Hello and welcome to Part 3 of the Mystery Sparkle Make-a-Long! I hope you’ve had fun making the Sparkle Star and Sparkle Bauble over the past two weeks. I’ve absolutely loved seeing your projects pop up online, and I hope the patterns were easy to follow. This week, we’re switching things up and exploring something completely different. Let me introduce the Origami Square!
How to Get the Pattern
If you already own the Mystery Sparkle MAL ebook, simply refresh your Ravelry library and today’s pattern will appear.
If this is your first time hearing about the MAL, you can read all the details about how to join HERE on my blog and purchase the ebook HERE on Ravelry.
About the Origami Square
Today’s design has nothing to do with paper craft—but its structure reminded me so much of the Japanese origami art that the name stuck. Although you’ll crochet a flat square, the construction is built from small triangles, and when arranged in stripes, they create a beautiful graphic motif.
With clever color placement, the pattern even forms little fir trees! One square shows two trees, but you can “grow your forest” by adding more stripes with triangles.
Just like the real origami does not involve cutting or gluing, the Origami Square becomes a continuous, meditative project with no ends to weave. When made in one color. But of course, if you choose multiple colors, you’ll have a few ends, but many can be woven in as-you-go.
After the design of the Origami Square was finished, I played along, making several more samples to see how the pattern can be improved, and how the square will look with different yarns.
For two squares, I used the same yarn as in the rest of the Mystery Sparkle MAL—a mix of Scheepjes Catona and Catona Shine. One square uses only two colors for a minimalistic look; another version features six colors with each stripe worked in two different shades.
Then I became curious about a monochrome version and tried Scheepjes Stone Washed from my stash. The result? Soft, drapey, and absolutely lovely—with zero (almost) ends to weave!
Endless Possibilities
The Origami Square is an infinity design you can grow to any size. The stitch pattern is based on a multiple of 11 stitches, so you can start at any width you like. Adding more stripes with triangles lets you increase the length—or even transform your square into a rectangle.
I truly hope someone turns this into a blanket. If you do, please share it online with the hashtag #origamicrochetsquare and tag me—I would LOVE to see your creations!
What’s Included
Just like the previous MAL patterns, the Origami Square includes:
- Full written instructions in English (US terms)
- Detailed photo tutorial
- Step-by-step video tutorial
I hope you enjoy working on this week’s design as much as I enjoyed creating it.
See you next week for the final part of the Mystery Sparkle MAL! The last pattern will be released on December 20th, 2025.
With love,
Hello and welcome to Part 2 of the Mystery Sparkle Make-A-Long! Last week we warmed up with the simple Sparkle Star and learned surface crochet with slip stitches. I absolutely loved seeing all your beautiful stars on social media, and I hope you enjoyed making them. Today, we’re moving on to a slightly more complex pattern: the Sparkle Bauble.
For this project, you’ll need leftover yarn in three colors and a bit of stuffing. I’m using Scheepjes Catona yarn* (affiliate link) together with Catona Shine for some festive sparkle—but of course, feel free to dive into your stash and choose your own colors. This make-a-long is all about freedom and creativity!
If you’ve joined my previous mystery MALs, you know we make stuffed hanging ornaments every year—often baubles. This time, however, I wanted to try something different and step away from the traditional round shape.
I’m not even sure what this shape is called in English (or in my native languages!), so if you know, please leave a comment—I would love to learn it! For now, I’ll simply call it a Sparkle Bauble. 😊
This pattern introduces an overlay crochet technique that creates rich, colorful texture. We’ll be working with two layers at once, but don’t worry—only one color is used per round, and you won’t need to cut or weave in ends.
To help you place the stitches correctly, I’ve prepared a detailed photo tutorial and recorded a video explaining all the trickier moments. So, you have no excuses not to give this pattern a try!
If you’d like to make a whole set of ornaments, you can use the same three colors each time and change their order for every new bauble. Or keep two colors from the previous one and add a new color for the next. Lots of possibilities!
If you already own the Mystery Sparkle MAL ebook, simply refresh your Ravelry library and today’s pattern will appear.
If this is your first time hearing about the MAL, you can read more about how to join HERE on my blog and grab the patterns HERE on Ravelry.
Hope you enjoy this part, and I’ll see you next week with a new pattern!
A quick reminder: Part 3 will go live on Monday, December 15th. I’ll be away from my desk (hopefully enjoying a Radiohead concert in Copenhagen!), but everything will be prepared in advance, so the pattern appears right on time—around 3pm CET.
With love,
Hello and welcome to the first part of the Mystery Sparkle Make-A-Long! Today we’ll be making small, cute stars decorated with surface slip stitches. This project is simple and fairly quick—perfect as a warm-up before we move on to the more intricate patterns coming in the next parts.
If this is your first time hearing about the Mystery Sparkle MAL, you can find more information HERE, and the ebook with all four mystery patterns is available on Ravelry HERE.
And if you own the Mystery Sparkle ebook already, simply refresh your Ravelry library and download the pattern.
As every year, my goal with the annual MAL is not only to share small festive designs, but also to introduce different crochet techniques.
With the Sparkle Star, we’ll be practicing surface crochet. For surface crochet, several stitches can be used, but slip stitches are the most common. I know some crocheters aren’t fond of slip stitches because they can feel tight or distort the work. But once you find the right tension, surface slip stitches can add bright, beautiful accents to your crochet pieces.
The Sparkle Star consists of a central circle (just a few easy rounds) and a round of rays. You can even turn your star into a flower by adding an extra layer of rays. Once the base of the star is finished, you’ll decorate it with surface slip stitches—both around the rays and in the center.
The Mystery Sparkle MAL was inspired by the new Scheepjes Catona Shine yarn, which includes a metallic polyester thread in silver, gold, or rainbow colors. I fell in love with the subtle sparkles—they’re perfect for festive decorations! But of course, you can dive into your stash and use any yarn and colors you prefer.
Gauge is not important for the Sparkle Star; it can be made in any size. If you make two stars, sew them together, and add a bit of stuffing, you’ll get adorable 3D hanging ornaments.
The pattern is written in English using US crochet terms. I’ve included full written instructions as well as photo and video tutorials, so you’ll have everything you need to follow along confidently.
Hope you enjoy this first part of the MAL—and see you next week!
P.S. I’ve received many messages, so I decided to slightly adjust the MAL schedule so that all four patterns are published before December 24th. The remaining patterns will be released on December 10th, December 15th, and December 20th. Simply refresh your Ravelry library on each of those days, and the new pattern will appear. Patterns will be released around 3pm CET.
Welcome to our annual festive mystery make-a-long! To be honest, this year I wasn’t sure I would have the time or creative capacity to host it, as we’ve been completely snowed under with packing and shipping the City Walk book pre-orders. But now that all the books are on their way to their new loving homes—and because so many of you kept asking about the mystery MAL—I finally decided to take on the challenge. So… please welcome the Mystery Sparkle Make-A-Long (MAL)!
If you’ve followed my work for a while, you already know that mystery MALs have become a lovely tradition. This year’s event will actually be the sixth in a row!
As with last year, I decided to create small festive projects that can become cute decorations for your home or last-minute gifts for your friends.
What the Mystery Sparkle MAL Includes
The Mystery Sparkle MAL features 4 brand-new, exclusive patterns that have never been published before. And because I always try to teach something new through my designs, each project focuses on a different crochet technique: overlay crochet, brioche crochet, surface crochet, and short-rows crochet.
The projects are small but engaging—perfect for giving you a gentle introduction to techniques you may not have tried before. And by making several items from the same pattern, you’ll have the chance to really master your new skills.
Every pattern comes with:
- Full written instructions in English (US crochet terms)
- A detailed photo tutorial
- A video tutorial
You’ll have everything you need for success!
Where to Find the Patterns
The Mystery Sparkle MAL has not started yet, and pre-orders are open now on Ravelry HERE.
The ebook is available at a reduced price through December 2025. After the MAL ends, all patterns will be released individually, and the ebook price will increase.
When you purchase the ebook now, you will receive a file introducing the MAL, but no patterns will be delivered yet.
- The first pattern will appear in your Ravelry library on December 5th, 2025.
- A new pattern will be revealed every Friday around 3pm CET.
- The final pattern will be published on December 26th. Simply refresh your library each week to access the new releases.
Please note: The Mystery Sparkle MAL ebook is available only on Ravelry at this time. If you prefer buying patterns on Etsy, the individual patterns will become available there after December 26th, 2025. Etsy doesn’t support mystery ebooks or adding new files to a bundle week by week—hence the delay.
What You Will Need
To join the Mystery Sparkle MAL, you will need to purchase the ebook to access all four patterns. The name of the MAL was inspired by the new Scheepjes Catona Shine yarn, which has beautiful sparkles and is perfect for festive crochet.
I chose several Catona Shine colors and combined them with regular Catona shades—ten colors in total—but each project uses only a small amount of yarn. You can mix and match your own colors to create many beautiful combinations and make multiple decorations.
You can find Catona and Catona Shine at your local Scheepjes retailer.
If you are in the US or Canada, be sure to visit Taemombo Yarn Shop—Laura has put together adorable kits with carefully curated colors for this MAL. I’m sure you’ll find one you love!
Pattern Support
Official pattern support will be available in my Facebook group HERE, where we look forward to seeing your progress pictures and answering your questions! Join our friendly community of over 38K members. Please note: you will need to answer a simple question when signing up. Without an answer, your request cannot be approved.
Hope you join—and enjoy! I can’t wait to share the first pattern with you!
You have no idea how excited I am to finally share a secret I’ve been keeping for the past three years! Behind the scenes, I’ve been working hard developing the Brioche Crochet technique and creating something very special — my brand-new book!
Please give a warm welcome to A City Walk — a collection of 12 modern brioche crochet patterns. It seems to be the first-ever book dedicated to brioche crochet, and I can’t describe how proud and happy I am to finally introduce it to you.
You can order A City Walk in my webshop HERE.
From “A Sea Story” to “A City Walk”
After publishing my first book, A Sea Story, in 2021, I immediately began dreaming about what would come next. Around that time, I fell deeply in love with brioche crochet — a technique that was still quite new and rarely explored. So, dedicating my next book to this beautiful style felt like the natural next step.
What’s Inside
- Home décor (pillows, blankets)
- Accessories (shawls, beanie, bag)
- Wearables (including a garment project!)
The designs range from adventurous beginner to advanced crocheter, so there’s something for everyone — no matter your skill level.
Book Details
- Paperback, 136 pages
- Size: 170 × 245 mm
- 12 brioche crochet patterns (pillows, throws, shawls, beanie, wall hanging, bag)
- Introduction to brioche crochet technique, with a link to an online workshop full of photo and video tutorials, a stitch library, and helpful tips
- Step-by-step photo tutorials, written instructions, and crochet charts
- Language: English (US crochet terms)
- Published and printed in Brno, Czech Republic
Learn & Grow
If you’re new to brioche crochet and feel a bit intimidated — don’t worry! You can follow my free Brioche Crochet Workshop HERE where thousands of crafters have already discovered how fun and easy this technique can be.
After just a bit of practice with the workshop’s brioche square exercises, you’ll feel confident reading the charts and following patterns. One stitch at a time, you’ll see a beautiful, squishy fabric grow right in your hands.
The Art & Story Behind the Book
The artistic concept of A City Walk tells the story of a girl wandering through city streets — visiting a record shop, sipping coffee in a cozy café, buying flowers at a florist, and dancing like no one’s watching.
We brought this story to life in Wrocław with my dear friends Vitali and Yanina, who helped capture all the photos for the book.
The whole experience felt magical. I’m truly proud of A City Walk book — it’s a piece of my heart and years of creativity and exploration. I hope you’ll love it as much as I do.
Order your copy HERE — we ship worldwide! Your books will be sent out during the week of November 17–21, 2025.
Happy crocheting,
Tatsiana
