Clover’s great selection of purse/tote handles, or a hat, or a cover for anything round from a juice can to a jar. Check out our projects here. Some of you may be more familiar with Tunisian crochet being utilized in “flat” work. Our double-ended crochet hook can also be used for flat work, but is limited to smaller items. This easy process made quick work of a 25-stitch washcloth (see stitch abbreviations and definitions and project instructions below). With this eco friendly double-ended crochet hook it takes little time to make great gifts.
Crochet Abbreviations and Definitions yo= Yarn Over: always bring yarn from behind the hook st (s)= Stitch (es) ch (s)= Chain (s): a. Insert hook into loop, yo, and pull through loop. b. To start, make a slip knot, put hook through slip knot, yo, pull yarn through slip knot with hook; now there are 2 sts on the foundation chain. sc= Single crochet: Insert hook into designated st or space, yo, pull yarn through (2 loops on hook), yo, then pull through the 2 loops. hk= Hook lp= Loop sk= Skip rem= Remaining Basic Wash Cloth Materials: Hook: Size I Clover Double End Afghan Hook Regular Afghan Stitch Instructions: Step 1: Make a base chain with the required number of stitches (no extra turning chain). Insert hook in 2nd ch from hk and draw through a lp. Leave this lp on the hook. Pull a lp through each ch, leaving them on the hk, to the end of the row. Step 2: Work the return row from left to right. Do not turn the work. YO and draw lp through the first lp on the hk. YO and draw lp through the next 2 lps on the hook. Continue drawing through 2 lps to end of row. ~Return Row~ Step 3: Do not turn the work. Work from right to left. Skip the first vertical lp formed at the edge of the work in previous row. Insert hk from right to left behind the next vertical lp. Yo and draw yarn through the vertical lp. Leave this lp on hook. Continue in this way to end. make sure you do not sk the last vertical lp on left-handed side of work. Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 & 3 till project is length called for in pattern. Pattern ROWS 1-25: Work Afghan Stitch for every row (see above). You should have 25 lps on your hk after each row. Edge: Ch 1, 1 sc in each vertical loop across the last row placing 3 sc in the corner (last vertical loop on that row). Working down the left side, sc in each vertical lp in the end of each row placing 3 sc in the next corner. Working across the bottom of the dishcloth sc in each rem loop of the foundation chain placing 3 sc in the next corner. Working up the right side, sc in each vertical lp in the end of each row, sc in the last space (same space as beg ch 1) and slip stitch to join to the beg chain. Tie off and hide the threads. Note: Tunisian Crochet tends to curl. Pin to ironing board and gently steam press washcloth. Let dry and enjoy your creation. | ||
