TACTILE MATTERS

HOW TO MAKE A TUNISIAN CROCHET MAT

MATERIALS

■ Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn, 100% mercerised cotton, 100g/170m per ball, one ball in Ecru (Yarn A) and one ball in Black (Yarn B)

■ 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) Tunisian crochet hook with 40cm (16") cord

■ Yarn needle

■ Blocking mats

TENSION

Approx. 18 sts and 15 rows to 10cm (4")

ABBREVIATIONS (UK)

st(s) stitches

ch chain

yrh yarn round hook

RS right side

FINISHED SIZE

Approx. 25 x 38.5cm (10 x 15"), excluding fringe

If you’ve always seen yourself as either Team Crochet or Team Knitting, it’s time to bridge that divide. Worked by holding multiple loops on the hook, Tunisian crochet is the ultimate craft collab, creating a fabric with bundles of texture.

We’ve used it to make this boho-style table mat – an on-trend accessory for your home, and an easy