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.
Hello Everyone!!! We are back after a hiatus and we have a super fun activity for all of you to get on board with us again!
This time we are bringing you a new, fun, yarn stash busting activity!
Also this Make along is for all!! Yes you heard that right!! Knitters and Crocheters both are welcome to join the MAL, as there will instructions for both crafters every week.
So lets go ahead with the details!!
Who can participate
Everyboby!! No matter If you are a beginner or advanced knitter/crocheter. You all are welcome to join this MAL with basic knowledge of knitting/crochet.
Timeline:
The MAL will start on the 1st of May and will go on for 6 weeks. Each week a new prompt will be announced, both for knitters and crocheters.
What yarn to use:
You can pick and choose any yarn for this Project, even better if its from your own stash!! You can choose as many colours you want or make it monochrome – Its all upto you!!
Any thickness of yarn will work for this project, just be mindful of the repeats. The width and length can be determined by you as per your requirement. Our Recomendations are fingering weight, Sport weight, Dk weight, and Aran weight yarns.
What to expect:
The motive of this MAL is to be consistent and creative. So you must be willing to knit/crochet few rows and repeats amounting to at least 4-5cm every day.
This will ensure that you will have covered approximately 20-25cm length every 5th day. By the end of the MAL, you will have an approximately 150cm long scarf/shawl.
What is the mystery:
Now, the mystery part!
There will be a total of 6 prompts, and we will disclose each prompt one by one after every fifth day. Which means you have to work according to the prompts.
Prompts are like a set of instructions, which will have options and you can choose what interests you. This part will be fun and creative.
We have designed the prompts carefully, but If at any point you find it challenging, Nikita of @knitting_library and the IYC team will be here to guide and help you choose what to do next.
Rewards
At the end of the MAL the top five best works will get featured on the IYC OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND INSTAGRAM PAGE. The voting will be conducted after the completion of MAL to choose the best five among all.
Remember, this is not a competition! It’s just a fun activity to bring the community a little closer.
Now that you have all the details, Here is how you can participate–
1. Register
You can register for the MAL by filling the details on the link below:
Wishing you a Happy New Year. We are so happy to announce that our first featured designer for the blog is Nikita Chouhan from @knitting_library.
Nikita is 25 years old and has been knitting for almost three years now. She is an excellent designer and makes really amazing sweaters, socks, beanies, gloves, and so much more. If you haven’t seen her Instagram page yet. Check it out now!!!
The feature consists of three different scrunchies patterns. Why scrunchies? Because you can never have too many scrunchies. Scrunchies are quick to make and are a great way to use scrap yarns.
FROM THE DESIGNER
Making scrunchie is one of my favourite ways of using leftover yarns. I designed three scrunchie patterns combining simple knitting techniques and stitches that are beginner-friendly and fun to knit.
OVERVIEW
The scrunchies are worked flat, back and forth using straight needles, and then sewed at the end. This pattern is written for one size, but you can change the length and width as you want.
SIZE
One size
MEASUREMENTS
Length 10 inches, Width 3 inches
GAUGE
10 sts/12rows over 5 cm × 5 cm in stockinette stitch.
USED ABBREVIATIONS
K – knit P- purl St(s)- stitch(es) RS- right side WS- wrong side CO- cast on K2tog- knit two together Yfwd- yarn forward or yarn over BO- bind off LH- left hand RH- right hand
PATTERN 1 – YELLOW, DIAGONAL LACE SCRUNCHIE
MATERIALS
Yarn : Sample used single strand of Vardhman swiss mohair in color butter. You can use any yarn of your choice. Needles : 4mm straight needles.
PATTERN 1
Using 4mm needle CO 57sts using long tail cast on method. Row1 (RS)- k1, k3, k2og, yfwd, rep from to last st,k1 Row2, 4, 6, 8 (WS) – purl all sts Row3 (RS)- k1, k2, k2og, yfwd, k1 rep from to last st,k1 Row5 (RS)- k1, k1, k2og, yfwd, k2 rep from to last st,k1 Row7 (RS)- k1, k2og, yfwd, k3 rep from to last st,k1 Row9 (RS)- k2og, yfwd, k3, k2tog rep from ending last repeat k2 Row10 (WS)- P all sts
Repeat the above 10 rows one more time BO off all the sts.
FINISHING
Fold the knitted piece in half and sew the scrunchie keeping the elastic band inside.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
You can check out the video tutorial for this pattern by our Featured designer.
PATTERN 2 – PINK, PICOT & MOSS SCRUNCHIE
MATERIALS
Yarn : Sample used 2 strands of Vardhman lamb hair in color candy pink. You can use any yarn of your choice. Needles : 4.5mm straight needles.
PATTERN 2
Using 4.5mm needle CO 55sts using long tail cast on method.
Starting from RS work
Row 1, 3, 5 (RS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1 Row 2, 4,6 (WS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1 Row 7 (RS)- knit all sts Row 8 (WS) – purl all sts Row 9 (RS)- k2tog, yfwd repeat to the end of the row Row 10 (WS)- purl all sts Row 11 (RS)- knit all sts Row 12, 14, 16 (WS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1 Row 13, 15, 17 (RS)- k1, p1 repeat to the end of the row, ending with k1 Row 18 (WS)- purl all sts
BO all the sts.
FINISHING
Fold the knitted piece in half at eyelet hole row and sew the scrunchie keeping the elastic band inside.
PATTERN 3 – GREY, LATERAL BRAID SCRUNCHIE
MATERIALS
Yarn : Sample used 2 strands of Vardhman lamb hair in color cinder rock. You can use any yarn of your choice. Needles : 4.5mm straight needles.
PATTERN 3
Lateral braid written instructions
Setup step – CO 1 st and place it on a left needle.
Step 1- knit the second st through the back loop of LH needle, leaving it onto the LH needle knit the first st through the front loop, now drop both the sts off the needle.
Step 2- slip the last worked st back on the LH needle from RH needle.
Start pattern from here
Using 4.5mm needle CO 55sts using long tail cast on method. Work stockinette stitch for 3.5 cm from cast on edge, ending with the WS row. Row 1 (RS)- work lateral braid as mentioned above (see tutorial) Row 2 (WS)- purl all sts Work stockinette stitch for 3.5 cm from lateral braid. BO all the sts.
FINISHING
Fold the knitted piece in half at lateral braid row and sew the scrunchie keeping the elastic band inside.
PATTERN SUPPORT
For any queries with the pattern, please email our designer at knittinglibrary4@gmail.com, or you can DM her on Instagram @knitting_library.
We would love to see your version of “Birthday Scrunchies” – Share your version on Instagram with #birthdayscrunchiesbynik #iycbirthdayscrunhiekal #iyckal and tag @indiayarn.circle and @knitting_library.
Please feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below!!
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.
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
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