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Raffia Crochet

10 Contemporary Crochet Patterns with Raffia Yarn
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Raffia Crochet by Wool and the Gang offers a delightful exploration into the world of crochet using raffia, a natural fibre known for its versatility and eco-friendliness. The book provides a collection of chic and sustainable projects, ranging from home dΓ©cor to stylish accessories. Featuring step-by-step instructions and tips, it's perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters seeking fresh inspiration.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring sustainable crafting methods and want to discover the versatility of raffia in crochet projects. It may appeal to you if you're interested in creating unique accessories and home decor using eco-friendly materials, guided by stylish and clear instructions.

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Wool and the Gang introduce you to the craft of crocheting with raffia, a breakthrough new yarn that is great for a wide range of summery projects. This book includes patterns for 10 on-trend raffia items such as bags, hats and baskets, which are then further embellished with embroidery in raffia yarn.

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Raffia Crochet is the debut book from leading DIY fashion brand Wool and the Gang, featuring 10 modern crochet patterns made with trending raffia yarn.

Wool and the Gang introduce you to the craft of crocheting with raffia, a breakthrough new yarn that is great for a wide range of summery projects. Light and eco-friendly, raffia yarn is made of 100% long wood fibre that adds structure to your projects, making it perfect for hats, bags, and accessories.

This book includes 10 crochet projects all made using Wool and the Gang's Ra-Ra Raffia yarn in a range of colours. Projects include on-trend raffia items such as bags, hats, and baskets, which are then further embellished with embroidery in raffia yarn too. General techniques are covered at the end of the book, with instructions accompanied by clear illustrations.

Authors: Designers Aurelie Popper and Jade Harwood met while studying Textile Design at Central Saint Martins in London. After school, they gained experience together at Alexander McQueen and Balmain in Paris. After being discovered by former model and yarn lover Elisabeth Sabrier, they founded Wool and the Gang, with Lisa Rodwell (previously at Yahoo and eBay) as CEO. Wool and the Gang is a DIY fashion brand offering a range of yarns along with knitting, crochet, macrame, and embroidery kits via their online shop. They pioneer fashion production that's made in a sustainable way, working with fashion factories to repurpose their fashion waste into new yarns to reduce landfill. They're always on the lookout for new materials that reduce environmental impact.

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  • The debut book from leading DIY fashion brand Wool and the Gang, who have a combined social media platform of over 750K followers.
  • Raffia is a clear trend in crochet, with a number of yarn manufacturers producing natural or synthetic raffia yarns.

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Raffia Crochet by Wool and the Gang is praised for appealing to both skilled crocheters interested in experimenting with novel materials and beginners eager to explore lighter projects. The book is noted for its captivating photography and bohemian-style designs, making it an especially attractive choice for those seeking creative crochet inspiration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781446307489

Publisher: David & Charles

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: David & Charles

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 72

About the Author

Designers Aurelie Popper and Jade Harwood met while studying Textile Design at Central Saint Martins in London. After school they gained experience together at Alexander McQueen and Balmain in Paris. After being discovered by former model and yarn lover Elisabeth Sabrier, together they founded Wool and the Gang. Wool and the Gang is a DIY fashion brand offering a range of yarns along with knitting, crochet, macrame and embroidery kits via their online shop. They pioneer fashion production that's made in a sustainable way, working with fashion factories to repurpose their fashion waste into new yarns to reduce landfill. They're always on the lookout for new materials that reduce environmental impact.

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