Favorite Tapestry Crochet Projects: Editors’ Picks

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I love colorwork and geometric shapes in crochet. Tapestry crochet is a classic technique that allows you to combine both themes together for a fun project perfectly customized to your tastes.

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Above: Piazza Cowl by Connie Lee Lynch

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If you aren’t familiar with the technique, the basic idea is to carry all the colors you’ll use within the round with you the whole way, encasing the inactive colors within the stitch of the active color, using a variation on single crochet or double crochet. You’ll end up with crisp color changes and stitches that stack on top of each other so you can work more geometric projects and knitting-style colorwork charts.

Related: How to Change Color in Tapestry Crochet

Tapestry crochet is always in style and the options for getting creative with this technique are endless. Here are our editors’ project picks to try tapestry crochet, from small starter projects to more advanced garments.

Winter Rose Top

Tote bags are not only useful, but the Winter Rose Tote, designed by Nicole Tronci, is also fashionable. The design features large abstract roses throughout each of its sides. The colorwork piece is finished off with leather handles and a closure for optical practicality.

Piazza Cowl

Crochet geometric squares with the Piazza Cowl, made by Connie Lee Lynch. This design is inspired by the level-5 Sierpinski carpet—the square version of a Sierpinski triangle—and features its formula throughout. The cowl is worked using tapestry center single crochet.

Related: 4 Variations of Single Crochet for Tapestry Crochet

Intersection Tote

While my style can be a bit out there at times (so my mom says), I also love a good, quiet print. The Intersection Tote, designed by NTmaglia, subtly features a large plaid print. The bag is made using double-crochet tapestry technique and is worked in the round. With details on even the handles, this bag is perfect for every day and adds fun to a simple outfit.

Huntsman Sweater

For a challenging project that is well worth it, the Huntsman Sweater, created by Natasha Robarge, comes to my mind. This unisex sweater has amazing tapestry colorwork details. The sweater is a great layering piece, making it a staple for a fall and winter wardrobe.

Buffalo Belt

I wear a lot of vintage clothing. Waist belts are my favorite accessory to pair with a vintage piece, but they can be difficult to find in designs that I would wear. The Buffalo Belt, made by Annette Hynes, can be crocheted as a waistbelt, or even crocheted to be worn at the hips. The contrasting colors and varying shapes add interest to the small piece. The belt ties at the center for a flattering shape that you can wear with almost anything.

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Tapestry crochet is a beautiful technique that allows your crochetwear to really stand out among other pieces. Whether you choose to make a bold tote bag or a cozy sweater, the options for projects are not in short supply. If you need help with tapestry crochet, check out these tips and tricks.

All of these editors’ picks are now available as one collection so you can work through and level up your tapestry crochet skills! This could easily become your go-to crochet colorwork technique.

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