Tunisian crochet, an intricate and mesmerizing technique, produces a denser fabric than traditional crochet. This versatile method can be used to create beautiful creations in both flat and round shapes. In this article, you will learn how to Tunisian crochet in the round and bring those stunning hats, cowls, and other round-shaped projects to life!
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to Tunisian crochet in the round:

1. Gathering Materials: Begin by choosing your desired yarn and corresponding hook size. For Tunisian crochet in the round, you’ll need a double-ended Tunisian crochet hook (also known as an afghan hook). These hooks have hooks on both ends and allow for smooth crocheting when working in the round.

2. Starting with a Foundation Chain: Create a foundation chain with the desired number of stitches for your project. To form a ring, slip stitch into the first chain made, ensuring that the chain is not twisted.

3. First Round – Forward Pass: Using the double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, insert your hook into each chain across while keeping all the loops collected on your hook. Maintain tension by periodically sliding loops down toward the opposite end of the double-ended hook. Once all loops are gathered on your hook, rotate it 180 degrees.

4. First Round – Reverse Pass: With your working yarn chilling behind your work now begin working back across all these loops using your other end of double-ended Tunisian hook yarning over pulling through two loops together at every instance.

5. Second Round – Forward Pass: For this round, we will start working with Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS). To do this, insert your hook under the vertical bar of each stitch across while gathering loops onto it.

6. Second Round – Reverse Pass: Once all loops are on the hook, rotate it 180 degrees, and work the reverse pass just like you did in Step 4.

7. Additional Rounds: Continue working subsequent rounds alternating between the forward pass (TSS) and the reverse pass. Always remember to rotate your hook 180 degrees at the end of every forward pass.

8. Finishing Your Work: After reaching the desired length of your project and at the end of a reverse pass round, you will now bind off your stitches. To do so, slip stitch loosely into each vertical bar across your work. Cut your yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, and pull that through the last loop on your hook.

Now that you have mastered Tunisian crochet in the round, you can explore various patterns and stitch textures to create a range of beautiful projects. So grab your double-ended Tunisian crochet hook, pick a charming yarn, and discover the stunning world of Tunisian crochet!