What is tapestry crochet?
Before we get into the step-by-step tapestry crochet tutorial, let’s quickly review the technique and to know how it differs from standard crochet. In tapestry crochet, you use two yarns at once, switching between the two colors to create complex stitch patterns. In fact, you can even work three or even four colors at the same time, if you want an even more detailed design.Changing color in tapestry crochet
In tapestry crochet, you use one yarn as the working yarn while “carrying” the other along inside the stitches. If you look at the sequence below, Â Yarn A is the working yarn at the start, and the stitches are worked over Yarn B. To change color, insert your hook in the next stitch and under Yarn B. Yarn over with Yarn A and pull through, leaving three loops on the hook. Switch so that Yarn B becomes the working yarn and Yarn A is carried and crocheted over. Yarn over with Yarn B and pull through all three loops. You’ll now have Yarn B on your hook. Carry on working in Yarn B and you will see that the color change point is neat and tidy.Tapestry crochet sun coaster
To practice, try your hand at this simple coaster. Before you get started, consider making a small sample for practice. A simple hdc swatch with color changes in the middle of a row should do the trick. Once you are confident changing colors, you are ready to go!What you’ll need:
- Yarn: Two small balls of yarn in contrasting colors, including a yellow or gold for the sun. You can use any yarn for practice, but a heavier weight yarn is best for a sturdy coaster. Bulky or worsted are ideal. A lighter yarn may require more rounds. I used Stylecraft Special Chunky, which is a bulky yarn.
- Crochet hook: A size or size and a half smaller than you would usually use for the yarn. I used a size F hook (4.5 mm) — I would normally use an H or an I.
- Scissors and darning needle.
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