community – India Yarn Circle

An IYC community promotion series.

Hello Everyone and welcome back to the IYC blog!!
After a very successful mysterious MAL, we are here with out next series with some lovely featured designers from our amazing community of crafts.

All along the month of August, India yarn circle is giving an opportunity to knit and crochet designers to feature a design on our blog.

Each week we are going to promote an Indian Designer and one of their famous patterns with all the details about their journey and love for crafts, to the detail of the design and thought process.

This week we kick off this series with a lovely designer and artist – Kavitha Raman.

Kavitha and her family moved to Northern California from India in 2015. She had just then decided to become a SAHM. She had worked as a Wireless Communications Engineer before that and knitting and crochet were her hobbies. While raising her two kids in a new place, she found that designing was a good way to intersect her fiber hobbies and math skills. She started self-publishing around 2016 as CraftDoodling Designs and contiues to explore fibers and techniques in her work. She loves reading, sketching and long walks.

You can find her on instagram at @craftdoodling

She also shares her thoughts and process in the world of crafts on her substack page HERE.

Today we are going showcase Kavitha’s gorgeous design Nasha 2.0.

Nasha 2.0 is a kite-shaped fingering weight shawl that captures the sweet vibrations and a sense of renewal that is associated with spring. The sideways construction in bias lets the little flower lace motifs fall about gracefully when the shawl is draped.

PATTERN FEATURES

– Nasha 2.0 is designed to use 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn.
– The body of the shawl is worked in garter, mesh, and flower lace stripe stitch patterns.
– The pattern incorporates 2-stitch i-cord edging and an i-cord bind-off.
– A row tracker (tracks WS rows only) is provided as a separate pdf.
– Written as well as charted instructions are provided for the
flower lace pattern.

CONSTRUCTION

The construction begins at one tip with just a few cast-on stitches and is increased on both sides of a center spine until the depth of the shawl is reached. After this, the fabric is continued in bias, by increasing on one side of the spine and decreasing on the other, resulting in a kite shape.

PROJECT DETAILS
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length (along the longest edge): 69” / 173 cm.
Depth : 23”/ 58 cm.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE
2 skeins of Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Fingering, 100% Superwash Merino Wool.
395 yards / 361 m per 100g / 3.5 oz in Weighted Blanket colorway.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
786 yards / 719 m of fingering weight yarn.

NEEDLES USED
4 mm / US 6 circular needles, minimum length 24”/ 60 cm.

GAUGE
20 sts and 46 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in garter stitch, blocked.

NOTIONS
1 locking stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Optional: 1 (additional) locking stitch marker.

TECHNIQUES USED
Garter, eyelets, yarn over, double yarn over, k2tog, k3tog, ssk, sk2p (Marker movement for Sk2p), I-cord edging, I-cord bindoff.

get the nasha pattern here

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Winners of the Mysterious MAL 2024

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 indiayarncircle

Woah!!!

Thank you so much, everyone, for showing such enthusiasm with your participation and making this mysterious MAL a huge success. ✨❤

We were very excited to see all the makes and it was a tough pick to select the winners!!!

And here they are!!!

THE WINNERS!!!

The first scarf that won everyone’s hearts has been created by @knitting_bae
She created the scarf following all prompts wisely, and the colors and stitches were in rhythm.

The second scarf is the crochet version of this MMAL, created by @07amritpaul. Her choice of stitches and colors is so beautiful and eye-pleasing. The added pockets made her scarf stand out.

The Third scarf is the knitted scarf by @saviknits. Her choice of intricate lace and cable stitches made her scarf worth noticing. The idea of adding the lace edging deserves a round of applause.

The task was challenging and fun. We got to see so many beautiful scarves finished. So, we decided to feature all five finished scarves on our page and the website.

So, many many congratulations to @sonas-connect_to_crochet & @pragnachetan for successfully completing the MMAL ✨❤

Once again, Thank you to all who participated and made the project with us!!!

Keep following us for more CALs, KALs, and MALs and join the community tribe!!

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Mysterious Make ALong – Prompt 6

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 indiayarncircle

Week 6 – Prompt 6

Hello everybody!! Time is flying by so fast!!

A big applause for everyone who has reached till final prompt promptly today!!!
We are in our final week of the Mysterious MAL24. The excitement of revealing the final prompt is the same as that of the first one.

Are you excited?
Here is your final prompt for MMAL24

Now, If you are a knitter, work as written below:

Work any stitch from the following ( Group A- garter/ moss/ double moss/ RIB 2×2)

If you are a crocheter, work as written below:

Work any stitch from the following ( Group A- miss stitch/single crochet/herringbone half double crochet)

You can find all the details of the Group A stitches HERE.

Yes, you are right! Our final prompt is the same as our first prompt to ensure the symmetry of the scarf. Though, you are allowed to change the stitch from the group.

We can’t wait to see your finished scarfs/shawl.

All the best

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Mysterious MAL 2024 – Prompt 5

May 29, 2024May 28, 2024 indiayarncircle

Week 5 – Promt 5

Hello everybody!! we hope the make along is going well and you are catching up to the prompts everyweek!!

We are entering 5th week of our mysterious MAL 2024, and it’s supper exciting to see how your scarves/shawls are taking shapes!!!

And here is a time to reveal our 5th prompt-

If you are a knitter, work as written below-

Change yarn colour and work any stitch from the following ( Group C- diamond eyelet lace, spearhead lace, or any lace pattern)

1. Diamond Eyelet Lace:

2. Arrowhead/spearhead lace:

If you are a crocheter, work as written below:

Change yarn colour and work any stitch from the following ( Group C – star stitch/alpine/waffle stitch/ elizabeth)

1. Star stitch:

2. Alpine stitch:

3. Waffle stitch:

4. Elizabeth stitch:

Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our sixth prompt.

Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the next prompt.

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Mysterious MAL 2024 – Prompt 4

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 indiayarncircle

Prompt 4 – Week 4

Hello everyone!!

Hope everyone is working away on all the prompts so far and enjoying the progress of your project!!

The previous week was great, watching all of your WIP pictures were a treat.

We can’t wait to see your take on our fourth prompt-

For both knitting and crochet, work as follows-

Continue stitch pattern from GROUP B but change yarn colour.

You can find a recap of Group B stitches HERE!!

Easy breezy!!!

Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our Fifth prompt.

Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the next prompt.

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Mysterious MAL 2024- Prompt 3

May 15, 2024May 21, 2024 indiayarncircle

Week 3 – Prompt 3

Hello everyone!! We are so excited to see everyones progress pictures and the response to this MAL has been so good!!!

The creativity and color play we have seen in all of your WIP pictures of your second prompt were phenomenal. Cheers to you all!

And we hope you have finished 50cm of your work so far. Here is a progress picture by one of the participants!!

Progress image by Sona of @sonas_connect_to_crochet

Continuing the merrymaking, here we reveal our third prompt.

The third Prompt is again a group of beautiful textured stitches (Group B), for you to work on!!

As usual there are seperate instructions for Knitting and crochet!!

For Knitting:

Change any stitch from the following:

1. Cable stitch:

2. Honeycomb stitch:

3. Link cable Stitch:

Link Cable Knitting Stitch

Alternatively you can use any other cable pattern also!

Tip: keep your tension a little loose, and don’t forget to continue your edge stitches along both sides of your work.

For Crochet:

Change any stitch from the following

1. Shell Stitch:

2. V Stitch:

3. Filet Stitch:

Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our fourth prompt.

Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the second prompt.

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Mysterious MAL – Prompt 2

May 8, 2024May 7, 2024 indiayarncircle

Week 2 – Prompt 2

Hello Everyone!! Hope you all have enjoyed working on the first prompt and have been consistent!!

We are thrilled to see all of your WIP so far, and your enthusiasm for this M-MAL deserves a round of applause, and we hope you have already finished 25cm. Do share your progress pictures and tag us @indiayarn.circle and @knitting_library.

As we begin the second week and continuing the fun, we bring you the second prompt for your project!!

For both knitting and Crochet the second prompt is COLOURWORK!!

Instructions:

Add one or more colours as per your choice in any kind of colour work pattern.

You can make stripes, cheverons, motifs or any jacquard pattern in any stitch as per your choice.

These are some reference tutorials for begginers, but you are allowed to use any other colour work pattern of your choice!

For Knitting:

1. Stripes using two or more colours:

Note- If you are thinking of working with a stockinette stitch, be sure to work a few edge stitches (garter, moss, rib) on either side of your work to avoid curling up edges.

2. Intarsia with two colours:

3. Chevron using two colours:

4. Jacquard pattern:

5. Houndstooth / Fair isle:

For crochet:

1. Two colour stitch pattern:

2. Crochet chevron stitch

3. Mosaic crochet:

4. Tapestry crochet:

Now you have to follow this prompt until we reveal our next prompt.

Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So that you can enjoy the fun of revealing the next prompt.

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Mysterious Make Along – Prompt 1

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 indiayarncircle

Week 1 – Prompt one.

Now that you have registered, are you ready to begin??

So here we are…. drum roll please….. with our very first prompt!! Are you excited??

Grab your hooks and needles and your yarn and get started!!!

Choose your project.

Decide what type of make you want to begin with – either a scarf or a shawl.

For a scarf keep the width of your project at around 8 to 10 inches

For a shawl keep the width between 12 to 15 inches.

Based on your project you can start/cast on with the desired number of stitches or chains.

Knitting Prompt 1 – Group A:

Work on any ONE of the following stitches as per your choice of project.

1. Garter stitch:
Garter stitch uses only one stitch – the basic knit stitch. You knit each and every stitch on every row (right side and wrong side), simply stopping to turn your work over when you’re ready to begin a row anew.

2. Double Moss stitch:
Cast on an even number of stitches
Row 1 and 2: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row
Row 3 and 4: *P1, K1; repeat from * to end of row
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Moss Stitch flat

3. Moss stitch / seed stitch:
Cast On an Odd Number of Stitches
Your knitting pattern ( * K1, P1 * K1 ) is repeated on every row.

4. Rib stitch 2*2:
Cast On: number of stitches divisible by 4.
Row 1 (RS): (k2, p2) till the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): (k2, p2) till the end of the row.
Repeat these two rows.

Crochet Prompt 1 – Group A:

Work on any ONE of the following stitches as per your choice of project.

1. Moss Stitch:
Ch an even number of sts.
Row 1: Sc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, repeat from * across.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Sc in the next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * across.
Repeat row 2.

2. Extended Single crochet:
Insert your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through one loop, YO and pull through remaining two loops

3. Herringbone hdc:
To make the HHDC stitch:

Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
Pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch)
Yarn over, pull through two remaining loops on hook.

In our first prompt, we have given multiple options for you to choose from. You can use any one stitch to work your first part. Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our second prompt.

Reminder: be consistent with 4-5cm of knitting/crochet daily. By the end of week, you would have easily completed 20 -25 cm of your project!!

So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the second prompt.

Lets get started and All the best!

Featured Designer

Birthday Scrunchies

January 6, 2023January 21, 2023 indiayarncircle

by Nikita of @knitting_library

Hello Crafters,

Wishing you a Happy New Year. We are so happy to announce that our first featured designer for the blog is Nikita Chouhan from @knitting_library.

Nikita is 25 years old and has been knitting for almost three years now. She is an excellent designer and makes really amazing sweaters, socks, beanies, gloves, and so much more. If you haven’t seen her Instagram page yet. Check it out now!!!

The feature consists of three different scrunchies patterns. Why scrunchies? Because you can never have too many scrunchies. Scrunchies are quick to make and are a great way to use scrap yarns.

FROM THE DESIGNER

Making scrunchie is one of my favourite ways of using leftover yarns. I designed three scrunchie patterns combining simple knitting techniques and stitches that are beginner-friendly and fun to knit.

OVERVIEW

The scrunchies are worked flat, back and forth using straight needles, and then sewed at the end. This pattern is written for one size, but you can change the length and width as you want.

SIZE

One size

MEASUREMENTS

Length 10 inches, Width 3 inches

GAUGE

10 sts/12rows over 5 cm × 5 cm in stockinette stitch.

USED ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit
P- purl
St(s)- stitch(es)
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
CO- cast on
K2tog- knit two together
Yfwd- yarn forward or yarn over
BO- bind off
LH- left hand
RH- right hand

PATTERN 1 – YELLOW, DIAGONAL LACE SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS

Yarn : Sample used single strand of Vardhman swiss mohair in color butter. You can use any yarn of
your choice.
Needles : 4mm straight needles.

PATTERN 1

Using 4mm needle CO 57sts using long tail cast on method.
Row1 (RS)- k1, k3, k2og, yfwd, rep from to last st,k1
Row2, 4, 6, 8 (WS) – purl all sts
Row3 (RS)- k1, k2, k2og, yfwd, k1 rep from to last st,k1
Row5 (RS)- k1, k1, k2og, yfwd, k2 rep from to last st,k1
Row7 (RS)- k1, k2og, yfwd, k3 rep from to last st,k1
Row9 (RS)- k2og, yfwd, k3, k2tog rep from ending last repeat k2
Row10 (WS)- P all sts

Repeat the above 10 rows one more time
BO off all the sts.

FINISHING

Fold the knitted piece in half and sew the scrunchie keeping the elastic band
inside.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

You can check out the video tutorial for this pattern by our Featured designer.

PATTERN 2 – PINK, PICOT & MOSS SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS

Yarn : Sample used 2 strands of Vardhman lamb hair in color candy pink. You can use any yarn of your choice.
Needles : 4.5mm straight needles.

PATTERN 2

Using 4.5mm needle CO 55sts using long tail cast on method.

Starting from RS work

Row 1, 3, 5 (RS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1
Row 2, 4,6 (WS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1
Row 7 (RS)- knit all sts
Row 8 (WS) – purl all sts
Row 9 (RS)- k2tog, yfwd repeat to the end of the row
Row 10 (WS)- purl all sts
Row 11 (RS)- knit all sts
Row 12, 14, 16 (WS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1
Row 13, 15, 17 (RS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1
Row 18 (WS)- purl all sts

BO all the sts.

FINISHING

Fold the knitted piece in half at eyelet hole row and sew the scrunchie keeping the elastic band inside.

PATTERN 3 – GREY, LATERAL BRAID SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS

Yarn : Sample used 2 strands of Vardhman lamb hair in color cinder rock. You can use any yarn of
your choice.
Needles : 4.5mm straight needles.

PATTERN 3

Lateral braid written instructions

Setup step – CO 1 st and place it on a left needle.

Step 1- knit the second st through the back loop of LH needle, leaving it onto the LH needle
knit the first st through the front loop, now drop both the sts off the needle.

Step 2- slip the last worked st back on the LH needle from RH needle.

Start pattern from here

Using 4.5mm needle CO 55sts using long tail cast on method.
Work stockinette stitch for 3.5 cm from cast on edge, ending with the WS row.
Row 1 (RS)- work lateral braid as mentioned above (see tutorial)
Row 2 (WS)- purl all sts
Work stockinette stitch for 3.5 cm from lateral braid.
BO all the sts.

FINISHING

Fold the knitted piece in half at lateral braid row and sew the scrunchie keeping the elastic band inside.

PATTERN SUPPORT

For any queries with the pattern, please email our designer at knittinglibrary4@gmail.com, or you can DM her on Instagram @knitting_library.

We would love to see your version of “Birthday Scrunchies” – Share your version on Instagram with #birthdayscrunchiesbynik #iycbirthdayscrunhiekal #iyckal and tag @indiayarn.circle and @knitting_library.

Please feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below!!

HAPPY KNITTING!

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Mochila Rakhi CAL

July 18, 2022July 20, 2022 indiayarncircle

Hello Everyone!!! And Welcome Back to a super new, interesting and a quick CAL!!

Since the festival season is upcoming, our very own member, Rosy of @mnhcrochetcreation has designed some beautiful Rakhis using the Mochila Techique in crochet!

These Rakhis are stunning and so unique, they would definitely steal the show and get you all the praises for making it yourself!

So why wait!! Lets Dive into it!!

Level

Easy/ Beginner

Supplies

Hook size 1mm
Mercerized Cotton Yarn. (I am using Anchor 4054)
You can also use Anchor pearl thread, Kotton 3ply or any doily thread.
Scissor
Beads optional

Colour Index

Colour A –

Colour B –

Note: The above colour index is just an example. Please use any colour combination of your choice.

Abbreviations

A = Red

B = Yellow

1A = crochet stitch with color A

A inc = increase (2 single crochet in the next single crochet)

AB inc = increase with 2 colors (one stitch in color A and one stitch in color B)

* * = repeat what is between

* * (2x) = repeat 2 times what is between

* * [12]= total number of stitches at the end of the round

Pick up different colour = before the next colour change, do a normal yarn over with current yarn and then second yarn over with new colour.

PATTERN TYPE 1

CHART 1:

In this chart, red blocks are yarn colour A and yellow ones colour B

Black colour dash across two blocks indicates increase in stitches. 6 stitches in the magic circle is not counted as a Row.

RAKHI PATTERN 1

•Please note that from Row 1 onwards, you will work each stitch in the back loop.

•Don’t forget to keep pulling the additional yarns that you carry to make your work look neat and round.

Make Magic Circle and make 6sc with colour A

Row 1: *AB inc* (Repeat * to * 6 times) (12) Add colour B ( Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches in colour A and 1 strand of colour B and add right after you finish row 1)

Row 2:*AB inc, B inc * (Repeat * to * 6 times) (24)

Row 3:* AB inc, 1B, B inc, 1B * (Repeat * to * 6 times) [36]

slip stitch and cut off the yarns which was added.

With Yarn A make crab stitch all around and cast off. You can add beads instead of doing crab stitch.

Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches. Take 2 strands and tie it at one end where you want to make the dhaga (thread). Now twist two strands from both sides and release till it looks like a rope. Tie at the end and add one inch tassel with same yarn. You can make this dhaga with two colours also.

PATTERN TYPE 2

CHART 2

RAKHI PATTERN 2

•Please note that from Row 1 onwards, you will work each stitch in the back loop.

•Don’t forget to keep pulling the additional yarns that you carry to make your work look neat and round.

Make Magic Circle and make 6sc with colour A

Row 1:*AB inc* (6x ) [12]Add colour B ( Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches in colour A and 1 strand of colour B and them add right after you finish row 1)

Row 2:*AB inc, B inc * (6x) [24]

Row 3:* A inc, 1A, AB inc, 1A * (6x) [36]

slip stitch and cut off tall he yarns which was added.

With Yarn A make crab stitch all around and cast off. You can add beads instead of doing crab stitch.

Take 4 strands measuring 20 inches. Take 2 strands and tie it at one end where you want to make the dhaga (thread). Now twist two strands from both sides and release till it looks like a rope. Tie at the end and add one inch tassel with same yarn. You can make this dhaga with two colours also.

PATTERN TYPE 3

CHART 3

RAKHI PATTERN 3

•Please note that from Row 1 onwards, you will work each stitch in the back loop.

•Don’t forget to keep pulling the additional yarns that you carry to make your work look neat and round.

Make Magic Circle and make 6sc with colour A

Row 1:*AB inc* (6x) [12] Add colour B ( Take 4 strands measuring 15 inches in colour A and 1 strand of colour B and add right after you finish row 1)

Row 2:*BA inc, Ainc * (6x) [24]

Row 3:* A inc, 1A, AB inc, 1A * (6x) [36]

slip stitch and cut off the yarns which was added.

With Yarn A make crab stitch all around and cast off. You can add beads instead of doing crab stitch.

To explain these instructions further in detail, Rosy has created a you tube tutorial for you:

For any queries and clarification, please feel free to leave a comment below or write to us at indiayarncircle@gmail.com

Hope you all enjoy making these Mochila Rakhis. If you do, please tag @mnhcrochetcreation Instagram/facebook page and @indiayarncircle Instagram/facebook page.

Please submit your pictures to indiayarncircle@gmail.com once you complete and tag us on instagram.