all about
I’ve been at it again with Tunisian crochet! The last Tunisian shawl, Wyss (below), is a combination of a daisy stitch and simple stitch, which created a section in solid fabric & a smaller section in a lace fabric. This new one, the Nashe Tunisian crochet shawl, is an all-over lace. It uses one stitch throughout, so if you’re new to Tunisian crochet and the thought of learning all the new ways to put the hook here and pull through there is a bit daunting… this is the pattern for you! Its a great way to dip your toes into the waters of Tunisian lace.
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Nashe Tunisian Crochet Shawl Pattern
the sizes available
Nashe Shawl’s written pattern is for just one size. Because of it’s construction, you can easily adjust it to be smaller│larger. I finished the sample shawl with 106 yds [97 m] remaining in my yarn ball. I could have made the shawl several inches longer, but I am pretty short (just almost 5′ 2″). Because I am so short, a shorter length would have worked well, simply stopping when ideal is reached. However, I’m also a bit on the bustier side, so I wanted my shawl to have some depth to the center point. I think the resulting shawl is a happy medium. 
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Nashe Tunisian Crochet Shawl Pattern
about the yarn
Lace weight yarn looks and sounds a little intimidating. But don’t be scared of it. It’s still just yarn, only skinny 
If you are wanting to give lace weight a try, I without any hesitation advise you to start with Anzula’s Breeze.
The combination in this yarn is downright luxurious.
Anzula Breeze
Nashe Tunisian Crochet Shawl Pattern
The skills you need
chain – Tunisian simple – Tunisian full – Tunisian Top – slip
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- Illustrations – drawn stitch graphics of special stitches
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the pattern
nashe
A free tunisian crochet pattern, by Rebecca Velasquez
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materials & tools
YARN Lace weight (#0 lace); 644 yd [589 m]
Shown Anzula Luxury Yarns, Breeze, (65% silk 35% linen; 750 yd [686 m]│4.02 oz [114 g]), 1 hank; Olivia
*Amount given is for shawl as shown│written. Yardage will vary with any alterations of pattern.
HOOK Tunisian J – [6.0 mm]; or size needed to obtain gauge
Shown Brittany Needles 14″ [35.5 cm] straight Tunisian hook
Hook note: shown below is the final row of the sample shawl with all stitches on hook.
It is recommended to use a Tunisian hook with cable if yarn larger than lace weight is being used. Here are a few sets from makers I trust (I own and LOVE the Ginger set by Knitter’s Pride. I also own a set from WeCrochet and the Dreamz set by Knitter’s Pride, which are also great, but I prefer the pointier head of the Ginger Set. I have designer friends that praise the Addi set, I do not own- but if you are also a knitter, the click cables from knitting sets fit the Tunisian hooks).
NOTIONS Stitch markers (2), yarn needle
For a complete list of all the tools & supplies I use, find it HERE .
Gauge
13 sts and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking
Finished MEasurements
WIDTH OF SHORT EDGE 29” [74 cm] after blocking
LONGEST EDGE 96” [244 cm] after blocking
Nashe Tunisian Crochet Shawl Pattern
Project Level
Easy
TECHNIQUES USED
chain – Tunisian simple – Tusisian full – Tunisian Top – slip stitch
NOTES
GENERAL
- Pattern is written in US terms with imperial and metric measurements.
- Pattern is written for 1 size (customization instructions in Select pdf).
- Yarn amount given is for shawl as shown│written. Yardage [m] will vary with any alterations of pattern.
- Read through each line before beginning to avoid any confusion during stitching.
- Refer to Special Stitches instruction {below}, and Tutorial(s) as needed.
- Special Stitches instructions are detailed, written directions on how to complete specialty stitches as worked within this pattern (Pattern pdf also provides illustrations).
- It is recommended to make a swatch, using same yarn as intended for shawl, to ensure fabric created is as desired and will result in size intended. Refer to Swatch Guide for basics on proper swatch creation.
- While precise gauge is not crucial for this project, any deviation from gauge given will vary the size of shawl created and the amount of yarn used.
- Gauge information is given in Details {above} as well as within the pattern; verify that project matches given measurements.
- It is recommended to lightly block completed shawl to “open” lace stitches. Refer to Blocking: A Guide for basic blocking methods│instructions.
- Sample shown is exactly as written with no alterations to pattern. Model is 5’ 2”.
CONSTRUCTION
Shawl is worked flat, in rows, beginning at tip, increasing on one side to create a right│scalene triangle.
UNDERSTANDING THE PATTERN
- Nashe is a Tunisian crochet pattern. Please read Notes: Understanding Tunisian Crochet.
- Number after period (.) at the end of rows is the stitch count; 12 sts. This means the row just completed should have 12 stitches.
- If no stitch count is given at the end of row, stitch total did not change from previous listing.
ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL STITCHES
Ch – chain
Dec – decrease
ES – edge stitch
FP – forward pass
PM – place marker
Rem – reamin(s)(ing)
Rep – repeat
RP – return pass
RS – right side
Sl st – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
Tfs – Tunisian full stitch
Tss – Tunisian simple stitch
Tts – Tunisian top stitch
Yo – yarn over (hook)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Back ridge Rather than working under the top loops or ‘V’ of foundation chain, turn chain upside-down, insert hook under the single strand of yarn that is bump│ridge-like in appearance, work stitch as normal.
PM (place marker) Place marker in│around│through stitch just made or as instructed.
RP (basic return pass) Yo, draw through 1 loop on hook, *yo, draw through 2 loops on hook; rep from * across to end.
TSS (Tunisian simple stitch) Beginning with the second vertical bar, * insert hook under the front vertical bar, pull up a loop.
TFS inc (Tunisian full stitch increase) Insert hook, under horizontal loops, into the space between sets of vertical loops that form stitches, pull up a loop, increasing stitch count by 1.
ES (edge stitch) Insert hook under the front vertical bar as well as the leftmost back loop of st, pull up a loop.
TTS (Tunisian top stitch) Insert hook, under uppermost horizontal loop, pull up a loop.
SHAWL
Body
Set up (RS) Ch 3, FP – insert hook in back ridge {see Special Stitches} of 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in back ridge of next ch, pull up a loop {3 loops on hook}; RP RP {see Special Stitches}. 3 sts
PM through any st of row just created to mark RS.
Row 1 FP – TSS, TFS inc, ES; RP. 4 sts
Row 2 FP – TSS across until 1 st rem, ES; RP.
Row 3 FP – TSS, TFS inc, TSS, ES; RP. 5 sts
Row 4 FP – TSS across until 1 st rem, ES; RP.
Row 5 FP – TSS, TFS inc, TSS across until 1 st rem, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 3 loops, ch 1, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 6 sts
Row 6 FP – TSS, TFS, top, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, ch 1, yo, draw through 3 loops, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end.
Row 7 FP – TSS, TFS inc, TTS, TFS, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 3 loops, ch 1, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 7 sts
Row 8 FP – 2 TSS, TFS, TTS, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, ch 1, yo, draw through 3 loops, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end.
Row 9 FP – 2 TSS, TFS inc, TTS, TFS, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *yo, draw through 3 loops, ch 1; rep from * until 3 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 8 sts
REPEAT
Row 10 FP – TSS, yo, *TFS, TTS; rep from * across until 2 sts rem, TSS, ES, PM in first st of row to mark beginning of Repeat, move marker up with every repeat of this row (every 6 rows); RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *ch 1, yo, draw through 3 loops; rep from * until 4 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 9 sts
Row 11 FP – 2 TSS, TFS inc, *TTS, TFS; rep from * across until 2 sts rem, TSS, ES; RP – draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *yo, draw through 3 loops, ch 1; rep from * until 3 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 10 sts
Row 12 FP – TSS, *TFS, TTS; rep from * across until 2 sts rem, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *ch 1, yo, draw through 3 loops; rep from * until 3 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end.
Row 13 FP – TSS, TFS inc, *TTS, TFS; rep from * across until 2 sts rem, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *yo, draw through 3 loops, ch 1; rep from * until 4 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 11 sts
Row 14 FP – 2 TSS, *TFS, TTS; rep from * across until 2 sts rem, TSS, ES; RP – Yo, draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *ch 1, yo, draw through 3 loops; rep from * until 4 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end.
Row 15 FP – 2 TSS, TFS inc, *TTS, TFS; rep from * across until 2 sts rem, TSS, ES; RP – draw through 1 loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, *yo, draw through 3 loops, ch 1; rep from * until 3 loops rem, (yo, draw through 2 loops) across to end. 12 sts
GAUGE CHECK
Shawl should measure approximately 6” [15 cm] in length and 3” [7.5 cm] wide, with no blocking.
Rows 16-99 Rep Rows 10-15; or until desired length is reached. 98 sts
Rows 100-101 FP – TSS across until 1 st rem, ES; RP RP.
Row 102 Loosely and evenly, sl st in each st across to end.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Remove marker(s), weave in ends.
Block to measurements {see Finished Measurements above}, if desired.
- Refer to Blocking: A Guide for basic blocking methods│instructions.
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