Tool · Hooks
Tunisian Hooks & Cables
Long hooks and cabled hooks that hold a full row of live loops.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Category
- Materials
Definition
A Tunisian hook has no thumb rest and either a long straight shaft or an attached cable, so many loops can rest on it at once.
Overview
Straight versions suit narrow work; cabled versions are necessary for blankets, where a rigid shaft cannot hold the row.
Sizing runs one to two sizes larger than usual because Tunisian fabric is naturally dense.
Characteristics
- Holds a full row of loops
- Cable versions for wide work
- Sized up for Tunisian density
Typical uses
- Tunisian blankets
- Entrelac panels
- Knit-look garments
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