Pattern for Mochila "Alejandra"/ Single-Thread-Technique of Wayuu"

At first I only offered this manual in German, but then I was asked again and again if I could write it also in English. That's what I did now. But since English is not my mother tongue, I ask for your indulgence, if one or the other mistake should have crept in.

This beautiful mochila is not just a "crocheted bag" or a "crocheted backpack". It is crocheted in the original Wayuu technique and is so stable that it stands upright by itself. The adjustable shoulder strap can also be used as a cross-body strap so that you have both hands free for important things while shopping or wherever you want to use your mochila. You will be envied for your mochila!

This pattern is designed for those who already have experience crocheting a mochila using the Wayuu technique.
It is not a complete pattern for the inexperienced. If you have little or no experience crocheting mochilas but want to crochet this bag, or if you find out that your previous knowledge is not enough, contact me. I will be happy to help you and I am sure that you will reach your aim.

The pattern includes:

• crochet script for the bottom (incl. representation of the placement of the increases)
• crochet script for the side
• weaving script for the shoulder strap
• crochet script for a crocheted shoulder strap (if you don‘t have a loom)
• 2 braiding patterns for the Kumihimo cord (16-threaded and 20-threaded)
• separate DIY-pattern for the macramee-feathers
• 15 pages total

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Requirements:
Advanced knowledge of crocheting a mochila in the Wayuu technique. You should be able to do the following:

• Magic Ring
• crochet with carrying threads
• crochet the bottom with 8, 10 or 12 sections - according to your needs
• buttonholes for the cord
• read weaving script
• handle a Kumihimo Mobidai Disc

Size Information

Size:
diameter: ca. 26 cm
hight: ca. 31 cm
length of shoulder strap: ca. 1,30 m

Materials List

Yarn/equipment:
a) Pro Lana „Basic Cotton“
(100% cotton, mercerized, gassed, barrel length 125m/50g, needle size 3,0 - 3,5)
350 g color 98 (dark grey)
200 g color 01 (white)
100 g color 38 (dark red)
b) (ergonomic) crochet hook 2,0
2 rectangles for bags, 40 mm
1 adjustable buckle
1 pin „handmade“
2 cord end caps
2 charms (here: makramee-feathers)
c) textile glue (white glue, drying colorless, for the feathers)
all-round glue (for the cord end caps)
marking thread or stitch marker for round transition
d) for the cord:
1 Kumihimo Mobidai Disc
1 Kumihimo-weight
16 respectively 20 Kumihimo-bobbins
e) For the shoulder strap:
1 Inkle Loom