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2026 VVCAL Main Information Page

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Quick Links to Each Week: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19/20

PDF Version

2026 VVCAL PDF COMING SOON! – My Online Shop // Etsy // Ravelry

  • 36 hexies to mix and match
  • 3 Joining methods
  • Wide Lace Border
  • US and UK Terms included

Of course I have also created a value bundle for you COMING SOON! – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCALs US and UK Terms (5 PDFs) – Available on Etsy and Ravelry.

Introduction

Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am shouting out the announcement for my 2026 VVCAL! You may have heard of my 2016 VVCAL, my 2018 VVCAL, 2020 VVCAL, which are made with squares. They tie up nicely in a neat bow in my VVCAL Mega Pack which you can find on Etsy or Ravelry.

For the 2022 and 2024 VVCAL, I wanted to do something different, so I decided to change the game with hexagon motifs. This 2026 VVCAL will be hexagons as well, and they will mix and match with the previous hexie motifs. This is going to be a very exciting make, as I know many of you are interested in making a hexagon blanket, but are looking for new ways to create the layout or start joining them.

Please read through this entire post, as there is a ton of information here.

Theme

Yes we will have a theme! Let’s look at the themes of VVCALs past:

  • 2016: Names of important people in my life (This was before I knew the VVCAL would become what it is today!)
  • 2018: Beautiful Trees
  • 2020: Gorgeous Cities Around the World
  • 2022: The Cosmos
  • 2024: Ode to Flowers

And the 2026 theme will be… Sea Creatures – Get ready to see some beautiful sea creature named motif posts every Friday during the CAL!

Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles

This page will be updated with new information every Friday from now until the 2026 VVCAL is over on August 14th.

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Free Crochet Pattern: Courtyard Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share my latest free There is a lot of thought that goes into the layout of this blanket, and you will definitely enjoy the different ways you can use this pattern. I think it would look amazing in a monochrome palette, and the schematic doubles as a coloring page so you can decide. Enjoy and happy crafting!

PS If you haven’t seen my second crochet pattern book, Crochet Modular Blankets, check it out on Amazon! 18 full blanket patterns for you to try.

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms.

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Free Crochet Pattern: Courtyard Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share my latest free There is a lot of thought that goes into the layout of this blanket, and you will definitely enjoy the different ways you can use this pattern. I think it would look amazing in a monochrome palette, and the schematic doubles as a coloring page so you can decide. Enjoy and happy crafting!

PS If you haven’t seen my second crochet pattern book, Crochet Modular Blankets, check it out on Amazon! 18 full blanket patterns for you to try.

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms.

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Latest Free Crochet Pattern Coming Soon!

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share my latest free crochet blanket pattern progress, The Courtyard Blanket. The pattern will consist of different patterned panels which are then joined together, combining two of my favorite themes in crochet: wild color and unafraid patterning.

I have used color packs of Scheepjes Colour Crafter – more info when the pattern is released – but you can really use any gorgeous yarns you have. This would make a brilliant stash buster as well. I can’t wait to show you more in this WIP post.

If you haven’t seen my second crochet pattern book, Crochet Modular Blankets, check it out on Amazon! 18 full blanket patterns for you to try.

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Crochet Modular Blankets: My NEW Pattern Book Release!

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Hello, lovely crafter! I have something big to tell you about that I’ve been keeping secret for about a year and a half. I published another book of crochet blanket designs, and I’m so excited to show you more about it. The book is called “Crochet Modular Blankets: 18 Mixed Motif Designs that Play With Shape and Scale”, and I really tried to showcase a variety of designs that represents my whole body of art.

I hope you enjoy taking a look!

Order Crochet Modular Blankets

Blackwell’s | Barnes & Noble I Amazon | Stix Yarn

Walmart | Books-A-Million | Book Delico | Makit Takit

Available wherever craft books are sold!

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My Top 10 Free Crochet Patterns (And Why Crafters Love Them)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I wanted to share with you my top ten free patterns, and a little bit about what I think makes them appealing to makers. I would say these designs are a great way to step into my work, as they are a pretty good spread or representation of what my patterns look like.

There are standard motif blankets, mixed motif blankets, and CALs with loads of varying blocks. There’s even my most popular joining method! Hope you enjoy!

First, I’ll start with the top three runners up, and then we’ll dive into counting down the top ten. Note: All yarny links are affiliate links – thank you for your support!

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NEW Free Crochet Pattern: Pixelated Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share a crochet pattern for a blanket that I made years ago. When I created this blanket in 2013, it was wildly popular on socials, but I never got around to actually writing up the pattern, since I felt it was so simple. Well, over a decade later, I decided that I would release all of the information so that anyone can make this pretty blanket. There is a lot of thought that goes into the layout of this blanket, and you will definitely enjoy the different ways you can use this pattern. Enjoy and happy crafting!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms.

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NEW Free Crochet Pattern: Pixelated Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I want to share a crochet pattern for a blanket that I made years ago. When I created this blanket in 2013, it was wildly popular on socials, but I never got around to actually writing up the pattern, since I felt it was so simple. Well, over a decade later, I decided that I would release all of the information so that anyone can make this pretty blanket. There is a lot of thought that goes into the layout of this blanket, and you will definitely enjoy the different ways you can use this pattern. Enjoy and happy crafting!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms.

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NEW Free Crochet Pattern: Spinwheel Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I’m happy to share my latest free crochet blanket pattern, Spinwheel Blanket. This is the first a a few blankets made with the new Scheepjes Colour Crafter Packs, as I am obsessed with them. Written instructions are below for this adventurous-beginner friendly blanket.

Hope you enjoy this one!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry and in my shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

Shopping the PDF is a convenient for you to print and keep, and it helps support my work. However, of course just being here on my site helps support as well!

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

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NEW Free Crochet Pattern: Spinwheel Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I’m happy to share my latest free crochet blanket pattern, Spinwheel Blanket. This is the first a a few blankets made with the new Scheepjes Colour Crafter Packs, as I am obsessed with them. Written instructions are below for this adventurous-beginner friendly blanket.

Hope you enjoy this one!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry and in my shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

Shopping the PDF is a convenient for you to print and keep, and it helps support my work. However, of course just being here on my site helps support as well!

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

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Free Crochet Pattern: Offset Circles Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I’m happy to share my Offset Circles Blanket. Written instructions are below for this adventurous-beginner friendly blanket. This is a huge day for the Offset Circles pattern as I write it over a decade ago, and so this update sees my pattern writing improvements.

Pattern includes instructions for a square motif blanket and a hexagon motif blanket. The borders are suggestions so you can get any desired look.

Updates

  • All PDF versions have been updated
  • UK Terms PDF has been added to listings
  • Pattern is now available in a free version so more folks can have access to my patterns

Hope you enjoy this one!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry and in my shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

Shopping the PDF is a convenient for you to print and keep, and it helps support my work. However, of course just being here on my site helps support as well!

This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms

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Free Crochet Pattern: Offset Circles Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I’m happy to share my Offset Circles Blanket. Written instructions are below for this adventurous-beginner friendly blanket. This is a huge day for the Offset Circles pattern as I write it over a decade ago, and so this update sees my pattern writing improvements.

Pattern includes instructions for a square motif blanket and a hexagon motif blanket. The borders are suggestions so you can get any desired look.

Updates

  • All PDF versions have been updated
  • UK Terms PDF has been added to listings
  • Pattern is now available in a free version so more folks can have access to my patterns

Hope you enjoy this one!

PDF Format

The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy and Ravelry and in my shop, and both US and UK Terms PDFs are included in the purchase.

Shopping the PDF is a convenient for you to print and keep, and it helps support my work. However, of course just being here on my site helps support as well!

This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms

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New Colour Crafter Packs (Amazing) – Plus Inspiration and a Design Sneak Peek!

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Hello, amazing crafter! Isn’t there just something about receiving a yarn order in the mail and taking that fresh yarn out of the package? I know my yarn stash mysteriously multiplies in the night, but that doesn’t stop me from getting new yarn… I’ll crochet through it all someday, right?! (Just say yes lol)

The yarn I most recently received is some Scheepjes Colour Crafter Colour Packs. There are six packs with 6 x 50g balls each, in coordinating colors. And I’m lucky enough to have received all six packs to review! Of course, since I’m a color lover, my latest crochet blanket design will be using all six, plus some 100g solid for the accent. In this post, I’ll show you the yarny goodness, of course, and I’ll also let you in on a little of my thought process as I start my new project.

Keep reading to see a tiny peek of this latest blanket design, and take a look at my newly-arrived yarn.

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Book Report No. 7: Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread, by Dorothy Grant

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2200 words // 12min read time

Before I begin – see what’s left in the blanket sale! Just a few blankets left! US Only.

Hello, fellow creative! Today, I’m going to share a book review/report with you. I look forward to sharing many titles in these reports and connecting them to my Creative Journey Series. I believe as creatives it is so important for us to study the works of others, and use the creative tools that other artists have provided. Seeing the field of art through many perspectives and lenses is crucial to growing ourselves as artists.

Whether you purchase these books second-hand, or check them out from a library, I can say that I recommend perusing them, taking them in, and processing their contents. Sometimes I will review a book that is written by an author who means to help us with our art, and sometimes I will review a curated art book that has a few editors and focuses on the artworks of a certain artist. In both cases, there is something to be learned and inspiration to be gathered.

Without further ado, I present:

Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread, by Dorothy Grant

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FO No. 6 of 19: Mini Hexagon Blanket

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today, I have another WIP to FO reveal for you. I am so determined to finish these blankets and telling you about it is keeping me accountable. As I complete each blanket, I will be updating the WIP entry In the WIP pile reveal post. Check back on it to follow my WIP to FO journey!

There isn’t really any order that I am finishing these in either, so expect them to be fairly random. I tried to organize them in a way that made sense, but after all was said and done, it just made the most sense to go with my creative gut and finish whichever one I wanted to work on next.

Here’s my Mini Hexagon Blanket that is now finished!

I’ll be adding in FO pics and links to all of the WIP -> FO blog posts on the WIP pile reveal post.

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