The Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along is the annual year-end crochet along hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. We’ve brought together fifteen of the top crochet designers out there to bring you free crochet patterns for winter holiday gifts and decorations. Sixteen of our favorite companies are providing prizes for our end-of-CAL giveaway. … Read more
I’m kicking off CAL Central’s 2018 Washcloth Crochet Along with the Bobble Berry Washcloth, a free crochet pattern for a textured washcloth in the granny square style. This washcloth uses post stitches and bobbles to create a gentle, exfoliating texture. If you’re new to bobble and post stitches, I’ve included video tutorials after the pattern … Read more
I’m so excited to announce our latest CAL Central crochet along: the Washcloth CAL! When we were planning this CAL, we picked washcloths because they are perfect patterns for summer crocheting. Washcloths are made in cotton yarns, which are breathable so you can crochet even in the hottest weather. Washcloths are portable, so you can … Read more
I’m so excited to be kicking off the first CAL Central Crochet Along of 2018! In the New Year, New Skill CAL, you’ll learn or master 9 different crochet stitches or techniques, starting with Tunisian crochet. The Moss Stitch Hat is a simple slouchy hat that’s crocheted flat with two basic Tunisian crochet stitches. I’ve … Read more
We’re in the middle of summer, but in crochet time, that means that back-to-school season is right around the corner. Our next crochet-a-long with the CAL Central groups on Facebook and Ravelry will help you get ready to head back to school (or to make something fun for someone else heading back to school) in … Read more