Colourful Wayuu Bags to Crochet - Rianne de Graaf

From Search Press, Colourful Wayuu Bags to Crochet by Rianne de Graaf is a paperback guide to creating striking tapestry crochet bags inspired by the traditional geometric patterns of the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people. With bold colourways, woven-style shoulder straps and drawstring cords, these designs bring a distinctive, handcrafted look to everyday accessories.

Inside, you’ll find 10 bag projects, some finished with playful pompoms and tassels, alongside clear guidance on tapestry crochet using just one crochet stitch. A dedicated section at the end of the book explains how to make braided straps and drawstrings, including Kumihimo drawstrings, with patterns designed to be easy to follow. The techniques are presented for use with widely available 100% cotton yarns, making it a practical choice for anyone looking to explore tapestry crochet and build confidence through simple stitches.

Key features

• 10 tapestry crochet bag designs inspired by Wayuu geometric patterns
• Bold colourways and distinctive design combinations across the projects
• Clear techniques and easy-to-follow patterns
• Instructions for braided straps and Kumihimo drawstrings
• Some designs include pompoms and tassels
• 150 colour illustrations

Specifications

• Author: Rianne de Graaf
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 8 March 2019
• ISBN: 9781782216742

Sizing

200 x 260 x 7 mm

Rackhams Reference : UF6PMVPA6Y