10 Secret Questions with Toni Lipsey: Uncovering the Magic Behind the #FrostandBloomCAL

About this episode

Toni Lipsey discusses the #FrostandBloomCAL and shares insights on the Aura Lapghan project.

Join host Gea for a warm, unfiltered conversation with the brilliant Toni from TL YarnCrafts as she walks us through the much-anticipated #FrostandBloomCAL and the heirloom-ready Aura Lapghan you'll be making over six cozy weeks. Toni spills everything, from the inspiration behind the design name, to the practical prep tips you actually need, the clever assembly hacks that save your sanity, and the one motif that stole her heart. You’ll hear: ✨ Why the blanket’s official name is Aura Lapghan and how “Frost and Bloom” is the spirit of making in winter 🧶 What a lapghan is (hint: heirloom vibes, perfectly sized for one) 🔧 Toni’s top preparation tips: reading stitches, practicing a tighter gauge, and small practice projects to build confidence 🪡 The one assembly rule she swears by: weave in your ends as you go (and why you’ll thank her later) 🧩 Why the join technique is crochet-based (no eternal whip stitching!) and how the seaming order makes assembly zippy 🌿 Why the cotton-wool blend was chosen 🎨 How Part 5 lets makers personalize the Lapghan with five filler motifs of their choosing 💖 Toni’s absolute favorite motif Plus: Toni’s advice for makers of every level (yes, even if…

People in this episode

Host: Gea

Guest: Toni Lipsey

Topics covered

• FrostandBloomCAL
• Aura Lapghan
• crochet
• crafting tips
• motifs

Keywords

• preparation tips
• assembly hacks
• personalization
• heirloom lapghan

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Aura Lapghan, Lapghan

More episodes of Skein and Tell

• Make Your Motifs Pop: Mastering Color Dominance in Stranded Knitting · October 1, 2025 · 10 min
• The Story Behind Copenhagen Fibers, The Yarn for Makers Who Can’t Wait to Share · October 1, 2025 · 17 min
• Mastering the Mystery of Colorwork Floats: Your Guide to Stranded Knitting Confidence · October 1, 2025 · 12 min
• Discover The Stripes That Never Go Out of Style: Inside The Thekla Knit Collection · October 1, 2025 · 16 min
• Explore the Bold Beauty of Modern Nordic Colorwork: Inside the Dorthea Knit Collection · October 1, 2025 · 16 min
• Dye Lots: The Sneaky Number That Can Make or Break Your Project · September 26, 2025 · 17 min