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Tunisian Lace

Openwork Tunisian crochet using yarn overs and skipped stitches to lighten the normally dense afghan fabric.

Difficulty
Advanced
Category
Techniques
Common fibres
Bamboo, Silk blends, Merino Wool, Cotton blends

Definition

Tunisian lace introduces deliberate holes into Tunisian fabric by adding yarn overs on the forward pass and combining stitches on the return.

Overview

It solves Tunisian crochet's biggest limitation — weight — while keeping the technique's characteristic vertical bars and neat grid structure. A larger hook amplifies the effect further.

Best worked in fibres with drape such as bamboo, silk blends or fine merino; a stiff cotton will keep the fabric boardy even when open.

Characteristics

  • Yarn overs create planned openings
  • Lighter and softer than standard Tunisian fabric
  • Still worked in forward and return passes

Typical uses

  • Shawls and wraps
  • Summer tops
  • Light scarves
  • Baby blankets
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Technique family

Tunisian CrochetWorked with a long hook that holds many live loops at once, producing a dense, woven-looking fabric built in forward and return passes.

Technique variant

Tunisian EntrelacTunisian crochet worked as small diagonal squares that interlock like woven basketry.

Style category

Lace CrochetAny crochet whose design intent is openwork — chain spaces, picots and shells arranged so negative space carries the pattern.

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