The Sophina Throw is a beautiful Tunisian crochet throw that helps you to master basic Tunisian crochet stitches while working up an amazing textured home décor item that will be cherished throughout cold winter months.
If you haven’t tried working with super bulky yarn and a large crochet hook before, then this project is the one to entice you into the world of mahoosive yarn!
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful Tunisian crochet throw you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian purl stitch (tps), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, using two strands of yarn at once, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final blanket measurements (blocked):
142.25 cm x 152.5 cm (approx. 56” x 60”)
Materials and tools:
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my Tunisian crochet throw, you will need:
Hobbii Umami (78% Acrylic, 22% Wool | Super bulky | 150 g (5.3 oz) = 83 m (90 yds)), (#03) Mushroom 22 skeins
Tunisian crochet hook size 15 mm (US size P/Q) with cable (at least 100 cm (40”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
You can get your craft supplies here.
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
6 sts x 4.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over st patt (alternated tss and tps)
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. So if you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet. Because it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension at the same time.
Stitch guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left. The number of sts (lps) increases on the hook during the forward pass and decreases during the return pass.
Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) used in this project as follows : 1 ch, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
- Tunisian purl stitch: Bring yarn to the front on the work and hook, insert the hook from right to left under the front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
Tunisian Simple stitch bind off: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the lp that is on the hook. One lp remains on the hook.
If this is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this blanket matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | FP- forward pass |
| tss- Tunisian simple stitch | RP- return pass |
| tps- Tunisian purl stitch | approx.- approximately |
| ES- End stitch | rep- repeat |
| RS- right side |
Notes:
The Tunisian crochet throw is worked flat, RS facing from right to left.
The yarn is held double throughout the project.
The stitch count refers to the number of lps on hook on FP.
Instructions:
Holding 2 strands together, chain 84.
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 84 lps on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs: Standard RP.
Row 2: * Tss in next st, tps in next st; rep from * to last st, ES.
Row 3: * Tps in next st, tss in next st; rep from * to last st, ES.
Rows 4-67: Rep Rows 2-3.
Row 68: Tunisian simple stitch bind-off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block to final measurements.
I would love to see and share your work on social media, use #sophinathrow or #exquisitecrochetuk.
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You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCrafts here and Ravelry here.
Did you enjoy the Sophina Throw pattern? Why not try my other Blanket and Throw patterns:
Moon and Stars Tunisian Crochet Blanket
Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
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