Colourful Wayuu Bags to Crochet

10 stunning Wayuu tapestry crochet bags to make in exciting colourways and designs.

Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu bags, or 'mochilas', have the best combination of features! Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to make, all in excitingly bold colourways and designs, with the characteristic braided shoulder straps and drawstring cords.

Some of the bags are also embellished with pompoms and tassels. Using the traditional geometric patterns and shapes of the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people, each bag is unique and you can make them in your own choice of colours.

There is a comprehensive techniques section at the beginning of the book , and a section at the end showing you how to make the beautifully braided straps and also the drawstrings. The braided straps could also be made on their own as trendy belts for trousers and skirts.

Using very simple stitches, with easy-to-follow patterns and widely available 100% cotton yarns, these bags are too beautiful to resist - so pick up your yarn and hook and get started!