[Nfb-krafters-korner] Tunisian crochet, also known as Afghan crochet, is a type of

[Theresa Taylor]

Becky…. am pumped for this class. I have always wanted to learn and it looks fun.
Thanks for taking this on and taking the email format!
On Jan 11, 2012, at 7:46 PM, Becky Frankeberger wrote:

> Very nice description of Tunisian Crochet.  Thank you Kathy, hugs. 
> 
> You certainly can buy a Tunisian or Afghan hook as this article describes.
> But if you want to make this hook as versatile as possible, you can buy the
> Denise hooks from Morgan at All Points Yarn, allpointsyarn at aol.com.  He is
> the person working with Romona and I on the knitting machines. His web site
> is:
> 
> www.allpointsyarn.com
> 
> Or just buy the Denice hooks with the wires in a larger thickness like a I,
> or J, Or k hook.  I learned on a K hook.  You just need a yarn easily felt.
> You don't necessarily need chunky yarn unless you have problems with your
> hands. I am into stash busting, so whatever nice yarn you have easily felt
> is just perfect.  We can make a small bag or large one, pot holder or
> afghan.  We are learning one stitch and will add to our vocabulary down the
> road with other stitches.
> 
> Now since cro-hook is very similar to Tunisian, that is why I also suggested
> the double ended hooks or the denice sets.  So we have lots of versatility
> with this one purchase.   
> 
> Thank you for the opportunity to share this really cool way of making fabric
> with you. I am right here for questions.  
> Becky Frankeberger
> Butterfly Knitting
> 
> Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and more!
> 
> Phone: 360-426-8389
> E-mail: becky at ButterflyKnitting.com
> Website: www.ButterflyKnitting.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:06 PM
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tunisian crochet, also known as Afghan
> crochet, is a type of
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> As is my habit, I decided to do a bit of research to try to get a better
> understanding of something I do not know anything about. So I researched to
> find out what Tunisian crochet actually is. so I found this description on
> wikkipedia, one of my favorite research sites. I thought I'd share my
> findings with all of you. 
> 
> 
> 
> Yes, certainly I will still take the class. it sounds interesting and a bit
> daunting as well.
> 
> 
> 
> Cathy
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Tunisian crochet, also known as Afghan crochet, is a type of 
> 
> crochet
> 
> that uses an elongated 
> 
> hook,
> 
> often with a stopper on the handle end, called an Afghan hook. It is
> sometimes considered to be a mixture of crocheting and 
> 
> knitting.
> 
> As such, some techniques used in knitting are also applicable in Tunisian
> crochet. One example is the 
> 
> intarsia
> 
> method.
> 
> 
> 
> The work is begun with the traditional starting chain, a series of slip
> stitches. Once the chain is completed, the first row is worked by inserting
> the
> 
> hook back into the previous link of the chain, and a loop from the free end
> of the yarn is grabbed with the hook and pulled back through the link.
> Unlike
> 
> traditional crochet, however, this new loop is not then pulled through the
> initial loop. Both remain on the hook and then the process is repeated,
> working
> 
> from right to left, until each link in the chain has been worked. At the
> end, there will be as many loops on the hook as there are stitches required.
> This
> 
> process is called 
> 
> casting on.
> 
> This is the first of two parts for creating a row.
> 
> 
> 
> The work is never turned. Once the correct number of loops is obtained, the
> process is reversed with each loop being worked off from the hook by pulling
> 
> a fresh loop of yarn through each stitch, working from left to right. It is
> both parts of the process which form a completed row. The tension of the
> yarn
> 
> is much looser than in standard crochet or knitting.
> 
> 
> 
> Tunisian crochet can also be worked in the round, as when making a seamless
> cap. To work in the round a double-ended crochet hook and two balls of yarn
> 
> are used. The first hook and ball of yarn are used to add loops (casting
> on). When the process is reversed (as described above), the loops are worked
> off
> 
> using the second hook and second ball of yarn.
> 
> 
> 
> There are a variety of stitches than can be created, dependent on how and
> where the hook is inserted and how the working yarn is held. Tunisian
> stitches
> 
> include variations on knit, purl, post stitch, and entrelac, to name a few.
> 
> 
> 
> The fabric created by Tunisian crochet is slightly less elastic than normal
> crochet and substantially thicker, particularly the knit stitch. This makes
> 
> it most suitable for blankets and winter knits, but unsuitable for finer
> items like babywear and socks. The fabric also has a tendency to curl, and
> usually
> 
> needs to be shaped by wetting or steaming the fabric (known as blocking)
> upon completion. It is slightly faster to create fabric by Tunisian than
> normal
> 
> crochet, and approximately twice the speed of knitting.
> 
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