This blanket is called “Variations on a Theme” because as I worked on stitch swatches, I found myself wanting to create many variations of one basic stitch pattern just to see how far it could go. It’s a stitch sampler blanket using many of these patterns.
Here are all the CAL posts:
First post: Variations on a Theme CAL
Edging instructions for squares
Edging instructions for rectangles
Variations on a Theme Blanket CAL
SIZE
This project is made with squares, and can be made any size.
MATERIALS
I like patchworky things, so I’m doing mine in lots of colors with scrap yarn, but this would be stunning in just a few colors, or even all in one color. So pick your favorite color or color combination, or dig into your scraps. I used size H hook. You can use any size yarn with appropriate hook size and just make enough blocks to create the size you desire.
Each of my squares required about 50 yards, more or less, depending on the laciness or density of the stitch pattern.
GAUGE
Each of my squares is about 7 1/2 inches across. Gauge is not critical.GET READY, GET SET…
So ladies and gentlemen, gather yarns and hooks! Off we go on Tuesday!
I like patchworky things, so I’m doing mine in lots of colors with scrap yarn, but this would be stunning in just a few colors, or even all in one color. So pick your favorite color or color combination, or dig into your scraps. I used size H hook. You can use any size yarn with appropriate hook size and just make enough blocks to create the size you desire.
Each of my squares required about 50 yards, more or less, depending on the laciness or density of the stitch pattern.
GAUGE
Each of my squares is about 7 1/2 inches across. Gauge is not critical.GET READY, GET SET…
So ladies and gentlemen, gather yarns and hooks! Off we go on Tuesday!
Yippie, I was thrilled to see this, I LOVE your blog! And have a FEW of the pattern booklettes!
okay—i'm ready! ;>)
thanks for this- it should be fun.
marilyn g
Thanks, Carolyn, this should be fun because you do not do "Crafty" crochet, but quality, so I'm sure the end result will be worth the time invested!
Thank you Caroline, I am looking forward to joining in .
Sincerely ,
Noeline in Australia.
I have several ofyour patterns. This looks like fun. I was just looking for some stash busting ideas!
I'm really looking forward to working on the mystery afghan. What a great idea Carolyn. Thank you!
Count me in, this should be fun.
Teresa
I have several of your patterns so I know this will be fun!
Oh I can't wait!
Can't wait to start this one! I have never participated in anything like this before and am pretty excited about giving it a go!
Love your work! As another poster said, your patterns are so artistic! Not the usual "tacky" stuff. Can't wait! Thanks for your patterns and inspiration!
LOVE this idea – can't wait to try my hand at this – thank you for the opportunity and challenge! 😀
This will be great fun. I love your patterns and own a number of your booklets.
Hilly
I've never done anything like this before. I'm excited to join in the mystery crochet.
Mary H
Iowa
This sounds like fun. Count me in…
I'm in! I have been wanting to do a crochet along and I love that this is a square per day…so easy to fit in to my day.
I'm going to link your blog to mine and post about the crochet along!
I love the idea (I, too, have several of Carolyn's patterns already), and I'm just hoping I can keep up, since I've got several projects in the works! Thanks for doing this, Carolyn! peace, meg
I'll do my best to keep up!!
This is a wonderful idea. Can't wait for tomorrow.
enid
Really looking forward to this! I really need to get rid of the scraps I have lying around and this project seems to be perfect to do just that!
Sounds like a neat project. Thanks for doing this!
What a cool idea! You are so creative, I know the finished afghan is going to be gorgeous!
It's Tuesday! I'm so excited! I love your patterns! I've been gathering yarn all morning! Thanks Carolyn!
Sherry
What fun. I can hardly wait. I'm going to use my stash. Thank you Carolyn.
Karen J.
Hurry! Hurry! I can hardly wait to see it!
Can't wait to get started!!
Waiting with "bated" hook so to speak. lolol 🙂
Waiting with "bated" hook so to speak. lolol 🙂
This should be fun – I love crochet.
I am going to join in, thank you! 🙂
I love doing mystery patterns this should be a blast
Please include me in this CAL.
G'day Carolyn
I hope I'm not too late to join in the fun… just found you tonight… I'm off now to see where you are all up to…
OOroo… Bethel
I have the first 3 squares done, Squares 4 and 5 will be done today. I don't want to fall behind!
Mary H
Yay! I'm almost caught up! I posted pics of the first 3 squares on the flickr group, square 4 is almost done and I will do 5 & 6 tomorrow to be completely caught up. I hate getting too far behind because then I usually just throw in the towel. I love how these squares are turning out! Very nice and detailed pattern. This is so fun!
I need to pull out my yarn stash and start. All the blocks look great that everyone's posted! Definitely inspiring me to get in on the fun.
I just found this, not sure how I missed it as I'm such a fan of your patterns! And this idea is wonderful. Thank you!
I just found this, not sure how I missed it as I'm such a fan of your patterns! And this idea is wonderful. Thank you!