Product Description
This pattern is featured in the January 2021 issue of Happily Hooked Magazine.
This pattern allows you to create an eye-catching wall hanging that captures all the energy from the morning colors.
It is written with US terms and it uses the colorwork technique of tapestry crochet with double crochet stitches.
It does not just include the chart, it also includes photo tutorial and tips of crucial instructions, hence if you don’t know the technique you could perfectly make anyway. It also has written instructions.
You will need 5 different colors of cotton yarn or your favourite, no more than 40 gr each.
I also included a printable version that will help you work with the chart.
I hope you enjoyed it!
Big hugs,
Pilar
Sunrise Mountains Wall Hanging Crochet Tapestry
What is Being Made
The Sunrise Mountains Wall Hanging is a decorative crochet tapestry designed by Pilar Juan of Crochaut. This wall decoration captures the vibrant early morning colors that appear above the Andes mountains in eastern Chile. The piece brings the inspiring energy of sunrise light into your home, serving as a visual reminder of a new day throughout your living space.
Design Inspiration and Concept
This tapestry draws inspiration from the distinctive palette of colors that emerge during sunrise over the imposing Andes mountain range. The design translates the natural beauty of dawn light breaking above Chile's eastern mountains into a crochet artwork, making it an ideal decorative piece for those seeking to incorporate landscape-inspired elements into their home decor.
Crochet Techniques Used
The pattern employs specialized tapestry crochet techniques to create the detailed mountain and sunrise imagery. Key techniques include:
- Carrying yarn along rows: Unworked yarn is carried within the working stitches rather than being cut and rejoined, allowing the carried yarns to be encapsulated within the stitches for a clean finish
- Color changes: Colors are changed by completing a stitch with the original color yarn up to the final yarn over, then pulling through the loop with the new color yarn to seamlessly transition between hues
- Multi-color tapestry work: The pattern requires managing multiple colors throughout rows to build the landscape composition
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes double crochet stitches as a primary stitch, which is demonstrated in the color-change instructions provided in the pattern documentation. Double crochet creates a versatile fabric suitable for tapestry work and allows for clear color definition in the design.
Materials and Yarn Weight
This project accommodates multiple yarn weights, offering flexibility in finished size and drape. The pattern works with DK weight, sport weight, and worsted weight yarns. Your choice of yarn weight will affect the overall dimensions and appearance of the wall hanging. Standard crochet hooks appropriate to your selected yarn weight are required.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suited for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to advance to tapestry techniques. The combination of color changes and yarn carrying requires attention to detail and familiarity with basic crochet stitches, making it an excellent project for developing tapestry crochet proficiency.
Format
This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing you to access the complete instructions, diagrams, and technique guides at your convenience.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Sport, Worsted |
| Pages: | 36 |
| Designer: | CROCHAUT |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Notes: | Dowel rod or wooden stick |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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