VVCAL Reboot – Vibrant Vintage Crochet Blanket 2018

Hi, y’all! This is the page for the 2018 VVCAL reboot – Of course the CAL is long over, but all of the patterns will live forever on my website – just scroll for all the links!

This pattern includes 35 unique squares, plus a few joining options, and the border.

Find this entire pattern (35 squares, join, and border) in a convenient PDF – 20 pages – on Etsy – Click here!

VVCAL Pages

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You can also find this pattern on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com.

Social media note: We still use the old #VVCAL hashtag, to keep growing it. Please just use #VVCAL and/or #cypresstextiles to tag your social media WIP/FO pics.

VVCAL Reboot Quick Links

Ravelry ebook – motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, leave a comment, see others’ projects, and more!
Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group All the CAL action! Post WIP/FO pics, ask questions, make comments, post anything VVCAL related, even your FO pic of the old 2016 VVCAL blanket that you just got around to finishing. 🙂
CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will share CAL highlights here, but the weekly action will be in the other group linked above.
YouTube Channel (Subscribe!) – Here I will be posting CAL pattern videos weekly for the duration of the CAL – and I have loads of other tutorial videos too.
2016 CAL Info page – Just in case you want to use some of those patterns in your blanket. The squares all have the same final st count. Note: Find nice and neat 20-page PDF of all 33 VVCAL squares from 2016, plus wide lace border – all updated for clarity – includes written instruction and charts, small fee of $5 –Craftsy / Etsy.
Looking for Dutch Translation? All of these squares will be translated as we go! Get Dutch Translation of this post by clicking here. Many of my other patterns have been generously translated as well – by Iris of Een Mooi Gebaar – scroll down her page to see more!
Bookmark my YouTube channel.
Ravelry ebook of squares (add your project pics!)
Shop this yarn! Scheepjes Softfun – available at WoolWarehouse, Deramores, Knotty House, and other Scheepjes Retailers. (affiliate links)
YouTube playlist of all the 2018 VVCAL squares

Order Yarn for VVCAL Reboot! (The fun part!)

Please order your yarn from one of the following links. I am affiliated with these shops, so by clicking the link below and buying any item, you will help support CypressTextiles and all of the content I produce – at no additional cost to you 🙂 Thank you for your support!

To make the VVCAL 62x74in blanket that following the pattern will produce, you will need 1200g of DK weight yarn. I do have the list of Scheepjes Softfun colors that I am using for the sample demo blanket in Warm Neutrals, and also the list for the alternate suggested colorway, Pastel Chic. These color numbers are listed at the end of this post. Of course, you can make the blanket any size, colors, or yarn weight that you like! So just click a link below and start browsing for your favorite yarns.

Affiliated Yarn Shops for Scheepjes Yarns

Warm Neutrals Palette Yarn List

This is the list of colors and quantity of each that I will be using for the sample demo VVCAL blanket.

Scheepjes Softfun

2426 (Main Color used for joining and border) x 5 balls
2510 x 1 balls
2431 x 2 balls
2470 x 2 balls
2612 x 1 balls
2618 x 1 balls
2620 x 2 balls
2619 x 1 balls

Scheepjes Softfun Denim

502 x 1 balls
507 x 2 balls
511 x 2 balls

Scheepjes Softfun Aquarel

804 x 2 balls
806 x 2 balls

Pastel Chic Yarn List

This is a list of yarn colors and quantities for my alternate recommended VVCAL palette. I am giving away a pack of this palette! Read giveaway details above. So easy to enter! Just subscribe to my blog, and you’re in.

Scheepjes Softfun

2426 (Main Color) x 5 balls
2618 x 1 ball
2519 x 2 balls
2512 x 2 balls
2480 x 2 balls
2603 x 2 balls
2609 x 2 balls

Scheepjes Softfun Denim509 x 2 balls

511 x 2 balls
504 x 2 balls
507 x 2 balls

VVCAL Reboot Patterns

Make 63 squares. These squares are the ones for the 2018 VVCAL, but you can mix in some 2016 VVCAL squares as well – they are all the same size and final stitch count.

Make 1 of each of all these squares, except the plain granny square linked at the end of the list.

Scroll down for pics of all these squares.

Edge squares

Join squares

Border

For the demo blanket, I edged the squares as the pattern suggests, but all of the extra squares I made are going into a baby blanket, and I will not be edging those squares. For this project, you can do as many squares as you like, and you can choose whether or not you want to edge them. The border (releasing October 5) is written for any size blanket, so it can be added to any blanket body. Many crafters added the 2016 VVCAL Border to their baby blankets and those photos brought me such joy! I believe a crochet pattern is like a recipe… You follow it the first time, then you adapt it to your tastes.

Just some of the squares, selected randomly and laid out:

And all of my extra squares that didn’t go into the demo blanket. The original 2018 VVCAL calls for whip st join for the squares, but these 30 will be joined with a continuous PLT join – using single crochet. You can see I’ve started at the top right already!

Make it your own!

To have some fun on your next square blanket – next baby blanket perhaps? – group a certain selection of squares however you like, using motifs that have complementary characteristics. I thought these four squares had a kind of similar “structure” to them, and they would look great in a blanket together.

List of squares: Crepe Myrtle, Rowan Tree, Ghost Gum, and Magnolia

Then I picked out just the squares that have bobbles in them. This way, there is still some visual variety, but they all have that shared element.

List of squares: Douglas Fir, Rowan Tree, Dogwood, Lilly Pilly, Gingko, and Crabapple

For the next set I took all of the squares that contain “petals” – don’t they look lovely together?

List of squares: Ghost Gum, Pecan Tree, Birch, Redbud, and Ponderosa

And for this final gathering, I took some floral beauties.

List of squares: Arbutus Tree, Australian Gum, Crepe Myrtle, Plumeria, Wisteria, Cherry Blossom

Have fun with your blankets, y’all – and remember you can even just take your absolute favorite square and just make a blanket with the one. Gorgeous!

Your lovely VVCAL makes

Now for the icing on the cake! It was so tough to choose a few, so again I really suggest checking out the VVCAL Facebook group, and my regular Tree Huggers Crochet group to see more inspiration.

First up, we have the lovely Heidi Ebel and her colorful squares. I love how she has the same colors for the plain grannies, then a mix of shades for the rest. Beautiful!

Next up, this stunning palette by Nicola McAree. Absolutely gorgeous squares, and I love how some are multi-color and some are solid. Nicola also chose to make all of her plain grannies identical. Lovely!

Next I have this superbly antique looking palette by Jasmine Ford. Jasmine made all of her grannies multi color and her design squares solid. The best part of running these CALs for me is the variety. Amazing!

Check out this incredible vintage look by Shân Powell Murley. I just adore how the colors come together, and the ornate way that each square looks different from the next. Phenomenal!

For a soft palette of inspirational color, check out this spread of squares by Linda Hill. Aren’t these beauties just cotton candy delicious? Fantastic!

Finally, I wanted to share from the group a lovely mix of squares by Tanya Cheek. The way these colors go together is just wonderful! My favorite part is the pairing of a mint green and an olive green – the best combo in my opinion! Super!

And you just know I couldn’t resist pulling some pics from the Instagram #VVCAL hashtag!

This sweet-as-candy combo by @madebyfraulitzi, paired with the Celtic Lace Mini join is just the best thing ever. Precious!

This piece by @m.ellehandmade may be a blanket of the squares from the 2016 VVCAL, but I couldn’t resist showing it off. Tropicaltastic!

Remember when I mentioned it would be great to pick out your favorite square and make a whole blanket of it? Well that’s just what @liefgehaakt did, and it came out so, so pretty. Elegant!

Last but not least, a complete beauty by @alicecloseknit that combines the 2018 and 2016 VVCALs. Stunner!

Remember we are using hashtag #VVCAL – so tag ’em if you got ’em!

VVCAL Reboot Week 1

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VVCAL Reboot Week 2

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 3

Crepe Myrtle Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Dogwood Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

VVCAL Reboot Week 4

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 5

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 6

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 7

Red Maple Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video (Error in video!! Should be 5 sc in each corner on Rnd 7 – NOT 3!) / Ravelry link
Birch Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 8

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 9

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 10

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 11

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 12

Redbud Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Lilly Pilly Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 13

Douglas Fir Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Tulip Tree Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

Dutch Translation for this page.

VVCAL Reboot Week 14

Bonsai Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Wisteria Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

VVCAL Reboot Week 15

Golden Ash Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Wattle Tree Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

VVCAL Reboot Week 16

Crabapple Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Arbutus Tree Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

VVCAL Reboot Week 17

Scots Pine Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link
Pecan Tree Square Pattern / Dutch translation / YouTube Video / Ravelry link

Wondering if you should edge your squares?

Here are a few examples of how your blanket will look if you edge, vs. if you don’t. In my opinion, there are three options:

Edge your squares using all different colors.
Edge your squares using the same color throughout.
Don’t edge your squares at all.

And you can see an example here of how it looks on the individual square.

Note: If you are using one of the two suggested color palettes in the VVCAL – the Warm Neutrals palette, or the Pastel Chic palette, then simply edge your squares with a different color than the square itself, being sure to save the 5 main color balls for the joining and border.

VVCAL Square Edging

Rnd 1 Using edging color, ss in any corner st, beg dc in same st, (ch2, 2dc in same st, dc in all sts to next corner, dc in corner st) 4 times omitting final st, ss in beg dc. [100 dc, 4 sp]

Rnd 2 (3sc in corner sp, sc in all sts across to next corner) 4 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn. [112 sc]

JOINING METHOD OPTIONS LINK

BORDER PATTERN LINK

2018 VVCAL PDF

Now available in the 2018 VVCAL PDF – the entire 2018 VVCAL pattern (35 squares, join, and this border) all together in one place! Get it today: ETSY or CRAFTSY

VVCAL Reboot Quick Links

Ravelry ebook – motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, leave a comment, see others’ projects, and more!
Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group All the CAL action! Post WIP/FO pics, ask questions, make comments, post anything VVCAL related, even your FO pic of the old 2016 VVCAL blanket that you just got around to finishing. 🙂
CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will share CAL highlights here, but the weekly action will be in the other group linked above.
YouTube Channel (Subscribe!) – Here I will be posting CAL pattern videos weekly for the duration of the CAL – and I have loads of other tutorial videos too.
2016 CAL Info page – Just in case you want to use some of those patterns in your blanket. The squares all have the same final st count. Note: Find nice and neat 20-page PDF of all 33 VVCAL squares from 2016, plus wide lace border – all updated for clarity – includes written instruction and charts, small fee of $5 –Craftsy / Etsy.
Looking for Dutch Translation? All of these squares will be translated as we go! Get Dutch Translation of this post by clicking here. Many of my other patterns have been generously translated as well – by Iris of Een Mooi Gebaar – scroll down her page to see more!
Bookmark my YouTube channel.
Ravelry ebook of squares (add your project pics!)
Shop this yarn! Scheepjes Softfun – available at WoolWarehouse, Deramores, Knotty House, and other Scheepjes Retailers. (affiliate links)
YouTube playlist of all the 2018 VVCAL squares

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VVCAL Reboot – Vibrant Vintage Crochet Blanket 2018

VVCAL Pages

Pin Me!

VVCAL Reboot Quick Links

Order Yarn for VVCAL Reboot! (The fun part!)

Warm Neutrals Palette Yarn List

Pastel Chic Yarn List

VVCAL Reboot Patterns

Make it your own!

Your lovely VVCAL makes

VVCAL Reboot Week 1

VVCAL Reboot Week 2

VVCAL Reboot Week 3

VVCAL Reboot Week 4

VVCAL Reboot Week 5

VVCAL Reboot Week 6

VVCAL Reboot Week 7

VVCAL Reboot Week 8

VVCAL Reboot Week 9

VVCAL Reboot Week 10

VVCAL Reboot Week 11

VVCAL Reboot Week 12

VVCAL Reboot Week 13

VVCAL Reboot Week 14

VVCAL Reboot Week 15

VVCAL Reboot Week 16

VVCAL Reboot Week 17

Wondering if you should edge your squares?

VVCAL Square Edging

BORDER PATTERN LINK

2018 VVCAL PDF

VVCAL Reboot Quick Links

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