9Knit or crochet, embroider or sew; Needlework in of itself covers a broad spectrum of skills. Once you master the basics-working stitches, tools of the trade-there are specialty techniques for you to try. One of our favorite's Tunisian crochet. To the untrained eye, Tunisian crochet (also called afghan crochet) can be easily confused with knitting. At first glance, it looks like knitting. But in practice, it works like crochet. "Tunisian crochet is this really satisfying mix of crochet and knitting," explains ChiWei Rank, who creates Tunisian crochet patterns under her blog One Dog Woof, including the blanket pictured here. "You are using a single hook, but you're also keeping all the stitches on that hook, similar to knitting. It's a great way to branch out or take a break from your usual projects, and maybe use some different muscles than you're used to."