Here we are, back again for the third year in a row with our winter mystery blanket! This year I’m happy to bring back some familiar faces along with some new designers.
If you haven’t followed along with one of our mystery blankets before I’m sure you are wondering what makes it a mystery. Well, every day for the month of December you can come to this page to grab a free PDF pattern for an 8×8 inch blanket square. Each pattern will be free for 24 hours only, after their feature day each pattern will be available at the price decided at the individual designer’s discretion. If you do not have time to ‘Hop the blogs’ each day you can purchase our PDF bundle at any time for access to all of the previous day’s patterns and access to each following pattern at pattern release. There is no early access as this helps keep the mystery of the CAL alive!
For this CAL you will need;
All you will need is 3 colours of worsted weight yarn of your choice. We went with; Red, Green and Gold.
Hooks will differ between pattern squares, so just make sure you check your gauge.
Here are the estimated amounts for what we used:
Red; 1000yrds
Green: 900- 1000yrds
Yellow: 900-1000yrds
Hooks: 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, or whatever hook you need to meet the pattern gauge.
I hope you all enjoy our Crochet Along, please join our Facebook group if you would like to get help on any of the squares or to share your progress so far!!
Click here to join the Facebook Group
Day 1: Bear Rye Crochet Popcorn Tree. By Claire of Bear Rye
It’s time for the first square of the season. Use code LOVE to get todays free square over on my Ravelry.
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/3/2021)
Don’t forget to tune in daily for a new free PDF download. If you would like to join in the CAL head over to our Facebook group to work through the patterns with other makers just like yourself.
Day 3: The Striped Moss Square by Erin of Juniper and Oakes.
Today’s Beauty comes from Juniper and Oakes Designs. Head over to her blog to find your link for today’s free download. Use code LOVEJOYMOSS on the link in here page.
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/4/2021)
Day 2: Popcorn Gift Square by Claire of Bear Rye
Time for Day 2!! Sorry, they are out of order, but here it is. Head over to my Ravelry Store and use code JOY to get today’s square for free.
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/4/2021)
Click here for the free download!
Day 4: The Jolly Holly Square by Nicolle of Traveling Hook Creative.
It’s day 4 already! Use code ‘JOY’ to get the free downloadable PDF. Check out Nicolle’s blog here to get the link to her Ravelry account.
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/5/2021)
Day 5: The Holiday Gnome Square by Jessica of Moras Crochet
Ok, but isn’t he cute? For today’s square, you do not need a code. The PDF is up for free all day in Jessicas Ravelry Store. Click here to learn more about Moras Crochet and to get the link for today’s square!!
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/6/2021)
Day 6: Celtic Chain Heart by Crazy Cow Creations
Here is the lovely Celtic Heart by Betheny. Head over to her Ravelry today and use code ‘Celtic Heart’ to get the free PDF download Click here to find out how to get the pattern.
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/7/2021)
Day 7: The Christmas Joy Square by Jacqui of CatKitBob
Here is today’s square, this beautiful flower design that has all the Christmas vibes. Use code JOY directly on Jacquis blog cart. The square is also available on Ravelry as an automatic discount.
Click here to find today’s square.
THIS CODE EXPIRES MIDDAY 12/8/2021
Day 8: Hearts Full of Love by Debby Pincumbe
Today’s square is by the lovely Debby Pincumbe, Head over to her blog page here to learn about this new designer.
Use code FAMILY on her Ravelry to get the pattern for free until 8 am EST 12/8/21
THIS CODE IS EXPIRED (12/9/12
Day 9: The Holiday Reindeer Square by Jessica of Mora’s Crochet
Todays Reindeer is the second of Mora’s crochets designs! To get the information for this square make sure to scroll all the way down her blog post.
You can use code RED in her Ravelry to get this PDF for free today only 12/9/21 8 am until 12/10/21 8 am EST
THIS COUPON IS NOW EXPIRED (12/10/21)
Day 10: The Christmas Granny Square by Barbara of BFancy
Today’s gorgeous square is bought to us by Barbara of Bfancy designs. Head over to her page and use code ‘GRANNY’ to get your pattern for free today.
Use code GRANNY over on my Ravelry.
THIS COUPON IS EXPIRED (12/11/21)
Day 11: Christmas Angels Square by Jo of Jos Crafty Hook
Jo today has made this adorable mesh pattern. How cute is it that they look like little Angels?
Head over to her blog here to find her Ravelry link. Use code LOVEANDJOY to get today’s square for free today only (12/11/21) EST
Day 12: The Star of Wonder by Rashmi of SaiASmi – Dreamz in Yarn
Our next square is this adorable Star-shaped Granny. Head over to Rashmi’s blog and use code Wonder to get your free PDF today only.
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED (12/13/21)
Day 13: Hope, Love Peace and Joy by Jessica of Jessica Paz
How cute is this square? I love the use of colours in the pattern! Head over to Jessica’s blog to get the free PDF pattern for the next 24 hours (8 am 12/13/21 EST until 8 am 12/14/21 EST)
Use code JOY to get your free PDF
Day 14: Holiday Ornament Square by Jessica of Moras Crochet
Jessica has made another adorable c2c square to add to our blanket! Head over to the link below to learn more about Jessica and get you free PDF for today. Use code ‘LOVE’ to get your square for free today only 12/14/21-12/15/21 8 am EST
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED
Day 15: The Joyful Square by Pam of Pams Cozy Corner
Today’s square encompasses the overall feeling of this wonderful CAL. Head over to Pam’s blog and use code ‘FREEJOY’ to get the pdf download for free, today only (12-15-21 until 12/16/21 8 am EST)
THIS CODE HAS EXPIRED.
Days 16-31
Thanks for following along this far everyone! For days 16-31 the lovely Faydra of Knottie Hooks will be hosting these on her website. Head over there for the following squares.
If you missed any of our previous squares or would love to support our great designers for bringing you this fun event for October, click below to learn more about the Bundle. It is only $10USD for all 31 patterns. That is only 32c per pattern.
If it isn’t in your budget to purchase the bundle, or if you followed along thus far, you can still support all our designers in these FREE, no-cost ways.
- Join our Facebook group to share all your blanket makes. We love seeing what everyone is making and would love your feedback on the patterns!
- Share the CAL on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!
- Follow us on Social Media
- Sign up for our mailing lists to hear about new patterns and CALS.
Hi, this is so fun, thank you so much for this!
I am not sure if its just me but Day 3 Moss square code does not work. Help is appreciated, thank you! 🙂
Thank you so much, these are great!!
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