How to Crochet the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch

What You’ll Need

• Tunisian (Afghan) crochet hook (often 1–2 sizes larger than standard for your yarn)
• Yarn of your choice
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Foundation Row (Forward & Return)

1. Chain your length*.
2. Forward pass: Insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook (back bump optional for neat edge), yarn over, and pull up a loop. Leave loops on hook and repeat across.
3. Return pass: Yarn over, pull through 1 loop; then yo, pull through 2 to the end.

Pattern Setup

The honeycomb texture alternates TSS and TPS on one row, then shifts the order on the next. Keep a consistent edge stitch by inserting under both strands at the end of each forward pass.

Row 1 (Forward Pass): [TSS, TPS] Repeat

1. TSS: Insert hook under the front vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop (leave on hook).
2. TPS: Bring yarn to the front of your hook. Insert hook under the next vertical bar, yarn over behind the hook, and pull the yarn to the front to make a purl loop. Leave on hook.
3. Repeat [TSS, TPS] across. Work the last stitch under both edge strands.
4. Return pass: Yo, pull through 1; then yo, pull through 2 across.

Row 2 (Forward Pass): [TPS, TSS] Repeat

1. Work the opposite order: [TPS, TSS] across the row to offset the texture.
2. Edge stitch under both strands, then standard return pass.

Bind-Off

Bind off with a slip-stitch bind-off to preserve the stitch pattern:

1. For each stitch, insert hook as if to work it (TSS or TPS position), yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.
2. Continue across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Less curl than TSS: Honeycomb naturally lies flatter, but sizing up your hook still helps.
• TPS reminders: Yarn must be in front before inserting the hook; bring the pulled-up loop to the front.
• Count pairs: To keep pattern alignment, count repeat pairs ([TSS, TPS] then [TPS, TSS]).
• Edges neat: Work the last stitch under both strands every row.

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