If you’re looking for a relaxing Tunisian crochet project that produces a beautiful, reversible fabric with just the right amount of texture, this Tunisian Seed Stitch Rectangle Shawl is for you. It’s beginner-friendly once you master the basic Tunisian stitches, works up at a satisfying pace, and creates a versatile rectangular wrap perfect for layering, gifting, or cozying up by the fire.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Texture: The seed stitch combination gives a lovely pebbled look that’s similar to knitted seed stitch but with that signature Tunisian drape.
Reversible: Both sides look great—no “wrong side” worries.
Minimal curling: Unlike many Tunisian projects, this one stays relatively flat.
Customizable: Easily adjust the width or length to make a scarf, stole, or full shawl.
Yarn-friendly: Works beautifully with DK or worsted weight yarn.
Design
The Shawl pattern is beginner-friendly thanks to its easy two-row repeat. You’ll only need to know Tunisian Knit Stitch and Tunisian Purl Stitch to create the shawl. And the foundation row consists of an even number of chain. This stitch is very customizable to the width or length needed.
Materials
For the Tunisian Seed Stitch Shawl pattern, I used Caron Simply Soft yarn in Gray Heather, but for this shawl you can use any #4 worsted weight yarn. I used a size J (6mm) Tunisian hook which worked well with the stitch and yarn combination.
You can see a free copy of the Tunisian Seed Stitch Shawl pattern below. If you’d like a ad-free, formatted PDF printable with step by step instructions of the pattern you can get it from my Etsy Shop Here.
Pattern Instructions
CROCHET / SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
MATERIALS
Tunisian crochet hook w/cord Size: J/10 (6mm)
Caron® Simply Soft®
6 skeins 23002 Gray Heather – 5oz / 141g; 240 yds/ 219m
Notions: Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Lts = Last Tunisian Stitch
RetP = Return Pass
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round
Sk = Skip
Sl st = Slip Stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tks = Tunisian Knit Stitch
Tps = Tunisian Purl Stitch
Yo = Yarn Over
MEASUREMENTS
Approx Dimensions: 19” / 48 cm wide and 70” / 177 cm long
GAUGE
14 sts and 12 rows = 4” (10cm) in Tunisian Seed Stitch
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Notes:
- Pattern is written using American terms.
- Complete the Return Pass (RetP) as written unless otherwise instructed in pattern.
- Chain any even number of stitches based on desired width of shawl.
- Pattern is a 2 row repeat.
- Make sure to count stitches throughout pattern in case of dropped stitches.
SHAWL SPECIAL STITCHES
Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks): Insert hook between the front and back vertical bars of the stitch, pushing the hook to the back. YO and pull up a loop through the space. Work the standard RetP
Tunisian Purl Stitch (Tps): Bring working yarn to the front of the work, insert hook into the front vertical bar of stitch. Bring working yarn to back of work, YO, pull up a loop. Work the standard RetP.
Last Tunisian stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of last st in row, YO, pull up a loop.
Return Pass (RetP): (Left to right) YO and pull through one loop, *YO, pull through 2 loops on hook. Rep from * until only one loop remains.
Bind Off: *Insert hook under the front vertical bar of the next st, YO, pull through both loops on the hook, rep from * across row for each st.
SHAWL INSTRUCTIONS:
FOUNDATION ROW: Ch 76.
ROW 1: Working in back bumps *YO, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, YO and pull up a loop. Rep from * to last ch. RetP.
ROW 2: Sk first vertical bar, (Tks 1, tps 1) across to last st, Lts, RetP.
ROW 3: Sk first vertical bar, (Tps 1, tks 1) across to last st, Lts, RetP.
ROW 4-192: Rep rows 2 and 3 until desired length.
BIND OFF ROW: *Insert hook under the front vertical bar of the next st, YO, pull through both loops on the hook, rep from * across row for each st. Finish off and weave in ends.
POCKET INSTRUCTIONS – MAKE 2 POCKETS:
FOUNDATION ROW: Ch 26.
ROW 1: Working in back bumps *YO, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, YO and pull up a loop. Rep from * to last ch. RetP.
ROW 2: Sk first vertical bar, (Tks 1, tps 1) across to last st, Lts, RetP.
ROW 3: Sk first vertical bar, (Tps 1, tks 1) across to last st, Lts, RetP.
ROW 4-21: Rep rows 2 and 3 until desired length.
BIND OFF ROW: *Insert hook under the front vertical bar of the next st, YO, pull through both loops on the hook, rep from * across row for each st. Finish off and weave in ends.
Block shawl and pockets if needed.
Using a yarn needle, attach pockets in the center of each end at the bottom of the shawl.
Permissions and Copyright
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Heather
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