Welcome to the third CAL Central Crochet Along of 2026 and the second annual Toy Box Crochet Along! Get 10 free crochet toy patterns by your favorite designers along with the chance to win a fabulous prize while chatting with fellow crocheters online! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good crochet bag to carry around all of their essentials while they’re out for a full day of errands? Or maybe you prefer something smaller and sleeker that you can throw into your larger tote of the day? Or perhaps you’ve been searching for the right formal-looking clutch to carry at … Read more
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 … Read more
Are you ready to kick off the eleventh annual Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along with us? This festive event takes place in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups, where designers come together to spread the joy of the season. You’ll discover free crochet patterns perfect for holiday gifting, decorating your home, or just to indulge your creative spirit. Join … Read more
I’m sharing the first pattern in the 11th Annual Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet: a crochet Christmas bear pattern including a sweater, hat, and scarf! This little bear can be gifted as a toy, added to a stocking for a fun surprise, or you can use the scarf as a ribbon to … Read more