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Tunisian Mosaic

Two-colour geometric patterning applied to Tunisian fabric, changing colour on the return pass without carrying floats.

Difficulty
Advanced
Category
Techniques
Common fibres
Cotton, Wool blends, Acrylic

Definition

Tunisian mosaic works charted colourwork by alternating colours between rows and using extended or dropped stitches to place contrast, in the manner of mosaic crochet.

Overview

Because Tunisian fabric is already grid-like, charts map onto it almost one-to-one, and the dense structure makes the graphics look printed rather than knitted.

The technique produces heavy fabric, so it works best for blankets, bags and cushions rather than garments.

Characteristics

  • One colour per row pair
  • Charted geometric designs
  • Heavy, stable, hard-wearing fabric

Typical uses

  • Blankets
  • Bags
  • Cushions
  • Rugs
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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

Mosaic CrochetGeometric two-colour patterns made by working one colour at a time and dropping stitches down into the row below, with no yarn carried across.

Style category

Colorwork CrochetAny design where two or more colours form the pattern, whether by carried strands, dropped stitches or separate bobbins.

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