2020 VVCAL: Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version

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.

Catona 10g Colour Pack
Catona “Shy Violet” Colorway
Catona “Fresh Earth” Colorway
Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack (This post)

In this post, I will document the progress of the popular Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack * version! Here is the color pack:

Blanket Information

Measurements: Blanket will measure about 64x72in – there is a larger version listed below
Gauge: Squares measure 4.5in
Notions: US Size 3mm hook
Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack*

Colorway Yarn Details

For this colorway, you will need:

3.5mm hook
2 x Stone Washed / River Washed Colour Packs
9 x 50g Balls of Stone Washed Color No. 821 (or your preferred color)

Order Yarn

Find the Stone/River Washed 10g Colour Pack at one of these shops.

Find the 9 balls of 50g Stone Washed No. 821 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 SW / RW 10g 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 squares with a different color from the Colour Pack?

Yes! Here’s how: When your preferred joining color comes up in the CAL, you need to sub in Color No. 821 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, Stone Washed / River Washed 10g Colour Pack version:

This timeline includes 108 Squares. (Alternatively you can make your blanket 10×12 squares by adding in 12 optional striped granny squares using your leftovers – for a 120 squares blanket.)