How To Crochet Tunisian Brick Stitch Pattern

The Tunisian Brick Stitch Pattern is a delightful way to add texture and visual interest to your crochet projects. Picture the warm look of brickwork translated into the softness of yarn, and you have this charming stitch. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a bit of a challenge, this pattern interweaves two colors to mimic the classic brick pattern.

Crochet Tunisian Brick Stitch Pattern

Base Chain:

Create a base chain that is a multiple of 6, plus an additional 5 chains. For example, if you begin with 3 multiples of 6 (which is 18), then add 5 for a total of 23 chains.

In Row 1:

Work the Tunisian simple stitch into the back bumps of each chain, pulling up a loop for each.
Do a normal return pass, yarning over and pulling through two loops until you have reached the beginning of the row.

Rows 2 and 3:

Using the brick color yarn, continue with the Tunisian simple stitch across the entire row.
Ensure when you reach the last stitch to go under both loops to create a clean edge.
Perform the normal return pass, yarning over and pulling through two loops until you have reached the beginning of the row.

Row 4:

Carry the unworked yarn up the side of your work without cutting.
Work the Tunisian simple stitch for the first five stitches.
On the sixth stitch, dip down to the exact level below using a double crochet.
Hook underneath both loops of the corresponding stitch down below.
Complete the double crochet with a chain up one, then pull through two loops.
Continue this process across, remembering to go underneath both loops for the last stitch.

Perform the return pass like previous rows.

In Rows 5 and 6:

Repeat the process of rows 2 and 3, using the brick color yarn for Tunisian simple stitches across the entire row.

Row 7:

Work in the grout color, and remember this row creates staggered bricks.
Work five simple stitches in the grout color.
On the sixth stitch, perform a double crochet dip down as in row 4, but ensure it is centered over the previous row of bricks.
Continue the pattern of five Tunisian simple stitches followed by the double crochet dip down across the row.

Repeat:

Continue repeating rows 2 through 7 until your work reaches the desired length, carrying up the unworked yarn as you go.

Finishing the Work:

Finish your piece on a row that completes your pattern neatly, either on a brick row or a grout row.
Bind off the final row by going through each stitch and pulling through to create a clean edge.

Additional Notes:

The video suggests using a size L (8 mm) crochet hook and weight 4 yarn.
The yarn used in the tutorial is described as a weight of 4, and colorways LIN and terracotta.
The brick rows (rows with the primary color, here terracotta) should be worked with the standard Tunisian simple stitch.
The grout rows (contrast color, here a white or cream) involve the special stitch that creates the "brick" effect.
No cutting of yarn when changing colors; carry the yarn up the sides.