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Tapestry crochet material simulation

Tapestry crochet

Crochet carrying colours

What you need

Worsted, DK or sport yarn in nearest DMC shades; matching hook; bobbins and yarn needle.

These supplies describe the Carolers example; open a project for its exact list and sizes.

How to begin

  1. Chain 77; sc 76 across (US terms).
  2. Start at the bottom: odd rows right to left.
  3. Ch 1 and turn; the chain does not count. Even rows read left to right. Carry at most 2-3 colours; use bobbins for busy rows.
  4. Change on last pull-through; weave in and block.

One square = one sc (US terms). Work the background. Carry at most 2-3 colours. For rows with 4 or more colours, use separate bobbins or add small details later with surface stitches. Yarn amounts are planning estimates; read Finishing & help for setup, rates and other weights.

Learn with a maker

Tapestry Crochet Series: Video #2 How To Read A ChartVideo by Highland Hickory Crochet on YouTubeHow to: TAPESTRY CROCHET, Change Colors, and Carry your Yarn in crochet: By Winding Road CrochetVideo by Winding Road Crochet on YouTubeTapestry Crochet for Absolute Beginners - Learn the Basics of Tapestry Crochet | Yay For YarnVideo by Yay For Yarn on YouTube

Projects in tapestry crochet

Christmas Carolers Tapestry crochet simulation

Christmas Carolers

76 × 76 cells · 25 colours · medium

482.6 × 482.6 mm · Worsted estimate: 4 sc and 4 rows/in; swatch both

Christmas · Computer simulation

Classic Santa Hat Tapestry crochet simulation

Classic Santa Hat

58 × 50 cells · 16 colours · small

368.3 × 317.5 mm · Worsted estimate: 4 sc and 4 rows/in; swatch both

Christmas · Computer simulation

Green Quilted Heart Block Tapestry crochet simulation

Green Quilted Heart Block

49 × 50 cells · 5 colours · small

311.1 × 317.5 mm · Worsted estimate: 4 sc and 4 rows/in; swatch both

Christmas · Computer simulation

Nutcracker (52) Tapestry crochet simulation

Nutcracker (52)

54 × 54 cells · 8 colours · small

342.9 × 342.9 mm · Worsted estimate: 4 sc and 4 rows/in; swatch both

Christmas · Computer simulation