Name: Fundamentals of Tapestry Crochet for Colorful Art
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Created byDiego Juarez Viveros

Last updated 6/2021

English

What you'll learn

start a crochet piece with the foundation stitch
crochet using the Forward Single Stitch
crochet backwards from left to right so that the single crochet stitch is consistent on both sides (Backward Single Crochet Stitch)
add and carry multiple colored yarns in a Tapestry Crochet piece
crochet with multiple colors and create crisp lines
follow the rules to use hexagonal chart for flat Tapestry Crochet
create a Tapestry Crochet pillow

Course content

5 sections • 20 lectures • 3h 21m total length

Introduction - How Tapestry Crochet Creates Crisp Designs8:11
In this video I explain what tapestry crochet is and what can be made using Tapestry Crochet techniques. I will explain why my technique is different from the current alternative colorwork techniques. I will show examples of what most colorwork looks like today and why my techniques show clearer, more crisp lines with minimal color bleeding.
Course Layout1:37
In this video I give you an overview of the course

Tools you will need7:06
This video will show you what tools you will need for this tutorial series
Building the Foundation of your piece5:50
In this video you will learn how to make a slip knot and build a foundation chain
The Forward Single Crochet Stitch7:40
Here you will learn how to make the Forward Single Crochet Stitch
Practice makes perfect ! Create 6 rows with forward single crochet
The Backward Single Crochet Stitch5:33
You will learn how to do the backward single crochet stitch
Practice the Backwards Single Crochet Stitch

Switching Colors at the Beginning and the Middle of a Row11:32
You will learn how to switch colors at the end of the row and in the middle of a row
Stripes and Rectangle Assignment
Adding Multiple Colors and Carrying the Yarn15:02
You will learn how to add multiple colors to a project, how to carry the yarn and how to avoid tangling
Horizontal Crisp Lines7:27
You will learn the difference between crocheting in the front and back loops as well as how to crochet crisp horizontal lines
Which crochet chart is suited for tapestry crochet?2:31
You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of square charts and hexagonal charts. I explain why I use a hexagonal chart.
Using a Hexagonal Crochet Chart6:33
You will learn how to use a hexagonal chart and how to keep track of your working row.
The Diamond Rule and Diagonal Crisp Lines17:17
You will learn how to use the Diamond Rule and its exception to create crisp diagonal lines
Clarification of the Diamond Rule16:12
Practice Diagonal Lines with Two Colors
Pyramid and diamond
Counting Strategy: Relational Counting10:57
You will learn how to keep track of your stitches without counting too much
Diamond Flower Design Practice
Tlitl Assignment
Learning Section Conclusion0:37
Learning section conclusion

General Project Overview1:19
I will give you an overview of the Spiral Pillow that you will be making
Crocheting the main image19:30
Here we focus on crocheting the main image of the Spiral pillow. You will crochet the front and back of the pillow.
Shaping and crocheting the border15:09
You learn to shape the piece, join the edges and stuff it with cotton
Making and Joining the Tassels2:23
You will be making tassels for your piece

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Description

Learn the fundamental principles involved in Tapestry Crochet. With the concepts explained in this course, you will be able to add multiple colors to your crochet project while keeping your horizontal and diagonal lines crisp. I will explain the methods I use to create the Tapestry Crochet art pieces. By the end of the course, you will have a fundamental understanding of Tapestry Crochet and will crochet a small beautiful pillow to put your knowledge to practical use.

Who this course is for:

A beginner to advanced student interested in arts and crafts, especially knitting and crochet.
A person who would like to improve his/her colorwork techniques with Tapestry Crochet
A person who would like to use multiple colors in order to create pillows, bags, works of art etc.

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Introduction2 lectures • 10min

Basic Tapestry Crochet Techniques4 lectures • 26min

Adding Multiple Colored Yarns and Using a Hexagonal Chart9 lectures • 1hr 28min

Crochet a Tapestry Crochet Pillow4 lectures • 38min

Conclusion1 lecture • 2min

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