This week in crochet.

Tunisian crochet has been on the hook this week. It was my first time trying this technique and it is a part of the International Diploma in Crochet. Initially I found the hook quite cumbersome as it is considerably longer than a normal crochet hook. However I really liked the texture the simple stitch creates and loved the look of the woven simple stitch in two colours.

 The only real issue I had was the edge. I tried going thrpough just one loop and it looked two holely. I then looked online and many sites suggest the end loop and the back loop. I tried this and it looked neater but I'm still not really happy with it.

One of these samples need to be edged in crab stitch. I tried it but I think opting to go through two loops at the end of the row made it difficult so it looks like I'll be making them again! 

My textured sample using 4 stitches is now finished. I used a repeat of trebles, doubles and double and triple trebles. This created a lovely bumpy texture. 

And finally I have to produce a two colour sample with no texture. I'm trying a checkboard pattern and carrying the yarn across. It's a bit fiddly as the yarns keep twisting. 

I'm awaiting my parcel of samples back. I've promised myself I won't open them until I've finished lots of the wips I' ve got.... a pair of socks for Mr. BL. and the Butterscotch bolero from WYS. It only needs sewing up but I keep procastinating..... watch this space!