Extended Tunisian Simple Stitch Tutorial

If you’ve been wanting the look of Tunisian crochet simple stitch but with a little more drape and less curl, then give the extended Tunisian Simple Stitch a try.

This is the 11th block in the Country Cottage Tunisian Sampler, our 2026 year-long crochet along. We are halfway!! It’s not too late to join the party. You can find all the details you need to get started 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 .

Extended Tunisian Crochet Stitch Basics

Making an extended Tunisian crochet stitch is a really easy variation on traditional Tunisian crochet. Work a basic Tunisian stitch (simple stitch, knit stitch, reverse stitch, etc) and then chain 1 before starting the next stitch.

This chain 1 will add some height and flexibility to your project. Of course, to compensate for the extra height added by the chain 1, you also need to chain 1 at the beginning of the row AND when completing the last stitch.

Projects I think would be great for this stitch:

Blankets
Scarves + Shawls
Sweaters

How to Crochet the Extended Tunisian Simple Stitch.

This week’s square features the Extended Tunisian Simple Stitch.

You might notice that we are also extending the stitches in our foundation row. This is the foundation row needed for any of the extended stitch variations.

Step 1: Chain any number and add 1 chain. Starting in the 3rd chain from your hook, pick up a loop and then chain 1 in each chain across. Then complete a standard return pass.

Step 2: Chain 1 to start your row. Then, working under the next vertical bar, insert your hook and pick up a loop and chain 1. Do this for each vertical bar across the row.

Step 3: Work the last stitch in the chain 1 of the last stitch from the previous row. Complete the standard return pass.

Repeat steps 2 & 3 for the pattern.

Materials and Pattern Information

100 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: 7 sts x 4 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
ETss: Extended Tunisian Simple Stitch
Lts: last Tunisian stitch
Sc: single crochet
Sl st: slip stitch

Special Stitches

ETss: Extended Tunisian Simple Stitch: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of st, yo, and pull through, ch 1.

Last Tunisian Stitch (LTS): Insert hook from right to left under 2 vertical bars at edge of work, yarnover, pull up loop.

Standard Return Pass: yo, pull through 1 loop, *yo, pull through 2 loops, repeat from * across until 1 loop remains on hook.

Notes

To modify size chain any number plus 1 chain
Last loop on the hook after return pass counts as 1st loop of next row forward pass
Minimal Curling
Tunisian Crochet Tutorial Playlist – Please note, I do not have a video tutorial for each stitch. If you are having trouble, just do a search on Youtube for a tutorial. There are so many great ones out there!

Extended Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch Blanket Square Pattern

Foundation Row 1: **THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE STANDARD FOUNDATION ROW** Ch 36. Insert hook into 3rd ch from hook, yo, pull up loop, ch 1. *insert hook into next ch, yo, pull up loop. Ch 1. Repeat from * across, keeping all loops on hook. (35 Loops). Complete standard return pass.

Row 2-End: Ch 1, Etss across until 1 bar remains. Lts in Ch 1 of previous row, Ch 1 (This ch 1 creates an extended lts). Complete standard return pass.For me this was 20 rows.

Bind off Row: Insert your hook under 2nd vertical bar. Yo, pull through the vertical bar and loop on your hook. *Insert your hook under next vertical bar, yo, pull through 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.