Follow the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people's stunning geometric patterns and shapes to make ten stunning bags! Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu mochila bags have the best combination of features! Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to make, all in excitingly bold colourways and designs, with the characteristic woven shoulder straps and drawstring cords. Some of the bags are also embellished with pompoms and tassels. Using the traditional geometric patterns and shapes of the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people, each bag is unique and you can make them in your own choice of colours. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the beginning of the book to help you get to grips with tapestry crochet, and a section at the end showing you how to make the beautifully woven straps and also the drawstrings, using the Kumihimo technique. The woven straps could also easily be made on their own as trendy belts for trousers and skirts. Using very simple stitches, with easy-to-follow patterns and widely available 100% cotton yarns, these bags are too beautiful to resist - so pick up your yarn and hook and get started!
Colourful Wayuu Bags to Crochet: A guide to making tapestry crochet bags
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Author: de Graaf, Rianne
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781782216742
Details:
Author: de Graaf, Rianne
Brand: Search Press
Color: Multicolor
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 96
Release Date: 09-04-2019
model number: 9781782216742
Part Number: 9781782216742
Package Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781782216742
