Twisted Tunisian Cloth by Joanne Fowler

Twisted Tunisian Cloth

Crochet
June 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Twisted Tunisian Simple Stitch
6.0 mm (J)
44 yards (40 m)
15cm/6"
both US and UK
English
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A dense absorbent and textured cloth which is really relaxing to make. It makes a great mat too and can be made any size by adding however many stitches or rows you want!

The interesting texture of this stitch is created by working through the stitch in the row below in the opposite direction to standard Tunisian simple stitch. I enjoy working this stitch variation between other projects that involve a repetitive stitch to switch up the way my hands and arms move.

Enhance this textured stitch with a pair of bold contrast colours to brighten up your home décor, perhaps matching the season or occasion or use similar shades for a subtle almost tweedy effect.

Enjoy making your cloth!

Sizes: One size with adjustment tips at end.

Tension: 16 sts x 14 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over Twisted Tunisian Simple Stitch

Working method: Centre is worked bottom up. Piece is edged in the round.

Finished measurements
a. Length: 15cm / 6”
b. Width: 15cm / 6”

Requirements
Drops Paris aran/worsted weight: 75m (82 yd) per 50g skein; 100% cotton or similar (Sample worked in C1 Cerise 06 and C2 White 16)
C1: 20 m/22 yd
C2: 20 m/22 yd
6mm / US J/10 straight shaft crochet hook
Yarn needle and scissors

This pattern has separate instructions for Edging Row 1 in UK and US terminology. Please be sure you use the version in your preferred terminology. I recommend that you read through the pattern before starting.

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