A free video tutorial from Örgü Diyarı walks you through every step of this Crochet Tunisian Blanket, and the two-color woven effect it creates is genuinely unlike anything you will find in standard crochet patterns!
The Tunisian Blanket
A Crochet Tunisian Blanket carries a quiet kind of beauty, the sort that makes people reach out and touch it before they even ask how it was made. The woven surface, built from interlocking forward and return passes, produces a fabric that feels airy yet structured, with a satisfying weight that drapes across a lap like something that has always belonged there. This particular pattern, worked in white and turquoise, creates bold geometric chevron shapes that feel both graphic and deeply handmade. It is the kind of piece that suits the maker who loves precision and warmth in equal measure.
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The white and turquoise combination shown in the reference images gives this Crochet Tunisian Blanket a fresh, coastal quality, but the palette is endlessly flexible. Soft sage and cream would lean into a cottagecore aesthetic, while charcoal and blush would feel modern and editorial. Think of the color you reach for instinctively when you wrap yourself in a throw, and start there.
Materials and Tools
For this Crochet Tunisian Blanket, a DK weight yarn in a smooth, tightly plied fiber will give you the cleanest stitch definition, allowing each chevron motif to read with crisp clarity. The project calls for a Tunisian crochet hook, specifically a 4.5mm hook with an extended cable or cord attached, which accommodates the volume of loops held on the hook during the forward pass without straining your wrist. A cotton-acrylic blend works beautifully here, offering the slight sheen that catches light in the turquoise sections while keeping the blanket washable and practical. You will also want a blunt tapestry needle for weaving in ends cleanly between the woven layers.
Stitch by Stitch
This pattern draws on a focused set of Tunisian techniques that build the woven chevron surface row by row.
BULLET:TSS (Tunisian Simple Stitch) The foundational stitch of the entire blanket, worked by inserting the hook into the vertical bar of the stitch below and drawing up a loop on the forward pass.
BULLET:TKS (Tunisian Knit Stitch) Worked by inserting the hook between the front and back vertical bars to create a tighter, more knit-like texture that anchors the woven color sections.
BULLET:YO (Yarn Over) Used consistently during the return pass to bind loops off the hook two at a time, creating the smooth chain that runs along the top of each completed row.
BULLET:SC (Single Crochet) Appears at the border edges to frame the blanket with a tidy, stable finish that prevents the Tunisian fabric from curling at the sides.
Once your hands find the meditative rhythm of the forward and return pass, the work becomes almost effortless, a back-and-forth conversation between hook and yarn that is deeply satisfying to settle into for an evening.
Construction
This Crochet Tunisian Blanket is worked flat in one continuous panel, beginning with a foundation chain and building upward in horizontal rows. The two-color chevron effect is achieved by introducing the turquoise yarn at specific intervals during the forward pass while carrying the white yarn behind, a technique shown clearly in the Örgü Diyarı video tutorial. Because the piece is worked flat with no seaming, it is genuinely approachable for a maker who is new to Tunisian crochet, especially if you take the time to watch the video through once before picking up your hook. To customise the size, simply adjust your starting chain in multiples that match the chevron repeat, making a throw, a lap blanket, or a full bed coverlet all equally achievable.
Wearing Your Tunisian Blanket
Drape this finished piece over a reading chair for the kind of inviting corner that makes every room feel more considered and alive. It works just as beautifully folded across the foot of a bed, layered over linen bedding in complementary tones, or tucked into a basket as a guest room welcome. Every time you look at it across the room, you will want to pick your hook back up and make another.
Washing and Storing Your Tunisian Blanket
Once your Crochet Tunisian Blanket is complete, a gentle hand wash in cool water with a mild wool-safe detergent will keep both the white and turquoise yarns bright and true to their original color. Lay the blanket flat on a clean towel to dry, reshaping the edges by hand while the fabric is still damp so the chevrons sit perfectly aligned. Avoid hanging it wet, as the weight of the water can stretch the Tunisian fabric out of shape over time. When storing between seasons, fold it loosely rather than rolling, and tuck it into a breathable cotton bag away from direct light to prevent any yellowing of the white yarn.
You made something with your own hands that will be touched and admired for years, and that is worth every single stitch. Save this article to your favorite Pinterest board and share your finished Crochet Tunisian Blanket so other makers can find their way here too.
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Tutorial and photos of this tunisian blanket by: Örgü Diyarı KNİTTİNG .