Community Activity, IYC

Sunburst Diamond Mochila CAL – Week 4

We are on our last section of this CAL and We cant believe it!!

Its been super fun to see the progress and work with all of you on this CAL!!

Before we dive into this week instructions, here are links to previous weeks.

Materials and Registration Week – CLICK HERE.

Base of the Bag – Week 1 – CLICK HERE.

Side / body of the bag part 1 – Week 2 – CLICK HERE.

Side/ Body pf the bag Part 2 – Week 3 – CLICK HERE.

This week is all about the cord, tassels, straps and different ways of making it! So lets dive in!

Cord, Tassels, Strap

Cord

We can make either a braided cord or a kumihimo cord.

1) Braided Cord: If you are using a braided cord, this way you can measure the length.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Put a piece of any color yarn through the holes of the bag and tie it the way you want.
ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย And measure this length.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Take a couple of yarns of all 5 colors and divide them into three sections and start
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  braiding.

2) Kumihimo Cord: It is made with a Kumihimo Disc. The yarns have to be 3 times longer than the length
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  you want your cord to be. Kumihimo cord stretches a little so keep the measurement
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  smaller than the length actual required.
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย I have used pattern #k10551 from friendship-bracelets.net
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  added by KimS23
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Sample Cord measures 89cm/ 35 inches
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  You can use any pattern you desire.

You can refer to this video as reference.


Tassels

Make tassels of your choice.
Add tassels to your cord once you put the cord through the holes in your bag.

You can refer to this video as reference.


Strap

We will make a crocheted strap for our Mochila.

Sample Strap measures 100cm with 305 foundation chain.
If you want your strap longer than this, make 365 foundation chain.

1)ย ย  The strap is crocheted lengthwise.
2)ย ย  We start every row on the same side. i.e. If you are right handed, Start your every row on the ย ย ย ย 
right side. If you are left handed, Start your every row on the left side.
3)ย ย  Chain the number of stitches. (305,365)
4)ย ย  It is important to make foundation chain stitches tight.
5)ย ย  Start the row with a new yarn.
6)ย ย  Make a slip knot.
7)ย ย  Add all the yarns that we carry, leave them out for about 20-25cm.

8)ย ย  Start the row.

9)ย ย  At the end of the row, cut the yarns. Leave them out for about 20-25cm.

10)ย  We can braid them later or leave them as it is.

And pull out the working yarn.

Start the new row.

Sample Strap measures 100cm with 305 chains and 1.9mm hook.
If you want your strap longer than 100cm, make 365 foundation chain.

Written Instructions

Start with color D
chain 305 for 100cm long strap
chain 365 for around 119cm strap

(20x), (5x) for 305 chains
(24x), (6x) for 365 chains


Row-1.ย ย  *5D, 10B* (20x) (24x), ย ย ย 5D
Row-2.ย  * 5D, 2B, 6D, 2B* (20x) (24x), ย 5D
Row-3.ย  *[ (*5D, 2B, 2D, 2C, 2D, 2B*) (2x),ย ย  (*5D, 2B, 2D, 2A, 2D, 2B*) (2x) ย ]*ย  (5x) (6x), ย ย 5D
Row-4.ย ย  Repeat row 3
Row-5.ย ย  Repeat row 2
Row-6.ย ย  Repeat row 3
Row-7.ย ย  Repeat row 4
Row-8.ย ย  Repeat row 5
Row-9.ย ย  Repeat row 1

Graph

This is a part of the graph only.
Repeat this part 5 times if you are making your strap with 305 chains and repeat 6 times if you are making your strap with 365 chains.

Attaching the strap

Attach the strap, under the cord, with sewing thread as shown in the picture.

And we are done!!!

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

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

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Sunburst Diamond Mochila CAL – Week 3

Hello Everyone!!! Can you believe it?? It’s Week 3 already!!

Time surely is flying by and we are swiftly progressing ahead on our Bag CAL.

We are absolutely loving the pictures of all your Sunburst Diamond Mochilla bags and definitely keep tagging us in all your pictures!!

For Week 3, we will continue with the body or the side section of th bag.

Recap of previous weeks you can find below:

Materials and Registration Week – CLICK HERE.

Base of the Bag – Week 1 – CLICK HERE.

Side / body of the bag part 1 – Week 2 – CLICK HERE.


So lets begin with Week 3 Instructions.

Written instructions

Round-19.   *6A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 5E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 7A*   {6x}
Round-20.   *7A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 8A*   {6x}
Round-21.   *8A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 1E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 9A*   {6x}
Round-22.   *1C, 8A, 2B, 2C, 3D, 2C, 2B, 9A, 1C*   {6x}
Round-23.   *2C, 8A, 2B, 2C, 1D, 2C, 2B, 9A, 2C*   {6x}
Round-24.   *1B, 2C, 8A, 2B, 3C, 2B, 9A, 2C, 1B*   {6x}
Round-25.   *2B, 2C, 8A, 2B, 1C, 2B, 9A, 2C, 2B*   {6x}
Round-26.   *3B, 2C, 8A, 3B, 9A, 2C, 3B*   {6x}
Round-27.   *2B, 2C, 10A, 1B, 11A, 2C, 2B*   {6x}
Round-28.   *1B, 2C, 11A, 1B, 12A, 2C, 1B*   {6x}
Round-29.   *2C, 26A, 2C*   {6x}
Round-30.   *1C, 28A, 1C*   {6x}
Round-31.   *30A*   {6x}
Round-32.   *30A*   {6x}

Button holes

We will make Button holes in Round 33โ€ฆCrochet 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:

See instructions below:

Round-33.   *9A, BUTTON HOLE, 18A, BUTTON HOLE, 19A, BUTTON HOLE, 18A, BUTTON HOLE,     19A, BUTTON HOLE, 18A, BUTTONHOLE, 19A, BUTTON HOLE, 18A, BUTTON HOLE, 10A*

Round-34.   *30A*   {6x}
Round-35.   *30A*   {6x}

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

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Community Activity, IYC

Sunburst Diamond Mochila Bag CAL – Week 2

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

Its Monday and start to a brand new week, which means only one thing –

IT’S WEEK 2 of the Sunburst Diamond Mochila Bag CAL!!!!

We have been seeing your progress pictures of Week 1 and we are blown away!! You all are doing amazingly well!!

Incase you havent caught up yet, here is a little help for a quick recap.

Find all info about the cal and registration HERE

Find WEEK 1 instructions HERE

So lets get on with Week 2!!

This week we will be starting with the body of the bag and as usual our guest designer Ashita has included written instructions with a video tutorial and graph!

Side of the Bag

We donโ€™t have to make any more increases for the side of the bag. Our work will go up when we stop increasing. Every 10 or 15 stitches we push our work to 90 degree angle and pull the carrying yarns one by one and massage the stitches in the direction of the hook.

Transition from base to side

In this Video we will see how to start the side:

Graph

We will repeat this graph 6 times.
Button holes starts at round 33.

Written Instructions

Round โ€“ 1 to 18

Round-1.ย ย  ย *30A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-2.ย ย  ย *30C*ย ย  {6x}
Round-3.ย ย  ย *3D, 7B, 3D, 7B, 3D, 7B*ย ย  {6x}
Round-4.ย ย  ย *30C*ย ย  {6x}
Round-5.ย ย  ย *30A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-6.ย ย  ย *30C*ย ย  {6x}
Round-7.ย ย  ย *30C*ย ย  {6x}
Round-8.ย ย  ย *14A, 1B, 15A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-9.ย ย  ย *14A, 1B, 15A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-10. ย *13A, 3B, 14A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-11. ย *12A, 2B, 1C, 2B, 13A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-12. ย *11A, 2B, 3C, 2B, 12A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-13. ย *10A, 2B, 2C, 1D, 2C, 2B, 11A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-14.ย  *9A, 2B, 2C, 3D, 2C, 2B, 10A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-15.ย  *8A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 1E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 9A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-16.ย  *7A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 8A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-17.ย  *6A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 5E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 7A*ย ย  {6x}
Round-18.ย  *5A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 7E, 2D, 2C, 2B, 6A*ย ย  {6x}

Thats it for Week 2! 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

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Community Activity, IYC

Sunburst Diamond Mochila Bag CAL – Week 1

And off we goooooo!!!

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 โ€” 1:ย ย  Base

Abbreviations

Aย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Orange
Bย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Green
Cย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Yellow
Dย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Navy Blue
Eย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Light Brown
2 Cย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 2 stitches with color C
2 Dย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 2 stitches with color D
2 Aย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 2 stitches with color A
2 Bย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 2 stitches with color B
3 Bย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 3 stitches with color B
4 Bย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 4 stitches with color B
5 Bย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 5 stitches with color B
4 Cย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  crochet 4 stitches with color C
incย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
inc Cย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  increase with color C
inc DAย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย  increase with 2 colors (one stitch in color D and one stitch with color A)
*ย ย  *ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย  repeat what is between *ย  *
{6x}ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  repeat 6 times what is between *ย  *
{12x}ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  repeat 12 times what is between *ย  *
(ย ย  )ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  =ย ย ย ย ย ย  total number of stitches at the end of the round

NOTES

1.ย  The whole bag will be worked in back loops only.
2.ย  We carry all the yarns throughout the whole bag.
3.ย  We Pull the carrying yarn GENTLY every few stitches and massage the stitches in the direction of the hook.
4.ย  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.ย  Stitch counts at the end of each round is mentioned in brackets (#).

Written instructions

ROUND 1 TO 8

Round 1.ย ย ย ย  With color C make 6 sc in magic circleโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.add yarn color A
Round 2.ย ย ย ย  * inc C*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  {6x}ย ย ย  (12)โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ..add yarn color B
Round 3.ย ย ย ย  * inc C*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย {12x}ย  (24)โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ..add yarn color D
Round 4.ย ย ย ย  *1C, inc C*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย {12x}ย  (36)โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.add yarn color E
Round 5.ย ย ย ย  *1A, inc A, 1A*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย {12x}ย  (48)
Round 6.ย ย ย ย  *2C, inc C, 1C*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย {12x}ย  (60)
Round 7.ย ย ย ย  *1A, 1D, inc D, 2D*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย {12x}ย  (72)
Round 8.ย ย ย ย  *2A, 1D, inc D, 1D, 1A*ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย {12x}ย  (84)

LINKS

Round 1 to 4:

Round 5 to 8:

GRAPH

REMINDER

1.ย  We will followย  1/8th part of the graph only and not the complete graph.
2.ย  The graph starts at round 3
3.ย  Read the graph from right to left.
4.ย  The white lines mark the increases.

ROUND 9 TO 16:

Round 9:ย ย ย ย  *1C, 2A, 2D, inc DA, 1A*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ..{12x}ย ย  (96)
Round 10:ย ย ย  *2C, 1A, inc AD, 1D, 2A, 1C*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.{12x}ย ย  (108)
Round 11:ย ย ย  *1B, 2C, 2A, 1D, inc A, 2C*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆย ย  {12x}ย ย  ย (120)
Round 12:ย ย ย  *2B, 2C, inc A, 2A, 2C, 1B*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.{12x}ย ย  (132)
Round 13:ย ย ย  *3B, 2C, 3A, inc C, 2B*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ{12x}ย ย  (144)
Round 14:ย ย ย  *4B, inc C, 2A, 2C, 3B*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.{12x}ย ย  (156)
Round 15:ย ย ย  *5B, 2C, 1A, inc C, 4B*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.{12x}ย ย  (168)
Round 16:ย ย ย  *4B, inc B, 4C, 5B*โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ.{12x}ย ย  (180)

LINKS

Round 9 & 10:

Round 11-16:

Complete Graph

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

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Community Activity, IYC

Dream CAL 2021 – Week 3

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.

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 โ€œxโ€ 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 :ย ย  (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 Scย ย ย ย  (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 18โ€. 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 โ€œVโ€ shape.ย 

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.

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Dream CAL – WEEK 2 – Part 1, 2

And it’s kick off!!! We are so excited to start the Dream CAL and hope you have collected all the materials required for the same!

We will be listing down the material list again for you to get started in case you havent got it yet!

We shall be providing the Written instructions as well as video tutorial for the CAL and our entire team is available to answer your queries over here or over the IYC FACEBOOK group!

So Week 2 is split into 2 parts for the convinience of the video tutorial and working. Each part has a seperate video tutorial, and we hope it will definitely be helpful. Kindly go through the written pattern in detail, especially the key, special stitches and the notes!!!

Lets Get Started!!!

MATERIALS :

  1. 3ply Cotton Yarn , 170 metres yardage.
  2. Hook : 2.5 mm
  3. Hoop : 18โ€ metal / wooden hoop
  4. Hangings can be anything of your choice, like Satin Ribbons, Pompom Laces, Cotton Laces, feathers, macramรฉ cords, etc
  5. Scissors
  6. Measuring Tape

The sample is made with the following materials :

  1. Yarn : Gulera 3ply soft cotton (60gms approx) from Pradhan Embroidery Stores
  2. Hook : 2.5 mm
  3. Hoop : 18โ€ wooden embroidery Hoop
  4. Hangings :
  5. White satin ribbon : 1 roll
  6. Grey satin ribbon : 3 roll
  7. White pompom lace : 12m
  8. Grey pompom lace : 6m
  9. Dark grey cotton lace : 6m
  10. Light grey cotton lace : 6m

KEY :

R : round

MC : magic circle

Ch : chain

Sk : skip

Sts : stitches

Sp : space

Yo : Yarn over

Slst : Slip stitch

Hdc : Half double crochet

Dc : Double crochet

Tc : Treble crochet

QrTr : Quadruple treble

PS : Puff stitch

Fpdc : Front post double crochet

FpHdc : Front post half double crochet

Bpdc : Back post double crochet

Dc2tog : Double crochet two together

DC3tog : Double crochet three together

SKILL  LEVEL

Intermediate

GAUGE :

3โ€ X 3โ€ Square is 18 Dc x 9 rows.

TERMINOLOGY :

The pattern is written in US terminology.

SIZING MEASUREMENTS :

The completed doily when pinned in shape to block will measure upto 18 incjes diameter.

SPECIAL STITCHES :

QRTR : Quadruple Treble : Yarn over 4 times, insert the hook into R12 chain space and pull through, (YO and pull though 2 loops) 5 times.

PS : Puff Stitch : (YO  insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop through that stitch ) 5 times, YO pull through the first 10 loops on the hook and YO pull through last 2 loops and close the puff.

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 stitche 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 โ€œxโ€ 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.

PATTERN :

PART 1:

R1 :    MC, Ch3, 11Dc, slst    (12)

R2 :    Ch3+1Dc, (Ch2, sk 1 st & 2Dc into the next) X5, Ch2, slst    (24)

R3 :    Ch3, 2Dc, (Ch3, sk Ch sp, 1Dc, 2Dc) X5, Ch3, slst    (36)

R4 :    Ch3, 1Dc, 2Dc, (Ch4, sk Ch sp, 1Dc, 1Dc, 2Dc) X5, Ch4, slst    (48)

R5 :    Ch6, (skip 2 sts, 1Dc, 5Dc in the Ch4 sp, 1Dc, Ch3) x5, 1Dc, 5Dc in Ch4 sp, slst     (60)

R6 :ย ย ย  Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch3, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 3Dc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch3) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x 2, 3Dc, ย ย ย 1Fpdc x2, slstย ย ย  (72)

R7 :    Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch3, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc, 3Dc, 1Dc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch3) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc, 3Dc, 1Dc, 1Fpdc x2, slst    (84)

R8 :    Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch1, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc, 2Dc, 3Dc, 2Dc, 1Dc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch1) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc, 2Dc, 3Dc, 2Dc, 1Dc, 1Fpdc x2, slst    (96)

R9 :    Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch1, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc x4, 3Dc, 1Dc x4, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch1) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc x4, 3Dc, 1Dc x4, 1Fpdc x2, slst      (108)

R10 :   Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch3, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc x11, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch3) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc x11, 1Fpdc x2, slst     (120)

R11 :   Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch7, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc x7, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch7) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc x7, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, slst      (132)

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THE PATTERN TILL HERE!

PART 2:

R12 :   Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch5, 1Tc (into 2nd Ch of Ch3 of R10), Ch5, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc x5, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch5,  1TC (into R10 centre of CH3), Ch5) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc x5, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, slst    (144)

R13 :   Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch7, 1Fpdc into the Tc, Ch7, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc x3, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch7,  1Fpdc into the Tc, ch7) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc x3, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, slst    (156)  

R14 :    Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch9, 1Fpdc into the Fpdc, Ch9, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch9,  1Fpdc (into the Fpdc), ch9) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc2tog, 1Dc, 1Dc2tog, 1Fpdc x2, slst    (168)

R15 :    Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch11, 1Fpdc (into the Fpdc), Ch11, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc3tog, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch11,  1Fpdc (into the Fpdc), ch11) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc3tog, 1Fpdc x2, slst (180) 

R16 :    Ch1, 1Bpdc, Ch5, 1QrTr x2 into the Ch5 sp of R12, Ch5, 1PS into the Fpdc, Ch5, 1QrTr x2 into the Ch5 sp of R12, Ch5, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Dc, 1Fpdc x2, 1Bpdc, Ch5, 1QrTr x2 into the Ch5 sp of R12, Ch5, 1PS into the Fpdc, Ch5, 1QrTr x2 into the Ch5 sp of R12, Ch5) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc, x2, 1Dc, 1Fpdc x2,  slst       (192)  

R17 :     Ch1, 1Bpdc, (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, Ch2, sk the 2QrTr and (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, 1FpHdc into the PS, , (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, Ch2, sk the 2QrTr and (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, (1Bpdc, 1Fpdc, Ch5, sk 3 sts, 1Fpdc, 1Bpdc, (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, Ch2, sk the 2QrTr and (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, 1FpHdc into the PS, , (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp, Ch2, sk the 2QrTr and (1Hdc, Ch1) x2 & 1Hdc into the Ch5 sp) x5, 1Bpdc, 1Fpdc, Ch5, sk 3 sts, 1Fpdc, Ch2, 1Tc into the first Bpdc to close the round.    (204)

R18 :    Ch1, 1Sc into the same sp, (Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch2 sp, Ch8, 1Sc into the FpHdc, Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch2 sp, Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch5 sp) x5, Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch2 sp, Ch8, 1Sc into the FpHdc, Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch2 sp, Ch8, slst into the first Sc.      (216)

R19 :   (slst into the Ch8 sp, Ch1) x3, 1Sc into the same sp, (Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch8 sp, Ch9, 1 Sc into the Ch8 sp) x11, Ch8, 1Sc into the Ch8 sp, Ch9, slst into the first Sc     (228)

Once you complete Round 19, it should measure 12 inches diameter when pinned like the way you do for blocking.

Check out the video tutorial for Part 2 – Round 12 to 19

We cannot wait to see your progress, so dont forget to tag us @indiayarn.circle , the designer noumin @naore_the_blot and use the hashtag #dreamcal2021

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

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Dream CAL 2021!!

Hi everyone!!! 

Are you ready to register for our next CAL? We have completed our Summer Cal and Winter Cal, and now we are here with our DREAM CAL 2021, we will be making a dreamy dreamcatcher with Crochet doily as focus.

This crochet along will be hosted by Noumin aka naore_the_blot 

Interested???  Just scroll to the end of this post and Click the register button. This is to help us keep the logistics straight so that we can award the certificates to all of you who complete the CAL.

If you wish to keep the design as a doily, you may do so. If you can’t find a big hoop to attach the crochet piece, you can alter it to fit the hoop you can get. 

We will have weekly release of various parts and there will be written and video instructions for the same.

It’s totally doable!!! Come on , join in, what are you waiting for???

Materials required : 

1. Hoop – 18″ diameter is preferred. (12″ and above will be considered fit for the certificate) .

2. Yarn – 3 ply cotton yarn (3ply acrylic also works fine, but cotton is considered suitable for dreamcatchers) .

3. Hook – 2.5mm.

4. Hangings – Satin ribbon, pompom lace, cotton lace, feathers, macrame cords (anything of your choice)

 170 meters  yardage .. (The sample is made using 3ply soft cotton from pradhan 60gms approx. )

or you can use any yarn and hook which meets the gauge below:

Gauge :

18 DC X 9 Rows = 3″ X 3″ square

Yarn Options:

Please check gauge before deciding with any of the yarn below

  1. Gulera 3ply soft cotton
  2. Anchor 4057
  3. 3ply yarnkart cotton
  4. 3ply kotton
  5. Hobby India
  6. Bliss cotton
  7. White Rose cotton

Now that you are all set with all the information, click below to register!!!

Also do not forget to join our facebook group and follow us in instagram to be updated every step of the way!

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Winter KAL – Week 5 – Beaded headband

Hello crafters..

The final headband for the Winter KAL 2020 is here and today we are knitting in the round.

Magic Loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Using longer-than-usual circular needles, you can knit projects even with very small circumferences.

For this pattern you will need to use circular needles and the project is also gauge specific.
Another addition is the use of beads.

You will need worsted weight yarn, a 4.5 mm circular needle, 24 beads, and a stitch marker.

Check the youtube tutorial for more details.

Gauge:

18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10cm) in St st

Special technique

K1 over the slipped sts and bead this st Take the right needle under the 3 slipped strands from bottom to top, knit next st on the left needle, bringing the loop back through the slipped strands of yarn to gather them tog, place bead onto this st using the crochet hook, and replace st on right needle.

Pattern:

Cast on 80 sts. Pm and join, being careful not to twist the sts.
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 4, 6, and 8: *K5, sl 5 pwise wyf; rep from * around.
Rnds 5 and 7: Knit. Rnd 9: *K7, k1 over the slipped sts and bead this st, k2; rep from * around.
Rnds 10, 12, and 14: *Sl 5 pwise wyf, k5; rep from * around.
Rnds 11 and 13: Knit.
Rnd 15: *K2, k1 over the slipped sts and bead this st, k7; rep from * around.
Rnds 16, 18, and 20: *K5, sl 5 pwise wyf; rep from * around. Rnds 17 and 19: Knit.
Rnd 21: *K7, k1 over the slipped sts and bead this st, k2; rep from * around.
Rnd 22: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 23: Knit.
Rnd 24: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

Check out the youtube tutorial for better understanding:

Happy knitting..

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Winter KAL – Week 4 – Brioche Headband

Week 4 of the Winter KAL 2020 involves brioche knitting.

Brioche knitting is a family of knitting patterns involving tucked stitches, i.e., yarn overs that are knitted together with a slipped stitch from the previous row. Such stitches may also be made by knitting into the row below and dropping the stitch above.

This type of knitting leads to a thick and ribbed pattern which is perfect for shawls and sweaters and anything warm.

The headband has a very elegant and chic twist in the middle (a clever way to hide the seam!).

You can easily match your headband to your outfit.

Knit headband

The pattern is worked back and forth and is very easy to memorize, which makes it a quick project. You can also find a video tutorial of this headband at the end of the written instructions.

I hope you will enjoy knitting this headband with a twist!

To knit the headband you will need:

DK or worsted weight yarn, 4 or 5 mm knitting needles, tapestry needle

Pattern:

Cast on about 20 stitches (customisable) using long tail cast on

Row 1 (foundation row): Yarn over, slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit 2 together, repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Row 2: Yarn over, slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit yarn over and the slipped stitch together, repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Work row 2 for 20 inches or desired length.

Bind off loosely.

See the video for the twist

Fold into half, sandwich together and sew in all the four edges. Invert it to reveal twist.

Happy knitting!!

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Winter KAL – Week 3 – Cable headband

It’s week 3 of the Winter KAL 2020 and we have our next knitting technique which is Cable knitting.

Cable knitting is a style of knitting in which textures of crossing layers are achieved by permuting stitches.

This headband has a simple 8 row repeat which is perfect to understand how a cable pattern is developed.

For this particular project you need DK or worsted weight yarn, 4 or 5 mm knitting needles, a cable needle or any substitute (thin rod, pencil, toothpick or any needle sized object).

Key:

C6F – Knit 3 stitches on to a cable needle and hold at front of work, Knit 3 then Knit 3 from cable needle
C6B – Knit 3 stitches onto cable neddle and hold at back of work, knit 3 then knit 3 from cable needle

Pattern:

Cast on 15 stitches
Row 1 : Knit
Row 2,4,6,8 : K3, P9, K3
Row 3 : K3, C6F, K3, K3
Row 5 : Knit
Row 7 : K3, K3, C6B, K3

Continue this pattern till piece is about 18 inches long.

You can check out the YouTube tutorial to learn how the cable stitches are made.

Happy knitting!