Join host Gea on this enchanting episode of Skein and Tell as she chats with crochet dream team Irina Strange and Ilaria Caliri, the creative forces behind the magical #MoonlightMagicCAL with Hobbii!
From whimsical wreaths to black cats with turning heads, this episode is a behind-the-scenes journey through friendship, creativity, and just the right amount of Halloween mischief.
You’ll discover:
- How two designers from different countries teamed up to create spellbinding crochet magic
- The story behind their 8th Amigurumi Adventure, and why their CAL community is unlike any other
- The inspiration behind the mystical wreath design (spoiler: stars, moons, cats… oh my!)
- Tips for joining a Mystery CAL with confidence, even if you’re usually a pattern loyalist
- Their favorite surprise design moments, creative rituals, and Halloween traditions
Plus, don’t miss:
- Advice for staying creatively inspired while working across borders
- How they prepare for Halloween 2025
- Why seeing their designs come to life in your hands is the most magical part of all
Whether you’re a seasoned amigurumi conjurer or new to the world of CALs, this episode is your cozy invitation into a world of collaboration, creativity, and community.
So grab your hooks, peek behind the curtain, and prepare to fall under the Moonlight Magic spell!
Don’t forget to follow Irina and Ilaria on social media at @amigurumiadvent for future stitchy adventures, but also on their own IG profiles, @airali_grey and @irenestrange :-)
🔮 Info about the CAL:
The mystery CAL will be launching on the 3rd of September, with the first part of the pattern sent to your inbox (if you sign up now) or available on Hobbii's site!
To recieve the CAL pattern parts sent into your inbox, but also for the chance to win a kit for yourself follow the links below, corresponding to your country/language:
- #MoonlightMagicCAL Sign Up for US: https://cal-moonlightmagiccal-us.kickoffpages.com/
- #MoonlightMagicCAL Sign Up for EU: https://cal-moonlightmagiccal-eu.kickoffpages.com/
- #MoonlightMagicCAL Sign Up for UK: https://cal-moonlightmagiccal-uk.kickoffpages.com
- #MoonlightMagicCAL Sign Up for DE: https://cal-moonlightmagiccal-de.kickoffpages.com
- #MoonlightMagicCAL Sign Up for DK: https://cal-moonlightmagiccal-dk.kickoffpages.com/
- #MoonlightMagicCAL Sign Up for SE: https://cal-moonlightmagiccal-se.kickoffpages.com/
Love you bestie, bye!!
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