Crochet Tunisian Rib Stitch Tutorial Step By Step

Ready to give your crochet projects a twist of texture? Our Tunisian Rib Stitch Tutorial is here to guide you through each move, making it a breeze to learn. This stitch adds a stretchy, ribbed pattern that's perfect for snuggly hats or chic scarves.

Crochet Tunisian Rib Stitch Tutorial

Stockinette Stitch

Tunisian Knit Stitch:

Begin by creating a chain to your project's desired width.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, insert the hook, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Continue this across all chains.
Yarn over, pull through one loop (forms the edge), then yarn over and pull through two loops repeatedly until you reach the end.
For subsequent rows, go behind the vertical bar, through the middle, and pull up a loop across the row.
Repeat the yarn over and pull through techniques for each row to build the stockinette look.

Waistcoat Stitch (or Center Single Crochet):

Work this stitch vertically. Create a chain according to your desired project width.
The first round involves simple single crochets but worked more loosely than usual.
For the waistcoat stitch, instead of inserting the hook under the top two loops, insert it into the "V" below them to create the single crochets.
This dense stitch results in a knit-like texture. It can be worked in rounds or flat.

Ribbing Stitch

For creating a ribbed effect:

Focus on the project's length since the final stitches will sit vertically.
Start with a chain; for a single crochet ribbing, begin crochet from the second chain from the hook.
After completing a row, chain one and turn. Work single crochets into the back loop only to achieve the ribbed effect.
Continue this process for each row to create the look of knit ribbing.

Garter Stitch

Using Slip Stitches:

Make a chain to the desired project width.
Work slip stitches across the chain. Ideally, work in the back bump of the chain for a neat edge.
Alternate working into the back loop only and then the front loop only in subsequent rows.
Increase your hook size by one or two sizes than recommended for your yarn to prevent tight stitches.
Continue alternating front and back loop slip stitches until the project is completed.