Product Description
The Highlife Backpack is an ode to my heritage and is inspired by the vibrant and intricate fabrics from West Africa. It is a sturdy yet lightweight backpack that incorporates some fun patterns that you can infuse with as much color as you like. Perfect for stash busting!
This is an intermediate level pattern. It requires knowledge of how to change colors, read a color chart, and maintain tension.
The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms. It comes in one size. It includes color charts for all sections and a coloring page to try out different color combinations.
To share your work or see other versions of this pattern, use #highlifebackpack on Instagram, and tag me.
The pattern has been thoroughly tested, but please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for your support! I so look forward to seeing your creations! :)
© 2020 EatWanderCrochet
Highlife Backpack by Eat.Wander.Crochet
What is Being Made
The Highlife Backpack is a sturdy yet lightweight crochet backpack designed by Roxanne Wosu of Eat.Wander.Crochet. This intermediate-level project draws inspiration from vibrant West African textiles including Kente, Ankara, and Akwete fabrics. The backpack design celebrates Highlife music, a style that originated in Ghana in the early 20th century and gained particular popularity in Nigeria during the 1950s and 1960s, known for its upbeat character featuring jazzy horns and guitars.
Techniques Used
This crochet pattern requires intermediate-level skills and incorporates color-changing techniques throughout the design. Crafters must be comfortable reading color charts to successfully execute the pattern's intricate color work. The pattern uses standard US crochet terminology, making it accessible to those familiar with American crochet conventions.
Stitches and Construction
While the PDF excerpt does not detail specific stitch names, the pattern involves working with color changes to create the vibrant, patterned aesthetic inspired by traditional West African textiles. The construction creates a functional backpack structure that balances durability with a lightweight finished product.
Materials
- Yarn Weight: Chunky weight yarn
- Tools: Crochet hook (size appropriate for chunky yarn)
The chunky yarn weight contributes to the backpack's quick construction time while maintaining the sturdy quality needed for a functional accessory.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Eat.Wander.Crochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | I used 5 colors of yarn for this pattern total yards: Bulky: 602 yards, Worsted: 1300 yards Embellish as desired -- I added beads and made tassels. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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