Author: Rachele Carmona

2020 VVCAL Week 16, Post 1 of 2: Dublin Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 16 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Dublin Square (this post), and Melbourne Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 16” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 15, Post 1 of 2: Singapore Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 15 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Singapore Square (this post), and Los Angeles Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 15” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook …

2020 VVCAL Week 15, Post 2 of 2: Los Angeles Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 15 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Singapore Square, and Los Angeles Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 15” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook …

Granny Stitch Join As You Go for Squares

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Hello again! Today I have a new-to-this-blog crochet join which will be the second alternate joining method for the 2020 VVCAL. It’s the crochet Granny Stitch Join as-you-go (JAYG) for squares, and I am using it specifically for my “Fresh Earth” colorway (Scheepjes Catona yarn). You can now find the Granny Stitch JAYG and CJAYG in a convenient PDF format for easy printing and totally ad-free. I will be posting tutorials for both the regular join as-you-go (this post) and the continuous join as-you-go for this granny stitch join. In this post, you will find the regular JAYG. I hope you enjoy it! What’s the difference? Briefly, for the regular JAYG you join each square individually, cutting the yarn after each square is joined on to the blanket. For the continuous JAYG (or CJAYG) you join squares one column at a time, making a specific continuous path around the squares like if you were drawing around them without picking up your pencil. You only cut the yarn after all the squares are joined together. This …

2020 VVCAL: Single Crochet JAYG and Continuous JAYG with PLT Join

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Hey, gorgeous crafter! Today I am sharing the first alternate joining method for the 2020 VVCAL. This join is perfect for the suggested yarn amounts of the Scheepjes Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack version. It’s also great if you want a simple and narrow join, or if you don’t have a whole lot of yarn for joining. SC JAYG/CJAYG with PLT Join It’s a mouthful, but this is the Single Crochet join as-you-go and continuous join as-you-go featuring my PLT (pull loop through) Join. I’ve published these 2 methods previously, and you can find them here: SC JAYG with PLT Join SC CJAYG with PLT Join I have also formatted these 2 joining methods into an ad-free condensed PDF file if it’s more convenient. You can find that on Etsy and Ravelry. The cool thing is, you can a lot of mix and match versatility with these joining techniques. You can make a DC JAYG with PLT Join, or an SC CJAYG with PLT Join, and really mix it up any way …

2020 VVCAL: Scheepjes Catona “Fresh Earth” Colorway Version

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Hello, fellow 2020 VVCALer! I decided to create a separate post for each version of the blanket that I am posting each week. There are 5 versions, all in Scheepjes Yarns: Catona 10g Colour Pack Catona “Shy Violet” Colorway Catona “Fresh Earth” Colorway (This Page) Stone Washed and River Washed 10g Colour Pack In this post, I will document the progress of the Catona “Fresh Earth” Colorway version! Here is the colorway: Blanket Information Measurements: Blanket will measure about 64x72in Gauge: Squares measure 4.25in Notions: US Size 3mm hook Yarn Details Scheepjes Catona 50g in the following colors: Color No. 514 x 11 – for join and border Color No. 244 x 3 – for final 3 rnds of border Color No. 157 x 3 Color No. 388 x 3 Color No. 524 x 3 Color No. 404 x 2 Color No. 245 x 3 Color No. 212 x 2 Color No. 249 x 3 Color No. 522 x 3 Order Yarn (Affiliate links) Find the 50g balls of Catona at one of these shops: …

2020 VVCAL Week 14, Post 2 of 2: Vienna Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 14 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Vienna Square (this post), and Vancouver Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 14” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 14, Post 1 of 2: Vancouver Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 14 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Vancouver Square (this post), and Vienna Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 14” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

Zendoodle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – PART 2

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Welcome to PART 2 of the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series! Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern: Part 1: Strip 1 Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 (This post) Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Both square and rectangle version PDFs are included! Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges. Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with …

2020 VVCAL Week 13, Post 1 of 2: Rome Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 13 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Rome Square (this post), and Shanghai Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 13” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 13, Post 2 of 2: Shanghai Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 13 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Rome Square, and Shanghai Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 13” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO …

Zendoodle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – PART 1

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Hello, lovely! Welcome to the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series! Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern: Part 1: Strip 1 (This post) Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry.  Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges. Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with it. Thank you! Use this hashtag to keep …

2020 VVCAL Week 12, Post 2 of 2: Seville Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 12 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Madrid Square, and Seville Square (This Post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 12” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 12, Post 1 of 2: Madrid Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 12 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement 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 2 blog posts, each with a square – Madrid Square (this post), and Seville Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 12” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

Celtic Lace Mini II Join: Official Join for the 2020 VVCAL

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Hello, lovely VVCALer! Today I am sharing a joining method that can be used on any blanket, but we are using it for the 2020 VVCAL. Note – The videos are up for this join – Part 1 / Part 2 This join is an option for you if you’re using the following 2020 VVCAL colorways: Scheepjes Catona 10g Colour Pack Scheepjes Catona “Shy Violet” colorway Scheepjes Catona “Fresh Earth” colorway Any yarn from your stash! If it’s convenient for you, I have made my Celtic Lace Join, Junior, Mini, and Mini II into PDF files and they are all 4 together in one place at Ravelry and Etsy. Celtic Lace Mini II Join This join is used on the 3 Catona yarn versions. The Stone Washed/River Washed 10g Colour pack version uses the SC, PLT join – regular or continuous join as-you-go. Your choice! There isn’t enough join/border yarn in the recommended quantity to make the Celtic Lace Mini II Join. If you want to use it, you can always buy extra join/border yarn! …