Stitch dictionary
Tunisian simple stitch (Tss)
Tunisian simple stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | Tss |
Tunisian simple stitch |
| English (UK) | Tss |
Tunisian simple stitch |
| Spanish | pts tun. |
punto tunecino simple |
| German | tGM |
tunesische Grundmasche |
| French | pts tun. |
point tunisien simple |
| Portuguese (BR) | pts tun. |
ponto tunisiano simples |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.45 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 0 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 5 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Tunisian simple stitch
How is “Tunisian simple stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “Tss” (Tunisian simple stitch) and in UK terms “Tss” (Tunisian simple stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “Tunisian simple stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.45 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 45 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “Tunisian simple stitch”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 0.