Faux Wayuu Mochila

One of my friends asked if I can make her a Wayuu Mochila (mochila being Spanish for bag) for her birthday. The Wayuu are Indians living in South America, in Venezuela and Colombia to be specific, so no, as a girl from The Netherlands I can't make her a Wayuu Mochila, but yes, I can make her a Dutch mochila. To practice a bit, I first made this one for myself, so the one I make for my friend hopefully will not have the little faults this one has.




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My Girly Bags were featured by Embracing Change and Creative Crochet Workshop this week!!


Thank you so much, Stacey and Joanita!!

Comments

  1. paulaJuly 16, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    Very well done. I am just starting to learn te technique and it can be a little tricky getting the shapes crisp.

    It will be fun to see what you make next.

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  2. Gardening HelenJuly 17, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    I love the colors! Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NWs DIY Party!

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  3. creativejewishmom/saraJuly 17, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    wow, really gorgeous! can't wait to see the next one! how about leather straps? that could be fantastic. thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  4. UnknownJuly 19, 2016 at 4:10 AM

    What a beautiful bag!! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
    Kim

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  5. UnknownJuly 19, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    lovely colors and great style!

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  6. JessJuly 19, 2016 at 10:25 PM

    Wow, how pretty!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  7. Julie's LifestyleJuly 20, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    This is really beautiful and thanks for sharing it at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.

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  8. kjramstackJuly 20, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    Oh my goodness - this is just beautiful! What are you going to use it for? I see myself going to the farmers market...

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  9. UnknownJuly 22, 2016 at 8:33 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Love the pattern!

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  10. LauraJuly 24, 2016 at 3:23 AM

    How beautiful!
    Thank you for joining us at Thoughts of Home.
    Hope to see you next week too.

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  11. Oui CrochetJuly 24, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    I love it! Your color work is incredible! I have been experimenting with making similar bags, but without the changing of colors in this way. I've been changing at the new round and "dipping" into previous rounds. You know... taking the easy way out! haha I really should give something like this a try. Yours is very inspiring!
    Thank you for sharing with #FiberTuesday link party!
    Susie
    www.ouicrochet.com

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  12. Katrin@northernfeeling.comJuly 25, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    Lovely as always Liz, I don't see any faults, it looks amazing and I love the happy colours as well!

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  13. April J HarrisJuly 25, 2016 at 10:22 PM

    What a beautiful bag! The detail in the stitching is fantastic, Liz. Thank you for sharing this project with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. Hope to 'see' you again this week!

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  14. ChristineJuly 26, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Looks beautiful and completely flawless to me! You're friend will be thrilled when you make one for her! :)

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  15. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    Awesome ! Whereally can I get the pattern please ? Thanks xx

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    1. LizAugust 1, 2016 at 7:23 AM

      Thank you! I didn't use pattern, I made it up myself.

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  16. Pam @Threading My WayAugust 7, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful colours and design, Liz.

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