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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's time for fall fits! Well, just a little accessory to keep the wind and the rain out. I like to wear my Tunisian crochet cowls to spice up my boring outfits. They are small projects in which you can play with new techniques, like this special mosaic that uses diagonal stitches. 1/2

A person wearing a blue outdoor outfit and a cowl in a mix of orange and white, with leaf motifs all over

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Someone somewhere said something about making an Ascot cravat. They were talking about knitting, but I do Tunisian crochet, so here we are. Haven't been able to get it out of my head until I made it. With feathers, of course. Lovely alpaca in lace weight and a 4 mm hook.

Dark blue scarf or cravat made in Tunisian crochet with lace weight yarn. The scarf is narrow in the middle, where it is looped over itself, with wider ends that finish in a point. A stylized feather motif shows up on both ends.

Dark blue ascot cravat with feather lace patterning

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Definitely like your Tunisian crochet version more, very pretty 😊

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

That is one long bacon/scarf 😆 How long was the cable that you used to make it? Very nice and even stitching.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Thank you! I'll be here, cheering you on if you do decide to give it a try.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thank you! I loved creating the mosaic, I'm playing with a new one now.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

And yes, you can use the mosaic pattern to make other things as well, if you like. I can envision a nice throw pillow or a blanket with this mosaic. In slightly thicker yarn, though.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This is where you will find the pattern: plyful.com/product/star... I'll be able to sell it myself in a year. There you can check out the different color combinations Sandra has come up with. I like the red/salmon and dark blue one.

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Starlight Cardigan

The <b data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="55">Starlight Cardigan </b>is an intermediate Tunisian crochet design that combines a simple silhouette with eye-catching colorwork. It features snowfl...

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The pattern is out and I can finally share the whole project with you. It took me three months to design and make the first sample, but a lot of that time was spent thinking and deciding on grading. I hope the solution I've decided on is good enough for everyone. This is Tunisian crochet mosaic.

Dark blue and light blue Tunisian crochet cardigan on a hanger, seen from the front. The bottom edge of the body and sleeves is covered in mosaic with Nordic stars and smaller motifs. It has a V-neck and ribbing all around the front, bottom, sleeve cuffs. It is closed with buttons.

Dark blue and light blue Tunisian crochet cardigan on a person, seen from the back. The bottom edge of the body and sleeves is covered in mosaic with Nordic stars and smaller motifs. There is ribbing visible at the back of the neck, bottom edge, sleeve cuffs.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thanks, Fiona! I think it's one of my best yet. Finished, in any case...

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Do you notice anything special about the mosaic pattern? This is only possible in Tunisian crochet. I'll share more about this on August 4th when the pattern is launched on the Plyful Crochet platform.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Sleeve detail. This is at the underside of the sleeve, so it will rarely be seen, but I love how the mosaic looks mirrored like that. It's one of the little details that makes this upcoming pattern special. For each size I made sure the mosaic is mirrored perfectly both in the body and sleeves.

The bottom of a sleeve with dark blue and light blue Tunisian crochet mosaic and light blue ribbing, on top of a fabric made up of the same pattern.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In a pattern coming soon, in collaboration with Sandra of Plyful Crochet, you will have access to an exclusive video tutorial on how to make this type of ribbing and how to turn corners.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What I wanted to show you is how you can go around a bend in the fabric when making ribbing on the edge. You can make multiple rows in the same spot, so the outer edge is wider than the inner edge. This is the magic of short rows. No decreases or increases necessary.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This is a type of ribbing I like to add to cardigans. It's made up of rows of Tunisian simple stitches and the opposite of Tunisian simple stitches. It's got the same height as the rest of the fabric, but it lays flat, without pulling the fabric in.

Light blue Tunisian crochet ribbing along a curved edge of a darker blue Tunisian crochet fabric.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Thank you! This one is inspired by a knitting lace motif I saw a while ago.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

In celebration of Pride Month, I created this lacy Tunisian crochet design. I wrote up the pattern and it's free to download this month on Payhip and Ravelry. I'll add the links below. I hope you enjoy! #tunisiancrochet #pridemonth payhip.com/b/Q4Tzq www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

A scarf laid out in a zig-zag shape to show the front and back of the fabric that is made in Tunisian crochet, using a rainbow-colored yarn with a short, smooth gradient. The ends of the scarf are pointy and each has a two-toned tassel attached to it. The fabric of the scarf shows a lace cable design or a repeating infinity symbol.

Close-up detail of one end of a scarf made in Tunisian crochet, using a rainbow-colored yarn with a short, smooth gradient. The fabric of the scarf shows a lace cable design or a repeating infinity symbol.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

If you have trouble with using the updated Ravelry user interface (the one from 2020 that gives people migraines...), on desktop you can change the style of the page using a browser extension. I use this for many websites, but I made a specific code for Ravelry that you can find on my blog.

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Making Ravelry more accessible on desktop PCs

If the black lines in Ravelry's new skin hurt your eyes and give you migraines, here's a quick tutorial on how to make Ravelry more accessible on PCs and laptops.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

All three versions (knit, crochet, Tunisian crochet) are now available in the Needle & Skein Ravelry (you can visit my designer profile to find them quickly). I'm not sure when they'll be on Payhip or their shop, as they are updating things, but at least they are on Rav.

Three red bandanas with lace in a vertical zig-zag pattern - the topmost one is knit, the middle is crocheted, the bottom one is made with Tunisian crochet. All three have curly ties and tassels with a bead.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Happy to announce a new collaboration with Needle & Skein in Minnesota. This one is for all the folks in the warmer regions who want to show their solidarity with people who are affected by ICE. The proceeds from the sale of their patterns go towards charities providing services to those affected.

Red triangular bandana with ties and a tassel, knit in cotton yarn, with a lacy vertical zig-zag pattern reminiscent of flowing water.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A few years ago I made a video about doing Tunisian crochet with mohair, if you want to explore that. At the moment I'm enjoying very much working with single strands. This project is made on an 8 mm hook and that feels just right for the yarn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=55vI...

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How do you work with mohair yarn in Tunisian crochet?

YouTube video by YarnAndy

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Sometimes the beauty of a lace pattern can be obscured by the fluffiness of the yarn itself. In this case, the little project on my Tunisian crochet hook is made up of 3 rows that create a lovely lace pattern only when you look through it. Looking at it, you can't even tell how thick the yarn is.

Lacy Tunisian crochet project on the hook, in front of a window, showing the eyelet pattern in stacked V shapes.

Same project on a sunny table, but you can't see any of the lace. The yarn has bands of darker and lighter red.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I also uploaded to Patreon a presentation I did a while ago about scaling motifs and you might find that useful. It's available to all Patrons, free and paid. www.patreon.com/posts/151948...

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Scaling motifs in Tunisian crochet | Yarnandy

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

You could make: a vest, a sweater, a cowl, a pillow cover, even a summer top if you use yarn that is thin enough (Tunisian is a bit thick for summer garments, but it can work). www.patreon.com/posts/151940...

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March pattern - Deep forest baby blanket | Yarnandy

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

This month, Patrons get a beautiful Tunisian crochet leafy lace pattern that can easily be scaled or used for other projects. The pattern itself is written for making baby blankets, but I can think of multiple projects that would look just as good in this stitch pattern.

A dark turquoise baby blanket with repeating leaf motifs and a honeycomb border.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

There is elastic ribbing in Tunisian crochet. It can be made with Tss or Tks and their opposites in alternating rows. You have to make it sideways, but it is elastic. Tks more than Tss.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

You put the live loop on a stitch marker and attach the stitch marker to a completed stitch or a couple of those nearby. Then it can't be pulled through. The hook doesn't stay attached to the work.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Because the construction is unusual, I made a video to go with the pattern. It shows how to make a mini version of the hat www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyuq...

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Tunisian crochet mini beanie - process tutorial

YouTube video by YarnAndy

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Found some bright yarn, hopefully it will look good in the video. I'll try to film it tomorrow.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I made a mistake in the pattern. You should repeat row 64 after making it, not 44. An errata might turn up at some point, but it's better if you see it now. I'm thinking of filming a video for a small version, just to show the construction. Would you be interested in that? #TunisianCrochet

"A person wearing a pointy red hat with a braided tassel at the top and ribbed double brim. The fabric is made up of Tunisian simple stitches, knit stitches and reverse purl knit stitches, all worked sideways."

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Yes, and it contributes to the same fundraiser.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

If you've been wanting to make a Melt the ICE hat in Tunisian crochet, now you can. It's made sideways with a straight hook, no short rows (although if you want one with short rows you can try the elf hat). All proceeds go to help those affected by the raids. payhip.com/b/rn5xk

Red hat with pointy top and folded brim with 2x2 ribbing made with Tunisian simple stitches for the body and Tunisian knit stitches and their reverse for the brim.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Love it! That honey color works perfectly for this pattern.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

So beautiful! Love how each color got to shine in both stitch patterns.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Have you only used long straight hooks? Just like with long needles, unless you rest the project on a surface, you hold the entire project up and your arms work extra hard. But even when resting the project on a table, for example, I find that the long shaft digs into the back of my hand.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Ooh, are those steel needles? They are my favorite. But I recommend that you do Tunisian crochet with some shorter hooks (potentially with cables as well), as those long hooks tend to make one's hands hurt.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

The last project of last year is the last pattern for this year. Doing the math for all six sizes of this made my head spin a little, but the trusty spreadsheet came to the rescue once more. This Tunisian crochet elf hat pattern is free on my blog for your enjoyment yarnandy.com/tunisian-cro...

Side view of person wearing a pointy green hat with a white pompom and white brim. The hat is made with Tunisian simple stitches and short rows, which are visible from about the middle towards the point of the hat.

Back view of person wearing a pointy green hat with a white pompom and white brim. The pompom is pointing towards the front of the head, with the tip of the hat slightly folded forward.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Restarted the leg warmer with 3 mm needles and it's much better. Will fit just right. I'm really enjoying the pattern and have already memorized it. Treble Jig Legwarmers by Síle Maureen for @fastenoffyal.bsky.social

Two pieces of leg warmer with cables. The top one is on the knitting needles, the bottom one bound off. The top one is much narrower and the stitches are more consistent than in the bottom piece.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

What a beauty! Does the fluff smell like dog? Will you blend it with some sheep wool or just try to spin as is? Tunisian crochet is awesome, some say it's halfway between knitting and crochet. It's great for using yarn as a single, but it has to be in an Z twist for good fabric.

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Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy @yarnandy.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Start with the one with Tunisian simple stitches worked straight from a long foundation row, if it exists. A block a day might be a bit too ambitious if you've never done Tunisian, but if you have time and take it slowly (to prevent hand strain as you're learning a new skill), might work.

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