Great! Let me give you a very detailed, beginner-friendly guide to making the Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) like in your picture.

🌿 Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) – Step-by-Step for Beginners

This stitch creates a woven, knit-like texture using a special technique with a long crochet hook (or regular hook for small projects).

✅ Materials

✔ Worsted-weight or DK yarn
✔ Tunisian Crochet Hook (longer than standard, or use a normal hook for small swatches)
✔ Scissors
✔ Yarn Needle

✨ Detailed Instructions

1. Make the Foundation Chain

• Start with a slip knot.
• Chain the number of stitches you want — e.g., 20 chains.

2. Foundation Row (Forward Pass)

• Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook.
• Yarn over, pull up a loop — leave the loop on the hook.
• Repeat: Insert hook into each chain, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• At the end, your hook will hold all the loops — like in your photo.

Example: If you chained 20, you’ll have 20 loops on your hook.

3. Foundation Row (Return Pass)

• Yarn over, pull through 1 loop (this forms the edge stitch).
• Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, repeat until only 1 loop remains on the hook.

4. Tunisian Simple Stitch Rows

Forward Pass

• Look at your fabric — vertical bars run down each stitch.
• Insert hook under the front vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• Repeat across, collecting loops on the hook.

Return Pass

• Yarn over, pull through 1 loop.
• Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, repeat to end.

5. Repeat Rows

• Continue working Forward and Return Passes until your fabric is the desired length.

🌹 6. Bind Off (Finishing Row)

• Insert hook under the vertical bar, yarn over, pull through both loops (like a slip stitch).
• Repeat across.
• Fasten off and weave in the ends.

🎯 Tips for Success

✔ The fabric tends to curl — blocking or borders help.
✔ Use a larger hook than normal to keep stitches loose.
✔ Tension is important — don’t pull too tight.
✔ This stitch is great for blankets, scarves, cushion covers, etc.

💡 Troubleshooting

• Curling edges: Normal for Tunisian, block your work or add a border.
• Tight stitches: Try using a bigger hook or looser tension.
• Uneven edges: Make sure to insert your hook in the correct vertical bar each time.

🌸 Optional for More Texture

Once you’re comfortable with TSS, you can explore:
✔ Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) — looks like knit fabric
✔ Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS) — creates a ribbed effect
✔ Combine different stitches for patterns

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