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2026 VVCAL: Abalone Motif

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Hello, and a huge welcome to this week of the 2026 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community. We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week. Attention! If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Marigold Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos. Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles PDF Version 2026 VVCAL PDF is now available! In US and UK terms MEGA PACK! Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCAL PDFs US and UK Terms – Hexagon VVCAL Mega Pack Available on: 2026 VVCAL Quick Links

2026 VVCAL: Plain Hexie B

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Hello, and a huge welcome to this week of the 2026 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community. We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week. Attention! If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos. Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles PDF Version 2026 VVCAL PDF is now available! In US and UK terms MEGA PACK! Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCAL PDFs US and UK Terms – Hexagon VVCAL Mega Pack Available on: 2026 VVCAL Quick Links

2026 VVCAL: Plain Hexie A

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Hello, and a huge welcome to this week of the 2026 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community. We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week. Attention! If you have not yet seen the Week 1 Instruction post, please head there first and see the instructions for the version that you are working. Below, you will find the Plain Hexie A Motif pattern, in US, and UK Terms, Chart, Video, and Step by step photos. Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles PDF Version 2026 VVCAL PDF is now available! In US and UK terms MEGA PACK! Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCAL PDFs US and UK Terms – Hexagon VVCAL Mega Pack Available on: 2026 VVCAL Quick Links

2026 VVCAL: Week 1 Instructions

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Hello, and a huge welcome to this week of the 2026 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! I love spending this time with the VVCAL community. We are going to have so much fun relaxingly working through these motifs each week. 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 is now available! In US and UK terms MEGA PACK! Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCAL PDFs US and UK Terms – Hexagon VVCAL Mega Pack Available on: What to Expect Today Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles – 2026 VVCAL Quick Links

Free Crochet Pattern: Magnolia Baby Blanket (UK Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I’m releasing a simple baby blanket for you, before we jump into the 2026 VVCAL. This is a precious blanket made with a VVCAL square from the past, and an adorable border added on. Of course, I’m releasing it as a free version in an effort to continually make sure all of my patterns are accessible to everyone, but there is also a paid PDF in case you’d like to support my work and have a convenient printable ad-free version. Enjoy this breezy and cozy make! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and US Terms and UK Terms PDFs are both in the download. This pattern is in UK Terms – Click here for US Terms.

Free Crochet Pattern: Magnolia Baby Blanket (US Terms)

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Hello, lovely crafter! Today I’m releasing a simple baby blanket for you, before we jump into the 2026 VVCAL. This is a precious blanket made with a VVCAL square from the past, and an adorable border added on. Of course, I’m releasing it as a free version in an effort to continually make sure all of my patterns are accessible to everyone, but there is also a paid PDF in case you’d like to support my work and have a convenient printable ad-free version. Enjoy this breezy and cozy make! PDF Format The PDF version of this pattern is available on Etsy, Ravelry, and in my online shop, and US Terms and UK Terms PDFs are both in the download. This pattern is in US Terms – Click here for UK Terms.

2026 VVCAL Tips & Tricks Page

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Hello, lovely crafter! With the 2026 VVCAL starting on Friday, April 3rd, I thought it would be nice to make a separate page with the frequently asked questions so that anyone new to the VVCAL can take a look at the concerns I have compiled over the past years. We’ll also take a walk down memory lane to give an intro to the VVCAL! I start with an introduction to the CAL so if you’re new to it, you can get a good sense of what it’s all about. I hope you enjoy this long and photo-driven post! I really brought out all of the good pics to show you the possibilities. PDF Version 2026 VVCAL PDF is now available! In US and UK terms MEGA PACK! Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCAL PDFs US and UK Terms – Hexagon VVCAL Mega Pack Available on: 2026 VVCAL Quick Links

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 is now available! In US and UK terms MEGA PACK! Of course I have also created a value bundle for you – 2022, 2024, and 2026 VVCAL PDFs US and UK Terms – Hexagon VVCAL Mega Pack Available on: 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 …

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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