Virus triangle shawls

Virus Shawl Obsession (and Two Finished Pieces)

A few years ago, the crochet world went through a phase where the “Virus” shawl pattern was everywhere. I kept seeing it over and over again, and something about that bold, textured, almost 3D structure really stayed with me. I always thought, one day I’ll try it.
Well… I finally did.
I made two triangular shawls using this pattern, both with high-quality wool yarn. They turned out exactly how I hoped—thick, warm, and pleasantly heavy. The purple one was a gift for a close friend, and I wanted it to feel truly special.
At the beginning, I had to focus carefully on counting stitches and rows (and yes, I made a few mistakes along the way). But once I found the rhythm, the process became smooth and surprisingly relaxing. There’s something deeply satisfying about working on larger pieces like this—you can really feel them grow in your hands.
The two shawls ended up quite different. The purple one is larger, heavier, and has a denser structure, while the cream one feels a bit lighter and softer. I honestly enjoyed making both of them equally.
I was also incredibly lucky to get my hands on such beautiful premium wool—it made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
I’m already thinking about using this pattern again for bigger projects, maybe a bed throw or even a winter poncho with a hood.
If you’d like to try the Virus pattern yourself, it’s widely available for free online. It’s not my design, but you can easily find charts on Pinterest and plenty of step-by-step tutorials on YouTube.
Highly recommended—just be prepared to get a little obsessed.

Introduction

Hello there, fellow makers (and curious wanderers) 🧶

I’m in my 30s, which apparently is the perfect age to either have everything figured out… or to completely reinvent your life. I chose the second option.

A couple of years ago, I walked away from a full-time job and started building my own small business. These days I work part-time as a copywriter, mostly from home, which feels like winning a quiet little lottery—especially since I live in the countryside, where the loudest office distraction is usually a bird with strong opinions.

Now, here’s where things get interesting.

A few months ago, my mum fell head over heels into crocheting. Not the casual “I’ll try it once” kind of interest. No. Full obsession. And the annoying part? She got really good at it, really fast.

Meanwhile, I had a long history with crochet… if you count multiple failed attempts, confusion over patterns, and a deep mistrust of charts that look like secret codes. I wanted to learn, I really did—but it never quite clicked.

Until it did.

Somewhere between mild jealousy (okay, strong jealousy) and having way too many ideas for things I wanted to make, I discovered YouTube tutorials. Turns out, seeing someone actually do the stitches makes a world of difference. Who knew?

It still took me a while to get the basics down, and I started small—very small—using leftover yarn scraps that my mum generously (and somewhat skeptically) shared with me. She didn’t have much faith in my consistency, and honestly… fair. I do have a reputation for intense but short-lived enthusiasm.

But here we are.

It’s been about five months, and I’m still crocheting. Still learning. Still slightly surprised by it.

I’ve also developed a minor habit of collecting yarn—mostly from second-hand shops. Back in Poland, you can still find incredible quality yarn for just a few coins, which feels like uncovering tiny treasure chests every time.

This blog is my little corner to document that journey—crochet, crafts, experiments, small wins, and probably a few creative disasters along the way. If you’re here for any of that, you’re very welcome to stay.

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My first project: a scrappy little rug 💗

Today I want to share one of my very first finished pieces—a small round rug made entirely from leftover yarn.

I didn’t want it to look completely random, so I stuck to shades of pink and purple. The result is a slightly chaotic mix of shiny, fluffy, and regular yarns… which somehow works together better than expected.

It was fun, imperfect, and exactly the kind of project that made me realize: okay, I might actually stick with this.

You can see the yarns I used and the finished rug in the photos below.

yarns.