Hello, fellow 2020 VVCALer! I decided to create a separate post for each version of the blanket that I am posting each week, that way you can follow along with your particular project and have more details. All 5 pages aren’t quite finished at the time I published this post, but as I finish them, I will link them below.
The purpose of this page is to supplement your normal VVCAL routine. So you will still look at the posts weekly to get your square color numbers and patterns, but when we get further along into joining and finishing up the squares, there are differences that are specific to each colorway. For this reason, I thought it would be beneficial to just have a place to look at only your blanket’s general information and photos. PS, affiliate links are marked with an asterisk. Purchasing through them will gain me a small commission at no extra cost to you.
There are 5 versions, all in Scheepjes Yarns:
- Catona 10g Colour Pack (This post)
- Catona “Shy Violet” Colorway
- Catona “Fresh Earth” Colorway
- Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack
In this post, I will document the progress of the popular Catona 10g Colour Pack* version! Here is the color pack:
Blanket Information
- Measurements: Blanket will measure about 64x72in
- Gauge: Squares measure 4.25in
- Notions: US Size 3mm hook
- Yarn: Scheepjes Catona 10g Colour Pack*
Colorway Information
For this colorway, I used the 10g Colour Pack of Catona. This pack has 1 teensy 10g ball of every Catona color, and it is amazing. Look at the magnificent array it produces! Special thanks to Emily O’Kelley for using this pack for a previous VVCAL blanket on Instagram, and totally showing me that it’s possible to get a VVCAL-size square from one of those teeny skeins. THANK YOU EMILY!
“Catona Colour Pack” Colorway Yarn Details
For this colorway, you will need:
- 3mm hook
- 1 x Catona 10g Colour Pack
- 14 x 50g Balls of Catona Color No. 105
Order Yarn
Find the Catona 10g Colour Pack at one of these shops.
Find the 14 balls of 50g Catona No. 105 at one of these shops.
Or you can head to the Scheepjes website to find a retailer near you!
Tips and Tricks for this Version
These are the tips and tricks that pertain to the Catona Colour Pack Version only. For all tips and tricks, head to the FAQ post.
When will we start joining our squares?
I will release joining instructions for the blanket by June 15; however, if you are using a 10g Colour Pack and you want to follow my payout exactly, then you need to wait until after all the squares are made to start joining.
Can I join my “Multicolor” squares with a different color from the Catona 10g Colour Pack?
Yes! Here’s how: When your preferred joining color comes up in the CAL, you need to sub in Color No. 105 instead. Then you will simply use up your chosen color ball when you start joining.
I’m using a 10g skein color pack. Can I go up a hook size for larger squares?
Yes! But beware some squares (especially the ones with lots of petals or popcorns) which use more yarn will make you run out if you use a larger hook. You can substitute in one of the other squares or even one from the 2016 or 2018 VVCAL.
There are too many Plain Granny squares! 40 is too much!
You can always substitute in one of the other squares or even one from the 2016 or 2018 VVCAL. When I post the color layout, I will completely ignore the design of the squares, and will be placing them based solely on color. So for the final layout, it won’t matter if you sub in other VVCAL squares.
How can I keep all of these squares organized for the color layout?
Here are some ideas that your fellow makers are suggesting:
- Take a photo of the square and edit in text over it with the color number.
- Roll up the square and put it into the yarn ball band. (Love this one.)
- Wrap your excess yarn around the ball band so you can compare it later.
Weekly Timeline, Catona 10g Colour Pack Version:
Click the square name and scroll to see which colors to use for this pack.
- April 10, Week 1: New York x 2 / London x 2 / Plain Granny x 3
- April 17, Week 2: Paris x 2 / Munich x 2 / Plain Granny x 3
- April 24, Week 3: New Orleans x 2 / Tokyo x 2 / Plain Granny x 3
- May 1, Week 4: Berlin x 2 / Dubai x 2 / Plain Granny x 3
- May 8, Week 5: Sydney x 2 / Las Vegas x 2 / Plain Granny x 3
- May 15, Week 6: Belarus x 2 / Amsterdam x 2 / Plain Granny x 3
- May 22, Week 7: Barcelona x 2 / Venice x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- May 29, Week 8: Athens x 2 / Havana x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- June 5, Week 9: Cape Town x 2 / Budapest x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- June 12, Week 10: Florence x 2 / Istanbul x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- June 19, Week 11: Hong Kong x 2 / Copenhagen x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- June 26, Week 12: Madrid x 2 / Seville x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- July 3, Week 13: Rome x 2 / Shanghai x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- July 10, Week 14: Vancouver x 2 / Vienna x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- July 17, Week 15: Singapore x 2 / Los Angeles x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- July 24, Week 16: Dublin x 2 / Melbourne x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- July 31, Week 17: Chicago x 2 / Prague x 2 / Plain Granny x 2
- August 7, Week 18: Join Remaining Squares / Catch up
- August 14, Week 19: Border, Part 1
- August 21, Week 20: Border, Part 2 – Finished!
Progress Photos
Here are the photos I have taken along the way, including a peek at the joining method I use for this colorway. There will be 3 joining method options, each demonstrated with a different colorway.
I hope this page is helpful! I will be updating it along the way with layout and joining information, and of course more photos.
Update!
Color Layout
Joining Method options coming soon!
Happy crafting to you!
Rachele C.
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