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.
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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.
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)
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.
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.
@knitting_library progress picture.
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.
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.
We will make Button holes in Round 33…Crochet 4 stitches around the yarns you carry. Slide the stitches if needed, pull the yarns gently. Skip 4 stitches and insert the hook in next stitch. In this video we will see how to make button holes:
As we work in spiral, there is a difference in height at the end of the round. we can minimize the height by cutting the yarns one by one in Round-36. 20 stitches before the end, cut yarn color E. 15 stitches before the end, cut yarn color D. 10 stitches before the end, cut yarn color B. At the end of the Row, cut yarn colorA.
Round-36. *30A* {6x} Round-37. Crab stitch with color C, (Do not make crab stitch in every stitch, skip every other stitch)
Graph
Thats it for Week 3! You can always get in touch with us by leaving a comment below or dm us on instagram @indiayarn.circle or join us on our facebook group where all the action happens!!
We would love to see your makes!! So dont forget to tag us @indiayarn.circle and our designer @handmadeby_ashita on instagram and facebook and use hashtags #sunburstdiamondcal #indiayarncircle #sunburstdiamondmochilacal #IYCcal
Hello Everyone!!! The Sunburst Diamond Mochila Bag CAL has begun!!! We are so excited!
Hope you have gathered all the materials required for the Sunburst Diamond Cal!
If you have no clue about what we are talking, you can check out all about the cal, our geust designer, the material list, notes on starting and tips and tricks required for the CAL, AND REGISTER HERE.
This week we officially kick start the CAL with instructions for making the base of the bag.
Week — 1: Base
Abbreviations
A = Orange B = Green C = Yellow D = Navy Blue E = Light Brown 2 C = crochet 2 stitches with color C 2 D = crochet 2 stitches with color D 2 A = crochet 2 stitches with color A 2 B = crochet 2 stitches with color B 3 B = crochet 3 stitches with color B 4 B = crochet 4 stitches with color B 5 B = crochet 5 stitches with color B 4 C = crochet 4 stitches with color C inc = increase (2 single crochet in one stitch) inc C = increase with color C inc DA = increase with 2 colors (one stitch in color D and one stitch with color A) * * = repeat what is between * * {6x} = repeat 6 times what is between * * {12x} = repeat 12 times what is between * * ( ) = total number of stitches at the end of the round
NOTES
1. The whole bag will be worked in back loops only. 2. We carry all the yarns throughout the whole bag. 3. We Pull the carrying yarn GENTLY every few stitches and massage the stitches in the direction of the hook. 4. Use the yarn FROM INSIDE OF THE SKEIN and when change the color, pick up the yarn from the skein and follow to our work. 5. Stitch counts at the end of each round is mentioned in brackets (#).
Written instructions
ROUND 1 TO 8
Round 1. With color C make 6 sc in magic circle……………………………….add yarn color A Round 2. * inc C* {6x} (12)………..add yarn color B Round 3. * inc C* {12x} (24)………..add yarn color D Round 4. *1C, inc C* {12x} (36)……….add yarn color E Round 5. *1A, inc A, 1A* {12x} (48) Round 6. *2C, inc C, 1C* {12x} (60) Round 7. *1A, 1D, inc D, 2D* {12x} (72) Round 8. *2A, 1D, inc D, 1D, 1A* {12x} (84)
LINKS
Round 1 to 4:
Round 5 to 8:
GRAPH
REMINDER
1. We will follow 1/8th part of the graph only and not the complete graph. 2. The graph starts at round 3 3. Read the graph from right to left. 4. The white lines mark the increases.
Thats it for Week 1! You can always get in touch with us by leaving a comment below or dm us on instagram @indiayarn.circle or join us on our facebook group where all the action happens!!
We would love to see your makes!! So dont forget to tag us @indiayarn.circle and our designer @handmadeby_ashita on instagram and facebook and use hashtags #sunburstdiamondcal #indiayarncircle #sunburstdiamondmochilacal #IYCcal
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 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
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!
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
We cannot wait to see your colour choices and your makes!! tag us @indiayarn.circle and @mnhcrochetcreation and use the hashtag #mochilacal2021 and #solitairemochilacal
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