May 20, 2021

How to Crochet the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch

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Welcome back to our Learn to Tunisian Crochet Blanket Crochet Along! Today, we’re diving into the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch, also known as the seed stitch. This is the sixth stitch in our free CAL series, and things are about to get even more interesting.

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The Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch beautifully combines two of the stitches we’ve previously mastered: the simple stitch and the purl stitch. As always, I’ve provided detailed written instructions, a step-by-step photo tutorial, and a comprehensive video tutorial all in one post to help you master this lovely stitch. Let’s get started and add some gorgeous texture to our blanket!

I am in love with the texture on this one! It looks hard to do but it is super easy! You already know the two stitches you need to know by now–TSS and TPS! I’m itching to design something bigger with this stitch!

Let’s get down to it.

How To Work The Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch

The Honeycomb Stitch combines TSS and TPS, worked only in front bars. The stitches are offset from the previous row. This means where you worked a simple stitch in one row you will work a purl stitch in the next row.

You will need to chain an even number of stitches. There is no stitch multiple for this stitch.

A normal return pass and normal edge stitch are also worked for the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch.

Materials List:

You can use any weight yarn and an appropriately sized hook for this project, as you’ll work your foundation row until it reaches the desired length. I chose to use #4 weight (aran) yarn for my blankets because it works up quickly, I have plenty of it in my stash, and it’s a common choice among crocheters.

For the green version, I used Brava Worsted by Knit Picks, which you can find at WeCrochet here.

For the yellow version of this square, I used approximately 140 yards of Paintbox Simply Aran in shade 221.

Both yarns are machine washable and dryable, making them practical choices for blankets.

I used a 6.5mm Tunisian hook for the green version and a 6mm Tunisian hook for the yellow version. Remember, you can use whatever hook size is appropriate for the yarn you’re using.

Handy Hint: In Tunisian Crochet, it’s best to go up one or two hook sizes to ensure your drape isn’t too stiff and to reduce curling in your project.

You will also need:

Scissors

Stitch markers (optional to mark first and last stitches)

Tape Measure

Yarn Needle

WHERE TO GET THE PDF PATTERN

You can purchase the individual square pattern in any of my shops by clicking the buttons below. However, I would recommend getting the complete e-book of all 12 square patterns plus the joining and border instructions for one unbelievably low price!

PREFER VIDEO TUTORIALS?

If you prefer I have both a right and left handed video tutorial on my Youtube Channel to help you through this stitch.

Written Instructions

Switch Multiple – there is no stitch multiple for this one. You can use any amount of stitches

For the CAL, you will need to do this for 12″ x 12″ square. This stitch does not have a multiple, you can simply crochet any number of stitches until you reach the desired measurement.

Remember – The stitches are offset from the previous row.

Complete a normal foundation row–you can find instructions for this in the Introduction to Tunisian post, here.

Row 1

F: Crochet alternately [1 TSS and 1 TPS], end with 1 left edge stitch (or right edge stitch if you are left handed).

R: Normal return pass.

Row 2

F: Crochet a row of [1 TPS and 1 TSS], end with 1 left edge stitch (this will be the right edge if you are left handed).

Note: you will be working a TPS on top of the TSS in the previous row and vice versa. This is what creates the gorgeous texture!

R: Normal return pass.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 working both F and R passes until your square measures 12”.

Bind off: You can do this with a 6.5mm regular crochet hook if you prefer—with the starting loop on your hook: insert hook as we have been for the Honeycomb Stitch, yo, pull thru all loops on the hook. You are slip stitching all the way down this row.

Insert hook as to work a Honeycomb Stitch, yo, pull thru all loops on the hook. Repeat this process until you reach the left edge stitch: insert hook thru two loops on the left edge, yo, pull thru all loops. FO. Weave in ends.