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Sunburst Diamond Mochila CAL – Week 4

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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.
                           Put a piece of any color yarn through the holes of the bag and tie it the way you want.
                           And measure this length.
                           Take a couple of yarns of all 5 colors and divide them into three sections and start
                           braiding.

2) Kumihimo Cord: It is made with a Kumihimo Disc. The yarns have to be 3 times longer than the length
                               you want your cord to be. Kumihimo cord stretches a little so keep the measurement
                               smaller than the length actual required.
                               I have used pattern #k10551 from friendship-bracelets.net
                              added by KimS23
                              Sample Cord measures 89cm/ 35 inches
                              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)   The strap is crocheted lengthwise.
2)   We start every row on the same side. i.e. If you are right handed, Start your every row on the     
right side. If you are left handed, Start your every row on the left side.
3)   Chain the number of stitches. (305,365)
4)   It is important to make foundation chain stitches tight.
5)   Start the row with a new yarn.
6)   Make a slip knot.
7)   Add all the yarns that we carry, leave them out for about 20-25cm.

8)   Start the row.

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

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

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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

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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 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:

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!!

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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 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
follow us on instagram
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.

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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

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