More Tapestry Crochet

by Carol Ventura

Tapestry crochet differs from ordinary crochet in its texture, tension, and how colors are manipulated. Two or more yarns are worked at the same time to create intricate or simple motifs. One yarn is carried while the other yarn is worked over it. Depending on the tension and number of yarns carried, the finished fabric can be stiff or supple, and may take any flat or three-dimensional form. Tapestry crochet has the flexibility and portability of crochet, but the finished pieces look woven.

The tapestry crocheted shoulder bags of highland Guatemala and the hats of Cameroon inspired the wide variety of flat and three-dimensional projects in this book. Instructions are included for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters. Besides full instructions, information is shared about the history of tapestry crochet around the world and special graph papers and instructions help readers to design their own projects and motifs!

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published June 30, 2002

Reviews

[Elias · Rating 4 out of 5]

new ways to crochet kippahs with multiple colors!

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A reference book I will keep returning to. This book literally changed my life! :)

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used this to teach myself one of the basic techniques of tapestry crochet as well as a source for graph paper and some ideas.

[Martine · Rating 4 out of 5]

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