Tunisian crochet differs from standard crochet by the use of one long hook. Each row is worked in two parts. First you work loops onto your Tunisian hook, then you turn and work the loops off to complete a single row. The Tunisian technique of crocheting differs in the look of standard crochet, many say Tunisian's look is very similar to the look of knitting. Just about anything you can make with standard crochet you can work in Tunisian crochet.
In case you need to learn how to Tunisian crochet or would like to brush up on the technique check out these tutorials:
This is a step-by-step photo tutorial by Stitch Diva Studio:
http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=40
If you would prefer a video tutorial you can find one at Next Stitch:
http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html
All of the patterns listed here are free and have full color photos included. You don't need to sign up for a newsletter or club, just used the link to go directly to the pattern.
Here are some patterns to get you started with Tunisian Crochet:
Tunisian afghan:
http://redheart.com/Libraries/ProductDocuments/675/C TMay07-10.pdf
Tunisian Belt:
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects /TV+Projects/KTV2023C+Tunisian+Crochet+Belt.htm
Coaster:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/afghanstitchcoaster.htm
Dishcloth:
http://www.crochetnmore.com/afghanstitchdishcloth.ht m
Eyeglass Case:
http://crochetinsider.com/pattern/trendsetter-segue- glasses-case
Flower:
http://my-pattern.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-tunisian-f lower.html
Herringbone Afghan
http://www.freevintagecrochet.com/afghans/herringbon e-afghan-pattern.html
Ipod Hoodie:
http://beckyrainford.blogspot.com/2006/07/ipod-hoodi e.html
Keepsake Pillow:
http://community.livejournal.com/starrs_crodream/125 79.html
Leaf Afghan
http://www.freevintagecrochet.com/afghans/modern-lea f-afghan-pattern.html
Mini Hat Ornament:
http://www.innerchildcrochet.com/patterns/mini_hat.p hp
Pillow:
http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns/tunisianpillows.h tml
Round Afghan:
http://mylifeinknots.blogspot.com/search/label/Entra lac%20Afghan
Scarf:
http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2010/03/09/tuni sian-crochet-cabled-scarf/
Throw:
http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss39s_halloween_thr ow.html
Umbrella Cover:
http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/89688.aspx
Vine Afghan:
http://www.freevintagecrochet.com/afghans/vine-and-t rellis-afghan-pattern.html
Wrist Warmer:
http://www.crochetspot.com/free-crochet-pattern-tuni sian-wrist-warmers/
I hope you have enjoyed this trip into Tunisian crochet patterns. I've tried to include one of very pattern for the alphabet, but as you can see I am a little short. Hope you forgive me the shortage and soon take up hook and yarn and beginning using a few of these patterns.
If the above patterns were not enough check out:
Crochet Kim:
http://www.crochetkim.com/tunisianpatterns.html
About.com
http://crochet.about.com/od/freecrochetpatterns/tp/T unisian_Crochet_Patterns.htm
Crochet Pattern Centeral:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/tunis ian_crochet.php
Dream Weaver Yarns:
http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/technique-tu nisian-crochet-c-22_109_198.html