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Grinda MAL: Part 5 (English US)



Welcome to final part of Grinda MAL. Thank you very much for joining me in this journey. So many Grinda shawls have poped up in my social media feeds and groups. I am happy you are having fun. And hope to see even more “Grindas” in the future. Today we are saying good bye to a charming small island and take the boat back to mainland. It’s time to go home…



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Translations:

I am sending many thanks to amazing ladies who helped with translation of Grinda MAL!!

English (UK)
An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2018. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, shared, republished (online and off-line), redistributed, translated without permission or edited in any way – in part or in a whole. Please, always credit me as a designer. Thank you!

 


PART 5 – Border 


Dimensions: the height of the border is approx. 5cm/2”
Approx. 290-295g of yarn used (extended pattern + border)

Row 66. Ch4, 1pc in same st, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next st, [ch3, skip 2 sts, 1pc in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next st] till 3 sts left before the corner, ch3, skip 3 sts, 1pc in corner, ch3, skip 3 sts, 1sc in next st, [ch3, skip 2 sts, 1pc in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next st] till 3 dc left, ch3, skip 2 sts, (1pc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. {43 pc, 43 sc, 1dc, 1ch1-sp and 86 ch3-sps on each side, 1pc in the corner}

Stitch count after extension: 51 pc, 51 sc, 1dc, 1ch1-sp and 102 ch3-sps on each side, 1pc in the corner.

Row 67. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch3, 1sc in next pc, ch3, 1dc in next sc] till last sp before corner, ch3, V-st in pc in the corner, [ch3, 1dc in next sc, ch3, 1sc in next pc] till end, ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. {46 dc, 43 sc, 1ch1-sp and 88 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 68. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch2, 1dc in next sc, ch3, 1sc in next dc, [ch3, 1dc in next sc, ch3, 1sc in next dc] till last ch3-sp before corner, ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in corner, skip next dc, [ch3, 1sc in next dc, ch3, 1dc in next sc] till last 2 dc, ch2, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. {46 dc, 42 sc, 2 ch1-sps and 87 ch3-sps, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in the corner}

Row 69. Ch4, 1picot, 1dc in same st, ch3, skip next sp+dc+sp, 1sc in next dc, [ch3, (1dc, picot, 1dc) in next dc, ch3, 1sc in next sc] till last ch3-sp before corner, ch3, 1dc in next dc, picot, ch1, (1dc, picot, 1dc) in next st, ch1, picot, 1dc in next st, [ch3, 1sc in next sc, ch3, (1dc, picot, 1dc) in next st] till 3 dc left, ch3, 1sc in next dc, ch3, (1dc, picot, 1dc) in last st. Fasten off. Block shawl to measurements.


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Grinda MAL: Part 4 (English US)



Grinda MAL is slowly moving to its end, and today is week 4 already! Thank you very much for posting pictures of your beautiful creations. Many shawls have been finished already, but I also know that many of you follow the MAL week by week. Today’s Part 4 is about hearts. The hearts symbolizing love for small Grinda island in Stockholm Archipelago.

A visit to Grinda is like stopping the earth from rotating for a little while.

Grinda is a charming destination for the whole family. The island, also a nature reserve, is owned and managed by the Archipelago Foundation. There are nice and child-friendly bathing areas at both the southern and northern steamboat piers. The island also has several beautiful viewpoints. Take a stroll and enjoy the tranquility and nature. Grinda is serviced daily by several ferries. Welcome to Grinda. (sourse - grinda.se)

Grinda island is situated further in the sea, but still not too far for a one-day trip. Depending on the ferry schedule you can get there in just two hours. And then many more hours to enjoy silent walks in the woods and among huge stones, listening to the sea and being just yourself.

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Translations:

An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2018. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, shared, republished (online and off-line), redistributed, translated without permission or edited in any way – in part or in a whole. Please, always credit me as a designer. Thank you!

 

PART 4


Dimensions (after Part 4, blocked): approx. 168cm/66” wide, 78cm/30.7” high
Approx. 180-185g of yarn used (Part 1 + Part 2 + Part 3 + Part 4)

Row 50. As Row 18.
Row 51. As Row 6.
Row 52. As Row 7.

Row 53. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
Repeat: [lace st, *1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st* x3, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, *1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st* x3] x10,
Corner: ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
Repeat: [*1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st* x3, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, *1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st* x3, lace st] x10,
End: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 54. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, 1dc in next sp,
Repeat: [ch1, 2dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next sp] x10 (making last dc in next st after sp),
Corner: ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st,
Repeat: x10 making first dc in st before sp and making last 2dc in same sp,
End: ch1, 1dc in next sp, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x4, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 55. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x5,
Repeat: [ch1, 5dc, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 3dc, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc, ch1, skip sp, 5dc] x10,
Corner: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
Repeat: x10,
End: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x6, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 56. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x6,
Repeat: [ch1, 5dc, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, ch3, skip sp+next st, 1sc in next st, ch3, skip next st+sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip sp, 5dc] x10,
Corner: 1 lace st, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, 1 lace st, 4dc, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, ch3, skip next sp+st, 1sc in next st, ch3, skip next st+sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip sp, 5dc,
Repeat: x9
End: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x7, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 57. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x8, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts,
Repeat: [ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, *ch1, 1dc in next sp* x2, ch1, 1dc in next st,1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts] x9,
Corner: ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts,
Repeat: x9
End: ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x8, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 58. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, 3 lace sts, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts,
Repeat: [ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next sp, ch3, 1dc in next sc, ch3, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts] x9,
Corner: ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip next st+sp, 1dc in next st, lace st, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, lace st, ch3, skip next sp+st, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts,
Repeat: x9
End: [ch1, skip 1 st/sp, 1dc in next st] x2, 3 lace st, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 59. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3,
Repeat: [ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, *ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st* x2] x10,
Corner: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
Repeat: x9
End: ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn.

Row 60. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, 4 lace sts, ch3, skip sp+st, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc in next st,
Repeat: [1dc in each of next 2 sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip 1 st+sp, 1dc in next st, ch3, skip sp+st+sp, 1sc in next st, ch3, skip sp+st+sp, 1dc in next st, ch3, skip sp+1 st, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc in next st] x9,
Corner: 1dc in each of 2 next sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, sc in next sp, ch3, skip st+sp, 1dc in next st, 2 lace sts, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, 2 lace sts, ch3, skip sp+st, sc in next sp, ch3, skip 2 sts, 1dc in next st,
Repeat: x9,
End: 1dc in each of 2 next sts, ch3, skip 2 sts, sc in next sp, ch3, skip st+sp, 1dc in next st, 4 lace sts, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn.

Row 61. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x5,
Repeat: [ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, *ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st* x3] x10,
Corner: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x4, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x3,
Repeat: x10,
End: [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, skip sp, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn.

Row 62. As row 8.
Row 63. As Row 9.
Row 64. As Row 16. (255 dc on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)
Row 65. As Row 17. (259 sts on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Extension (optional) – approx. 265-270g used in total
Measurements after extension: approx. 198cm/78” wide, 90cm/35.4” high

Repeat Rows 18-25

Next Row: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 1 dc left before the corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 3 dc left, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. {148 dc and 147 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Repeat Rows 33-35

After Row 34: 303 dc on each side and ch2-sp in the corner.
After Row 35: 307 sts on each side and ch2-sp in the corner.


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Grinda MAL: Part 3 (English US)



Hello and thank you for joining Grinda MAL. We are slowly approaching third part and I hope you are doing great! Today the pattern will slightly change and we will be building “polka dots”, or large islands. One of them is Vaxholm, often referred to be a capital of Stockholm Archipelago.
Grinda MAL: Part 3. Free #crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

Vaxholm is just in hour’s ferry ride from Stockholm, and it’s truly a very popular tourist destination. The island is lovely with beautiful houses, calm beaches and lots of cafes and restaurants. We spent long hours here: my husband with a book and me with crochet.

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If you are using paid pdf please note there were several updates made this week. The chart for Part 4 was re-uploaded, and stitch count in extension after Part 4 (so called “next row”) should be: 148dc and 147 ch1-sps. You can find errata on Ravelry pattern page.

 

Translations:

An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2018. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, shared, republished (online and off-line), redistributed, translated without permission or edited in any way – in part or in a whole. Please, always credit me as a designer. Thank you!

 

PART 3


Dimensions (after Part 3, blocked): approx. 131cm/51.5” wide, 60cm/23.6” high
Approx. 104-106g of yarn used (Part 1 + Part 2 + Part 3)

Row 36. As Row 18. {72 dc and 71 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 37. As Row 19. {28 dc, 23 sc, 4 ch1-sps and 46 ch3-sps, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 38. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 1 dc left before the corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 3dc left, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. {76 dc and 75 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 39. Ch4, 1dc in same st, 1 lace st,
[1 lace st, ch1, 1dc in next st, *1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st* x 3, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st] till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, *1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st* x3, ch1, 1dc in next st, 1 lace st] till 3 dc left, 1 lace st, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. {9 groups of 7dc, 22 dc, 10 sc, 20 ch1-sps and 20 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 40. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[*ch1, 1dc in next sp* x2, ch1, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 7dc, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st] till 1 dc before the corner,
ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp, 7dc, 1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st, *ch1, 1dc in next sp* x2] x9,
ch1, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. {9 groups of 11 dc, 26 dc and 34 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 41. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, 1 lace st,
[1 lace st, 10dc] till 2dc left before the corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[10dc, 1 lace st] till 5 dc left,
1 lace st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. {9 groups of 11 dc, 8 dc, 10 sc, 6 ch1-sps and 20 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 42. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st,
Repeat: [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in each of next 11 dc] x9,
Corner: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3,
Repeat: [ch1, 1dc in each of next 11dc, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp] x9,
End: ch1, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x4, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. {9 groups of 11dc, 30 dc, 38 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 43. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, 3 lace sts,
Repeat: [ch1, skip 1 st, 7dc, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, lace st] x9,
Corner: ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, lace st,
Repeat: x9,
End: 2 lace st, ch1, 1dc in last st, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. {9 groups of 7dc, 26 dc, 22 ch1-sps, 24 ch3-sps and 12 sc on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 44. Beg: Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x3,
Repeat: *[ch1, skip 1 sp/st, 1dc in next st] x5, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st* x9,
Corner: [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st,
Repeat: x9,
End: [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in st] x2, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. {88 dc and 87 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}

Row 45. As Row 6
Row 46. As Row 7
Row 47. As Row 33
Row 48. As row 16. {191 dc on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}
Row 49. As Row 17. {195 sts on each side, ch2-sp in the corner}
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Grinda MAL: Part 2 (English US)



Our sea journey continues and Part 2 of Grinda MAL is here. We have left the Stockholm city and our boat is heading to the open sea. The boat was a bit slow while sailing along the city vein between old charming buildings. But now when the city is left behind the speed is faster and we can enjoy fresh wind playing with the hair.

Whether you are sitting on a wooden bench inside the boat or standing on the open deck outside, you can enjoy the magical sea view. And honestly I have never seen anything like this before.

Stockholm Archipelago consists of numerous islands of different sizes and shapes. Some of them are as small as, I don’t know, a playground maybe? With just one house, several trees and a boat parked in the waves. These tiny islands look especially fragile when huge ferries are passing by. And there are lots and lots of them.

Part 2 of Grinda shawl repeats the same lace pattern as in previous part, but with textured popcorns, symbolizing tiny islands in the open sea :)

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Translations:

An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2018. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, shared, republished (online and off-line), redistributed, translated without permission or edited in any way – in part or in a whole. Please, always credit me as a designer. Thank you!

 

PART 2


Dimensions (after Part 2, blocked): approx. 90cm/35.4” wide, 40cm/15.7” high
Approx. 54-56g of yarn used (Part 1 + Part 2)

Row 18. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st] till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, [ch1, skip st, 1dc in next st] till end, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (36 dc and 35 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 19. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till 2 dc left, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (16 dc, 11 sc, 4 ch1-sp and 22 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 20. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x5,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1pc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st] x5,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x4, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (34 dc, 6pc and 39 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 21. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till corner making last dc in ch2-sp in corner, ch2, 1dc in same ch2-sp, ch3, 1sc in next sp, ch3, 1dc in next pc, repeat lace st till 1 dc left, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (16 dc, 13 sc, 2 ch1-sps and 26 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 22. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x6,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1pc in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st] x6,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (37 dc, 6pc and 43 ch1-sps on each side, pc in the corner)

Row 23. Ch4, 1dc in same st, repeat lace st till corner, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, V-st in pc in the corner, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till end, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (18 dc, 14 sc, 3 ch1-sp and 28 ch-3 sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 24. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 2 dc left before the corner,
[ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till last st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (41 dc, 7pc and 47 ch1-sps, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 25. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till 2 dc left, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (20 dc, 15 sc, 4 ch1-sps and 30 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 26. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, pc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st] x7,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, 1pc in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x7,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1pc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (43 dc, 8pc and 51 ch1-sps, 1 pc in the corner)

Row 27. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till 1 dc left before the corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, V-st in pc in the corner, ch1, 1dc in next sp, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till last st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (22 dc, 16 sc, 5 ch1-sps and 32 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 28. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st] till 3 dc left before corner,
[ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, 1pc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x7,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (48 dc, 8 pc and 55 ch1-sps, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 29. Ch4, 1dc in same st, repeat lace st till 1dc before corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till end, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (22 dc, 18 sc, 3 ch1-sps and 36 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 30. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st] till 2 dc left before corner,
[ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, 1pc in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, 1pc in next st,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1pc in next st] x8,
[ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (50 dc, 9pc and 59 ch1-sps on each side, 1pc in the corner)

Row 31. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till 2 dc left before the corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, V-st in pc in corner, ch1, 1dc in next sp, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, repeat lace st till 2 dc left, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (26 dc, 18 sc, 7 ch1-sps and 36 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 32. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 4 dc left before the corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x4, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x5, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 3 dc left, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (64 dc and 63 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 33. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] till end, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (66 dc and 65 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 34. As Row 16. (135 dc on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 35. As Row 17. (139 sts on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

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Grinda MAL: Part 1 (English US)



 Welcome to Grinda MAL! As you probably know this design was inspired by a boat trip to Stockholm Archipelago we took together with my husband last summer (read full story HERE). If you visit Stockholm, going out to the sea is a must-do. Not only because a boat trip offers a nice change from the city life. But because it’s a small adventure itself. And the sea scenery with small islands is amazing.

Stockholm Archipelago is a group of islands situated together in a kind of a cluster. And they are as many as tens of thousands! Every island is different in size and shape. Some of them are larger and thus have become city suburbs linked to the mainland with bridges and ferries. For tourists taking a ferry out to the sea is a part of relaxed sightseeing. And for many local people it’s just another, very convenient, way to get to work, for example.

Ferries leave regularly in small intervals. And tickets are available at the boat station. Each ferry has its own name, which I find very charming. So today we are leaving Stockholm and take the boat to the islands. Take your seat (preferably outside to enjoy fantastic sea views), breath out, order a cup of tasty coffee and get your hook and Whirl ready. Our adventure begins… now!

… By the way, which color Stockholm is, what do you think? It seemed yellow-ish and pale-orange-ish to me. A very nice contrast with dark grey and heavy clouds.

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Translations:


An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2018. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, shared, republished (online and off-line), redistributed, translated without permission or edited in any way – in part or in a whole. Please, always credit me as a designer. Thank you!

Materials:

Whirl (Woolly Whirl or Frosted Whirl) yarn by Scheepjes – 1 cake. (225g/7.94 oz., 1000m/1094 yds)
Yarn weight: Fingering (14 wpi)

!! Important:
The shawl uses approx. 210g of Whirl. To be safe you might want to order one matching cake of Whirlette by Scheepjes. Leftovers can be used to extend the shawl (directions given in the pattern) or to make a fringe.

Alternative yarn: 3 cakes of Whirlette yarn by Scheepjes.

DISCLOSURE: This blog contains affiliate links (marked with *). If you purchase a product via a link on my blog, I get a small percentage contribution from the store which enables me to keep providing you with free patterns. It costs you nothing extra to visit the store via my link, but ensure I get the credit for the sale. Thank you for your support! 
 
Both Whirl and Whirlette yarn are available for purchase in your local Scheepjes shops or via online retailers: Deramores* has put together kits for all samples shown in this blog post (UK, international shipping), Wool Warehouse* and Black Sheep Wools* (both in UK, international shipping) 
Caro’s Atelier* (NL and Europe),
Knotty House* (Canada).

3mm/3.25mm crochet hook* (or the size needed to obtain correct gauge), scissors, tapestry needle to weave in tails.

Gauge: after Row 6 the triangle is approx. 5cm/2in high.

Size: the size of your finished shawl will depend on the yarn and hook you use, and on your personal gauge. My shawl is approx. 180cm/70.8” wide across and approx. 85cm/33.5” high.
Extended version is 208cm/81.8” wide and 95cm/37.4” high.

Abbreviations (US terms) and Stitch Guide:


beg - beginning
ch - chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
yo – yarn over
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
sc (single crochet) – insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
dc (double crochet) – yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, *yo, pull through 2 lps* twice.
FPdc (front post double crochet) – yo, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, *yo, pull through 2 lps* twice.
pc (popcorn) – *yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, pull through 2 lps] twice* 5 times in same st, drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back through top of first dc made, place dropped lp on hook and pull through st.
[…] [crochet following directions] as many times as indicated

Special stitches:


V-st – (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in same sp
“lace st” – ch3, skip next sp and dc, 1sc in next sp, ch3, skip next dc and sp, 1dc in next dc
Picot – ch3, 1 slip stitch in first ch.

Pattern Notes:


  • Grinda Shawl is worked in rows back and forth
  • Feel free to place stitch marker in ch2-sp in the central corner to easily find it. Move marker to new rows as you progress.
  • Ch4 in the beginning of every row counts as 1dc and ch1-sp. So when making sts in last st of every round – make them into third ch of beginning ch4.

INSTRUCTIONS

PART 1

Dimensions (blocked): approx. 42cm/16.5” wide, 18cm/7” high
Approx. 12 g of yarn used

Row 1. Make magic ring, ch4 (counts as first dc and ch1-sp – here and throughout), (1dc, ch2, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) into ring, tighten the ring, turn. (4dc, 2 ch1-sps, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 2. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st (third ch of the beg 4 ch – here and throughout), turn. (4 dc and 3 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 3. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st] till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] till last st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (6 dc and 5 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 4. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, 1 lace st, ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] twice, 1 lace st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (6 dc, 1 sc, 4 ch1-sps and 2 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 5. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (10 dc and 9 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 6. Ch4, 1dc in same st, repeat lace st till corner, ch1, V-st in corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till end, ch1, one more dc in last st, turn. (6 dc, 3 sc, 2 ch1-sp and 6 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

At this point triangle should be 5cm/2in high.

Row 7. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till one dc before the corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next dc] till last st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (14 dc and 13 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 8. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till 2 dc left before the corner, [ch1, skip sp, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, repeat lace st till 2 dc left, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (10 dc, 3 sc, 6 ch1-sps and 6 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 9. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 3 dc left before the corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x4, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 3 dc left, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (18 dc and 17 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 10. Ch4, 1dc in same st, ch1, 1dc in next st, repeat lace st till 1dc left before the corner, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, repeat lace st till 1 dc left, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (10 dc, 5 sc, 4 ch1-sps and 10 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 11. Ch4, 1dc in same st, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 2 dc left before the corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x2, ch1, V-st in corner, [ch1, 1dc in next st] x3, [ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next sp, ch1, 1dc in next st] till 2 dc left, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st, turn. (22 dc and 21 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 12. As Row 6 (10 dc, 7 sc, 2 ch1-sps and 14 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 13. As Row 7. (26 dc and 25 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 14. As Row 8. (14 dc, 7sc, 6 ch1-sps and 14 ch3-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 15. As Row 9. (30 dc and 29 ch1-sps on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 16 RS. Ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc in same st, [1dc in next sp, 1dc in next st] till corner, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner, [1dc in next st, 1dc in next sp] till end, 3 more dc in last sp, turn. (63 dc on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)

Row 17 WS. Ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc in same st, 1FPdc around each st till corner, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner, 1FPdc around each st till last ch3-sp, 3dc in last sp, turn. (67 sts on each side, ch2-sp in the corner)



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Grinda MAL: General Information



Grinda MAL will start in two weeks and I hope you will like it as much as I do. For me this design is connected with precious memories about visiting Stockholm Archipelago. But I am sure you can find something that relates personally to you. We begin on July 11th, 2018 and below you will find all important information necessary to get prepared.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

 

Introduction


Grinda shawl design was inspired by a boat trip to Stockholm archipelago. The MAL consists of 5 parts. Each celebrating the love for the sea and wild nature of a small Grinda island. Grinda MAL was kindly sponsored by Scheepjes.

Difficulty Level: Beginner – Advanced Beginner. No tricky stitches, easy crochet fabric.

Size: the size of your finished shawl will depend on the yarn and hook you use, and on your personal gauge. My shawl is approx. 180cm/70.8” wide across and approx. 85cm/33.5” high.
Extended version is 208cm/81.8” wide and 95cm/37.4” high.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

Full Reveal


Last week sneaks peeks and the story behind Grinda shawl were published, and I am grateful for the love your gave this design. Even without seeing a full reveal. But today I will finally show it to you, and I hope you will not be disappointed.

As you can see, Grinda shawl is a pretty simple and straightforward design. Each part represents something connected to the sea and islands, and I will tell you a new story every week. I wanted to play with filet crochet, but to create a filet fabric in a little bit different way.

I made three samples in total. One of them uses just one cake of Whirl 769 Blackberry Mint Chip. This is a small version of Grinda shawl. And if you choose to make it, you should be very careful with the gauge not to run out of the yarn.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

My second sample uses Woolly Whirl 472 Sugar Sizzle and Whirlette 854 Blueberry. I couldn’t find a 100% matching Whirlette, and just took a similar colour. Even though the gradient colour change is not smooth, the shawl still looks very organic. And this is also an example of extended, or plus-size shawl.

Check a complete guide on how to match Whirls and Whirlettes on Simy’s blog HERE. But again, if you don’t find matching colors, you can use similar ones.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

And my third sample was made with three different Whirlettes: 852 Frosted, 860 Ice, 865 Chewy. I had lots of leftovers, but not enough in one color to make a full extension of the shawl. So I decided to make a fringe instead.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

And here are four samples completed by wonderful ladies who helped me testing the pattern:

1. By Hilde Tindlund. Whirl 789 Tasty Nom Nom, Whirlette 855 Grappa. Extended Version. Photo credit - Ida Christin Foss
2. By Laura Jackson. Whirl 758 Lavenderlicious. Small version.
3. By Nina Mayer. Whirl 767 Melting Macaron, Whirlette 866 Bubble. Extended version
4. By Lori Baran. Whirl 755 Blueberry Bambam, Whirlette 860 Ice. Extended version.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

Materials


Yarn. Grinda Shawl uses one cake of Whirl (or Woolly Whirl, or Frosted Whirl) yarn by Scheepjes. Depending on the gauge and personal crochet style more yarn can be required to complete the shawl. To be on the safe side it is recommended to add one cake of Whirlette yarn in matching color. Leftovers can be used for a shawl extension (given in the pattern) or a fringe. Solid version of Grinda Shawl uses three cakes of Whirlette (see above).
#Scheepjes Whirl

DISCLOSURE: This blog contains affiliate links (marked with *). If you purchase a product via a link on my blog, I get a small percentage contribution from the store which enables me to keep providing you with free patterns. It costs you nothing extra to visit the store via my link, but ensure I get the credit for the sale. Thank you for your support! 
 
Both Whirl and Whirlette yarn are available for purchase in your local Scheepjes shops or via online retailers:

Deramores* has put together kits for all samples shown in this blog post (UK, international shipping),
Wool Warehouse* and Black Sheep Wools* (both in UK, international shipping) 

Caro’s Atelier* (NL and Europe),
Taemombo (US and Canada)
Knotty House* (Canada).

Crochet hook. I used 3mm-3.25mm (C/D) Amour Clover Hook*, but you can go one/several sizes up or down to obtain correct gauge.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

 

Resources:

Buy a ready-to-print pdf with ALL parts (complete shawl pattern) HERE on Ravelry and HERE on Etsy.
  • Tutorials. Each new Part (written instructions row by row) will be released weekly here on my blog. Around 3pm (Easten European time). The patterns will be forever free with life-time access. Each part will be accompanied with the chart.
  • Video. Please, note there will be NO VIDEOs available for Grinda MAL.
  • Newsletter. If you haven’t done this yet, be sure to subscribe to my Newsletter not to miss a single part of this MAL. If you have problems with subscribtion, please feel free to do it on any page of my blog.
  • Ravelry. Add Grinda MAL to your Ravelry queue. You can also join my official group on Ravelry where the information about each tutorial will be published and where you can also share your finished projects or ask questions.
  • Facebook. Grinda MAL will be officially hosted on Facebook in OFFICIAL Scheepjes - International Group and in OFFICIAL Scheepjes – Dutch group. You will find necessary support and can ask question there. Don’t forget to also join my Facebook club. ;-)
  • Pinterest. I've created a new board on Pinterest HERE where all the tutorials of Grinda MAL will be added after being published on my blog.
  • Instagram. Please use hashtag #GrindaMAL along with the pictures of your projects on Instagram. So that we all can find them and admire :)
  • Languages. Grinda MAL will be translated into Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Norwegian and Czech languages.
Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com
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    Grinda Shawl MAL. This design is about the sea and wild nature of small island. #Free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

    Grinda MAL Timeline and pattern

    Buy a ready-to-print pdf with ALL parts (complete shawl pattern) HERE on Ravelry and HERE on Etsy.


    (Links to all the tutorials as they become available)

    Sneak peeks and story behind Grinda MAL
    Part 1 July 11th, 2018
    Part 2 July 18th, 2018
    Part 3 July 25th, 2018
    Part 4 August 1st, 2018
    Part 5 August 8th, 2018

    And this is all for now! See you soon!

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    Grinda MAL: coming soon…



    Yay! I have been secretly working on a new design for almost a year, and today is the day! I can finally show you sneak peeks and proudly announce there will be a new MAL (make-a-long) coming soon. This design was inspired by my trip to Stockholm last summer. Or, to be precise, by a boat trip to Stockholm archipelago. My new shawl is named Grinda which means “gate” in Norwegian, but it’s also the name of a small island in two hours by boat from Stockholm.
    Grinda Shawl MAL - free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com
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    To say I love the sea means to say nothing. I LOVE the sea. And I desperately need to come to the sea at least once a year. To breathe out, to relax, to find way back to myself. Without these short trips I don’t know how I could live… I secretly hope one day, when I am not busy anymore, when I don’t have to take care of anything, when I am (probably) retired – I will move to the sea to live in a small house near the beach, and to be able watching the sea from my small window. Every single day. My sea should be cold, and grey. With pale yellow sun reflected in the waves…
    Boat trip to Stockholm archipelago

    Every year in the summer me and my husband try to take some days off to travel. Last year we spent a week in Stockholm. It was in July, and the weather was not “summery” at all. Lots of clouds and raining. Just perfect for me! :) It was a bit boring to wander in the city streets under the rain, and we decided to take a boat trip to Stockholm archipelago.

    To save as much as possible on the flight I only was allowed to bring hand luggage on the plane. And to fit 8kg I packed only one cake of Whirl. To occupy myself during long hours in the trains, at the airport and on the plane.
    Whirl yarn by Scheepjes

    I took my Whirl to boat trip, too. And apparently a new shawl design started growing in my hands. Inspired by small islands, Grinda’s nature and magic sea views…
    Grinda Shawl MAL - free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

    I took lots of pictures on Grinda and other islands. Browsing these pictures fill my heart with precious memories. And today I invite you to join me on a virtual boat trip. Perhaps, you love the sea as much as I do. Or this design will mean something else to you. But anyway I hope you will enjoy it.

    Grinda MAL will officially begin on July 11th, 2018 when first part of the pattern will be released on my blog. The pattern will be FREE and new instructions will be released weekly. There will be five parts in total.
    Grinda Shawl MAL - free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

    Not to miss a single part, you may want to Subscribe to my blog to receive updates directly to your e-mail box. But please, note, newsletters are sent once in two weeks. Grinda MAL will be officially hosted on Facebook in OFFICIAL Scheepjes - International Group and in OFFICIAL Scheepjes – Dutch group. I will also post MAL entries in my own groups on Facebook HERE and Ravelry HERE. Please, choose what suits you best and join one of the groups.

    The pattern will come in English (US and UK terms), Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian and Czech languages.
    Grinda Shawl MAL - free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

    This design was kindly sponsored by Scheepjes. My shawl uses just one cake of Whirl yarn (you can also choose Frosted Whirl or Wooly Whirl). But because the entire cake is needed to complete the shawl I would recommend to additionally order one cake of Whirlette yarn in matching color, just to be on the safe side (in case your gauge will differ from mine significantly). Leftovers can be used to either extend the shawl (instructions are given in the pattern) or to make the fringe.

    If you are not sure which Whirls and Whirlettes match, please, check THIS useful information on Simy’s blog.
    Grinda Shawl MAL - free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

    Whirl and Whirlette yarns are available in your local Scheepjes shops or via online retailers: Wool Warehouse*, Deramores* and Black Sheep Wools* (all three in UK with international shipping), Caro’s atelier (NL and Europe), Knotty House* (Canada).

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    Grinda Shawl MAL - free crochet pattern by www.lillabjorncrochet.com

    More information and full reveal will follow next week. See you then!!

    UPDATE: check General Information for Grinda MAL here.

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