A crochet along (CAL) is an event where a group of people crochets the same project (or type of project) during a specific time period.
When is the CAL?
The CAL will run from March 7th – 31st, 2022. The pattern will be available as a free download for the duration of the CAL.
How do I participate?
The CAL chat will be hosted in the Mandobug Crafters Corner Facebook Group. That is where you can ask questions, share your progress by posting pictures, and see other participants’ projects. The group is private so you will need to request to join and answer a few questions; this is not to be exclusive but to filter bots and spam accounts out of the group. You can also share your pictures or videos on any social media by using #skyshardcal . Using this hashtag on your posts allows people to see your progress when they follow or search for the hashtag. You can also search for and follow this hashtag to see the progress of others.
What color should I choose?
I highly recommend using contrasting colors for this pattern. I really like the look of an ombre, gradient, variegated, speckled, or self striping yarn for the main color and a solid color for the contrast color being careful to choose a contrast color that does not match any of the shades of the main colored yarn. Two solid colored contrasting colors would also be a great choice.
Is there a yarn you would avoid?
The only yarns I would avoid for this pattern are yarns that have a fuzzy halo or have an inconsistent thickness. These types of yarn have a lot of natural texture that may distort the appearance of the colorwork design.
Are you in!?
Let me and others know you’ve joined by sharing a picture of your gathered materials or your gauge swatch in the Mandobug Crafters Corner Facebook Group or by using #skyshardcal on any other social media platform. I’ve seen a few people share their yarn choices already!
Pattern Details
Description
The Skyshard Mosaic Cowl is an intermediate pattern that uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique. Each row is worked using a single color. Strategically placed single crochets and double crochets create this stunning stained glass crystal design. The cowl is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. Instructions are both written and charted and include detailed information on how to customize the cowl’s circumference and length. Both a fingering weight and a worsted weight version are included in this pattern.
Skill Level
Intermediate (uses basic stitches with complex shaping)
Finished Measurements
Fingering weight version
Circumference – 26” (66 cm)
Length – 9.25” (23.5 cm)
Worsted weight version
Circumference – 26.25” (66.5 cm)
Length – 11” (28 cm)
What are the Required Materials?
Yarn Requirements
Fingering Weight Version
Main Color (MC) – 225 yds / 206 m
Contrast Color (CC) – 225 yds / 206 m
Worsted Weight Version
Main Color (MC) – 180 yds / 165 m
Contrast Color (CC) – 180 yds / 165 m
Suggested Yarns*
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UPDATE: The Lift Your Spirits MCAL is now over. The pattern is now available for purchase here.
What is a Mystery Crochet Along (MCAL)?
A mystery crochet along is an event where a group of people crochet the same mystery project during a specific period of time. The mystery pattern is released in pieces known as clues. Each clue reveals the next series of instructions for the pattern slowly revealing the project.
How do I participate?
Lift Your Spirits will be a free pattern for the duration of the MCAL which is September 3rd – October 15th, 2021. After that the pattern will be available for $6.00. During the MCAL you can download the free pattern clues as they are released on my website or on Ravelry.
Clues will be released at 9am PT / 12pm ET every Friday for the duration of the MCAL. See timeline below:
September 3rd, Clue #1
September 10th, Clue #2
September 17th, Clue #3
September 24th, Clue #4
October 1st, Clue #5
October 8th, Clue #6
The MCAL chat will be hosted in the Mandobug Crafters Corner Facebook Group. That is where you can ask questions, share your progress by posting pictures, and also see how other participants’ projects are working up.
You can also tag your project on other social media platforms by using #liftyourspiritsmcal and #liftyourspiritsshawl . By using hashtags on your posts other participants can see your progress. You can also follow those hashtags to see the progress of others.
I will also be hosting a YouTube Live MCAL Chatevery Saturday for the duration of the MCAL at 9am PT / 12pm ET on my YouTube channel. Bring your project and beverage of choice as we chat all things crochet and crochet this project together.
What can you tell me about the pattern?
Description
Lift Your Spirits is a ghost inspired pattern. And let me be clear here, my inspiration is very literal. THERE WILL BE GHOSTS, lots of ghosts actually, stitched up using the most exciting combination of stitches into a stunning beaded shawl. The pattern instructions are both written and charted.
Skill Level
Intermediate (uses several stitches with complex shaping)
Stitches used are provided in US terms and include ch, dc, dc2tog, dc3tog, hdc, sc, and sl st.
(365m) / 3.5oz (100g) in the Unicorn Blood colorway.
Please Note: Schmutzerella Yarns is a small independent yarn dyeing company. If you plan to use their yarn, place your order as far in advance as possible to ensure it will arrive on time!
Hooks
US size E hook (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
US size 14 steel hook (0.75 mm) – for optional beading
All Schmutzerella Yarn orders will receive this special MCAL sticker while supplies last.
I highly recommend using a light solid or semi solid color for this pattern. A dark
solid or semi solid color will still work nicely and one of my pattern testers used a
gradient yarn that looks pretty awesome as well. The only colors I would not
recommend are highly variegated colorways. There are details in the pattern that will be lost if you
decide to go with a busy yarn.
How big are the sizes?
The small size is what I would call a shawlette. You’ll definitely need a shawl pin in order to wear it. Where the large size is what I would call a shlanket, a shawl so big it’s like a small blanket.
Are you in!?
Let me and others know you’ve joined by sharing a picture of your gathered materials or your gauge swatch in the Mandobug Crafters Corner Facebook Group or by using #liftyourspiritsmcal and #liftyourspiritsshawl on any other social media platform.
