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

I originally only offered the German pattern for this Mochila, but I was asked so often to write an english pattern as well. I have done this now, but please note that English is not my native language. I did my very best and hope that you can understand my English.

This beautiful Mochila is not just a "crochet bag". 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 worn 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 with crocheting a mochila using the Wayuu technique.
It is not a complete guide for the inexperienced. If you have little or no experience with crocheting mochilas and still want to crochet this bag, or if you find that your previous knowledge is not enough, write 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 pattern for the shoulder strap
• Braiding pattern for the Kumihimo cord
• separate pattern for a crocheted shoulder strap (if you do not have a loom)
• separate patern for the macramee feathers

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

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

• Magic Ring
• crocheting with carrying threads
• Crochet the bottom with 8, 10 or 12 sections - according to your needs
• Buttonholes for the cord
• Crab stitch
• Read the weaving pattern
• Covering / work with a Kumihimo braided disc
• Sewing on an adjustable shoulder strap

Size Information

Size:
Diameter: ca. 22 cm
Hight: ca. 29 cm
Length of shoulder strap: ca. 1,30 m (+ overhang)

Materials List

Yarn/equipment:
a) Pro Lana „Basic Cotton“
(100% cotton, mercerized, gassed, barrel length 125m/50g, needle size 3,0 - 3,5)
150 g color 34-cyclam
150 g color 91-light grey
150 g color 98-dark grey
200 g color 99-black
b) (ergonomic) crochet hook 2,0
I recommend an ergonomic crochet hook, because crocheting a mochila with a
conventional crochet hook is very strenuous.
c) For the shoulder strap:
1 Ashford Inkle Loom
1 adjustable buckle, 40 mm
2 rectangles for bags, 40 mm
d) For the cord:
1 Kumihimo Mobidai Disc
1 Kumihimo weight
20 Kumihimo bobbins, 45 mm
2 cord end caps „Glocke“
e) round cord stopper "Stegring" made of metal
f) 1 pin „handmade“
g) textile glue (white glue, drying colorless, for the feathers)
all-round glue (for the cord end caps)
h) marking thread or stitch marker for round transition
i) 2 charms (here: makramee-feathers)

You can get all the yarn/equipment in my shop. Please contact me if you are interested.

Additional Details by the Author

Designed by Angelika Ringwald
© by Angelika Ringwald

Both the pattern and the photos are the property of Angelika Ringwald. The use is reserved exclusively for private purposes. Commercial use as well as duplications of any kind are prohibited or require the written permission of the owner.