If you’re an ambitious beginner looking to get started in the art of Tunisian crochet, take a look at this modern colourblock design by Marjan Gouda.

Measuring 140 x 174cm, the Tunisian Tiles Blanket would make a generous single bed throw and is perfect for sofa snuggles. You’ll use the Tunisian Simple Stitch throughout and the intarsia technique to change colours along each row, before finishing with a classic crocheted border.

Made using Scheepjes Softfun, the pattern is featured in two palettes - fresh Daybreak and the warm summery shades of Sunset. Marjan arranged the shades in diagonal chequered blocks to create an attractive colour fade effect.

Materials

Scheepjes Softfun (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 50g/140m

Colourway 1 - Daybreak

• Yarn A 2426 Lace x 13 balls
• Yarn B 2401 Prussian x 1 ball
• Yarn C 2644 Lagoon x 2 balls
• Yarn D 2647 Capri x 2 balls
• Yarn E 2530 Cloud x 3 balls
• Yarn F 2466 Peach x 3 balls
• Yarn G 2636 Soft Coral x 2 balls
• Yarn H 2652 Cantaloupe x 2 balls
• Yarn I 2431 Clay x 1 ball

Colourway 2 - Sunset

• Yarn A 2426 Lace x 13 balls
• Yarn B 2518 Canary x 1 ball
• Yarn C 2466 Peach x 2 balls
• Yarn D 2652 Cantaloupe x 2 balls
• Yarn E 2514 Rose x 3 balls
• Yarn F 2495 Hot Pink x 3 balls
• Yarn G 2534 Cyclamen x 2 balls
• Yarn H 2616 Pickle x 2 balls
• Yarn I 2638 Soft Lime x 1 ball

• 5mm Tunisian crochet hook with 80cm cable
• 5mm and 5.5mm crochet hooks
• Stitch markers