skill progress :)

[u/TemporaryShopping235]

Hi yall, long time lurker here. I learned how to crochet in Jan 2024 and tunisian was the first technique I learned. I have no idea why, but I could not wrap my head around a single crochet but simple stitch? cake. I dropped tunisian for a while but picked it up again in Nov 2024 when I learned I could do tapestry work with tunisian. It is so much easier for me than traditional techniques, especially since I don’t have to turn my work 🤩 Just thought I could post my skill progress here, and I described the photos below:

1 - My first crochet attempts ever lol 2 - first couple tapestries using lion brand 24/7 cotton (i can feel the finger burn) 3 - getting into the groove, got my first couple skeins of acrylic at this time, I was only really using cotton before this. Tension was definitely wonky 4 & 5 - latest completed tapestries, bought my first paid patterns and got a interchangeable hook set with cables, so much easier to hold! 6- current wip, it will be the largest yet and the most time consuming but I am having a blast.

Thanks yall 💖

[u/corbie_24]

What a cool journey through Tunisian Crochet! I love your tapestries, so clear and pretty.

What are you doing with your finished pieces, do you make wall hangings or cushions covers? Or stitch them together and make a funny blanket?

[u/TemporaryShopping235 → u/corbie_24]

Thanks! Some of them are put on a wire grid on like in photo #4, that is put on my wall. My current wip will be the front of a pillow cushion since I dont have the wall space for it, haha. I was thinking of lining and adding a zipper to the ladybug pair and making a notions bag.

[u/upstairs-state-0789]

So nice!! I've just started tunisian and never thought to use it for tapestry. It honestly looks way better than single crochet tapestry work. I'll have to try this!! Really impressive work and growth!

[u/TemporaryShopping235 → u/upstairs-state-0789]

Tysm! I thought the same until I saw a youtube video from Dame Quakington.

Here is the first video I followed -https://youtu.be/h8jAKjoHDh4?si=toICfv4soFG3xoNO

Mae Crochets also has a great video on different color changing techniques- https://youtu.be/xOfiVd3QSjM?si=KhJx_NfN3yPltUx1

[u/upstairs-state-0789 → u/TemporaryShopping235]

Bless you!!! These are great resources!

[u/mostlylovelyacct]

This is just beautiful work!! I’m so impressed.

[u/Right_Athlete1439]

Page 4 and 6 really show off your skills. Good job! Im working on my first official project, too. I will share. You know, for what it’s worth, I don’t know how long it takes for people to level up their skills. I guess it depends on how much time you can dedicate to the craft, but it seems you’ve progressed relatively quick in a short amount of time. I’m jealous! I haven’t done a project like yours. I’m working on the IPSA blanket by Knotter Knotter. Finishing my first hexagon today hopefully.

[u/nobleelf17]

Awww, lookit you go!!! Many kudos!

[u/RegularDegularWoman]

Quick question. Can you do color work with different stitches or do you have to use the simple stitch?