How to Crochet Tunisian Cables
Cables make your finished item look better. But Tunisian cables are a challenge. Here are some steps to help create a lovely piece of crochet magic...
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Things You'll Need
- Afghan crochet hook
- regular crochet hook same size as afghan hook
- yarn
- also helpful is a cable needle or double point knitting needle
Instructions
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Chain 12 stitches or multiples of 6 + 2. For first row TSS (Tunisian Simple Stitch), 2nd row Tunisian purl the row.
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Now it's time for the cables....Tunisian knit stitch (Tks) 2 stitches (pick up 2 loops)...
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Pick up 3 vertical bars with second crochet hook but don't pick up a loop. Slide onto cable needle or double point knitting needle. Place behind afghan hook.
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Using afghan hook pick up loops on next 3 stitches.
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Return to 3 stitches on cable needle/double point and pick up the loop (tks) using the second crochet hook beginning with the loop on the right.
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Bring the 3 stitches on the second crochet hook to the left of the afghan hook. Slide the stitches onto the afghan hook.
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TKS 2 stitches and repeat steps 3-6.
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Repeat step 7 until end last stitch is reached. Yarn over pull thru 1 loop, yarn over pull thru 2 loops until beginning is reached
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TKS next row. Repeat cable row with a row of TKS between each cable row.
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Tips & Warnings
Basic knowledge of Tunisian crochet and cables required
Not easy the first time but gets easier with practice
May cause extreme frustration the first time it is attempted
