Get your hooks ready and maybe light a candle or two, because this week’s ✨🌙 Skein and Tell episode is pure crochet enchantment.
Host Gea sits down with the crochet dream team Irina Strange and Ilaria Caliri, the creative forces behind the whimsical #MoonlightMagicCAL with Hobbii. From turning-head black cats to mystical starry wreaths, this conversation is a cozy peek into creativity, friendship, and just the right dash of Halloween mischief.
🔮 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
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How two designers from different countries teamed up to create spellbinding crochet magic
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The story behind their 8th Amigurumi Adventure and why their CAL community is so special
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The inspiration behind the mystical wreath design (spoiler: stars, moons, cats… oh my!)
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Tips for joining a mystery CAL with confidence—even if you’re usually a pattern loyalist
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Favorite surprise design moments, creative rituals, and Halloween traditions
✨ Don’t Miss…
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Advice on staying creatively inspired across borders
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How they’re preparing for Halloween 2025 (yes, already!)
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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 brand-new to CALs, this episode invites you to peek behind the curtain and fall under the Moonlight Magic spell.
🎧 Listen & Stay Connected
Follow Irina & Ilaria for more magical stitches:
👉 @amigurumiadvent
👉 @airali_grey
👉 @irenestrange
🪄 Join the #MoonlightMagicCAL!
The mystery CAL launches September 3rd, with the first part of the pattern delivered straight to your inbox (if you sign up now) or available on Hobbii’s site. ✉️
Sign up for your country/language here:
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🇪🇺 EU Sign Up
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🇬🇧 UK Sign Up
💖 Spread the Magic
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Subscribe, rate & review the podcast—it helps more makers find us!
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Share this episode with your crochet coven (aka group chat).
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Tag your WIPs with #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast and join the conversation with @hobbiiyarns and @geafromhobbii.
