RUBY DIAMOND - free tapestry crochet pattern

Hello everyone!

I know I've been a little bit absent of the virtual world, but I really needed some time to refocus and enjoy crocheting again! I was getting caught by the stress of social media performance, which was putting me into a creative rut, making me loose sight of why I started crocheting in the first place and taking the fun out of it all.

I started learning tapestry crochet because it appeared to me as a beautiful, intricate and challenging crochet technique. I immediatly fell in love with it, with all the creative possibilities, like a whole new world in front of me. I hoped that with my work I would be able to bring more peolple into trying and loving tapestry crochet. Now, I'm slowly getting my crojo back and one of my resolutions is to create some FREE PATTERNS. That way I can really share with you my journey and what I've learned and still am learning!

Tapestry Crochet Cactus Pattern

Since I've seen some adorable amigurumi cactus, that just melted my heart, I'm in a gigantic cactus crush! I finally got to design a cactus related pattern and I must say it wasn't easy to make those little cactus shapes. But now that I managed to figure it out I already have some more ideas to try out soon! 

Is there anyone else with a cactus crush?? If so, then I think this pattern is perfect for you!

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.

You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram (@thestoryofamulberry) and Pinterest to see beautiful crochet goodies, sneak peeks of my work in progress, giveaways and hopefully be inspired.

See you soon,

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.

Tapestry Crochet Pattern - "Scrambled Chevron Pouch"

I love chevron patterns especially in blankets which is where I got the inspiration for this design. I thought that it would be a great idea to try some tapestry chevron but I wanted to spice it up a bit so I mixed the colors instead of placing them in an oderly manner.

I'm excited to finally share with you how the "Scrambled Chevron Crochet Pouch" turned out and I have to say that it really meets my expectations. I already was loving it while I was crocheting and now that it's finished I just want to use it!

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.

The "Lipstick" Crochet Cosmetic Bag

For this third cosmetic bag made for the "WRITINGS" collection I chose the word "lipstick". After the "Make Up" and the "Beauty Stuff" designs I decided to go with some more specific words of the cosmetic world and "lipstick" seemed to be the perfect one. 

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!

"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.

You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram (@thestoryofamulberry) and Pinterest to see beautiful crochet goodies, sneak peeks of my work in progress, giveaways and hopefully be inspired.

See you soon,

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!

You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram (@thestoryofamulberry) and Pinterest to see beautiful crochet goodies, sneak peeks of my work in progress, giveaways and hopefully be inspired.

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!

Very First Crochet Tutorial!

Being featured by @crochetgirlgang on instagram with my Rainbow Mountain Pikes crochet clutch gave me some visibility and a received lots of compliments about my work, as well as kind and encouraging words from crochet lovers. Some asked me for tutorials of my works and others even asked me for tips and advices. I felt very flattered that my work was appreciated and that people reached out to me for help. I really don't see myself as an expert in crochet, quite the contrary, I've been crocheting for just a little time and I still have a lot to learn. But I do my best in every project I made!

That being said, all the great feedback gave me the motivation to make tutorials of my crochet designs. I had read lots of tutorials online but never tought that one day I would be doing one for others to see.

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!

You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram (@thestoryofamulberry) and Pinterest to see beautiful crochet clutches, outfit suggestions, sneak peeks of my work in progress and a lot more to be inspired.

I also invite you to my Etsy Shop. I would be more than happy with your visit!

See you soon,

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.