Tapestry crochet is where color becomes storytelling. By carrying multiple yarns at once and switching hues seamlessly, you can create striking motifs, geometric designs, and painterly patterns — all with a crochet hook.
I love tapestry crochet because it blends precision and play — every stitch feels intentional, yet every row reveals a surprise. Whether you’re brand-new or ready to explore advanced chartwork, this page gathers my favorite tapestry crochet resources in one creative, colorful space.
What Is Tapestry Crochet?
Tapestry crochet involves working with two or more colors in the same row, carrying the unused strands inside the stitches. The result is a thick, reversible fabric with crisp designs and virtually no floats or loose ends.
✨ Pro Tip: Always keep consistent tension on your carried yarns — too tight and your fabric puckers, too loose and colors bleed. Practice on small swatches before larger projects to perfect your rhythm.
Video Tutorials & Technique Guides
- Tapestry Crochet Bag (In the Round)
- Tapestry Crochet Motifs in a Shawl
- Tapestry Crochet Motifs in an Afghan
- 2 Color Bunny Tapestry Crochet Hat
- 3 Color Tapestry Crochet Leopard Print Hat
- Vertical Striped, 2 Color Tapestry Crochet Hat
Free Tapestry Crochet Patterns
Explore these free projects featuring tapestry crochet stitches and motifs:
| Pattern | Description | Yarn Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Koko Leopard Print Hat | Bold, modern leopard print worked in two contrasting colors using tapestry crochet. | #3 DK |
| Cinna Bunny Tapestry Hat | Sweet animal-inspired design with playful color changes. | #3 DK |
| Reese Vertical Striped Hat | Vertical Tapestry Crochet Stripes worked in the round. | #4 Worsted |
| Starburst Drawstring Bag | Drawstring bag worked in the round from the base in a starburst design. | #3 DK |
| Owen Tapestry Crochet Motif Afghan | Beautiful 2 color star motifs joined to make a gorgeous geometric fabric. | #5 Bulky |
| Mabel Laptop Sleeve | 2 Color Tapestry Crochet Pixelated Gradient Design | #3 DK |
| Apollonia Colorful Motif Wrap | Many Colors Tapestry Crochet Textured Starburst Motifs | #3 DK |
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Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.
When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.
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