Let’s Mingle CAL

I am so excited to finally be able to announce what I have been working on for a while.
I had the idea of creating a CAL to get us busy during lock down, quarantine and social distancing. And, oh my God, preparing for it is a LOT of work.
Since it’s my first CAL project to design, I wanted it to be as perfect as it can be.
And since many are picking the hook for the first time or reconnecting with a long-forgotten hobby, I wanted to have a variation in my CAL to accommodate all levels of crochet expertise. So I hope you enjoy your time crocheting along with me.

What is a CAL?
Crochet along (or CAL) is an online event where a group of crochet lovers work the same pattern at the same time. The pattern is released in parts and has a starting and ending date.

Let’s Mingle CAL
This CAL is a blanket of 6 squares. Video release dates will be announced shortly, so keep an eye on my blog. If you would like to get notified when each part is released, please hit the subscribe button on the top right side of the blog and enter your email address. Once you verify your email, you will be added to the email list.

Each pattern (block) can be made into a blanket on its own, as the patterns are not built on each other. Or you can repeat the squares as many times to have a unique blanket design. The final layout of the pattern is left for you to add your taste.

Social Media:

The written pattern of each block (and how to adjust the starting chain for a bigger version of each pattern) will be available in a bundle of all 6 patterns on my Ravelry store.  

On my YouTube channel, I will be showing steps of crocheting the small blocks to make the sample blanket.

In our Facebook group, we can share our progress photos and questions.

On Instagram, the CAL details will be released on @eriniscorner. You can always share your work using #eriniscornercal and #letsminglecal

Material:
Yarn: Light (3) – or a yarn of your choice with the matching hook size
Hook: 4 mm
Tapestry needle.
Stitch markers

You can purchase the yarn I used from this link: Bernat Baby Sport
I used Addi crochet hook which you can purchase here: Addi Crochet Hook

This pattern is also a good stash buster. Just make sure that you use yarn of the same fiber; acrylic, cotton or cotton blend or any other type. That will help with washing and taking care of the final project.

Let’s Mingle CAL square final size:

You will notice that I am not specifying any gauges for this project. The gauge will depend on your tension and the size of you starting chain. If you are following my video tutorial, once your block length (height) equals the length of your starting chain (width), start working on your edge. This will also help if you decide to go with a different yarn weight and hook size.

Disclaimer:
This CAL project is NOT by any means sponsored by any social media platform or yarn company. All patterns are my own design and copyright to Erini’s Corner.

You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design.
Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

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