Tunisian Crochet

{Note: Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Tunisian Crochet went up on the Leisure Arts site for sale a couple of days ago and promptly sold out! So while we’re waiting on more copies to hit the warehouse, consider this post a sneak peek at this wonderful new book!}


I’m intrigued again! This time I’m contemplating Tunisian crochet, and I can’t wait any longer to show off this long awaited how-to book—the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Tunisian Crochet by Kim Guzman!

Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Tunisian Crochet
If you like the ease of working with a crochet hook, but admire the look and feel of knitted fabric, you'll love learning Tunisian crochet. Award-winning teacher Kim Guzman walks you through the basics and takes you through each step with clear photos and friendly instructions. Nine fresh projects for you to explore will help you develop the skills you need. Designed for a variety of yarns, the nine unique projects include:

Seed Stitch Ruana

Drop Stitch Cowl

Diagonal Hearts Crib Cover

Felted Duffel

Cabled Mitts

Hoodie Vest

Mitered Vest 

Stockinette Scarf and Hat

Meet The Designer: Kim Guzman!
Kim Guzman is an award-winning designer of knit and crochet projects, including Tunisian crochet. She has authored several pattern books, and her designs have appeared in yarn craft magazines. “My goal is to produce crocheted items which more closely resemble knitted garments,” Kim says. “Even my ribbed garments are designed to specifically avoid bulkiness.” You can see more of Kim’s creations at KimaneDesigns.net and CrochetKim.com. She maintains a blog called WIPs ’N Chains at KimGuzman.wordpress.com and is an active member of Ravelry.com.

You can get your copy of the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Tunisian Crochet just as soon as we get the new shipment in—which should be any day now! Then, you, too, can be intrigued by this easy technique and these pretty, pretty designs!!!