Tunisian Tuesday CAL
#TunisianTuesdayCAL Week 13 – Block 15
Sorry Folks! It has been a really hectic week with all that has been going on and I completely forgot about #TunisianTuesdayCAL. So here are both blocks in one post.
Week 13 is Block 15.
This block is all the Tunisian version of trebles (called dc-lp) in the pattern. Don’t let the extra starting ch confuse you, you still need 23 loops on the hook but, because the stitches are taller, you need an extra turning ch.
#FollowonFriday Week 13a – Block 4
Week 13a is Block 4.
Again, this is made with the Tunisian version of trebles. It can get a little confusing because the instructions say to pull up a loop in the 4 ch between each shell and you have only made 3ch. You will see that there are 4 ch fronts showing between each shell so pull up a loop in each of those.
Please post your block in the comments when you have made it. If you would like to join in with the #TunisianTuesdayCAL there is more information at http://www.enfys.me.uk/english/tutorial/tunisian-cal.htm
Don’t forget to read the rest of the post as there are hints/tips, photographs, group feedback and more.
Group Feedback
Helen – “I love seeing all the different colours people are making this blanket in. It would be great to get some finished ones together for a photo shoot.”
Faye says “Taking part in the CAL and being one of the organisers has been great. I have learnt a whole new way to crochet that doesn’t aggravate my health issues half as much as regular crochet. It has also helped me to understand the mechanics of crochet in general and I have found vast improvements in my own work.”
Grace says “I have really enjoyed doing it, and like you know it doesn’t hurt my hands as much.”
Jane Says – ‘I like being able to see the others’ squares and get advice when stitches look different to the pattern’
Lesley say’s “I love doing it, it is very relaxing even though I am still learning it. Holding the long hook at the end takes the strain off hands. Will certainly be looking for more patterns in Tunisian crochet Be interesting to find the origins.”
Handy Hint
We were asked “Hi, does anyone know what I keep doing wrong with the end stitch of the squares please?”
By going to the very edge and picking up the last two strands you should still have 23 stitches. Just follow the above image left to right/top row/bottom row and you should be good to go.
The Continuous Join
#FollowonFriday Here is the link to the continuous joining for the 5 blocks you have made so far.
Of course, you do not have to join them in the same order as I have and you don’t have to join them just yet if you would prefer to wait until you have made more.
You can download the tutorial from – Rainbow Valley Crochet website
You can find more information about the CAL and pattern here
Are you on Ravelry?
Did you know that you can add your #TunisianTuesdayCAL to your projects? Have a look at Faye’s project, as you will see, Faye has uploaded all of her photo’s and notes. She has also linked it to Carolyn’s listing. When you are on Carolyn’s page, select the option “Hook it” on the top left, this will then put the project into your project list where you can edit, add photo’s, yarn, hooks used and any notes you feel should accompany the listing. Faye has found that this is a good tool to use, as it enables others to see progress.
Related Blog Posts
Week 1 & Introduction; Week 2 & 3; Week 4 ; Week 5 ; Weeks 6, 7 & 8 ; Week 9 ; Week 10, Week 11/11a, Week 12/12a,
Group Photo Album
Link to Carolyn Christmas’s Tunisian sample afghan pattern
Buy Tunisian hooks here