If you are using the same hook and yarn for each of your Block a Week CAL squares, you might want to take a look at these optional additional rounds.
Block 26: Firenze Square {Photo Tutorial}
Block 26 of the Block a Week CAL (hosted by Kimberly Slifer) is Julie Yeager’s striking Firenze Square. I love Julie’s designs and this is another one I am particularly fond of. You can find more of Julie’s patterns here on Ravelry. Update: This pattern is no longer available for free. Julie is happy for the tutorial below […]
Another Blooming Mandala Rug…
Another crochet Mandala Rug using one of John P Kelly’s gorgeous patterns (Mandala in Bloom).
Week 25: Addie Square {Photo Tutorial}
Block 25 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Melissa Green’s Addie Square. This square has a striking central flower and a lovely spiked (extended) border.
Zoe the Crochet Zebra
Zoe the crochet zebra’s ears and legs are joined as you go, making for very little sewing indeed. Her moveable limbs mean that she can sit, stand, and lie down with ease. She has a very large head, making her more of a grazing Zebra than a graceful one. Zoe is the fourth animal in […]
How to Crochet: Fpdc2tog {Raised Dc2tog}
Learn how to crochet the front post double crochet 2 together (fpdc2tog) with this step-by-step photo tutorial.
How to Crochet: Invisible Join vs Slip Stitch Join
The invisible join is amazing when working in the round and changing colours at the end of each round. It takes a few seconds longer, but the upside is that it places a needle in your hand, so you might as well work away your tails as you go. Not so nice while you are […]
Block 24: Grandma’s Heart Square {Full Tutorial and Chart}
Block 24 of the Block a Week CAL is Grandma’s Heart Square by Carola Wijma. This week’s tutorial is a complete photo tutorial and chart (with permission).
Bonus Block 1: Harlequin Shells {Photo Tutorial}
The first bonus block for the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Carolyn Christmas’ Harlequin Shells. It is such an easy, striking square. I love it!
Block 23: See How They Run
Block 23 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Margaret MacInnis’ “See How They Run”. Learn how to make spiked stitches with this cute, easy pattern.