Raffia Crochet
10 Contemporary Crochet Patterns with Raffia Yarn
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The DIY fashion brand presents ten fun and easy crochet projects featuring Ra-Ra Raffia—the endlessly versatile plant-based yarn.
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.
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The staff of sustainable fashion brand Wool and the Gang provide crafters with a collection of whimsical warm-weather fare made with raffia, a durable palm tree fiber that's biodegradable, water-repellent, light, and quick-drying. The book provides 10 patterns, divided into beginner, easy, and intermediate skill levels, with the standout being the intermediate-level "Worn This Way Summer Hat," shown in four neutral colors: ochre, raw sienna, black, and white. It's the only hat pattern in the book, which is otherwise devoted largely to bags, such as the appealing beginner-level "Money Honey Clutch Bag." If this svelte rectangle of fiber is deemed too bland, one can always dress it up by using a contrasting shade of raffia to embroider a pretty edging. Another highlight is the intermediate-level "Superstar Backpack," which can also be embellished with decorative stitching. This book is perfect for experienced hands looking to employ a novelty fiber, and for beginners who want to dip a toe into lighter fare, such as the "Oh La La Plant Hanger." The breezy photography and the boho vibes of many items make this slim volume particularly enticing.
