Welsh Tapestry Backpack by Zoe Curtis Crochet

Welsh Tapestry Backpack

Crochet
December 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
One Size
English

Practical in purpose and full to the brim with minimalist chic, this
naturalistic accessory is perfect for the cool, crisp days of winter.

MATERIALS

Drops Alaska Aran,
100% wool,
50g/70m/77yds
Yarn A: O White 02
x 5 balls
Yarn B: Sage Green 65
x 2 balls
Yarn C: Olive 51 x 1 ball
4mm hook
Rope or thin leather strip
for the pull tie, 1mm/1/8in
thick, 1.5cm/½in wide,
114cm/45in long
Two thin leather strips
for straps, 1mm/1/8in
thick, 1.5cm/½in wide,
68cm/26 ¾in long
Leather punch
Yarn needle
Three metal D-rings,
25mm/1in

YARN ALTERNATIVES

You can use any aran-weight
yarn to achieve a similar
effect.

TENSION

Work 17tr and 8.5 rows to
measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4in
using 4mm hook, or size
required to obtain tension.
However, exact tension is not
crucial for this project.

MEASUREMENTS

Width: 39cm/15¼in.
Length: 46cm/18in.