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Winners of the Mysterious MAL 2024

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Woah!!!

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.

So, many many congratulations to @sonas-connect_to_crochet & @pragnachetan for successfully completing the MMAL ✨❤

Once again, Thank you to all who participated and made the project with us!!!

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Mysterious Make ALong – Prompt 6

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Week 6 – Prompt 6

Hello everybody!! Time is flying by so fast!!

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:

  1. Work any stitch from the following ( Group A- garter/ moss/ double moss/ RIB 2×2)

If you are a crocheter, work as written below:

  1. Work any stitch from the following ( Group A- miss stitch/single crochet/herringbone half double crochet)

You can find all the details of the Group A stitches HERE.

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.

We can’t wait to see your finished scarfs/shawl.

All the best

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Mysterious MAL 2024 – Prompt 5

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Week 5 – Promt 5

Hello everybody!! we hope the make along is going well and you are catching up to the prompts everyweek!!

We are entering 5th week of our mysterious MAL 2024, and it’s supper exciting to see how your scarves/shawls are taking shapes!!!

And here is a time to reveal our 5th prompt-

If you are a knitter, work as written below-

Change yarn colour and work any stitch from the following ( Group C- diamond eyelet lace, spearhead lace, or any lace pattern)

1. Diamond Eyelet Lace:

2. Arrowhead/spearhead lace:

    If you are a crocheter, work as written below:

    Change yarn colour and work any stitch from the following ( Group C – star stitch/alpine/waffle stitch/ elizabeth)

    1. Star stitch:

      2. Alpine stitch:

      3. Waffle stitch:

      4. Elizabeth stitch:

      Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our sixth prompt.

      Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the next prompt.

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      Mysterious MAL 2024 – Prompt 4

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      Prompt 4 – Week 4

      Hello everyone!!

      Hope everyone is working away on all the prompts so far and enjoying the progress of your project!!

      The previous week was great, watching all of your WIP pictures were a treat.

      We can’t wait to see your take on our fourth prompt-

      For both knitting and crochet, work as follows-

      1. Continue stitch pattern from GROUP B but change yarn colour.

      You can find a recap of Group B stitches HERE!!

      Easy breezy!!!

      Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our Fifth prompt.

      Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the next prompt.

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      Mysterious MAL 2024- Prompt 3

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      Week 3 – Prompt 3

      Hello everyone!! We are so excited to see everyones progress pictures and the response to this MAL has been so good!!!

      The creativity and color play we have seen in all of your WIP pictures of your second prompt were phenomenal. Cheers to you all!

      And we hope you have finished 50cm of your work so far. Here is a progress picture by one of the participants!!

      Progress image by Sona of @sonas_connect_to_crochet

      Continuing the merrymaking, here we reveal our third prompt.

      The third Prompt is again a group of beautiful textured stitches (Group B), for you to work on!!

      As usual there are seperate instructions for Knitting and crochet!!

      For Knitting:

      Change any stitch from the following:

      1. Cable stitch:

      2. Honeycomb stitch:

      3. Link cable Stitch:

      Link Cable Knitting Stitch

      Alternatively you can use any other cable pattern also!

      Tip: keep your tension a little loose, and don’t forget to continue your edge stitches along both sides of your work.

      For Crochet:

      Change any stitch from the following

      1. Shell Stitch:

      2. V Stitch:

      3. Filet Stitch:

      Now, work according to this prompt until we reveal our fourth prompt.

      Reminder: be consistent with 5cm of knitting/crochet daily. So you will enjoy the fun of revealing the second prompt.

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      Mysterious MAL – Prompt 2

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      Week 2 – Prompt 2

      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.

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      Mysterious Make Along – Prompt 1

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      Week 1 – Prompt one.

      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.

      Lets get started and All the best!

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      Mysterious Make Along 2024

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      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.

      Photo by Zeynep

      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:

      2. Follow us:

      Follow us @indiayarncircle on Instagram and Subscribe to our blog.

      Follow Nikita @knitting_library on Instagram.

      Joing our Facebook group for all the chatter and fun!! 

      We are Hoping for your enthusiastic participation!