(This pattern was developed here at
Earth Guild by Esther Holsen.)

Tapestry crochet, also called Jaquard, Fair Isle or Mosaic, is a fascinating technique with extraordinary design possibilities. It turns up in many places around the world. Guatemalan handbags, Rasta and West African hats, and Israeli yarmulkes (made in Palestine) are all worked in tapestry crochet.
It is most often done in single crochet, using two contrasting strands at a time (one is visible, one becomes a core or foundation). This pattern makes a piece “in-the-round” (really a soft cornered octagon), with just enough increases to make it lie flat. It is worked in a spiral, always from the same side, and can be done in any yarn.