Christmas Eve Wishes CAL Introduction
UPDATE: This pattern is now available to buy as an advert free pdf download. The pattern includes all six parts of the original CAL in one document. It is available in UK and US terms. You can find it in my shop here.
It’s nearly time for the Christmas Eve Wishes CAL! Today I will give you all the information you need to get ready for the CAL. I really hope you will join me!
I designed the Christmas Eve Wishes blanket last year, never intending it to be a pattern, let alone a CAL. It was just something fun and cosy to go into my Grandchildren’s Christmas Eve boxes. But so many of you asked for the pattern, I just had to say yes!
I designed the Christmas Eve Wishes blanket last year, never intending it to be a pattern, let alone a CAL. It was just something fun and cosy to go into my Grandchildren’s Christmas Eve boxes.
Ok, lets talk about details!
When?
The CAL will be in 6 parts as follows:
20th October - Part 1 - Stripes and Bobbles
27th October - Part 2 - Snowflakes
3rd November - Part 3 -Gingerbread People
10 th November - Part 4 - Father Christmas Hats
17th November - Part 5 - Snowflakes
24th November - Part 6 - Finishing off and border. This part is fairly short and quick to allow time to catch up on previous parts.
Who?
The whole pattern is made up of simple stitches and repeated elements. Once you have mastered the techniques it is a simple and relaxing make. If you are a confident beginner you should have no problem making it. The pattern will be available in both UK and US crochet terms.
How?
Every week I will put a new part here on my website. The patterns will remain on the website after the CAL finishes so you can still access them in future. There will also be videos explaining the stitches. The videos will assume no prior experience, so even if you are new to crochet you will be able to follow along. I will be on hand throughout to keep you on track and help with any questions you have.
What?
Here’s the fun part. Gathering the supplies together!
Yarn:
You will need:
Stylecraft Special Dk 100g balls
2 × 1065 Meadow
3 × 1246 Lipstick
3 × 1005 Cream
1 × 1710 Stone
You will also need a few meters of dark brown to embroider the faces of the gingerbread people.
Hooks:
4mm and 4.5mm hooks
I used a 4mm hook but changed to a 4.5mm hook for rows with colour changes, such as the snowflakes. Dc (US sc) stitches tend to be a little tighter than tr (US dc) stitches. Changing to a larger hook will keep your tension even and your edges completely straight.
Everything else:
Scissors
Yarn needle
1 metre ribbon for bows on the gingerbread people (You could crochet these instead if you prefer)
Pom pom maker or cardboard to make pom poms.
This finished blanket size is 100cm x 120cm.
If you have any questions, just email me hello@madebyanita.co.uk
