Week 6…week 6? Wow, that went fast!

So this is the border week….the finale. I hope you have enjoyed this CAL journey so far. The border awaits and has been added to the patterns on Ravelry. So this is how they look:

The wrap has a simple border using the 2 shades of natural coloured yarn. The blanket has something a bit more fancy. When I completed both of them it was the point I realised that such similar motifs had created such different finishes, both beautiful, and I love them!

As usual, previous purchasers should have received an email from Ravelry with a link. If you haven’t purchased yet you can find the patterns on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket. I will also add the patterns to LoveCrafts soon, but only the Uk crochet terms versions.

The CALs are hosted on Ravelry and Facebook. I will love to see some finished wraps and blankets there, or here, or on Facebook.

I really hope you have enjoyed this CAL journey and I thank everyone who has shared progress. Only a short crochet hop to the finish line and your beautiful blanket or wrap is complete 🙂

Happy crocheting xxx

Part 5 of OctaCal Blanket and OctCal Wrap have been added to the patterns and you can start to fill out your blanket or wrap 🙂

If you have finished Part 4 you should have a ‘grid’ of motifs with little square or diamond shaped gaps that need filling, like this one (pins show where you join):

Part 5 will show you how to add little motifs and join them in this gap to make your blanket or wrap almost complete (the border comes next week).

Here’s a little motif which hasn’t been joined, just to show you the shape, and also one that is joined:

Purchasers of the pattern should have received an email from Ravelry with a link. For each design there are 2 versions – one in UK crochet terms and one in US crochet terms, so be sure to download the correct version for your preference. If you haven’t purchased yet you can find the patterns on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

The CALs are hosted on Ravelry and Facebook. Hopefully I’ll see some there 🙂

Next week is the border, but before you get there remember to sew your ends as you go 🙂

Happy crocheting xxx

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This is week 4 and therefore Part 4 of the CAL. If you have been keeping up then you will have a beautiful array of octagonal motifs ready to join into your blanket or wrap. Week 4 adds a final round to each motif which is used to join them together as you go. Part 4 of the pattern shows you how to do this with diagrams and photos to help you.

Part 4 has now been added to OctaCal Blanket and OctCal Wrap on Ravelry. As usual, previous purchasers will have received and email from Ravelry with a link.

Want to see them how the joining looks? Well here is a couple of wrap motifs joined:

You will find this joining surprisingly easy and before long you will have joined them all and will be waiting for the final joining motif in Part 5 next week 🙂

The CALs are hosted on Ravelry and Facebook. Hopefully I’ll see some there 🙂

The final joining motif is quick and cute – you’ll have to wait to see it next week!

Happy crocheting xxx

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Week 3 means Part 3 and my favourite motif. I have seen some beautiful Part 1 and 2 motifs and I am so excited to see what you make with Part 3!

Part 3 of OctaCal Blanket and OctCal Wrap patterns have been published on Ravelry and previous purchasers will have received an email from Ravelry with a link. For each design there are 2 versions – one in UK crochet terms and one in US crochet terms, so be sure to download the correct version for your preference. If you haven’t purchased yet you can find the patterns on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

Want to see them? Well here they are, blanket on left and wrap on right:

I can’t wait to see some new motifs!

The CALs are hosted on Ravelry and Facebook. Hopefully I’ll see some there 🙂

Next week is the joining round, where we add an extra round to each motif and join them into a blanket or wrap using the ‘join as you go’ method.

Happy crocheting xxx

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How are you getting on with Part 1 of the CAL? I have seen some lovely colourful motifs from Part 1, from autumnal colours to deeps colours and all very beautiful.

Today Part 2 of OctaCal Blanket and OctCal Wrap have been published. For each design there are 2 versions – one in UK crochet terms and one in US crochet terms, so be sure to download the correct version for your preference.

Previous purchasers should have received an email from Ravelry with a link. If you haven’t purchased yet you can find the patterns on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

Part 2 are simple motifs, like sunflowers, designed to show off the colour of your yarn. They are also more relaxing to make, so a bit of a rest from last week! It may even give you a bit of time to catch up on sewing your ends before Part 3 next week 🙂

Want to see them? Well here they are, blanket on left and wrap on right:

I can’t wait to see some new motifs!

The CALs are hosted on Ravelry and Facebook. Hopefully I’ll see some there 🙂

Next week is my favourite motif and it’s a little more tricky.

Happy crocheting xxx

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Today’s the day!

Part 1 of OctaCal Blanket and OctCal Wrap has been published. For each design there are 2 versions – one in UK crochet terms and one in US crochet terms, so be sure to download the correct version for your preference.

If you have already purchased a pattern then you should have received an email from Ravelry with a link.

If you haven’t purchased yet you can find the patterns on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

The CALs are hosted on Ravelry and Facebook.

Have I forgotten something?

Oh yes, want to see Part 1? Here are the motifs, blanket on left and wrap on right:

I can’t wait to see your motifs!

Happy crocheting xxx

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It is only 3 days to the publishing of Part 1 of the OctaCal CALs, so I thought you may appreciate a couple of sneak peeks at the finished blanket and wrap!

On the left is the OctaCal Wrap, in soft colours and a lovely 4ply yarn. On the right is the OctaCal Blanket in blues, greens and greys and a chunky yarn.

Which one will you make?

Don’t forget the early bird discount closes at midnight GMT on Friday 29th January use coupon code EARLY on checkout to get 50% off the pattern price.

The CAL patterns are on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

The CALs will be hosted on Ravelry and Facebook.

Until Saturday.

Happy crocheting xxx

A week today Part 1 of the OctaCal CALs will be published. If you haven’t joined in yet, don’t forget the early bird discounts ends at midnight GMT on 29th January. Until then you will obtain 50% discount if you use coupon code EARLY on checkout.

The CAL patterns are on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

The CALs will be hosted on Ravelry and Facebook.

Until next week.

Happy crocheting xxx

Today was the day I had planned to launch the OctaCal CAL but, as I mentioned in my last post, I decided to launch a few days early. So, instead of the launch, today I am reminding you of the discounts available for the CAL.

The 75% discount ends at midnight GMT tomorrow (Sunday 10th January) – using coupon code SUPEREARLY at checkout.

As soon as the 75% discount closes, the 50% discount opens, so from midnight tomorrow until midnight GMT on 29th January you will obtain 50% discount if you use coupon code EARLY on checkout.

The CAL patterns are on Ravelry here: OctaCal Wrap and OctaCal Blanket

The CALs will be hosted on Ravelry and Facebook.

Happy crocheting xxx

I am publishing this blog post a few days earlier than planned because I thought you would appreciate a little more time to prepare for the CAL.  I was spurred on by an email from one of my regular yarn suppliers to say that deliveries would take a little longer in the current new lockdown in the UK!  I wouldn’t want anyone planning on joining the CAL to be held back because of yarn delays, so I pulled out all the stops, polished the patterns and prepared to launch today.

The patterns are called OctaCal Blanket and OctaCal Wrap.  The name derives from the octagonal motifs and the fact that this is a CAL. The patterns are now live but, of course, only the introduction so far which provides details of yarn, sizes, number of motifs to make, colours used, layout, abbreviations and tips. Each is available in UK and US crochet terms.  The motifs and border will include charts and joining diagrams.

The CAL starts on 30th January when the first motif will be added to the patterns.  Each pattern uses 3 octagonal motifs, a joining round, a filler motif and a border.  That makes 6 parts in all, released at weekly interval.

The blanket uses chunky weight yarn, I used Stylecraft Special Chunky in 7 colours:

The wrap uses a 4ply/fingering yarn in 8 colours, I used a luxury yarn called CaMaRose Tynd Lamauld but I have included actual meterage used in the pattern so you can choose a more affordable yarn if you like:

The patterns are on Ravelry and are available with early bird discounts for a few weeks:   

OctaCal Blanket and OctaCal Wrap

Early bird discounts:

75% discount for purchases from now until midnight GMT on Sunday 10th January, making a reduced price of only £1. Use coupon code SUPEREARLY at checkout

50% discount for purchases after midnight GMT on Sunday 10th January until midnight GMT on 29th January, making a reduced price of £2. Use coupon code EARLY at checkout.

The CAL will be hosted in my Ravelry group and on Facebook.

So come and join the fun!

Happy crocheting xxx