The second square of the 2026 Tunisian Crochet Along uses the Tunisian Knit Stitch. This stitch creates a look that is similar to the knit stockinette stitch and is one of the foundational Tunisian crochet stitches.
While this stitch looks similar to knit stockinette, it does not feel like it. It has a thick and squishy texture. Instead of inserting the hook under the front vertical bar as we did for the Simple Stitch, it is inserted from front to back between the front and back vertical bars.
I have a photo and video tutorial linked in the Notes section below.
You can find out more about our 2026 Tunisian Crochet Sampler Crochet Along here! Every other week throughout the year, a new square pattern featuring a different Tunisian crochet stitch or technique will be released.
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You can also find this pattern on Ravelry .
Materials and Pattern Information
- 120 yds worsted weight yarn, I Love This Yarn used in sample
- 6.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook
- 6 mm crochet hook (for border)
- Scissors + Yarn Needle
Gauge and Sizing
- Gauge: 6 sts x 8 rows = 2 in
- Worked in pattern stitch
- Finished Size: 12 in x 12 in after blocking
Abbreviations
- US Terminology
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- Yo: yarnover
- Tks: Tunisian Knit Stitch
- Lts: last Tunisian stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Sl st: slip stitch
Special Stitches
Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS): Insert hook from front to back between front and back vertical bar, yarn over, pull up loop. (Tutorial linked in notes)
Last Tunisian Stitch (LTS): Insert hook from right to left under 2 vertical bars at edge of work, yarnover, pull up loop.
Notes
- To modify size, chain any number
- Last loop on the hook after return pass counts as 1st loop of next row forward pass
- This stitch will curl a lot, even after blocking.
- Video Tutorial
- Photo Tutorial
Tunisian Knit Stitch 12-Inch Blanket Square Written Instructions
Foundation Row 1: Ch 35
A (forward pass): Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up loop. *insert hook into next ch, yo, pull up loop. Repeat from * across, keeping all loops on hook. (35 Loops)
B (return pass): Ch 1, *yo, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from * across until 1 loop remains on hook
Row 2
A: Skip first vertical bar (same bar as 1st loop), *TKS across until 1 bar remains unworked, LTS in final stitch. (35 loops)
B: Ch 1, *yo, pull through 2 loops. Repeat from * across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Row 3-End: Repeat row 1 until block is square, for me this was 38 rows.
Bind off Row: This differs from our previous square. We will bind off using the Knit Stitch.
Insert your hook from front to back between 2nd front and back vertical bar. Yo, pull through the center vertical bars and loop on your hook. *Insert your hook in the same way between next front and back vertical bar, yo, pull through center of the vertical bar and loop on your hook. Repeat from * across. Continue to border.
Border: Do not finish off. Using 6 mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc evenly around, placing (sc, ch 2 sc) in each corner. Join to top of 1st sc with slst. Finish off, weave in ends. Block to 12 inches. (35 Sc on each side)
**Note: the number of single crochets worked on each raw edge should be the same number as the top and bottom edges. You may have to add or subtract stitches to get 35 on the raw edges. Each square will have around 35 (+/- a couple stitches, depending on the stitch multiple) to make joining easy and flat.
Can you look at row 3 through end. You say “repeat row “1””… I think we need to repeat row “2” to end for Tks.
Thank you!