Design de produto para o espaço habitado: técnicas tradicionais, Crochê

Abstract

This work investigates crochet as a manual practice that spans generations and remains relevant both in affective memory and in contemporary design. Combining theoretical research and practical experimentation, the study revisits traditional techniques, stitch types, materials, dyes, and applications in Brazil, showing how popular knowledge can dialogue with new forms of creation. The central objective was to develop a modular crochet chandelier, exploring the flexibility of the yarn, the texture of the stitches, and the expressive potential of manual work in the construction of a lighting object. The methodology involved bibliographic research, analysis of visual references, tests with natural, synthetic, and mixed yarns, as well as experimentation with structures, stitch combinations, dyes, and ergonomics of the tools. The process resulted in textile modules capable of different compositions, allowing for soft lighting and a material presence. The results indicate that crochet, creatively reinterpreted, transcends traditional uses, occupying an expressive role in current design and uniting gesture, memory, and innovation.