Raffia Crochet: 10 Contemporary Crochet Patterns with Raffia Yarn
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Raffia Crochet: 10 Contemporary Crochet Patterns with Raffia Yarn
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Overview
Raffia yarn is made of one-hundred percent long wood fiber, making it not only vegan and biodegradable, but also water-repellent and quick-drying. This light and eco-friendly yarn adds structure to your projects, making it perfect for crocheting hats, bags and other accessories. Here you’ll find ten crochet projects that show off the ease, versatility and style of Wool and the Gang's line of Ra-Ra Raffia yarns.
Ranging from beginner to intermediate skill levels, the projects include bags, hats and baskets, which are then further embellished with raffia yarn embroidery. General techniques are covered at the end of the book, with step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear illustrations.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781446378755 |
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| Publisher: | David & Charles |
| Publication date: | 12/01/2020 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 77 |
| Sales rank: | 277,112 |
| File size: | 58 MB |
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CHAPTER 1
INTERMEDIATE
WORN THIS WAY - SUMMER HAT
Meet your two best friends this summer : the Worn This Way Summer Hat and a bottle of SPF 50. Crocheted with just one roll of our yarn, you'll want to make one in every colour.
TOOL KIT
1 roll of WATG's Ra-Ra Raffia 4.5mm/US 7 crochet hook Large sewing needle
TENSION
Single crochet: 10cm/4" = 16 stitches and 19 rows
HOW TO CROCHET YOUR WORN THIS WAY SUMMER HAT
THIS HAT IS WORKED IN THE ROUND FROM THE TOP DOWN. FIRST YOU WILL WORK THE MAIN BODY OF THE HAT BEFORE CREATING THE BRIM.
1. Start by creating a magic loop (see Techniques: Crochet Techniques) and working 6 stitches in single crochet around it. Join the round by making a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round.
2. Start your round by making 1 chain stitch, then place your yarn marker. Work 2 single crochet stitches into the back of each stitch of your round. (12 stitches).
3. Remove your yarn marker and reposition it in front of your hook. Do this at the end of every round to keep track of where your round begins. *Work 2 single crochet stitches into the back of the next stitch, then work 1 single crochet stitch into the back of the next stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (18 stitches).
4. *Increase into the back of the next stitch by working 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch. Now work the next 2 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (24 stitches).
5. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 3 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (30 stitches).
6. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 4 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (36 stitches).
7. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 5 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (42 stitches).
8. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 6 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (48 stitches).
9. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 7 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (54 stitches).
10. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 8 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (60 stitches).
11. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 9 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (66 stitches).
12. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 10 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (72 stitches).
13. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 11 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (78 stitches).
14. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 12 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (84 stitches).
15. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 13 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (90 stitches).
16. Work 19 rounds in single crochet into the back of the stitch.
17. *Work 2 single crochet stitches into the front of the next stitch, then work 1 single crochet stitch into the front of the next stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (135 stitches).
18. Work 1 round in single crochet into the back of the stitch.
19. *Increase into the back of the next stitch. Now work the next 2 stitches in single crochet through the back of the stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of the round. (180 stitches).
20. Work 3 rounds in single crochet into the back of the stitch.
21. Work 1 half double crochet stitch into the back of the stitch. *Chain 1 stitch, skip 1 stitch, work 1 half double crochet into the back of the next stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you have 1 stitch left. Skip this last stitch and make 1 chain stitch.
22. Repeat step 21 once more.
23. Work 4 rounds in single crochet into the back of the stitch.
24. Repeat step 21 twice more.
25. Work 1 round in slip stitch into the back of the stitch – be careful not to make your stitches too tight. Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round to finish.
26. Cut your yarn approx. 15cm/6" from the last stitch. Pull on the loop on your crochet hook until the end pops through.
27. Weave in your loose ends.
FINISHING
BECAUSE OF THE DRAMATIC INCREASES IN THE BRIM OF YOUR HAT, YOU MAY FIND THAT THE EDGES CURL UPWARDS. DON'T STEAM YOUR HAT OR IT WILL GO FLOPPY! HERE IS OUR SUGGESTED FINISHING:
1. Place your hat on a solid surface and spray the brim lightly with water (a spray bottle would be ideal).
2. Place fabric over the brim to protect it. If you don't have any spare scraps of fabric hanging around, tea towels will also work fine.
3. Place magazines or heavy books around the brim of your hat and leave overnight.
4. Remove everything in the morning and your hat should have lovely straight edges!
CHAPTER 2INTERMEDIATE
PAPER GANGSTA - MARKET BAG
Take on summer with the Paper Gangsta Market Bag by your side.This intermediate crochet project, worked in alternating rounds of single and double crochet, is perfect for the stitchers out there who have tackled a project or two already.
TOOL KIT
2 rolls of WATG's Ra-Ra Raffia 4.5mm/US 7 crochet hook Large sewing needle
TENSION
Single crochet: 10cm/4" = 16 stitches and 19 rows
HOW TO CROCHET YOUR PAPER GANGSTA MARKET BAG
THIS BAG IS WORKED IN THE ROUND FROM THE BOTTOM UP. THE HANDLES ARE THEN MADE SEPARATELY AND ATTACHED AT THE END.
BAG
1. Make a foundation chain of 58 stitches.
2. Make 3 chain stitches – this is your turning chain and it will form the first stitch and first chain space of your round.
Work 1 double crochet stitch into the 5th chain from your hook. *Chain 1 stitch, skip 1 chain, work 1 double crochet into the next stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of your row. Chain 1 stitch.
Rotate your piece 180 degrees, so that the stitches you just worked are at the bottom of your piece, and the crochet hook is at the bottom right-hand corner.
3. Work 1 double crochet stitch into the first chain of the second long edge of the foundation chain. *Chain 1 stitch, skip 1 chain, work 1 double crochet into the next stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you reach the end of your row. Chain 1 stitch and make a slip stitch into the first stitch made in step 2.
FROM NOW ON YOU WILL BE WORKING IN THE ROUND ACROSS ALL 118 STITCHES.
4. Place your yarn marker. Make 1 single crochet into the first chain space, then make 1 single crochet into the next stitch. Work in this way to complete your round of single crochet. Make a slip stitch into the first stitch of your round.
5. Reposition your yarn marker. Chain 3 stitches, skip 1 stitch, then work 1 double crochet into the next stitch. *Chain 1 stitch, skip 1 stitch, work 1 double crochet into the next stitch*. Repeat the section inside the stars until you have 1 stitch left of the round. Chain 1 stitch, and make a slip stitch into the 3 chain stitches you made at the beginning of the round.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until your bag measures 39cm/15.4" from the foundation chain.
7. Repeat step 4 once more.
8. Place your yarn marker. Work 3 rounds in single crochet. Make a slip stitch to join the last round.
9. Cut your yarn approx. 15cm/6" from the last stitch. Pull on the loop on your crochet hook until the end pops through.
HANDLES
1. Make a foundation chain of 96 stitches.
2. Make 1 chain stitch (this is your turning chain), work in single crochet to the end of the row.
3. Repeat step 2 twice more.
4. Cut your yarn approx. 15cm/6" from the last stitch. Pull on the loop on your crochet hook until the end pops through.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for your other handle.
ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING
1. Lay your bag flat, measure 10cm/4" from the outside edge, then attach the first end of your strap to the top of your bag using whip stitch (see Techniques: Finishing Techniques).
2. Measure 10cm/4" from the other side of your bag, and attach the other end of your strap (taking care not to twist it), using the whip stitch technique.
3. Turn your bag over and repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other strap.
4. Weave in any loose ends.
CHAPTER 3BEGINNER
OH LA LA - PLANT HANGER
Not so much crochet as macrame, the Oh La La Plant Hanger will give you plenty of chain stitch practice, which is never a bad thing. Plus, your plant pals will want to thank you for their cool new digs!
TOOL KIT
1 roll of WATG's Ra-Ra Raffia 4.5mm/US 7 crochet hook Large sewing needle 1 trigger ring (we used a 4cm/1.5" diameter nickel trigger ring)
TENSION
Chain stitch: 10cm/4" = 17 stitches
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OH LA LA PLANT HANGER
TO MAKE YOUR PLANT HANGER, YOU WILL FIRST MAKE FOUR LONG CORDS, WHICH WILL THEN BE KNOTTED TOGETHER TO MAKE YOUR HANGER. YOU WILL BE USING TWO STRANDS OF RA-RA RAFFIA TO CREATE YOUR CORDS: WE SUGGEST WORKING FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF YOUR ROLL.
1. Using two strands of raffia held together, create a slip knot and place it on the shaft of your hook.
2. Hold your hook in your right hand and the yarn attached to the roll in your left hand. Work in chain stitch until you have a chain that measures 350cm/137.8".
3. Cut your yarn approx. 15cm/6" from the last stitch. Pull on the loop on your crochet hook until the end pops through. Weave in your loose ends.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 a further 3 times, creating four cords in total.
YOU WILL NOW CREATE TWO SHORTER CORDS, WHICH YOU WILL USE TO CREATE WRAP KNOTS TO HOLD YOUR HANGER TOGETHER. (REFER TO TECHNIQUES: KNOTTING TECHNIQUES FOR MORE INSTRUCTION ON WRAP KNOTS.)
5. Using two strands of raffia held together, create a slip knot and place it on the shaft of your hook.
6. Hold your hook in your right hand and the yarn attached to the roll in your left hand. Work in chain stitch until you have a chain that measures 70cm/27.6".
7. Cut your yarn approx. 15cm/6" from the last stitch. Pull on the loop on your crochet hook until the end pops through. Weave in your loose ends.
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 once more.
9. Insert the four longer cords through your trigger ring, pull them through until all cords are the same length. You now have eight cords to work with.
ATTACH THE TRIGGER RING TO SOMETHING SOLID, LIKE A CHAIR OR A DOOR HANDLE – THIS MAKES IT MUCH EASIER TO WORK ON YOUR PIECE.
10. Using one of the 70cm/27.6" shorter chains, make a wrap knot around the cords so it sits snugly against the trigger ring.
YOU NOW HAVE EIGHT CORDS COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF YOUR WRAP KNOT.
11. Working from left to right, take your first two cords and hold them together. Measure 40cm/15.7" from the bottom of the wrap knot and make an overhand knot (see diagram and Techniques: Knotting Techniques). Repeat this a further 3 times, working across the remaining six cords. You have now made 4 overhand knots.
EACH OVERHAND KNOT HAS TWO CORDS COMING FROM IT. WE WILL NAME THESE CORD A AND CORD B (SEE DIAGRAM).
12. Take cord B from your first knot and cord A from the next knot to the right of it. Holding these two cords together, make an overhand knot 5cm/2" down from the previous knots. Repeat this, working around your hanger until you have made 4 overhand knots in total.
13. Repeat step 12 twice more; you should now have 4 rows of overhand knots in total.
14. Using the remaining 70cm/27.6" chain, make a wrap knot around all eight cords, 5cm/2" down from the last row of knots.
15. Finally trim your cords to your desired length. We suggest around 40cm/15.7" from the wrap knot, keeping them nice and long. Don't worry about the cords unravelling; the chains should stay in place.
CHAPTER 4BEGINNER
MONEY HONEY - CLUTCH BAG
This small clutch bag is the ideal accessory for your summer in the city. The perfect project for those new to crochet, it also happens to be the perfect place to put your money, honey.
TOOL KIT
1 roll of WATG's Ra-Ra Raffia 3.5mm/US 4 crochet hook Large sewing needle 1 set of magnetic clasps (we used a 2cm/0.8" diameter magnetic snap)
TENSION
Single crochet: 10cm/4" = 18 stitches and 20 rows
HOW TO CROCHET YOUR MONEY HONEY CLUTCH BAG
1. Create a slip knot and place it on the shaft of your hook.
2. Hold your hook in your right hand and the yarn attached to the roll in your left hand. Make 40 chain stitches. The slip knot does not count as a chain stitch, nor does the stitch on your hook. You now have 40 chain stitches and you have finished your foundation row.
3. Hold the hook in your right hand and your foundation chain in your left hand. Make 1 chain stitch, this is your turning chain and does not count as a stitch. Work in single crochet across all 40 stitches. This is your first row of crochet.
4. Make 1 chain stitch (this is your turning chain). Turn your work over, keeping the hook in your right hand and holding the work in your left hand so you are ready to work back across the stitches you just made.
5. Work in single crochet across all 40 stitches. Turn your work.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 (working each row in single crochet), until your bag measures 16cm/6.3" from your foundation chain (approx. a further 30 rows).
7. Make 1 chain stitch (this is your turning chain). Turn your work over.
8. Work 1 row in single crochet through the back loop of each of the stitches (working a row through the back loop of the stitches helps create a neat fold when it comes to assembly).
9. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until your piece measures 32cm/12.6" from the foundation chain, making sure to work an odd number of rows (approx. a further 31 rows).
YOU WILL NOW WORK THE FRONT FLAP OF YOUR BAG.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 8 once more.
11. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until your piece measures 44cm/17.3" from the foundation chain (approx. a further 23 rows).
12. Make 1 chain stitch (this is your turning chain). Turn your work over.
13. Work in single crochet until you have 1 stitch left of your row, you will now work 2 stitches into this last stitch (this helps to turn the corner). (41 stitches).
14. Turn your work 90 degrees to the right to begin working along one of the long edges of your bag. Work a single crochet stitch into the edge stitch of each row until you have 1 row left, work 2 single crochet stitches into the last row.
15. Turn your work 90 degrees to the right once more, you will now crochet down the edge of the foundation chain. Work in single crochet until you come to the last stitch, work 2 single crochet stitches into this last stitch.
16. Turn your work 90 degrees to the right once more, you will now crochet down the second long edge of your bag. Work a single crochet stitch into the edge stitch of each row. You have now reached the point at which you started. Join the round with a slip stitch.
17. Cut your yarn approx 10cm/4" from the last stitch. Pull on the final loop until the end pops through–you have now secured your last stitch. Weave in any loose ends.
STRAP
1. Make a foundation chain of 58 stitches or until your piece measures 32cm/12.6".
2. Make 1 chain stitch, this is your turning chain and does not count as a stitch. Work in single crochet across all of your stitches.
3. Make 1 chain stitch, turn your work over.
4. Work in single crochet across all 58 stitches. Turn your work.
5. Cut the yarn approx. 15cm/6" from the last stitch. Pull on the loop on your crochet hook until the end pops through – you have now secured the last stitch. Weave in any loose ends.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
Back to Woolschool 3
Meet Ra-Ra Raffia 4
Projects
Worn This Way Summer Hat 7
Paper Gangsta Market Bag 11
Oh La La Plant Hanger 15
Money Honey Clutch Bag 19
Stitched Up Money Honey Clutch Bag 22
Love Game Yarn Basket 27
Stitched Up Love Game Yarn Basket 30
Perfect illusion Placemat 35
Poker Face Cup Holders 39
Speechless Phone Case 43
Superstar Backpack 47
Stitched Up Superstar Backpack 52
Just Dance No Hands Bag 57
Techniques
Crochet Techniques 62
Knotting Techniques 68
Finishing Techniques 69
About Watg 71
Index 72