New CAL Starting 10^th January 2025!

I started designing this back in December 2023.  One of my classes decided they would like to learn a new technique in 2024.  They chose Tunisian Crochet.  After some discussion, this evolved into me creating this CAL.  I frequently wonder what I have got myself into!

This CAL uses 31 different Tunisian blocks (some of which are made twice for the double size) to create a unique patchwork blanket.

The thickness of Tunisian crochet is combined with the warmth of James C. Brett Croftland aran (containing 20% wool) to create a soft and squishy blanket guaranteed to keep you cosy. It uses 5 different colours with a total of 7 balls for the single and 12 balls for the double.

Instead of yarn packs, you can choose your own colours.
Colour 1 is the main colour. You will need 2 for the single and 3 for the double.
Colour 5 is the joining and border colour. You will need 2 for the single and 3 for the double.
Colours 2, 3 & 4 are the complementing colours. You will need 1 of each for the single and 2 of each for the double.

The blocks, along with the joining and border are made over 20 weeks.  There are plenty of photos to help you along and, for those who have not tried Tunisian crochet yet, a step-by-step photo tutorial is available.  I am hoping to get videos for the main stitches but, being totally useless at that side of things, I am making no promises.

Based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll, this CAL will take you down the Rabbit Hole and through the adventure of your lifetime. I have tried to keep as close to the book as possible but have used a little bit of artistic licence occasionally!

There are 24 main blocks plus 64 small blocks for the border made with Wendy Supreme DK.   Main blocks are about 22cm not including the edging and finished size is about 155cm x 115cm.

Materials:

Wendy Supreme DK (100g) (4 of white, 1 of each of the other colours).
Yellow: A-20 Lemon, B-45 Mustard, C-23 Gold
Pink: A-08 Blush, B-09 Rose, C-13 Berry
Green: A-26 Pistachio, B-46 Spring Meadow, C-47 Emerald
Purple: A-07 Lilac, B-06 Lavender, C-14 Purple
Accents: 40 Black, 01 White, 15 Red
Extras: Toy filling, 7.50mm red/pink safety eyes.
You will also need:  4.00mm hook, 3.00mm hook, stitch markers, needle for sewing in ends.

Inspired by flowers and berries associated with Christmas

This blanket will be perfect to snuggle up on the sofa to wait for Santa.

There are 16 blocks made with Wendy Supreme DK   Blocks are about 25cm (depending on tension) and finished size is about 115cm.

Materials:   Hayfield Bonus DK 6x 602, 1 of each in 978, 812, 977.
You will also need:  4.00mm hook, stitch markers, needle for sewing in ends.

Treasure Island is full of Pirates and adventure

We are going on a treasure hunt! We will get shipwrecked along the way and end up on a desert island!   This CAL is a little different to the others, fewer colours but just as eye catching!

There are 24 blocks.   Each block is about 22cm (depending on tension) and finished size is about 140cm x 95cm.

Materials: Wendy Supreme DK (100g) in
C1-32 Baby Blue (4), C2-51 Light Aqua (3), C3-44 Cookie, C4-16 Crimson, C5-22 Sunshine, C6-01 White, C7-47 Emerald, C8-40 Black, C9-19 Mocha.

Extras: Toy filling, 12mm moving eyes, Toggle.

You will also need:  4.00mm hook, 3.00mm hook, stitch markers, needle for sewing in ends.

Inspired by the traditional British seaside with a hint of saucy postcard, this fun filled blanket will transport you to the beach directly from your sofa.

Now available as an instant download, this blanket was designed for a CAL which started March 2018.   The pattern is a 34 page photo tutorial.

There are six blocks, each made in the four different colour ways giving a total of 24 blocks.   Each block is about 23cm (depending on tension) and finished size is about 140cm x 95cm.

Materials:

Wendy Supreme DK (100g) in
Sky: A-32 Baby Blue (2), B-34 Aster (2), C-36 Denim (1)
Sea: A-02 Cream (1), C-51 Light Aqua (1), B-31 Teal (1)
Sand: A-17 Natural (1), B-44 Cookie (1), C-23 Gold (1)
Grass: A-26 Pistachio (1), B-46 Spring Meadow (1), C-47 Emerald (1)
Accents: 22 Sunshine (1), 16 Crimson (1), 25 Cinnamon (1)
Extras: Toy filling, Baby Toggles (4), 12mm moving eyes (4 pairs)
You will also need:  4.00mm hook, stitch markers, needle for sewing in ends.

Space Odyssey will take you on an epic journey through time and space, to infinity and beyond, past the final frontier to a galaxy far, far away.

Now available as an instant download, this blanket was designed for a CAL which started September 2017.   The pattern is a 32 page photo tutorial.

There are six blocks, each made in the four different colour ways giving a total of 24 blocks.   Blocks are about 23cm (depending on tension) and finished size is about 140cm x 95cm.

Materials:

Wendy Supreme DK (100g) in
Copper: A-25 Cinnamon (2), B-24 Pumpkin (1), C-20 Lemon (1)
Teal: A-31 Teal (2), B-27 Eucalyptus (1), C-28 Duck Egg (1)
Blue: A-35 Royal (2), B-34 Aster (1), C-32 Baby Blue (1)
Black: A-40 Black (2), B-39 Mid Grey (1), C-38 Silver (1)
Accents: 01 White (2), 16 Crimson (1)
Additional: Toy filling, Baby Toggles (4).
You will also need:  4.00mm hook, stitch markers, needle for sewing in ends.

Secret Garden will remind you of summer in the middle of winter when you wrap yourself up in the dragonflies, butterflies and flowers.

Now available as an instant download, this blanket was designed for my first CAL in January 2017.   The pattern is a 36 page photo tutorial.

There are six blocks, each made in the four different colour ways giving a total of 24 blocks.   Each block is about 23cm (depending on tension) and finished size is about 140cm x 95cm.

Materials:

Wendy Supreme DK (100g) in
Red: 09 Rose (2), 49 Vintage Rose (1), 13 Berry (1)
Yellow: 20 Lemon (2), 21 Primrose (1), 24 Pumpkin (1)
Blue: 32 Baby Blue (2), 34 Aster (1), 35 Royal(1)
Green: 26 Pistachio (2), 46 Spring Meadow (2), 47 Emerald (1)
Accents: 01 White (2), 40 Black (25g)
Extras: Baby Toggles (4).
You will also need:  4.00mm hook, stitch markers, needle for sewing in ends.