Tapestry Crochet Bag Course – 4 Week Course


Crochet a mini sized “Columbian bag” with the option to start a larger bag if you wish. Learn all the basic techniques used to create a Wayuu or “mochila” style bags so that you are confident enough to design your own bag or make one from a pattern. You will love this beautiful and very useful, crochet art-form.
Skill Level

Students must be competent with basic crochet techniques, particularly chaining & single crochet (UK double). This is a great course for improvers.


Course Overview

Brief overview of bag construction & materials used.
How the bottom of the bag is made and basic principles of base design.
Getting started with your own bag.
Adding and changing colours – mastering the tapestry crochet stitch.
Making the sides of the bag – reading charts, designing your own patterns.
How to manage multiple skeins of yarn without tangling.
Making eyelets for the cord fastening.
Using crab stitch or reverse single crochet borders to reinforce and add stability and shape to the top and bottom of the bag.
Mastering two coloured crab stitch or reverse single crochet.
Making a simple cord.
How to make quick and easy tassels.
Tips for lining the bags.
Design options – examples of & ideas for projects using tapestry stitch.
 

Materials & Tools

The mini bag project uses 3 x 50g balls of DK cotton, locking stitch markers and a 2.5mm crochet hook. You could also use 100% wool in DK.


Course Sign Up & Payment

Bookings are only secured with the receipt of a full payment. Please sign up via Mezzacraft.com :