Blue Ombré Pattern

I've wanted for a while to do some ombré pattern. I love the gradient effect and I think that the tapestry technique is ideal for it. I had a lot of different shades of blue, cause let's face it, it's my favourite color, so I decided it was just perfect for the design.

I didn't wanted to do a basic stripe gradient even if I love them, specially in blankets. As usual, I needed to spice it up and create somethig a bit more intricate (as if tapestry crochet isn't challenging enough) and came up with spikes that makes me think of mountains in the horizon.

Always loyal to Katia's Mississippi 3 yarn with 3 shades of blue plus off white and a simple white zipper for the closure with no lining.

This pouch is approximately H - 15 cm/5,9 inches; W - 21 cm/8,2 inches.

You can use it as you want. As a clutch, as a cosmetic bag that you can use at home or to carry with you in your daily purse. 

If you love to craft and crochet, this pouch can carry a lot of hooks, needles and other crafting materials!

I think that this one would look so beautiful with any color but I really want to make another one (sometime in the future) with a black/gray/white gradient!

If you'd like to give this pattern a try, it's available at my Etsy Shop. 

The PDF has a total of 10 pages, including the cover, where you'll find a beginner friendly english tutorial with instructions and pictures that will walk you through the making of the pouch. Nonetheless, you NEED to know the basics of crocheting.

If you are a more experienced crocheter you'll be able to go directly to the written pattern and tapestry chart.

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The Story of a Mulberry

Tapestry Granny Square - Crochet Pouch Pattern

Granny Squares are one of the favorite designs of crocheters. They are usually used to do blankets or cushion covers but you can do anything you like. There are lots and lots of different patterns for granny squares online along with amazing crocheted projects made with them.

I was so inspired by all those creative projects I've seen that I challenged myself to design a Tapestry Granny Square pattern.

Scrambled Chevron Crochet Pattern

It's been a while since my last post, but I'm back with new colorful intricate designs! Even if I had so much fun creating the cosmetic pouches that allowed me to do and learn some new things, I confess that I was missing crocheting with more than 3 colors and designing geometric patterns!

Tapestry Crochet Cosmetic Bag Patterns

When I started to design the pattern for the "Make up" pouch all I knew was that I wanted a bag that would measure between 18 to 20 cm W with a 3mm crochet hook. My first question was "How am I going to design the letters? How am I going to determine the number of stitches for each letters for the word to fit this specific size?"  I looked online for patterns of letters for cross stitch projects and I found quite a few but none that would meet my needs. So I use those patterns as a starting point and I had to adapt them. Once I managed to figure it out and made the pouch, I was so in love with it that I thought why not do more cosmetic pouches with different words now that I know how to design the letters? That's how this collection was born. I made 4 pouches so far and I'm intending to do some more in the future. I just miss doing my 6 colour tapestry crochet clutches!

To know more and see more details about each of the pouches, just click the titles below.

Cosmetic Pouch Tapestry Crochet PATTERN

This is the second pattern I designed for the "Writing" colection of modern crochet cosmetic pouches. I chose a burgundy tone colour cause I love them and it's a happy coincidence that it's a very trendy colour at the moment!

The "MAKE UP" Crochet Cosmetic Pouch

A while ago I took a different road on my #tapestrycrochet adventure and decided to do some modern cosmetic pouches. I've been a little more interested in make up than usual and bought some new beauty stuff but didn't really had a cosmetic bag for my make up. So I grabbed my pencil, doodled some designs and came up with this pattern.

"Beauty Stuff" Crochet Cosmetic Pouch

It's been a while since a posted here from the last time. I've been really busy creating new tapestry crochet patterns and designs that I totally forgot to share with you this beautiful cosmetic pouch. It's part of my "writings" cosmetic collection. 

Actually, the cosmetic pouch is already finished but I will share with you the result as soon as I can get the written pattern complete and available at the etsy shop. Untill then, I leave you with this sneak peek hoping to get you excited and eager to see more.

In the meantime, I can tell you that I love this white, dark fuschia and black combo using Katia Mississippi 3 yarn.

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The Story of a Mulberry

Tapestry crochet - Makeup Bag Sneak Peek

After doing some colorful clutches, I decided to put my tapestry crochet skills to do makeup bags. If you think about it, makeup bags are like clutches but smaller right?! I guess I'm really into pouches! :)

I leave you with a sneak peek of my work in progress. Very excited about finishing it, showing you the result and writing the pattern!

I'll be back with more makeup bags designs, so stay tuned!

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See you soon,

The Story of a Mulberry

Woven Artsy Wall Crochet Clutch

It seems that colorful tapestry crochet clutches are here to stay. This is my third one after the Rainbow Mountain Pikes [see here] and the Diamond Forest [see here] and I'm already thinking about the next one! All the designs and color possibilities make tapestry crochet very interesting, challenging and appealing, at least to me. You're sure to never be bored with it, maybe frustrated sometimes but never bored!

Diamond Forest Crochet Clutch

Yes, another colorful crochet clutch! What can I say?!

Well, I guess I can start by saying that being featured by @crochetgirlgang on instagram with my Rainbow Mountain Pikes crochet clutch [see here] and read all the good feedback and kind words really boost me to create more.

I called this one the Diamond Forest crochet clutch!

Sneak Peek - Work in Progress

I was so pleased with my first colored crochet clutch, that I named  Rainbow Mountain Pikes crochet clutch [can see here], that I couldn't wait to start another colored crochet clutch design.

So, after the usual struggle with the choice of the colors combo I decided to go with some green turquoise + pastel green + fuschia + light pink + white + black. I use Mississippi 3 from the brand Katia wich is a 60% cotton and 40% acrylic yarn.

There is a little sneak peek of what I've been working to share with you how it's turning out. I'm really excited to finish the clutch and see the final result. I'm loving doing colored tapestry crochet and I must confess that even if this one is not yet finished I'm already thinking about the next one! #crochetaddict 

The color combo is great for summer and it makes me think about nature and flowers with the green and pink tones. What do think of it so far?

I still haven't came up with a name for this crochet clutch and I would like to hear your suggestions to help me figure it out :) 

Don't hesitate leaving a comment below!

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The Story of a Mulberry

Rainbow Mountain Pikes Crochet Clutch

After doing the Black&White collection [can see here], wich allowed me to get familiar and practice the tapestry technique, I was eager to try some colorful patterns. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE black and white clutches and I'm intending doing some more designs with those two colors, but maybe it was the summer call making me wanting some colorful and vibrant accessories.