Intarsia Crochet: Craft Your Own Tapestry
A course by Flor Samoilenco , Designer and Textile Artist
Discover a technique that allows you to create illustrations and designs in full color
Discover a technique that allows you to create illustrations and designs in full color
Did you know that intarsia crochet allows you to draw with your stitches and create color changes within your pattern? Argentine designer Flor Samoilenco teaches you how to incorporate this technique into your crochet patterns to create modern decorative items filled with life and texture.
Learn the entire intarsia crochet process step by step, see the techniques to design a crocheted tapestry. Learn all the stitches you need, the specifics of intarsia crochet, and how to make the final touches on your piece, ready to hang on your wall. Learn to design your own creations to create a one of a kind. Are you ready to get started?
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (356)
- 6,211 students
- 18 lessons (2h 27m)
- 23 additional resources (18 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create a modern and vibrant tapestry using the intarsia crochet technique, of 25 cm by 45 cm approximately. Create a base and create the finishes with crochet, leaving it ready to hang on your wall.
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Who is this online course for?
For all those who want to explore textile design with crochet, whether you have previous experience or not, those who want to create unique decorative objects, as well as anyone who enjoys creating with their hands. Illustrators and designers who want to explore new ways of creating will also enjoy the course.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required, although some experience with crochet (especially with the chain stitch, half double stitch, and color changes) will help.
As for materials you need medium weight cotton yarn of the colors you want to use, a crochet hook, scissors, and a wooden rod to mount your tapestry on.
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A course by Flor Samoilenco
Flor Samoilenco designs and creates tapestries with the intarsia crochet technique at her workshop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She found her passion by combining crochet with a modern twist, creating original and minimal designs. She also teaches her techniques for design and crochet in workshops online and in person.
Inspired by architecture, modern art, geometric shapes, and nature, Flor gives special attention to the composition of shapes and color harmony. Her work can be found on social media and at her online store.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Materials and stitches for crochet intarsia
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Materials
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What is intarsia crochet?
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Basic crochet stitches
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Color changes
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U3
Design process
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Create a mood board
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From inspiration to a unique design
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Create your own diagrams
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U4
Proposed project: abstract tapestry
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First line and start color sections 1
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First line and start color sections 2
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We combine intarsia with tapestry
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Close up of colored sections
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Completion of the tapestry and placement of the rod
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Fringes and last finishes
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U5
Customize and take care of your fabrics
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Customize your fabrics
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How to take care of your fabrics?
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FP
Final project
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Intarsia Crochet: Craft Your Own Tapestry
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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cfermino
Gostei muito do curso, consegui aprender de forma clara e objetiva
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claudia.natali81
Lei molto chiara, esaustiva e originale! Mi è piaciuto
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cande_m
Muy bien explicado y muy completo, ameno. Me ha encantado y he aprendido mucho.
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pil6
excelente explicación, tiene mucha paciencia y es muy clara para hacer paso x paso y además de posibilidad para crear algo único cada persona desde cero.
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karemlambrano
El curso esta muy completo, Flor explica claro y con detalle, se entiende muy bien!!
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