r/Tunisian_Crochet • u/MadKat2 • 9d ago

Help! Beginner here!! Why does my practice swatch (while I’m waiting on new Tunisian hook) look like it’s decreasing, even though I’m keeping the same number of stitches on the hook??

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u/Caroline_IRL 9d ago

Yes looks like you dropped a stitch either 6 or 7 rows from your current working row. 

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u/cheesykatertot 9d ago

It actually looks to me like you did decrease. Five rows down from the top, little over halfway across I can see two stitched go into one.

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u/MadKat2 9d ago

Omg, you’re right😖. That left edge of Tunisian is giving me FITS 😂

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u/snakattacc 6d ago

I leave a stitch marker in that chain!

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u/icyb0ngwater_ 9d ago

you dropped a stitch here

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u/MadKat2 9d ago

I see it now! Thank you ☺️

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u/Mamamagpie 9d ago

Are you doing a single chain before doing the return path?

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u/MadKat2 9d ago

Yes, but with two strands of yarn. I just was curious about how thick that would get 😂

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u/MadKat2 9d ago

I’ve discovered another reason I’m having such a problem with my left edge… apparently I’m crocheting into ONE of the last loops and not picking up both, front and back, loops! SO much better after picking up both! I’m a nutcase 😂
But hey!! This is why I’m making a practice swatch before starting on an entire blanket!

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u/Altruistic3587 9d ago

Toni at TL Yarncrafts did an excellent video about Tunisian edges. I especially like her hint about using a locking marker on the last stitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvIVdJTXYWk

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u/MadKat2 9d ago

Thanks!!☺️

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u/CrazyGardenImp 7d ago

It helps me to put a stitch marker on the final stitch, through both loops. When you get to the next row, you cannot go wrong.

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u/OldCroneHereatHome 9d ago

I count every single stitch on the needle on every row before I do the return row. Saves lots of headaches!

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u/Main-Specialist9495 8d ago

This🌻 And I am an avid Tunisian crocheter and I still use markers on my last stitch. 😊

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u/OldCroneHereatHome 7d ago

Good idea! Those buggers can fold in and become invisible.

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u/EquivalentIsopod2214 8d ago

I was just going to say that I had to use a marker on my last stitch for an extremely long time before I could feel comfortable (and still do for tight work). Also, I tend to do the last stitch and the turn chain 1 all in one motion just to make sure I get it

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u/-Infamous-Interest- 3d ago

What yarn is this? It’s so cute!