I'm a confirmed Tunisian addict! In my opinion, you won't find a better teacher, designer, colourist, etc. than Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts. I learned so much from just watching her work. Tension, hook diameter, types of yarn, the woman's technical advice is gold!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%!

Nice to see Tunisian crochet getting some love. I have been doing Tunisian crochet for the past three years. My inspiration was Toni, I stumbled onto her page and fell in love with the craft.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

It is addictive!

I think it's awesome that you dove right into it on camera. It shows the real experience. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your Tunisian journey.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Real is all we know!

You did it right. Toni is a great teacher.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

She is!

You did a great job for your first start and practice of Tunisian crochet, imo. Toni Lipsey is amazing. I've been watching her a lot. I'm new to Tunisian as well and have just gotten some hook sets. What you did here looked correct to me per Toni's beginner video and how it looks as you go. 😊

Confidence my brother, confidence! Hooks are top notch.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m enjoying the process!

The way you were doing it is correct. you are doing great. It just takes time to get used to Tunisian crocheting. If It says FWD pass it is referring to putting all loops on the hook. Return pass means that you are taking the loops off the hook. always keep in mind to make sure you go through the last bar of the row when putting all the loops on, otherwise it will make edges not straight. There is a book that you can get that will explain to you the different Tunisian crochet stitches. also I found when I googled Tunisian Crochet terms and abbreviations , I clicked on Tunisian Crochet Terms and Abbreviations| Stitch in progress. It will list the abbreviations and I believe show you short videos on how to do them. I hope you find this helpful. Take care and be safe. hugs to Miss Rou

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I bought some Tunisian hooks and did several swatches years ago. I never made anything. I am going to start making some dishcloths today. I'm glad that I saw your video. Thanks.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Sounds fun!

You did very well. Don't be afraid to touch the yarn with your right hand.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

These look good for beginners in tunisian crochet. After you get some experience, you may want to consider an interchangeable set like Lykke interchangeable hooks (driftwood) or ChiaoGoo interchangeable hooks (bamboo). Toni is a super teacher. I think once you get used to doing tunisian crochet you will really like it.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

I had to make two comments otherwise one would be too long. I just wanted to add that I think you did an amazing job of your beginning to learn tunisian. What you did looked to me like I remember it is meant to be done. I tried tunisian about 3 years ago and loved it, albeit just repeating rows over and over like you did, but wider and longer. When I learn how to stop it curling I will try again. I feel encouraged by you to try again, so thankyou.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

It’s all about everyone encouraging each other!

I think you are doing okay. Thank you for being real about it... I want to begin tunisian; I have a hook and have watched MANY videos. Good work Princeton, being brave enough to show us your first effort!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You're doing a great job and you are absolutely doing it correctly! I would suggest using the size 6 mm hook next time to loosen the stitches; Tunisian makes a dense, thick fabric, so going up a few hook sizes helps. Also, picking up the stitches (going through the "vertical bars") is called a forward pass, and taking them of is called the reverse pass; a forward and reverse makes one row. Any basic Tunisian book or pamphlet will go over the basics, including the terminology. Good luck and Happy Hooking!!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m enjoying the process!

I want to learn Tunisian. Since watching you I am going to search for a set of hooks. I love watching you & Nicki.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Tunisian crochet is REALLY interesting!!! Thank you so much for watching!

No worries. You're a work in progress. Practice, practice. Your hooks are a good deal. Hi Rue!

Looking forward to more 💕🙏🏻🌹 Stay safe

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll be showing my first completed project soon!

This looks like fun. We all need new things to learn!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Always learning!

Love, love packages too! Thank you

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Packages are fun!

Yes, you are doing it correct. It looks better, the bigger swatch or projects get. 👍👍👍 Use loose tension or bigger hook for casting on, then switch to size called for.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have started Tunisian crochet in the last several months. I find the long hooks very fiddley and I prefer using the ones with the long cords. I bought some from Amazon that are bamboo and had good reviews and I love them! My biggest tip would be to go up AT LEAST 2 hooks sizes from what the yarn suggests. I crochet very tight so I usually go up 2 1/2 sizes or I use much finer yarn. Good luck and keep it up!!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I didn't know if I would like Tunisian crochet. So I made my own hooks, out of dowls. I love Tunisian crochet.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Made your own hooks! You’re a champ!

I bought the same set a few months ago! Toni at TL Yarn is AMAZING at Tunisian crochet.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

She is!

Many many years ago. I made a baby Afghan using this stitch. Than I crossed stitched a baby pattern on it. I enjoyed this but took a while to do.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

It is fun!

That was great! You certainly did not seem like a complete beginner! Much good luck! Your projects will look beautiful!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I started working on Toni's Holiday Sampler Blanket - I decided to do one square a month to learn all the different techniques in between my other projects. It is fun, different, and challenging. You already did better on your first try than I did. I had to frog about 2-3 times. 😂 I hope you are feeling better!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I am! Thanks!

You did it correctly. Your dog is sooo cute. My little one just got a shih zhu/maltese, she’s 9 weeks old. I really appreciate that you take time to read n respond to your comments. Much respect.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

9 week puppy!!! Lots of fun at your home!

@preciousbeautyj6924

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yarnasasecondlanguage o yes n she’s so adorable. Her name is Bella.

You have done well, keep it up. Thanks for sharing

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love tunisian crochet. The interlockin video by crochet crowd is also acceptional. My favorite hooks are one with the interchangable cables. It makes the hook easier to manipulate. Amazaon has a plastic set of interchangables which are good.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll check it out!

Thank you for sharing,It looks like fun.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

It is fun!

It is right and when you make a swatch you can cross-stitch on it. And you will do great you are a quick learner

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m learning more everyday!

I just might have to try this. Very cool. You inspired me. Tell sweet Miss Rue hi for me. She’s so pretty!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

She’s such a cool dog. She went to the gym with me today 😂

You did it right! Great job.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video...hope you continue to feel better!! Tunisian is next on my list to learn!!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow!! We ordered the same hooks. But mine came with a cloth black carry bag. Yay!! Sorry I could not start with you. I will be watching again when I have the yarn and time to start my first time as well.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! That bag would be helpful. Mine are staying in the Amazon bag for now 😆

Tunisian crochet is so much fun! You’re doing good! Can’t wait to see what you make.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

It is fun!

ooh I might have to check these out. Thanks for the video~

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

You got it! Try a larger hook. Yes, use a 6.5 for CYC4 yarn. Keep it up!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I loved watching a video that was just real no different than us at home we do the same thing when we get new tools lol. I'm learning Tunisian and of course by Toni & now will learn with you as well. I love getting to see your puppy she is gorgeous and I'm not sure how you spell her name I know its Roo but would like to spell it correctly too. Love ya & God Bless You and Yours.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Great! I’m glad I’m not learning alone! I’ll be sharing my first project soon! And Rue is an awesome dog!

Great job, Princeton! Yes, you were doing it right 😉 I prefer my Denise Interchangeable hooks for my Tunisian crochet. I also found some patterns that use just regular crochet hooks, which is awesome too. Lots of love and yarny hugs 💓

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m check those out!

@cadamson2012

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yarnasasecondlanguage they are shawl patterns that I found by Aoibhe Ni @ YarnTowers.com & @aoibheni on Instagram. Also TimberNThreads on Instagram. If you're interested. I'm making 2 shawls (Venus & Macha) by Aoibhe Ni right now & I have 2 shawls by TimberNThreads that I picked out the yarn for, just waiting to finish some of my other wips, lol. Lots of love and yarny hugs 💓

That's right you did real good, like I said I have a book on the many different tunisian stitch I have to find and when I do I'll put the name of it in your comments, your homegirl Valerie

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

That would be great! Thanks homegirl Valerie!

Nice hooks and great review also you have done a good job

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love watching you learning on camera!! I have some hooks, tried when I got them, got busy with making hats not hate and then Christmas. You’ve inspired me to try again!!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

We’ll improve together!

You're an inspiration for us all. Feel better. I see you have featured your water.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

You noticed the water LOL!!!! Just another small jab at Miss Nikki! 😂

Looks interesting. I'm still learning knitting and crocheting so maybe Tunisian next time 😆

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll love it!

Can’t wait to see more. Thanks for the review of the hooks. It’s funny you mentioned it was strange using such a long hook. I was thinking it most feel awkward at first when you are not use to it.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m still getting used to it.

Thanks for the review. And btw, you did the swatch perfectly. I'm working on my second skinny scarf in that beginner stitch. It's on my community page if you'd like to see it. I'm doing it with a rainbow skein of roving yarn from ICE and it looks really neat, imo. Now i'm off to order those hooks. Thanks again!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You did great!😁👍🏾 I ordered mine too. She’s a cutie!!💜🐕

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miss Setta!

You did great. I made a 10x10 Tunisian swatch for a blanket a while back and if I want to Tunisian crochet now, I have to go back and watch Toni's video all over again. 😂

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

They’re very helpful!

Hi from Australia. I found your channel a couple of days ago Princeton (sincere apologies for the spelling of your name if it is incorrect), and enjoyed it so much I decided to subscribe so as I could follow your channel. Congratulations on winning the competition, I saw your 'prize' in the background.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy our other videos!

Hi Princeton I hope yr feeling a little better. Well, you did great with that hook and those stitches, its so different and those long hooks do feel weird. Please say hi to miss nicky sending love to u both❣

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m feeling much better now. I think I’m 100% now!

Thank you for the review. I’m going to buy some also.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy them!

@tracydavis8802

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yarnasasecondlanguage Thank you

Just subscribed. Good luck with your channel ... I hope you feel better soon ... I had terrible hand cramps after trying Tunisian crochet for the first time. My swatch came out ok ... but them cramps !!!😂😂😂

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaa! I know!!

I love that link to Tony’s KZread channel. I would love to learn

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

We can learn together!

Hi I hope u are recovering well and fast thanks for the review

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing great now! Thanks !

You're doing good.👍

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoy your new skill!

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I am!

You did your swatch right. I have an interchangeable set. I like it. They are wood but I prefer aluminum hooks because the yarn glides easily. I would put the hooks in a mason jar or a short vase. Great video the only thing missing was the size of the hooks. Can you do another review after you used them? I would like to know what you think.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

2 жыл бұрын

Sure!

Practice will make perfect.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will!

Are you feeling better? I have started learning how to Tunisian and yes I learned from Tony from TL Yarn (I believe) It is kind of a craft between knitting and crocheting. I enjoy it!👍🏻🧶

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m back to 100%! Thanks!

@debbieperea95

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yarnasasecondlanguage praise the Lord. Many haven’t been as fortunate ✝️🙏🧡

I'm sure you'll get it.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Learning more everyday!

Thank you for sharing I don’t like the long hooks I have a shorter hook with the cables attached at the end of it maybe try the smaller size hook with cables can find them at any craft store

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about trying those too.

You did good

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks like it might be fun

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

It is!

So cool I have a Tunisian hook somewhere .. Now I have to go find it.. Lol thanks for sharing and enabling .. Btw.. First time seeing you .. Is there an introduction video?.. I have been kicking around the idea of starting a channel . Hmmm not sure anyone needs another hey y'all gal out there . take care you are an inspiration ..

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tlc for tutorial she is great.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out.

I was too impatient and went for the second cheapest set (around $11) from Amazon, because the cheapest one in the picture has a ridge. I also bought a 10 mm hook to replace the one my son took. Either the set or the hook will arrive this week... I am actually using my cheap aluminium hooks for normal crochet: because they are 15 cm long and equal width all the way, they are actually perfectly fine for learning the stitches, so I didn't really have to get the hooks straight away.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Hi. Setta Sent Me🧶🙂 I Love Tunisian I just haven't done much of it.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Hello!!! We absolutely love Miss Setta!

Hi I'm new to ur channel I bought the same Tunisian hooks I have been trying to do the same .U r doing Great job at it 😊

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I hope you enjoy our other videos!

@patsyscrochet2597

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yarnasasecondlanguage I will be watching them tonight ☺️

Very cool! I have a way more "inexpensive" set coming from Wish (whenever it gets here) so I can try to learn.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Let me know what you think! Never ordered from wish.

@DebraWomack

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yarnasasecondlanguage Wish is fun - just know you get what you pay for. Hubby and I each like to do "cheap retail therapy" through them. The regular hooks I use now came from Wish. Hella cheap and perfectly serviceable.

I'm going to try learning with the Tunisian hooks with cables. The afghan hook would drive me nuts.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thinking about trying that next!

I am a total newb with tunisian crochet and only wanna buy one hook in 6.5 to make a coat with tunisian pattern :) so been hesitant what to buy. Longer hooks might feel weird like you say so considering buying one of those shorter ones with an interchangeable cable. PS Your dog has the cutest lil face ahah

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was an adjustment for me using a Tunisian crochet hook. Thankful, I was able to adjust fairly quickly.

❤🎉👍

Tl yarns she is great

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Hi Nikki. Have you tried the new yarn by Lion Brand called "Truboo"? Just curious on your thought about it.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Heyyyy! Did you see my video on Nuboo and Truboo???

Looks interesting! But those hooks look dangerous 😆 Be careful or you'll put your eye out with that thing 🤣

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

😂

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

What I don't like about those hook's, is there's no thumb rest to keep you straight. And they aren't pointy enough for me.

Hello

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Hey!

Oh you forgot to put in the link for TL yarns. Lol

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! I have a video coming out soon with my first completed TC project. I share the link to Toni’s video there.

I'm finding this so difficult to learn 😫 I can crochet this seems much more difficult.

@Yarnasasecondlanguage

2 жыл бұрын

It was definitely a new way of crocheting for me and it took me some time to become comfortable with it. Once I figured out what was comfortable for me, it became more easier.