Colour & Contrast: Mosaic Tunisian Crochet with Abbeymade
Step into the colourful world of mosaic Tunisian crochet—a stunning and surprisingly simple technique that creates bold, graphic designs with just two colours of yarn and a Tunisian hook.
In this 2-hour workshop, Abbey from Abbeymade will guide you through the foundations of mosaic Tunisian crochet, where the magic lies in clever stitch placement—not colour changes or floats. You'll learn how to create striking overlay patterns without cutting yarn or changing colours mid-row. It’s tidy, addictive, and full of creative possibilities!
If you've dabbled in traditional mosaic crochet, you’ll notice some familiar ideas—but with a Tunisian twist. Whether you’re working flat or in the round, this technique opens the door to beautiful designs with less fuss and more fun.
What You’ll Learn:
How mosaic Tunisian crochet works—from setup to stitch
How to read and follow mosaic charts
Overlay stitches: creating the mosaic effect without floats
Working flat or in the round—how to keep your yarn tidy
Tips for colour choice and contrast for maximum impact
Class Highlights:
Perfect for anyone confident with Tunisian Simple Stitch
Explore a highly visual technique without overwhelming complexity
Hands-on guidance in a welcoming, low-pressure space
Skill Level:
Beginner Tunisian crochet. You should be comfortable with the Foundation row and Tunisian Simple Stitch before attending.
Duration: 2 hours, in-person class
What to Bring:
6mm Tunisian crochet hook (single-ended, no cable required)
Two high-contrast colours of yarn (8–10ply recommended)
Patterns featured on this page all designed and made by Abbey: Tesserae Jumper, Nefta Shawl, Jagged Little Mosaic Shawl, Eeva shawl, Diamonds Not Pearls sweater and Tricolour T Tee
About your teacher: Abbey from Abbeymade
Abbeymade (Abbey) is a one woman Tunisian crochet designer living on Dharawal country in Sydney, Australia.
Abbeymade’s patterns are inclusive for size, gender and right and left-handed makers. All patterns are vigorously tested by makers of all creeds from around the world. Abbey works full time (this is a side hustle), is married to hook maker extraordinaire, Haemish @catch_hooks, and has a daughter and a beautiful border collie.
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