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The Tunisian Simple Stitch is the basic of all the tunisian crochet stitch that makes a beautifully dense texture.

It’s a versatile stitch as you can increase or decrease the height of each row or round when using as a linked stitch.

In this crochet stitch step-by-step photo tutorial, you will learn how to make this fun tunisian crochet stitch.

It’s such a lovely relaxing stitch and when used as a linked stitch, it makes the crochet project seem to work up more quickly because it adds so much height with each row or round.

What is the Tunisian Simple Stitch?

The Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) is a great stitch to practice for people new to Tunisian crochet. This stitch is incredibly versatile so you can pair it with any weight yarn from lightweight to super bulky. In order to see the unique pattern this stitch creates, use a smooth or slightly textured yarn if you want a little more visual interest. Learn how to crochet the Tunisian Simple Stitch with this tutorial!

This Tutorial uses US crochet terminology. Tunisian Simple Stitch is abbreviated as : TSS.

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How to make the linked Tunisian Simple Stitch

Step 1: Ch 3 to start each row.

Step 2: Insert hook into 2nd chain from hook.

Step 3: Pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

Step 4: Insert hook into next chain, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

Step 5: Insert hook into 1st stitch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).

Step 6: Yo, pull through 2 loops.

Step 7: Yo, pull through 2 loops.

Step 8: Yo, pull through last 2 loops. 1st linked TSS completed.

Step 9: Insert hook under 1st horizontal bar, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

Step 10: Insert hook under 2nd horizontal bar, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

Step 11: Insert hook into next sc, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).

Step 12: Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

Step 13: Yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

2nd Link stitch completed! Continue with steps 9-13 across row

Congratulation! Pat yourself on the back because you just crocheted the linked Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)!

What to Make with this Stitch

The Tunisian Simple Stitch is a lovely stitch that creates a dense fabric. When combined with other crochet stitches, this stitch creates texture visual interest with very little holes making it ideal for many different crochet items.

I’ve made a dishcloth using the Tunisian Simple Stitch and hope to create may more crochet patterns using this stitch in the future. Look out for these patterns to be released soon! Subscribe to my email list so you don’t miss them.

For more pattern ideas check out my crochet patterns page.

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Until next time, Happy Crocheting!

ETHY