Tunisian Crochet Wave Stitch – VIDEO TUTORIAL
I hope you don’t get seasick because we’re about to take a deep dive into one of my favorite stitches – the Tunisian crochet Wave Stitch. All corny Dad jokes aside, this relaxing stitch will win you over after just a few rows, especially when you stitch along with my helpful tutorial video. Let’s do it!
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Get Ready to Ride the Wave Stitch!
If stash busting is at the top of your maker priority list, get ready to meet one of your new favorite stitches. The Tunisian crochet Wave Stitch uses stitches of different heights to create an undulating pattern that is positively mesmerizing. Use one solid contrast with a vibrant color palette of your scraps and leftovers for a crochet shawl, scarf, or blanket that will wow anyone who sees it.
Ready to practice Tunisian Crochet Wave Stitch? Grab your closest Tunisian crochet hook and let’s get stitching:
Learn even more Tunisian crochet with these helpful videos:
- Tunisian Crochet for Absolute Beginners [watch here]
- How to Choose and Use Tunisian Crochet Hooks [watch here]
- 5 More Tunisian Crochet Stitches to Try [watch here]
Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket – Wave Stitch Pattern
This tutorial was made as a supplement to the Wave Stitch Square as part of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket pattern. Find the full pattern to make your square below.
Join the Double the Fun 2024 Crochet Along! This free crochet along to make the Crochet Amour and Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blankets runs from November 11th, 2024, to December 20th, 2024. Get full details in this blog post and join the fun!
Wave Stitch Square Pattern
- Prefer a printable version? Purchase the ad-free Tunisian Snowy Sampler pattern from my shop HERE.
- Find Gauge and Abbreviations in this blog post.
MATERIALS
- Worsted weight yarn – colors B, C, and D
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- 6.5mm corded Tunisian crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- 5mm interchangeable knitting needle tip (optional)
FINISHED SIZE
12″ square after border and blocking
STITCH MULTIPLE: The Wave Stitch is worked over a multiple of 10 + 2 stitches. Adjust as needed.
PATTERN NOTE: Carry colors not in use up the side of the work.
SPECIAL STITCHES
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the last stitch, yo, pull up a lp.
- Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yo, pull through 2 lps) until 1 lp remains on hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
ROW 1 With B, ch 42, pull up a lp in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, RetP, cc to C at end of RetP.
ROW 2 (Tss 2, tdc 4, tss 2, tslst 2) across to last st, Lts, RetP, cc to B at end of RetP.
ROW 3 Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP, cc to D at end of RetP.
ROW 4 Ch 1, tds 1, (tss 2, tslst 2, tss 2, tdc 4) across row, working last tdc under BOTH lps of last st, RetP, cc to B at end of RetP.
ROW 5 Tss across to last st, Lts, RetP, cc to D at end of row.
Rep Rows 2–5 until square measures 11.5″, ending with a Row 3 or Row 5 repeat. This took me 27 rows. At the end of the last row, DO NOT CHANGE COLOR. Fasten off C and D and Bind Off with B.
BIND OFF Loosely sl st each st until last st, sl st last st as for Lts. Proceed to Standard Border.
STANDARD BORDER
- Change to 6.5mm traditional crochet hook and ensure the square faces right side up.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the first edge of the square, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Single crochet 35 stitches evenly across the edge, placing increases and decreases where needed. At corner, ch 2 and rotate to work along the next edge.
- Repeat the last step for the remaining 2 sides. At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet of the round. Fasten off and block your finished square to 12″ x 12″.
Click here to access stitch patterns for the other squares in the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket.
Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket Layout
Get the printable PDF version of the Tunisian Snowy Sampler Blanket here!
