Crochet is the process of making fabric. We choose the stitch for each project based on what kind of fabric we want. We can accomplish any “style” from airy and lacy, to heavy and thick; based on the stitch. Once we get past all of the “single action” stitches, those that require only one stitch to complete i.e. simple stitch, knit stitch, purl stitch, and full stitch. Some stitches are “combination stitches”, those that require work over several stitches/columns and possibly several rows. A good example is the basketweave stitch. This stitch is worked by alternating between two single action stitches over a predetermined number of columns/(stitches), and rows. Example: 3 SS, 3KS, 3SS, 3KS repeat that sequence for three rows; then do three rows of the sequence 3KS, 3SS, 3KS, 3SS. Keep alternating that pattern and will have an item in basketweave stitch.
The stitch in the top photo is a Tunisian knit stitch purled. That’s it, single action, all that one stitch. You can see that it’s a fairly open stitch. Great for an accent shawl, but I would go for something a little thicker when it gets down to the 30s.
The stitch in the second photo is a combination stitch. Same yarn, same size hook (9mm); clearly different results. The stitch combo I used in the second one is an alternating Tunisian Slip Stitch, and Tunisian Knit Stitch. Slip stitch, knit stitch, slip stitch, knit stitch, slip, knit, slip, knit.
I’m calling it The Norman!