2020 VVCAL

Joining Methods for 2020 VVCAL Squares

Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 18 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Many have already started, but today is the official joining day!

Announcement

I have made a huge bundle of all of my VVCAL related patterns on Etsy and Ravelry:

  • 101 VVCAL squares, all with the same final stitch count – mix and match!
  • 9 Joining methods – Celtic Lace Join, Original, Junior, Mini, and Mini II / Whip st join / SC JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join / Granny Stitch JAYG and Continuous JAYG
  • 3 Lace Borders

The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support.

What to Expect Today

  • 2020 VVCAL Joining information plus links to patterns
  • A big showy showing of your gorgeous makes in progress!

Colorways

There are 4 versions with their own posts, all in Scheepjes Yarns:

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

Joining Methods

There are a few joining methods recommended for the 2020 VVCAL Squares, and I have recommended certain joins for the different colorways as the yarn amounts can vary.

  • Official Join – Celtic Lace Mini II (Written/Photos and Video Part 1/Part 2) – I used this join for the Catona 10g Colour Pack and Catona Shy Violet Colorway Versions
  • Alternate Join – SC JAYG/CJAYG with PLT Join – I used this join for the Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version
  • Alternate Join – Granny Stitch JAYG or Continuous JAYG – I used this join for the Catona Fresh Earth Colorway Version

Celtic Lace Mini II

The Official join for the 2020 VVCAL is Celtic Lace Mini II, and you can use it for any of the Catona colorways.

Written/Photos and Video Part 1/Part 2

SC JAYG or CJAYG with PLT Join

This is an alternate joining option. I used this join for the Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack Version, and it’s perfect if you have less yarn to join with.

SC JAYG/CJAYG with PLT Join 

Granny Stitch JAYG or CJAYG

Another alternate join I put together is the Granny Stitch JAYG or Continuous JAYG – I used this join for the Catona Fresh Earth Colorway Version, and I really love it! It’s a traditional and simple join, and the continuous join version is so fun and fast!

Community Makes

Many makers are already joining their squares and some are laying them out ready to join! Here are just a few, picked from Instagram and Facebook. Keep sharing your photos as we all enjoy seeing them!

Makes from the VVCAL Facebook Group

The lovely maker is named in the caption. You might just see your own!

Maker: Alison Locke
Maker: Gina Linsley
Maker: Kleascrochet
Maker: Katie McKie
Maker: Margreeth Vermeulen
Maker: Reka Marko Pedesk
Maker: Heather Ashton
Maker: Susan Pfister-Jerrentrup
Maker: Vero Van West
Maker: Sabine Seyfried
Maker: Rachel Perry
Maker: Roula Tasou

Makes Selected from Instagram

Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed Yarns – lovely!!
Awesome make with Scheepjes Skies Yarns
Love this one with Stone Washed and River Washed
Beautiful!
A wall hanging – how cool is that??
Stunner!
Love these shades!
Beauty!

Thank you so much for stopping in for Week 18 of the 2020 VVCAL!

Happy Crafting,

Rachele C. – The Art of Crochet Blankets

2020 VVCAL Quick Links

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