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
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!
JoAnn says
Yippie, I was thrilled to see this, I LOVE your blog! And have a FEW of the pattern booklettes!
cigarboxbeads says
okay—i'm ready! ;>)
thanks for this- it should be fun.
marilyn g
Mary says
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!
Noeline says
Thank you Caroline, I am looking forward to joining in .
Sincerely ,
Noeline in Australia.
candisrrt says
I have several ofyour patterns. This looks like fun. I was just looking for some stash busting ideas!
OshVay says
I'm really looking forward to working on the mystery afghan. What a great idea Carolyn. Thank you!
DiddleDaddleDesigns says
Count me in, this should be fun.
Teresa
Jeannie says
I have several of your patterns so I know this will be fun!
Bunny Larson says
Oh I can't wait!
Aunt Debbie says
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!
Mary Beth says
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!
Hugbuggal says
LOVE this idea – can't wait to try my hand at this – thank you for the opportunity and challenge! 😀
H says
This will be great fun. I love your patterns and own a number of your booklets.
Hilly
Mary Hunt says
I've never done anything like this before. I'm excited to join in the mystery crochet.
Mary H
Iowa
eezelifeinbc says
This sounds like fun. Count me in…
Kim says
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!
mtheads says
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
alicia says
I'll do my best to keep up!!
enidgh says
This is a wonderful idea. Can't wait for tomorrow.
enid
analea says
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!
pat irish says
Sounds like a neat project. Thanks for doing this!
Ann says
What a cool idea! You are so creative, I know the finished afghan is going to be gorgeous!
Sherry says
It's Tuesday! I'm so excited! I love your patterns! I've been gathering yarn all morning! Thanks Carolyn!
Sherry
Karen says
What fun. I can hardly wait. I'm going to use my stash. Thank you Carolyn.
Karen J.
Mary Beth says
Hurry! Hurry! I can hardly wait to see it!
Shanna says
Can't wait to get started!!
H says
Waiting with "bated" hook so to speak. lolol 🙂
H says
Waiting with "bated" hook so to speak. lolol 🙂
Linda says
This should be fun – I love crochet.
Your Cheeky Monkey says
I am going to join in, thank you! 🙂
Michele says
I love doing mystery patterns this should be a blast
Ghost says
Please include me in this CAL.
Bethel of Bethania says
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
Mary Hunt says
I have the first 3 squares done, Squares 4 and 5 will be done today. I don't want to fall behind!
Mary H
Sonya says
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!
mrsng says
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.
dobermama says
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!
dobermama says
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!