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Summer Fashion 2020 CAL.

July 13, 2020July 20, 2020 indiayarncircle

Anchor in collaboration with IndiaYarnCircle launches it’s 1st Crochet Along to make The JuJu Scarf designed by Divya Bhat of @Stringtierey.

Woohoooo!!!! Did you see our Summer Fashion show with Anchor in our Previous Post?? We were super glad to collaborate with Anchor to show off our Summer cotton makes and we are here to take it a step further!!!

We are super excited to finally annouce our 1st Crochet Along with Anchor – The Summer Fashion 2020 CAL!! Its our first Group activity in the IYC community and we cannot wait for all the interactions and exchanges of projects!

If you are still clueless on what a Crochet along is then do read our detailed post about it HERE.

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The crochet along is hosted in the IndiaYarnCircle Facebook group and is a 4 week schedule starting from 13th July 2020 to 7th August 2020. The Instructions for the pattern will be updated every week of the CAL and notified by email to everyone who Registers for the CAL.

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE CAL HAVE BEEN CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR JOINING THE SUMMER FASHION CAL!! SEE YOU IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP!!

(Keep scrolling to the end to join the group!)

WEEK 1 – 13TH JULY 2020 TO 19TH JULY 2020

Week 1 is all about Registering for the cal and getting your materials! So dig into your Anchor stash, order your Anchor yarn, select your colours and beads (Yes the pattern has an option for adding beads too!!) and swatch your gauge! Show off your Choices in our IYC FB group and be ready to get go!!

WEEK 2 – 20TH JULY 2020 TO 26TH JULY 2020

Week 2 kicks off with the pattern instructions with a video tutorial for easy understanding. you can work all week and get back to us with your queries and doubts. We will be having a live Q&A session at the end of the week on our FB group to resolve all your issues and check out your progress!.

WEEK 3 – 27TH JULY 2020 TO 02nd AUGUST 2020

Week 3!! We have a GIVEAWAY scheduled for this week for the best picture! And its gonna be Epic!! We also go live at the end of the week to chit chat, show off and announce the winners of the giveaway!!

WEEK 4 – 02nd AUGUST 2020 TO 09TH AUGUST 2020

Week 4 is all about finishing!! We will give you tips and tricks for finishing you make and you can submit your final pictures to be a part of the CAL Video of participants!! The end of CAL marks your achievement and you will be rewarded with a digital Certificate from Anchor!!!

As Part of the Crochet Along you will be Required to follow the below rules:

Follow @Indiayarn.circle @anchor.crafts and @stringtierey on Instagram.
Join the IndiayarnCircle Facebook group.
Make The JuJu Scarf Pattern with Anchor Yarns only.
Share progress Pictures on the FB group to be eligible for giveaways.
Complete your make by 07th of August 2020, to be eligible to get a digital certificate for the CAL by Anchor Crafts India.

The Juju Scarf!

The JuJu scarf is a Lacey, Light weight, summery crochet triangular scarf which will be the perfect accessory to any outfit and style.The scarf pattern is availble in instructions for Fingering weight yarn as well as DK weight yarn.
Its a free size super light scarf which requires only 575 yards / 150 gms of fingering weight AKC Art 4057 yarn with 3.5mm hook and 575 yards / 200 gms of DK weight Anchor 4ply Art.4060 yarn with 4.5mm hook size.

You can join our facebook group here.

JOIN THE TRIBE

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE CAL HAVE BEEN CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR JOINING THE SUMMER FASHION CAL!! SEE YOU IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP!!

So start Digging into your Anchor Stash and get going!! We cant wait to see your colour choices and Gauge Swatches!

For any queries you can always leave a comment below or get in touch with us at indiayarncircle@gmail.com

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IYC

IYC Rendezvous with Anchor

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 indiayarncircle

When objective of 2 entities match –the universe conspires to bring them together and here is a short story of IYC and Anchor Collaboration.

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Most of us crafters have grown up using Anchor yarns starting at some point in our lives either mom’s engaging us in our summer holidays with a stitch kit’ or getting us to do those lovely flower embroideries.

Let us acknowledge that Anchor is an household brand name, however one thing that we would like to highlight is Anchor’s mission to keep all forms of yarn craft alive and their commitment to disseminate the craft to the new generation which perfectly blends with India Yarn Circle’s mission to Nurture Passion for all Yarn Crafts and Crafters by building a strong community encouraging crafters at different level to pick up the craft.

Anchor and IYC collaborated to embark on this journey to explore and show the possibilities of designing wearables. We deliberated on numerous ideas and everything was a possibility the list was unending. While crochet or knitting is most often associated with winterwear we wanted to break the myth to create wearables for Indian context be it the weather conditions, or traditional wear, or styling it up for everyday fashion.

“Summer Fashion” theme fitted as an apt pick to kick start the series. We makers rolled up our sleeves to directly dwell into the creative zones to design, create our Anchor summer outfit. It was a tremendous journey for us to explore in detail the possibilities of utilizing Anchor cotton yarn for different types of makes scarf, hats, blouse for saree, tops , dress , jewelry etc. (details of the makes to follow) .

The video is a tribute to all the designers in the community for bringing the best in every make, enduring spirit of designing for self-satisfaction, continuing to be spirited about yarn crafts.

We thank Anchor for giving us an opportunity for the collaboration and more importantly the creative freedom to showcase our work. We are most certain that the collaboration is just a small beginning in our joint effort to keeping the craft alive.

Enjoy the Anchor x IYC 2020 Summer Fashion show and let us know what you think!!

Do share with us your anchor makes and do drop a comment on any questions you have on Anchor yarn and we will be happy to respond!

Community Activity

Come Along – we will together explore !

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 indiayarncircle

I am joining a CAL, I saw someone post about KAL on Insta and it got us thinking – does everyone know about what a CAL is? Its often taken for granted that crafters know what it means, however we understood not many understand the same and nuances. In the past few days of going live we have had many ask us are you hosting a CAL and some asking what is a CAL and we believe it’s best to come together on even grounds as we embark on this journey of pursuing various yarn crafts.

What is a CAL?, What is a TCAL? What is a KAL? What is a SAL? What is a MAL? So many acronyms and very little information on what these stand for.

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So here is a list of acronyms to begin with

CAL – Crochet Along ;

TCAL – Tunisian Crochet Along ;

KAL – Knit Along ;

SAL – Sew Along ;

MAL – Make Along

and there are more versions of this for various forms or arts and crafts.

Now that we know the acronym, lets get into details

Before that, do watch our video explaining all things cal for better understanding.

What do people do?

A group of people coming together to work on a project at the same time and pace with an objective of learning new technique , work on a new pattern, clarify doubts , share experiences, learn from each other and commit to finish along the group. This is team is often led by a designer of the pattern or a group can decide on a pattern / theme that be pursued together. In our experience joining a team often leads to connecting with people / community who have similar interests and leads to strengthening the passion to pursue yarn crafts even after the project

Who can Join?

A person with some experience of yarn craft can join the project. Some are targeted towards advanced designs and some for everyone can participate, no matter their skill level. It’s a good practice to always check the skill level that is required for the project before joining

How does it work?

The host or a group decides the pattern or a theme which will be made available to the participants on registration either by way of sharing a full pattern or partial based on progress, sometimes free.

The group can leverage various platforms to connect share and interact – e.g. either by way of closed groups on facebook, a blog platforms, instagram chats or whatsapp groups

Material list like recommended yarn, yarn weight, hooks, needles et, al are published, choice of color scheme is completely up to the designer unless and until specified.

Official start date and end dates are published for the participants to start and finish the project – usually enough time is provided considering that this would be a learning phase for many

Progress update – the host may seek for progress pictures, as a good practice no matter where you’re at, so be sure to share, receiveing constructive feedback always helps in improving!

Do’s and Don’ts in a CAL

Do’s

Try to use the recommended yarn weight and hook size
Follow the guidelines well enough to get the project right
If you finished your work early post the progress so others in the group can learn
When in doubt – participate, engage and interact with members to learn and refine
Do share your feedback on the CAL and finished products on your social media platforms to encourage the community

Don’ts

Don’t be in a rush to finish the project – stick to the schedule, CAL’s often work on a schedule
Don’t modify the pattern , Finish the project as per design of the CAL – Making your own versions can offend the designer
Avoid using offensive language or negative comments on others work
Stick to the schedule and don’t prompt the designer to share beyond schedule
Let the designer handle technical queries and concern
Don’t circulate the pattern freely unless its free for all. Remember designers put in a lot of effort to get one pattern out. As a community its our responsibility to protect interest of our designers

Finally – don’t forget to show of your finished work! Some modelled pictures will always be a huge encouragement for the designers to engage again and again!

Leave us your questions in the comment and we will respond soon.

Yarnoholic Series

Guide for Buying Cotton Yarns in India

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 indiayarncircle

Attention Yarnoholics!

What do you think is the most relevant topic after we learnt about yarns different types of yarn in our know your yarn series? we think most of you are waiting to indulge in picking yarn for the projects that have been waiting to see light of the day, besides we must tell you this topic is one of the popular demand on our social media platforms on where to pick yarns.

We have decided to start the “Yarnoholic Series” – A guide for all about yarns in India. We kick start the series with 5 cotton yarns available in India along with where to pick them, to help you go on a shopping spree!! And to help you understand these yarns better, we have created a Yarn Index .. So let’s indulge!

BUT!……Before you read ahead, get to know the types of cotton yarns available in India in our video below!

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ANCHOR KNITTING COTTON

The most popular amongst all the anchor knitting cottons are the 4054, 4057 and 4060 for knitting, crocheting and tatting.

YARN INDEX^
Popularity	*****
Availability	****
Color Variety	*****
Color Fastness	****
Price	***
^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person

WHERE TO BUY –
Instore	Address	Online
Pradhan Embroidery, Mumbai	125, 127, Perin Nariman St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001	Pradhan Embroidery
Pony Craft Store, Coornor and Bangalore	The Hatswork Boulevard, No 32, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052	Pony Craft Store
Many Local Yarn Stores		Coats India Webstore

Anchor Mercerised Knitting Cotton – Art4057

Anchor Mercerised Knitting Cotton – Art4060

Anchor Mercerised Crochet Cotton – Art4054

GULERA

Another popular launch in 2019 avialable in 3ply , 6ply and Tshirt Yarn used in various froms of knitting , crocheting , tatting , hand weaving etc.

YARN INDEX^
Popularity	*****
Availability	***
Color Variety	***
Color Fastness	****
Price	****
^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person

WHERE TO BUY
Instore	Address	Online
Pradhan Embroidery, Mumbai	125, 127, Perin Nariman St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001	Pradhan Embroidery

Gulera T-shirt Yarn

Gulera 3 PLY

Gulera 6 Ply

NAKO

Most commonly available imported yarn brand in India, with cotton and blends available via Nako Frizzy – T Shirt Yarn, Nako Fiore, Nako Calico

YARN INDEX^
Popularity	***
Availability	***
Color Variety	***
Color Fastness	****
Price	***
^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person

WHERE TO BUY
Instore	Address	Online
Pony Craft Store, Coornor and Bangalore	The Hatswork Boulevard, No 32, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052	Pony Craft Store

Nako Frizzy T-shirt Yarn

Nako Hosgeldin Soft

Nako Fiore

Nako Calico

YARNKART

Commonly called as SilkIndian and well known for their silk yarns, their recent entry into range of cotton yarns has been quiet damaging on our pockets. Their yarn ranges from 100% mercerized cotton to cotton blends in viscose

YARN INDEX^
Popularity	****
Availability	****
Color Variety	****
Color Fastness	***
Price	****
^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person

WHERE TO BUY
Instore	Address	Online
Yarnkart	43, 2nd Cross Yellamma St, P&T Colony, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032	Yarrnkart

Yarnkart – Cotton Viscose

Yarnkart – Cotton Chenille

Yarnkart – 100% Mercerised Cotton

Yarnkart – 100% Cotton

WHITE ROSE COTTON

These lovely cotton yarns are sourced and retailed by a wonderful person Akanksha Kapoor Tandon, founder of The Crochet Bella and Me n Yarns. She is a crocheter by passion and an engineer by profession. White Rose is produced in India by Shiva International Group and they have a wide range of cotton from threads for fine crochet lace work to thick and soft 4 ply cotton yarn

YARN INDEX^
Popularity	***
Availability	***
Color Variety	***
Color Fastness	****
Price	***
^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person

WHERE TO BUY
Instore	Not Available	Online
Crochet Bella		The Crochet Bella

White Rose Glossy Mellow cotton yarn

White Rose Knitting Mercerised cotton yarn

White Rose Lace cotton yarn

So now that we have the first 5 cotton yarns available in India – do let us know how do these yarn fair on the yarn index and do list the names of yarn you would like to see on the list.

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Yarn Types

KNOW YOUR YARNS – SERIES

July 7, 2020July 10, 2020 indiayarncircle

Hello awesome makers!!! Hope you see subscribed to our blog and enjoying reading the same!

We started off India Yarn Circle community on Instagram with “Yarn” as the theme for the month. We would love to elaborate more on that as we had many queries from rookie makers asking us about these magical things we call yarn!!

Were you as astonished as us to learn that the word “yarn” does not mean “wool”?

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Why the surprise, you ask?? Well the place where we come from , the place where we picked up our craft forms uses the word ” wool” to loosely define any yarn that we knitters and crocheters use.

So we ask the basic question –

Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or ropemaking. Any form of long thread used for any kind of craft is largely qualified as yarn.

Imagine our wonder when we learnt that there are different categories of yarn!

Yarn can be classified broadly as

Animal based

Plant based

Synthetic or Man-made

Within each category they can be further sorted by yarn weights such as

COBWEB WEIGHT

FINGERING WEIGHT

DK WEIGHT

ARAN WEIGHT

LACE WEIGHT

SPORT WEIGHT

WORSTED WEIGHT

BULKY WEIGHT

And then there is TEXTURE!! Oh my God, textures!!

Yarns that are velvety, yarns that have feather like features, boucle yarns (yarns with loops), yarns with tiny pompons at regular intervals, yarns with strand of lurex to give it the glitter and sparkle that makes our eyes go wide!! And not to mention yarn made from tshirt!!!!

Yarns come in varied thicknesses, textures and not to mention colours. A large pallete for us to work with, for our yarn crafts!!

Is your head reeling under all these buzz words?? Fear not for we will be back to take you though this yarn maze and we will emerge on the other side, hopefully with a better understanding of the yarns we use.

Watch this space for more information about the yarns.

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IYC

ABOUT US – IndiaYarnCircle.

July 3, 2020July 10, 2020 indiayarncircle

India Yarn Circle is a voluntary group of makers, who have come together to create a community of people for yarn crafts. Our vision is to build a community of makers who interact, share, learn and evolve. Our ambition is to keep the craft alive, encourage people to take up all yarn crafts with ease.

Our Mission

Nuture Passion for all Yarn Crafts and Crafters !

Objective of India Yarn Circle

India Yarn Circle, has a vision to bring all makers from different facets of life closer building a strong community which laughs, cries, parties and cheers for each other. A place where makers support one another, interact, share experiences , learn and evolve. Creating this open bond and passion for yarn crafts is what builds valuable relationship and gives us a deeper sense of belonging.

Join the tribe

Create, Share , Connect and Love

#makingyarnconnections

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The IYC Team

We are a team of 12, with experience in various yarn crafts and varied skills. We are a power packed team with different professional backgrounds, however the passion for yarn crafts bind us together. You can check out their instagram profiles in the links below.