The Tunisian Tire Tread Stitch :: Tunisian Crochet Stitch #11

About This Stitch Pattern

The Tire Tread stitch is a textured, solid pattern. It has a firm but loopy texture, and is formed using the Tunisian Crochet technique. It is ideal for projects where you want a nice firm fabric, such as washcloths or coats.

[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

Ch”]Chain Stitch
tss”]Tunisian Simple Stitch
tps”]Tunisian Purl Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Any odd number of sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Note: Work off loops as normal: yo, pull through loop on hook, *yo, pull through 2 loops on hook; rep from * to end.

Foundation Chain: An odd number of sts.

Row 1: Fwd: Pull up loop in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.
Return: Work off loops as normal
Row 2: Fwd: (Loop on hook counts as 1 st) *tps in next st, tss in next st; rep from * across to end.
Return: Work off loops as normal
Row 3: Fwd: (Loop on hook counts as 1 st) *tss in next st, tps in next st; rep from * across to last 2 sts, tss in last 2 sts.
Return: Work off loops as normal

Repeat rows 2 and 3 to desired length.