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SunBurst Diamond Mochila Bag CAL – Registration

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Hello Everyone!! How are you guys doing?

We hope you all enjoyed making the Solitaire Mochila CAL by Rosy of @mnhcrochetcreation and we loved seeing all your entries for that CAL! Check out the final makes of all the participants HERE!

We are back with a brand new CAL and this one is going to blow your minds!

Designed by the very talented Ashita Javeri of @handmadeby_ashita especially only for this CAL, the Sunburst Diamond Mochila bag will make you fall in love with mochila crochet and up your crochet game!

Before we dive into the specifics of the CAL, let’s hear from the Designer herself and know a little more about her journey into crochet and designing.

Ashita Jhaveri

My name is Ashita, a happily married mum to a daughter, a self-taught crocheter and the maker behind handmadeby_ashita on Instagram.

My passion for crochet started about 6 years ago. Spent my whole childhood and youth watching my grandma and my mama creating beautiful things with yarns. But it wasn’t until I saw a crochet page on Facebook that I felt the need to learn to crochet. This was how my journey started. I started my Facebook page with the purpose to inspire anyone with a do-it-yourself attitude.
I am a home-maker, my days are often busy but I always find time to pick up my crochet hook to create beautiful things.

I learned crochet entirely by watching tutorials on YouTube and I am happy to pass it on to the people who want to learn this art. I came across Mochila work last year but never initiated anything until one of my friends asked me to make her a Mochila Bag. I then, visited Marion’s Facebook group, watched her YouTube tutorials to get started and tried my first Mochila Bag (it would never have been possible without her tutorials). I am still a beginner to mochila techniques, but managed to create my second design to inspire everyone and grab their hooks and say, “this is my crochet!”
Yes, I say we can. And I look forward to seeing YOUR OWN Mochila.

Special mention to my friend Rosy for encouraging and supporting me to do this CAL without which I would have never thought of taking this up. It’s been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with India Yarn Circle and working as a team with all of you.

PRESENTING….

The Sunburst Diamond Mochila Bag


This Bag is designed with the purpose to learn Mochila techniqes.

The IndiaYarnCircle team and Ashita will guide and help you every step of the way to make this gorgeous design.

So dont worry! We got you!

Let’s Dive in and see how you can participate in this CAL:

The CAL will be running for 4 – 5 weeks and each week part of the pattern will be published on our blog here. The first week is for registration and gathering of the materials and next week onwards we will begin making the bag.

You only need to register for the CAL (scroll all the way below to the register here button).

Join our facebook group for all the CAL discussions and queries. (Scroll down to find the link)

Follow us on instagram and blog for regular updates and future events.

MATERIALS

* Recommended Yarn for Mochila bag is Mercerized cotton yarn, 125 meter/ 50 grams.

The sample bag is made with 100% cotton, 4ply, DK weight yarn.

Different brands we can use:
1) Mercerised cotton 3ply 2 strands hold together. Can be bought @magic needles, @Anish Sharma, @miss_crochet.
2) 100% cotton 4ply @magicneedles @Anish sharma @yarnkart
3) GulEra 4ply @magic needles @pradhanembroiderystores
4) Anchor 4060 @magic needles @pradhanembroiderystores

* Color A, Orange         –  81 grams
* Color B, Green           –  93 grams
* Color C, Yellow          –  40 grams
* Color D, Dark Blue       –  57 grams
* Color E, Light Brown     –  14 grams

* Stitch marker
* A pair of scissors
* darning needle

Hook
2 or 2.5mm crochet hook (I have used 1.9mm hook with 100% 4ply yarn)

You can choose any colour combinations you like and build you own colour pallete for the bag.

Measurements

Bottom: 10.7cm / 6.3 inch
Height:   20 cm / 8 inch

Level

Easy/ Beginner

Some tips and Notes before we begin

Important
The whole bag will be worked in BACK LOOP ONLY.

Tension:
It is important to have an even tension throughout the bag. We will need to give each stitch attention and SLOW DOWN. when there are so many color changes it will not be difficult but when there is no color changes or a very few color changes, we can easily pull the yarns that we carry, too much or not enough.
When we will pull the yarns too much, the work will get smaller and wider/wavy when we will pull the yarns not enough.
The only reason we pull the carrying yarn is to get the yarns straight within the stitches and never to get the stitches closer together.

Color Change and massaging the Stitches

In this video you can see how to change color and massage the stitches every few stitches.

How to Prevent Yarns from Tangling
Use the yarn from the inside of the Skein.
Place the yarns in front of you. Make sure the distance between your work and the skeins is not too long. When you change the color, pick up the yarn from the skein and follow to your work.

Two color increase:
Round 9 and 10 of our base have two color increase.
Round 9:  1C, 2A, 2D, inc DA, 1A….
* 1C       = one stitch with color C
   2A       = two stitches with color A
   2D       = two stitches with color D
   inc DA   = insert the hook in the next stitch, 2 loops on the hook of color D, take the color
                  A yarn, pull through 2 loops, insert the hook in the same stitch again, and                                                                           make second stitch. 

This Mochila will have 5 colors and to make our bag firm, we carry all the yarns throughout the whole bag.

For the base:

Graph:
There are 3 ways we can make our Mochila base.
With 8 increases, with 10 increases and with 12 increases.
To make our base flat and firm, 8 increases is just not enough so we will be making our base with 12 increases.
The program i have used here is originally for bead designs which always have 8 increases. I have divided the base in 8 equal parts and seperated 1/8th part to repeat 12 times. i.e. we will repeat only 1/8th part 12 times not follow the full graph.

Now that all the basics are covered lets set you up for the CAL.

REGISTER HERE for the sunburst diamond mochila cal
join our facebook group here
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follow our blog
follow our designer to see her works

We hope you join us in making this CAL a huge sucess and make this beautiful bag that Ashita has created just for you!!

Use hashtags #sunburstdiamondcal #indiayarncircle #sunburstdiamondmochilacal #IYCcal

Please feel free to comment below your queries or post a question on our facebook group or DM us on instagram.

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Solitaire Mochila Cal 2021 – Week 2

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Hello everyone!

Can you believe week 1 of the Solitaire Mochila CAL is already over?

We hope you are progressing well in making your Solitaire Purse and we would love to see all your pics! Join our facebook group to share or follow us on instagram and tag us! Use hashtags #solitairemochilacal #mochilacal2021 #indiayarncircle

If you are new here, check out all the registration and material details HERE and Week 1 Instructions HERE

Now that you are all caught up, lets begin with week 2

WEEK TWO

Week Two is from Row 13 to Row 24

Note:

Please keep in mind all the techniques mentioned in the Week 1 CAL so that you can perfect your work.

Written instructions

Full pattern has been divided into 12 triangular parts. You will repeat 2 triangular pattern 6 times(unless specified otherwise) . (the unshaded parts are two triangles which you have to repeat 6 times)

Row 13 * 1D, 4C, inc C, 11C, inc C, 6C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [156]

Row 14 * 5C, inc C, 7C, 1E, 4C, inc C, 7C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [168] Add colour F and cut yarn D

Row 15 * 6C, inc C, 6C, 3E, 4C, inc C, 7C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [180] Add colour G

Row 16 * 6C, inc C, 6C, 5E, 3C, inc C, 8C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [192] Add colour H

Row 17 * 7C, inc C, 7C, 3E, 5C, inc C, 8C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [204]

Row 18 * 7C, inc C, 9C, 1E, 6C, inc C, 9C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [216]

Row 19 * 8C, inc C, 17C, inc C, 9C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [228] Pick yarn F

Row 20 * 1F, 7C, inc C, 1C, 1G, 16C, HC (inc with yarn H and C ), 10C* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [240]

Row 21 * 2F, 7C, inc C, 3G, 15C, 1H, inc H, 9C, 1F * (Repeat * to * 6 times) [252]

Row 22 * 3F, 6C, inc C, 5G, 13C, 2H, inc H, 1H, 8C, 2F* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [276] pick up yarn B

Row 23 * 10B, inc B, 11B* (Repeat * to * 12 times) [288] pick up yarn A

Row 24 * 10A, inc A, 12A* (Repeat * to * 12 times) [300] cut the yarn.

Fold the round base into half exactly and put stitch markers on both ends. I made a fold along the line where you begin your rows and shifting of colours can be noticeable. If you do this, rest of your pattern will look neat.

Row 25 Leave two sc after the marker and make 1A into each. Skip 2sc before you reach the next marker. Cut the yarn. Continue on the other side the same thing and cut the yarn.

Stitching two pieces:

Have a look at Marion Verloop’s tutorial on how to join the two pieces:

By using this method just make 25 slip stitches both corners and leave the middle for stitching the zip.

Add Zip:

Stitch your zip on the extra row which you made.

Add Crab Stitch

Marion has shown very clearly how to add the crab stitch. On the last row i.e Row 25 you made sc on the back loop, so you will make crab stitch on the front loop all around.

Add Tassel:

Its upto you how you want to make your tassel but if you want to make a tassel like Marion’s then here is the link:

And that’s it!!!! Your bag is complete.

We would love to see all your pics! Join our facebook group to share or follow us on instagram and tag us! Use hashtags #solitairemochilacal #mochilacal2021 #indiayarncircle

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Solitaire Mochila CAL 2021 – Week 1

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We are so excited to start the Mochila CAL 2021 with Rosy of @mnhcrochetcreation!! Hope you all have gathered all the materials and are ready to go at it with us!

If you are new here and still wondering what the CAL is about, you can read our introductory post HERE.

Also if you still havent registered for the CAL please register at the earliest!

register for the mochila cal 2021

So here is a recap for you!!

Level

Easy/ Beginner

Supplies

Mercerized Cotton Yarn. (I am using White Rose Cotton Yarn. You can use Laura Yarn, Gulera 4 Ply, Anchor 4060, Kotton 4 ply, Mercerized Cotton yarn from Yarnkart

Scissor

Zip for Bag – 18 / 20 cm

Lining Material (optional)

COLOUR INDEX

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

Abbreviations

A = Red

B = Yellow

C = Cream

D = Green

E = Peach

F = Blue

G = Orange

H = Brown

2A = crochet 2 stitches with color

inc A = increase with color A inc

AB = 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 in 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.

Before you start your mochila CAL, here are some of the links that you must see and learn. These are excellent step by step tutorials given by Marion Verloop:

Basic Mochila techniques

Yarn Over and Yarn Under

Adding a new Yarn

Note: Incase any of you don’t understand or want a detailed video of my pattern, please write to us or comment on our Instagram or Facebook page.

Techniques

After you have checked out all the Youtube tutorials by Marion Verloop, please remember the following points before you start the CAL

  • Single Crochet is always worked on the back loop. If you accidentally work the full single crochet you will see the difference it looks very different
  • Always mark the first stitch of the new row with stitch marker
  • In mochila, you will never slip stitch before moving onto the next round. Just remove the stitch marker and carry on to the next row.
  • When you change your yarn colour, pull up the new colour yarn in the second pull through.
  • Stitches have to tight so that other colour yarns are not visible.
  • Please read the graph from right to left

Measurement

Size of the round base is 26cm

When you fold it, you will get a height of 12cm

Week 1

Written instructions

Full pattern has been divided into 12 triangular parts. You will repeat 2 triangular pattern 6 times. (the unshaded parts are two triangles which you have to repeat 6 times)

1. With colour A crochet 6 sc in the magic circle

Row 1  2A  in each stitch (12) Add colour B

Row 2  *2A inc*  (24)  Add color C  

Row 3  * inc A, 1A * (Repeat * to * 12 times) [36]  Add colour D

Row 4  * inc A, 2A  * (Repeat * to * 12 times) [48] Add colour E

Row 5  * 1A, inc A, 2A * (Repeat * to * 12 times) [60] pick up yarn B in the last stitch

Row 6  * 1B, inc B, 3B * (Repeat * to * 12 times) [72] pick up yarn C in the last stitch

Row 7  * 2C, inc C, 3C * (Repeat * to * 12 times) [84]

Row 8  * 2C, inc C, 4C * (Repeat * to * 12 times) [96] pick up yarn D in the last stitch

Row 9  * 1D, 2C, Inc C, 7C, Inc C, 4C * (Repeat * to * 6 times) [108]

Row 10 * 2D, 1C, inc C, 8C, inc C, 4C, 1D* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [120]

Row 11 * 3D, 1C, inc C, 9C, inc C, 3C, 2D* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [132]

Row 12 * 2D, 2C, inc C, 10C, inc C, 5C,1D* (Repeat * to * 6 times) [144]

We cannot wait to see your colour choices and your makes!! tag us @indiayarn.circle and @mnhcrochetcreation and use the hashtag #mochilacal2021 and #solitairemochilacal

Please feel free to comment and revert with your queries below or join our facebook group where the CAL is being hosted or DM us on instagram

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Solitaire Mochila CAL 2021

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Hello everyone!!

We are back with a new crochet along!! This one is going to be super fun and exciting!! We have an out of the normal, new technique and style of crochet this time and it is hosted by Rosy of MNHcrochetcreation!!

So what are we exploring this CAL?? Why ofcourse its Mochila crochet!!

Want to know how to participate and register Scroll to the end of the post!

Dont know what Mochila Crochet is or what to do in it?? Fear not, We are here along with Rosy to help, guide and explain everything about it!!

Before we dive into the details of the CAL lets first hear a little from our host – Rosiland Bakshi.

Hello,

My name is Rosy Bakshi short for Rosalind. Just a very small introduction about myself.

I am a mother of two. My son Mayank is 26 years old and daughter Hina is 18 years old. I work for an airline for the past 25 years.

I have always been very interested in handwork. It can be anything, whether it is any paper artwork like quilling, making envelops or gift bags or thread work like embroidery and cross stitch. I had no knowledge about knitting or crochet. I learnt crochet and knitting from YouTube in order to teach my daughter for her school project. That was 3 years back. My family members and close friends saw my work and encouraged me to start this work professionally. Without thinking too much about the success of my work, I created a Facebook page on 8th March (Women’s Day) and named it after my children M & H Crochet Creation.

I love colours so whenever I see any Crochet work with lots of colours, I immediately get very fascinated by it. I came across Mochila work 3 years back and wanted to try it but was very intimidated by the complicated designs and beautiful work created by so many artists as I was a beginner then. It took me 2 years to finally try it and all thanks to Marion Verloop and her weekly CAL (Crochet along) that I was able to learn (very slowly). I am yet to master this art completely, hence, I should be the last person to take up a CAL for Indiayarncirle group, but having said that, I also believe that its better to share whatever I know about this beautiful art with everyone rather than do nothing at all. Besides, Indiayarncircle’s main objective is to help others learn all kinds of yarn related art. I managed to create a simple Mochila Clutch pattern so that everyone can start with a simple and small pattern before venturing out to try bigger projects. My Solitaire Mochila Clutch pattern is coming your way soon.

History of Wayuu Mochila Crochet:

Mochila is a Spanish word which meant “backpack” 

Wayúu are best known for the beautiful and colourful crochet textiles created by women. They even have a popular saying: “To be a woman is to know how to weave.” 

The most common woven creations are the mochilas, small bags, made of colourful yarn with intricate patterns and motifs. Through the motifs, the weaver shares their cosmological view of the universe, and their traditions. The techniques are passed from generation to generation of women, making it one of the primary traditional aspects of the tribe, included as a rite of passage. Mochilas, chinchorros (hammocks), and other woven creations, have become a means of economical income for Wayuu women who sell them to tourists or people outside their tribe. The mochilas have raised awareness of the tribe, as well as the critical conditions they face.

If you have ever travelled to the Caribbean, you may see Mochilas on exhibit in vendors and most of you will recognize they are not like a cheap purse. 

What Is Wayuu Crochet?

If you have ever done tapestry crochet, you have partially trained already. Primarily single crochet, but you can use other stitches too, you carry the unused yarn strands under the working stitches. So, there are no bobbins associated with colour switching. As you need to change colour, you need to pull up the colour you need and place the existing colour under the next stitch.

Wayuu Crochet is not a quick going process. It is slow going and intricate. The end results are second to none. It can take 2 weeks up to one full month for a person to weave a single bag depending on the complexity of the design and skill of the weaver. Weaving these bags takes great dedication from these Wayuu women and really shows how devoted they are to their craft! Today, the Wayuu bags are a crucial part of the Wayuu economy and means for financial support, which enables them to preserve their culture, traditions, and way of life.

Mochila art is similar to tapestry. Difference between them is:

  • In Mochila single crochet is done only at the back loop whereas in tapestry you do a full single crochet.
  • Also, if you have ever submitted your work at Marion’s Facebook group, you will promptly be corrected by her saying “keep your stitches small and tight” the reason for this is that all the yarns you carry is well hidden. In tapestry you can keep your stitches close but it’s not something that you have to be particular about.

How to understand Mochila techniques?

Please do watch all the Tutorials hosted by Marion Verloop. English is not Marion’s first language but she does an excellent job for us to understand her. We will be putting up all the links along with our weekly pattern so that it’s easy for all of you to understand. 

Now lets check out the material list. Since the quantities are lesser you could dive into your own stash and scraps to work on this project!

Level

Easy/ Beginner

Material List

Mercerized Cotton Yarn. (I am using White Rose Cotton Yarn from Crochet Bella. You can use Laura Yarn, Gulera 4 Ply, Anchor 4060, Kotton 4 ply from Magic Needles, Mercerized Cotton yarn from Yarnkart.

Scissor

Zip for Bag – 18/20 cm

Lining Material (optional)

Hook Size

2mm

It is extremely important that you do not use hook size bigger than 2.5mm because you will want to keep your stitches close and tight.

Colours and Yardage

COLOUR A      –            30 gm

COLOUR B      –            30 gm

COLOUR C      –            75 gm

COLOUR D      –            15 gm

COLOUR E       –            15 gm

COLOUR F       –            20 gm

COLOUR G      –            20 gm

COLOUR H      –            20 gm

Note: The above colour index is just an example. The project uses 8 colours but you can use 4 to 5 colours too. Please use your imagination and use any colour combination of your choice.

Schedule of the CAL

We will start the Solitaire Mochila Clutch CAL on the 10th of May, 2021. The first week is for Registration and material gathering.

Week 1              –            17th May,2021

Week 2               –            31st May,2021

Week 3               –            7th June Submission of Complete Bag pictures to indiayarncircle@gmail.com

How to Participate:

Register yourself on the page below

Register here for the MOCHIla CAL

Join our facebook group!

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Follow us on instagram for all the updates!

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Use the hashtag #mochilacal2021 #solitairemochilacal and tag us @indiayarn.circle and @mnhcrochetcreation.

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Dream CAL 2021 – Week 3

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Time is surely flying by!! February is done and we are already into week 3 of the Dream CAL now!

Are you as excited as we are? Have you started you cal yet?

If not you can check out the week 2 instructions HERE to get you started. You can also share your Progress pictures on our facebook group or post it on instagram, tag us @indiayarn.circle , the designer @naore_the_blot and use the hastag #dreamcal2021

We have seen quite a few gorgeous versions being posted and we cannot wait to see them finished.

Wondering where all this is happeneing? Join our facebook group and follow us on instagram to see all crafty things.

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Week 3 is going to be fun, as we complete our doily, block it and learn how to attach it to the ring and see our dreamcatcher finally taking shape.

We have a few additions to the notes for the pattern, hence we are listing it down again.

For all the instructions and video tutorial from the start till Row 19 check out our previous blog post HERE.

PATTERN:

NOTES :

  1. Ch3 is considered as 1Dc in all rows.
  2. Slst at the end of each round is to close the round. So slip stitch into the third chain of the first Ch3 of the respective rounds or slip stitch to the starting Bpdc stitch of each round.
  3. Ch1 before the Bpdc is not considered as a stitch.
  4. The number (a) written at the end of each round, indicates the number of stitches in the round.
  5. Number mentioned before a stitch is the number of stitches in the same stitch, and number mentioned after with the “x” is the number of repeats in the consecutive stitches. Eg : 3Dc x2 means, do 3 Double crochet into the same stitch and again 3 Double crochet into the next stitch as well.
  6. (Sl+ch1) y times is used to reach to the centre of chain space and is not considered as a stitch in the total no of stitches.
  7. Chains in between stitches is considered as a stitch in the total count.

INSTRUCTIONS:

R20 :   (slst into the Ch sp, Ch1) x2, 1Sc into the same sp, (Ch9, 1Sc into the next Ch sp) x23, Ch9, slst into the first Sc     (240)

R21 :   Ch1, 1Sc into the same sp, (10Dc into the Ch sp, 1Sc into the previous SC st) x23, 10Dc into the Ch sp, slst into the first Sc         (264)

R22 :   slst  x5 into the next 5 sts, Ch3, 1PS & 1Dc into the same st,1Dc, 1PS & 1Dc into the next st, {Ch5, sk  9 sts and (1Dc, 1PS & 1DC) x2 } x23, Ch5, slst into the first Sc    (264)

R23 :    slst x3 into the next 3 sts, Ch3, 1PS & 1Dc into the same st, (Ch4, 1Sc into the Ch sp, Ch4, sk 3 sts and 1Dc, 1PS, 1Dc into into the sp between the 2 Dc ) x23, Ch4, 1Sc into the Ch sp, Ch4, slst into the third Ch of the first Ch3   (288)

R24 :    slst x1 into the next st, Ch3 & 2Dc into the same st, (Ch4, 1Fpdc through the previous Sc, Ch4, 3Dc into previous PS) x23, Ch4, 1Fpdc through the previous Sc, Ch4, sl into the third Ch of the first Ch3            (288)

R25 :    slst, Ch1, 1Sc into the same st, (Ch12, 1Sc into the 2nd Dc of the 3Dc of previous round) x 23, Ch12, Slst into the first Sc, Ch1 and cut the yarn. Weave in the end  (312)

This completes the Doily for Dream Cal 2021. When you pin it down the way you do for blocking, it will measure up to 18”. If you are using a smaller hoop for the dream catcher, stop the Doily accordingly a few rounds before Round 25.

How to attach  the Doily to the Hoop

Cut 24 small pieces of the same yarn measuring around 6inches (Choose a length convenient for you to hold and tie) . Tie the 12Ch sp to the Hoop using these small yarn pieces. Make 3 to 4 knots to secure. Cut the excess and make the knotted portion behind the hoop and further secure with an adhesive. (adhesive is optional). This method and a totally different method is explained in detail in the part 03 video attached.

How to attach the Hangings

The length of the hangings can be your personal choice. The length used for the sample  is same as that of the diameter of the Hoop used, ie, 18 inches. The hangings are folded into two and then we make a knot through the hoop. Hence the length of each hanging to be approx 38 inches. (18 inches +18 inches + 2 inches extra for tying the knot) Fold the lace into two and place it beneath the hoop and take it over the hoop. Take the tail portion through the inside of the fold and tighten it by pulling the tail portion.

After hanging all the Laces, trim the bottom portion into a “V” shape. 

You can check out the video tutorial for the same below:

We have come to the end of the Dream Cal 2021 and now you all have a beautiful Dream Catcher to enhance the aesthetics of your favourite space.

Hope you all enjoyed making this with us. Please share your Photos and videos with Dream catcher and tag @indiayarn.circle and @naore_the_blot on Instagram and Facebook. Also use #dreamcal2021.

Please feel free to comment below with your queries and suggestions.