Welcome! Today we’re making a cozy Crochet Tunisian Striped Blanket that brings bright color and comfortable warmth to any room.
This blanket is built from textured Tunisian stitches worked in soft turquoise, with bold pink stripes framed by crisp white edges. The rows of raised, ribbed texture give it depth, so it looks interesting even before you add the color bands.
It suits cooler evenings on the sofa, a reading nook, or a bed that needs a little extra character. It also makes a lovely gift for a new baby, a friend who loves bright colors, or a cozy treat for yourself.
The full step-by-step tutorial is in the video, and this page is here to help you prepare, understand the stitches, and finish with confidence.
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Skill Level
Intermediate. The Tunisian stitch work and the color changes take some practice, but the repeating rows make the project steady and rewarding once you find your rhythm.
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Materials
- Yarn: a medium weight (category 4) acrylic or acrylic blend works well here. It is soft, washable, and shows the stitch texture clearly. Choose three colors: a main turquoise, a bright pink, and a white for the edging stripes.
- Hook: a Tunisian crochet hook in the size recommended on your yarn label, usually around 5 mm to 6 mm for medium weight yarn. A longer hook helps hold the many loops on the needle.
- Scissors and a yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and joining stripes.
- Stitch markers to keep track of your starting edge and color changes.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- Tss: Tunisian simple stitch. Insert the hook under the next vertical bar, yarn over, and pull up a loop. It makes the basic fabric of the blanket.
- Tks: Tunisian knit stitch. Insert the hook under the vertical bar from right to left, yarn over, and pull up a loop, creating a smooth, textured row.
- Tfs: Tunisian full stitch. Insert the hook from front to back between the vertical bars, then work the loop, creating a fuller look.
- Ch: chain. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to make a foundation or turning chain.
- Sl st: slip stitch. Insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through all loops on the hook, used for finishing edges.
Pattern Notes
- US terms are used throughout this page.
- Carry the unused color loosely up the side of the work so the edges stay neat and stretchy.
- You can make the blanket wider or longer by adding more foundation stitches or more rows.
- Tunisian work tends to curl slightly at first, so do not worry if edges look uneven before blocking.
- Keep your tension even, and try not to pull the loops too tightly, since this keeps the blanket soft and drapey.
How It’s Made
- Foundation: you start by building the base row of loops that will set the width of the blanket.
- Main body: you work the textured Tunisian rows in the main turquoise to create the bulk of the fabric.
- Stripe bands: you bring in the pink and white yarns at set points, forming the bold framed stripes.
- Color changes: you carry and switch colors neatly so the bands line up clean and crisp.
- Return pass: you work back across the loops to finish each row and keep the texture even.
- Edging: you add a border to frame the blanket and give it a tidy finish.
- Finishing: you weave in all ends and gently block the piece so the stitches settle.
For the exact rounds and rows, follow along with the video tutorial.
Assembly and Finishing Tips
Weave in ends as you go whenever you can, so you do not end up with a pile of loose yarn at the finish.
Check your stripe edges regularly. Straight, crisp lines look best, so adjust your tension if the bands start to wander.
Block your blanket after finishing. A light soak and gentle stretch helps the texture open up and the edges lie flat.
Use a yarn needle to tuck ends neatly into the stitches so they stay secure through washing.
Make It Yours
- Try a soft neutral palette of cream, oatmeal, and sage for a calm, modern look.
- Make a smaller version for a baby blanket or a lap throw.
- Switch the white border to a contrasting shade for a bolder frame.
- Gift it wrapped with a handwritten note for a friend who loves bright, cheerful colors.
Happy crocheting! Share your finished blanket with us, we would love to see how your colors come together.
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Tutorial and photos of this tunisian striped blanket by: naztazia.
