Welcome to the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet where you can crochet square patterns YOUR way! This crochet along includes 12 free crochet patterns by your favorite designers for squares in a 12″ size with the option to stop at 6″ size, plus ways to chat with other crocheters, and an end-of-CAL giveway with six different prizes, so read on for details!
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Welcome to the main post for the 2026 You’ve Got Options Crochet Along. Keep reading for all the details, including:
- How the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Works,
- How to Join the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along,
- You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Schedule,
- You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Giveaway Prizes, and
- Enter the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Giveaway.
How the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Works
Every Monday from January 5 to March 23, 2026, we’ll share a free crochet pattern for a blanket square you can make YOUR way! Each You’ve Got Options CAL pattern makes a 12″ square with the option of stopping at a 6″ square.
While you’re crocheting these pattern, you can chat with other crocheters in the CAL Central Facebook group or the CAL Central Ravelry group and share your projects to win one of six giveaway prizes! For this year’s giveaway, we’ve partnered with Forbidden Fiber Co., GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, MBT Creates, and Unicorn to bring you some great prizes in our end-of-CAL giveaway. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post by Sunday March 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
How To Join the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along
- Sign up for Crochet Along updates and the Underground Crafter newsletter to get regular updates, including an update as each CAL pattern is released. When you sign up, you’ll also get access to my subscriber vault which includes exclusive free PDF patterns, a coupon code for your choice of any crochet or knitting pattern or ebook from my Ravelry shop, and coupon codes from other indie designers and crafts businesses.
- Enter the giveaway at the bottom of this blog post by Sunday March 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern for your chance to win one of six prizes from Forbidden Fiber Co., GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, MBT Creates, and Unicorn.
- You can join in by crocheting the patterns as you have time.
- Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #CALCentralCrochet and #OptionsCAL on all social media.
- If you’d like to chat with other crocheters, join the CAL Central Facebook group or the CAL Central Ravelry group.
- By the end of the CAL, you’ll have up to 12 fabulous squares!
- Use this button below on your Ravelry project pages or elsewhere on social media. Right click (on desktop) or tap and hold (on mobile) to save.
You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Schedule
This list will be updated during the Crochet Along to include links for each pattern.
- January 5: Announcement and Giveaway Information (you are here). Download the ebook for Planning Your Project below using the “Buy Now” button. If you don’t see an option to download, find it on Payhip. You can download for free or contribute to Underground Crafter by paying what you wish.
- January 5: Pattern 1 is the Athena Squares by Underground Crafter
- January 12: Pattern 2 is the Endless Comfort Squares by Oombawka Design Crochet
- January 19: Pattern 3 is the Wayfinder Squares by Stitches n Scraps
- January 26: Pattern 4 is the African Flower Squares by Fosbas Designs
- February 2: Pattern 5 is the Mossy Stripey Squares by MBT Creates
- February 9: Pattern 6 is the Gelo Blanket Squares by ChristaCoDesign
- February 16: Pattern 7 is the Uplands Squares by Crochet for You
- February 23: Pattern 8 is the Pink Lemonade Mosaic Granny Squares by The Loopy Lamb
- March 2: Pattern 9 is the In the Meadows Squares by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- March 9: Pattern 10 is the Stellar Evolution Granny Squares by Make It Crochet with Kim Guzman
- March 16: Pattern 11 is the Flower Field Granny Squares by Raffamusa Designs
- March 23: Pattern 12 is the Tidal Bloom Squares by Joanita Theron Designs
- Crochet at your own pace
- March 29, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern: Deadline for entering the giveaways (see below for more details and to enter).
You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Giveaway Prizes
We think crochet alongs are better with prizes and we hope you agree! Six of our favorite companies have partnered with us to bring you great prizes! Scroll down to get more details on the prizes from Forbidden Fiber Co., GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, MBT Creates, and Unicorn.
Forbidden Fiber Co. is providing one lucky winner with a $35 Gift Card that they can use to buy any in-stock item from their shop. There are so many wonderful goodies to choose from including patterns, yarn, and project bags! Show your support by following Forbidden Fiber Co. on Facebook and Instagram.
GlassEyesOnline will provide one lucky winner with a prize package! This post will be updated with more details soon. Show your support by following GlassEyesOnline on Etsy, Facebook, and Instagram.
Knitter’s Relief Balm will provide one lucky winner with their choice of Knitter’s Relief Balm or Crafters Relief Roll On. Knitter’s Relief Balm is all natural and chemical free. The no-mess tube makes it easy to apply so you can keep crocheting (or knitting). Show your support by following Knitter’s Relief Balm on Facebook and Instagram.
LennyMudPottery, is providing one lucky winner with their choice of any in-stock, yarn-themed mug. These fun and functional mugs are handmade by a third-generation potter, and they’re a great way to share your love of crochet while sipping on your favorite drink. Show your support by following LennyMudPottery on Etsy and the family business on Instagram.
MBT Creates is providing one lucky winner with a Yes I Made This pin. You can show off all your amazing makes with this pin. Show your support by following MBT Creates on Facebook and Instagram.
Unicorn is providing one lucky winner with a 4-Ounce Set with Plush which includes Fibre Wash, Fibre Rinse, Power Scour, and an adorable plush unicorn. If you’re new to Unicorn, you can see how easy it is to use to remove stains from a crochet or knitting project here. Show your support by following Unicorn on Facebook and Instagram.
Enter the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along Giveaway
- This is the giveaway for the 2026 You’ve Got Options Crochet Along hosted by CAL Center Crochet. The giveaway is organized by Underground Crafter.
- Enter the giveaway using any of the options on the KingSumo widget below by 11:59 pm Eastern on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- Six winners will be chosen from the entries at random to win a prize. Each will win one of the prizes listed above.
- Winners will be contacted approximately one week after the entries close. Winners will have three (3) days to claim their prizes. If winners do not respond within three days, prizes will be awarded to alternates.
- By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to share your contact information with KingSumo by AppSumo and/or Underground Crafter. You can read the AppSumo Privacy Policy here and the Underground Crafter Privacy Policy here to understand how this information is used.
- This giveaway is open worldwide, except where prohibited by law.
- Don’t forget to join the fun in the Underground Crafters Facebook group or Ravelry group, too!
If you can’t see the KingSumo giveaway widget above, you can enter here.