Colourful Wayuu Bags to Crochet & Weave: A Guide to Making Tapestry Crochet Bags

Description

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! Review: Book - Ok Review: Must have book for start to finish of your project. - My book just arrived, and it has exceeded all my expectations. I preordered this before I discovered all of the other online resources for this specialty type of crochet. I am very glad I ordered it because it is a very detailed book with all of the information you need in one place. The book goes into great details on technique, everything from the size of the crochet hook to use to troubleshooting techniques. Several patterns are included, and the patterns include both diagrams and worded instructions. Also included is a chapter on making shoulder straps. The author includes directions on ply-split braiding with patterns that start simple and get more complex as you progress. There is also a section on Kumihimo for making the drawstring. The pictures in the book are very clear and crisp. Although online videos are helpful for learning, I would definitely consider this book a must-have reference.