The Tunisian Reverse Stitch is a highly textured crochet stitch with no curl! Use it for dishcloths, blankets, and more.
This is the 18th block in the Country Cottage Tunisian Sampler, our 2026 year-long crochet-along. 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 .
When I set out to make this square I knew I wanted to use the reverse stitch, but I didn’t want it use it for the whole square. I decided to alternate rows of reverse stitch and simple stitch. I have a blanket pattern coming out very soon that uses this combination!
How to crochet the Tunisian Reverse Stitch.
This stitch can be used starting with any number of stitches.
Step 1: Insert hook from right to left under back vertical bar
Step 2: Yarnover, pull up loop.
Repeat these step to the end of the row and complete a standard return pass.
That’s it! Its like working a simple stitch on the back side of your project.
When you use this stitch for more than just 1 row, it will significantly reduce the natural curl that Tunisian crochet has.
Materials and Pattern Information
- 105 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 7 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
- Trs: Tunisian Reverse Stitch
- Tss: Tunisian Simple Stitch
- Lts: Last Tunisian Stitch or End Stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Sl st: slip stitch
Special Stitches
Tunisian Reverse Stitch (TRS): Insert hook from right to left under back vertical bar of the stitch, yarn over, pull up loop.
Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS): Insert hook from right to left under the vertical bar of the stitch, yarn over, pull up loop.
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
- Last loop on the hook after return pass counts as 1st loop of next row forward pass.
- Some curling is normal.
- To modify size, chain any number
- Tunisian Crochet Tutorial Playlist
Tunisian Reverse Stitch Blanket Square
Foundation Row 1: Using Color A, ch 35. 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). Complete standard return pass.
Row 2: TRS in each stitch across until 1 bar remains unworked, LTS in final stitch. (35 loops). Complete standard return pass.
Row 3: TSS in each stitch across until 1 bar remains unworked, LTS in final stitch. (35 loops). Complete standard return pass.
Row 4-End: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with a repeat of row 2.
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 of stitches, depending on the stitch multiple) to make joining easy and flat.
