Mustard & Co Tunisian Crochet Blanket

Mustard & Co Tunisian Crochet Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Mustard & Co Tunisian Crochet Blanket is a cosy, textured throw designed by Exquisite Crochet UK. This project creates a toddler or small child-sized blanket that combines warmth with visual interest through advanced stitch techniques. The blanket can be customized for different sizes by adjusting yarn weight or repeating the stitch pattern rows, making it adaptable for larger or smaller recipients.

Construction Method

This blanket is constructed using a distinctive diagonal approach, crocheted from corner to corner rather than in traditional straight rows. This unconventional construction method creates a striking visual texture while maintaining the cosy, warm feel characteristic of Tunisian crochet projects. The diagonal construction adds complexity and visual appeal to the finished piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

The pattern employs several specialized Tunisian crochet techniques that require understanding the fundamental Tunisian crochet method, which alternates between forward and return passes:

• Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) – A foundational Tunisian stitch that creates a dense, fabric-like texture
• Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS) – Creates a bumpy, textured surface resembling purl stitches in knitting
• Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) – Mimics the appearance of knit stitches, adding visual variety
• Increasing and Decreasing – Essential shaping techniques for the diagonal corner-to-corner construction
• Colour Changing – Used at the end of rows to transition between yarn colours
• Blocking – Finishing technique to set the shape and texture of the completed blanket

Additional Stitches and Foundational Skills

Beyond the specialized Tunisian stitches, the pattern requires competency with basic crochet fundamentals:

• Chain Stitch – Used to create the foundation and turning chains
• Single Crochet (SC) – Provides structure and finishing edges

Yarn and Materials

The Mustard & Co blanket is designed to work with aran or worsted weight yarn, both of which provide sufficient substance for the Tunisian stitches to display their textural qualities effectively. The yarn weight selection impacts the final blanket size, allowing crafters to create smaller versions with lighter weight yarn or larger versions with heavier weight alternatives. Tunisian crochet requires a crochet hook appropriate to the chosen yarn weight, and the long working stitches characteristic of Tunisian techniques benefit from a slightly longer hook than standard crochet hooks.

Skill Level

Despite the advanced stitch techniques involved, this pattern is rated as beginner-friendly. The straightforward diagonal construction and clear stitch instructions make it accessible to crocheters new to Tunisian techniques, while the combination of purl and knit stitches offers engaging variety for those expanding their crochet skills.