The Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Tunisian Crochet Scarf (That Looks Like Knit!)
If you love the look of knitting but prefer a crochet hook, Tunisian crochet (specifically the knit stitch) is about to become your new obsession. This scarf is simple, straightforward, and has that perfect “squish” factor. Plus, I’m using up my yarn stash, so it’s a great project for “stashing-busting” those leftover skeins!
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Visual Learners
I am so incredibly excited to show you how I made my very first sweater! If you love seeing things in action as much as I do, you can watch the whole video and my full explanation right here. Just hit play and let’s get started!
Tools & Materials
Part 1: The Foundation & The Knit Stitch
The Setup Row
To start, we’ll make a slip knot and create a foundation chain. You can make this as wide as you’d like your scarf to be.
Insert your hook into the first chain loop, yarn over (YO), and draw up a loop.
Keep that loop on your hook! Continue this across the entire chain until every stitch has a corresponding loop on your hook.
The Return Pass (The “Satisfying” Part)
YO and pull through the very first loop only.
YO and pull through two loops.
Repeat “YO and pull through two” until you are left with only one loop on your hook.
The Tunisian Knit Stitch
To get that classic “V” look that mimics knitting, we aren’t going under the vertical bars like a standard Tunisian simple stitch. Instead:
Insert your hook through the center of the next stitch (between the two vertical bars).
YO and draw up a loop.
Repeat until the end of the row. Pro Tip: The last stitch can be tricky! Make sure you find the center of that final “V” to keep your edges straight.
Repeat these rows until you reach your desired length or—as happened to me—you run out of yarn!
Part 2: Adding the Unique Embellishment
I wanted to make this scarf a bit more “me,” so I added a cute detail at the ends. For this, I switched to a 6 mm hook.
- Attach your yarn with a slip knot to the corner of the scarf.
- The Stitch: YO, insert into the first “eye” of the knit row, draw up a loop, YO, and pull through all three loops on your hook (a half-double crochet style).
- I did this three times into each stitch to create a ruffled, full effect. It adds such a high-end, unique touch!
Part 3: The Magic of Washing and Blocking
Don’t skip this! When I finished my scarf, it felt a little short. But after washing and blocking, it doubled in length. Now I can wrap it around my neck twice!
The Shrinkage is Real: This fabric shrinks insanely—almost to half its size once washed. If you’re planning a project, buy double the yardage you think you need!
The Squeeze: Gently squeeze the water out. Do not wring it! I learned the hard way that if you don’t get enough water out, your project can stay damp for days and get smelly.
The Burrito Method: Lay your scarf on a towel, roll it up like a burrito, and step on it or squeeze it to get the excess moisture out.
Consider Doubling Up: While I love the sheerness, basting two layers of cheesecloth together before cutting would make for a much sturdier garment.
And Voila!
A TUNISIAN scarf ready to wear!
Once it’s dry, you’re ready to go! Whether you’re keeping it for yourself to stay warm this winter or gifting it for a birthday or Christmas, this scarf is a showstopper. It’s warm, fluffy, and looks way more complicated than it actually is.
If you enjoyed this experiment, make sure to check out my other blog posts and videos for more sewing inspiration. Happy making!
