Just a reminder, I have a beginner’s guide to color work that will explain everything you need to know about your mandala. Be sure to check it out if you’re struggling!

If this is the first time you’re seeing this pattern, be sure to first read the other posts I’ve published about the CAL. You won’t be able to make the pattern starting from here, since it is split into 5 different posts covering the yarn and sizing, plus separate stages of the pattern.

• INTRO POST
• PATTERN PART 1
• PATTERN PART 2
• PATTERN PART 3 is where you’re at right now!

Here we will just cover some quick references (see below) but the other posts cover lots more details.

QUICK LINKS

• To join the CAL community in my Facebook Group, click HERE.
• To view the #mandalapullover hashtag (those who’ve entered the giveaway) click HERE

MANDALA PULLOVER Color Work: PATTERN PART 3

Unfortunately, the sweater section of this pattern is no longer available. However, you can still make a color work mandala! View the second half of the color work written instructions below.

To View Rows 1-26 of the color work, CLICK HERE.

← Row 27 [RS]: (CC) x 2, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 6, (MC) x 2, CC, (CC2) x 4, CC, (MC) x 2, (CC) x 6, (MC) x 13, (CC) x 2 

→ Row 28 [WS]: MC, CC, (MC) x 12, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 3, (CC) x 3, MC, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 2, (CC) x 2, MC, (CC) x 3, (CC2) x 3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 12, CC, MC 

← Row 29 [RS]: (MC) x 2, CC, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 4, CC, MC, CC, (MC) x 2, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 2, CC, MC, CC, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 10, CC, (MC) x 2 

→ Row 30 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 5, CC, (MC) x 2, CC, (MC) x 6, CC, (MC) x 2, CC, (CC2) x 5, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2 

← Row 31 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 3, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 4, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 3 

→ Row 32 [WS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 6, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 6, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 3 

← Row 33 [RS]: (MC) x 3, CC, (CC3) x 2, CC, MC, (CC) x 9, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 8, (MC) x 5, (CC) x 9, MC, CC, (CC3) x 2, CC, (MC) x 3 

→ Row 34 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, CC3, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 2, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (CC2) x 3, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 3, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (MC) x 2, (CC) x 3, CC3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2 

← Row 35 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, CC3, (CC) x 2, MC, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 3, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 2, MC, (CC) x 2, CC3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2 

→ Row 36 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, CC3, (CC) x 2, MC, CC, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 10, CC, MC, (CC) x 2, CC3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2 

← Row 37 [RS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, (CC3) x 2, CC, MC, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (CC2) x 4, (CC) x 4, (CC2) x 4, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, MC, CC, (CC3) x 2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2 

→ Row 38 [WS]: (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, (CC3) x 4, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (CC2) x 3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 3, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (CC3) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2 

← Row 39 [RS]: (MC) x 3, (CC) x 3, (CC3) x 2, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (CC2) x 2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 4, (CC) x 2, (CC2) x 2, CC, (MC) x 10, CC, (CC3) x 2, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 3 

→ Row 40 [WS]: (MC) x 5, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 10, CC, CC2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 6, (CC) x 2, CC2, CC, (MC) x 10, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 5 

← Row 41 [RS]: (MC) x 9, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 3, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 9 

→ Row 42 [WS]: (MC) x 10, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 6, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 6, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 10 

← Row 43 [RS]: (MC) x 11, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 4, CC, MC, CC, (MC) x 12, CC, MC, CC, (MC) x 4, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 11 

→ Row 44 [WS]: (MC) x 13, (CC) x 5, MC, CC, (MC) x 12, CC, MC, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 13 

← Row 45 [RS]: (MC) x 13, CC, (CC3) x 2, CC, MC, CC, (MC) x 14, CC, MC, CC, (CC3) x 2, CC, (MC) x 13 

→ Row 46 [WS]: (MC) x 13, CC, (CC3) x 2, (CC) x 6, (MC) x 8, (CC) x 6, (CC3) x 2, CC, (MC) x 13 

← Row 47 [RS]: (MC) x 13, (CC) x 2, (CC3) x 2, (CC) x 3, CC3, CC, (MC) x 8, CC, CC3, (CC) x 3, (CC3) x 2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 13 

→ Row 48 [WS]: (MC) x 14, CC, (CC3) x 6, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 6, (CC) x 2, (CC3) x 6, CC, (MC) x 14 

← Row 49 [RS]: (MC) x 14, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 4, (CC) x 10, (MC) x 14 

→ Row 50 [WS]: (MC) x 15, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 2, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 3, (CC) x 5, (MC) x 15 

← Row 51 [RS]: (MC) x 24, (CC) x 4, (MC) x 24 

→ Row 52 [WS]: (MC) x 25, (CC) x 2, (MC) x 25 

I hope you’ve enjoyed making the mandala!

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Unfortunately, this pattern is no longer available. Thank you for your interest! Be sure to check out my other sweater pattern below!

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Heidi Sweater

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Whew! I can hardly believe it is November. We are getting so close to the end of 2019, and therefore the end of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along! It is crazy to me how fast this year has gone.

In case you’re wondering, this stitch for today is actually included in the October bundle. I know it’s confusing, but basically, I got super behind last month, and since there are 5 weeks in November, I decided to postpone things for a week. So next Saturday the official November stitches will be starting!

For now though, we can enjoy this super simple pattern: the Triple Ridge Stitch!

So, let’s talk about this stitch a little bit. As I said before, it uses the back loop technique. However, it uses it in a unique way, because we’ll do different size stitches (tr, sc, etc) to give the ridges different heights! It’s super simple in that there is no specific stitch multiple—you can make a foundation row with ANY number of chains/fsc.

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

How to Crochet the Triple Ridge Stitch

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of ANYTHING!
2. Ch 4 at beginning of rows counts as tr
3. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• DK Weight Yarn (I used Mary Maxim Mellowspun)
• H/5mm Hook

Instructions: 

Fsc any number (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need to add one ch to whatever number you decide on, and do one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 1, sc across, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 4, tr in ea st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BL of ea tr across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in ea sc across, turn.

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Row 5: Ch 4, tr in the BL of ea sc across, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in BL of ea tr across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in BL of ea sc across, turn.

Row 8: Ch 4, tr in the BL of ea sc across, turn.

Rep rows 3-8 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to crochet the Triple Ridge Stitch. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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All right, so let’s learn a bit about how this stitch came about! I first came up with a variation of this stitch when I was swatching for a design for the I Like Crochet magazine! You may remember I recently had a pattern published in their magazine—the Timberlane Cardigan! Well, this stitch uses the same technique as that cardigan does; I just made the triangles smaller!

Overall, I love making this stitch because of how much the triangles POP! The post stitches help create this effect, but two contrasting colors help accentuate the effect. I think this stitch would look awesome in a ton of different color combinations!

If you make this stitch, I would love to see YOUR color combination! Be sure to post pictures and tag me @desertblossomcrafts on Instagram, or post the pictures in my Facebook group!

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

Like I was saying earlier, I absolutely LOVE it when you guys make the stitches and share pictures! Please, please, please, share if you’ve made one of them! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Triangle Post Stitch

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

Notes:

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 7+4
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
• Carry both colors throughout the whole square. Whenever you change colors, do so on the stitch BEFORE you need the new color. Simply finish the previous dc by doing the last yarn over with the new color. (Make sure to watch the video for more help with the color changes).

MATERIALS:

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Worsted Weight yarn (I used Sugarbush Bold yarn, but you can use any worsted weight!)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step! Music in the video is credit to www.bensound.com.

Fsc a multiple of 7+4 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 7+5, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts. *With CC, dc 5. With MC, dc 2. Rep from * across, until 1 st left. Dc in last st, turn.

Row 2: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. *With CC, bpdc over next st, dc in next st, bpdc over next st. With MC, dc in next 4 dc. Rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc. *With CC, fpdc over next dc. With MC, dc in next 6 dc. Rep from * across; on last repeat of MC dc there will be only 5 dc instead of 6. Turn.

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Row 4: Rep row 1.

Row 5: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. *With CC, fpdc over next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc over next dc. With MC, dc in next 4 dc. Rep from * across, turn.

Row 6: With MC, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc. *With CC, bpdc over next dc. With MC, dc in next 6 dc. Rep from * across; on last repeat of MC dc there will be only 5 dc instead of 6. Turn.

Rep rows 1-6 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

SHARING IS CARING!

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• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

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As mentioned, I know at first glance this stitch looks like the Waffle Stitch. HOWEVER, don’t worry! Although it looks similar, is is made in a different way. While the Waffle stitch uses fpdc or fptr to create the “squares”, this stitch uses fpsc and regular dc! Also, the backside looks very different from the back of the waffle stitch. Intrigued yet? Read on to find out more about the Windowpane stitch and how to make it!

I first made this stitch as I was experimenting with post stitch single crochet. This isn’t a stitch you see as often—usually, people use the front post double or triple crochet. However, the fpsc can be useful at times too! It is made in the exact same way as any other post stitch. You simply work a sc, but around the post of a stitch rather than the top loops. Don’t worry, it’s not hard!

Want to print this pattern easily? There is an option besides just viewing it here, and it comes with more stitch patterns! The PDF version of this stitch pattern includes all the other stitches in September—it can be found HERE. This PDF is inexpensive and ad-free.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

I absolutely LOVE it when you guys make the stitches and share pictures! Please, please, please, share if you’ve made one of them! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Windowpane Stitch

All right, let’s get started!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 3
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
• Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

Materials

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn (worsted weight)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Fsc a multiple of 3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 3+1, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc. *Fpsc around next dc, ch 2, fpsc around next dc. Sc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last st, turn.

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Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next sc *Sk next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 st let. Dc in last st, turn.

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!

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In case you haven’t heard, the past 2 weeks we’ve been crocheting along to make to make the Midnight Top, a stylish summer crochet top! I have had SO much fun seeing all the work-in-progress photos in my Facebook Group—which, by the way, is the community for the CAL, so be sure to join it!

If this is the first time you’re seeing this post, be sure to first read the Intro post, and the Part 1 post. There you’ll find all the information you need to make your top, including detailed information about yarn and sizing.

Here we will just cover some quick references (see below) but the other posts cover lots more details.

Quick Links

• To stop reading all these different blog posts and go straight to the printable PDF, click HERE.
• To buy the yarn for this top (Lion Brand Jeans), click HERE.
• To join the CAL community in my Facebook Group, click HERE.
• To read more details about the CAL, click HERE.
• To pin this pattern to your Pinterest boards, click HERE.

THE MIDNIGHT TOP: FREE CROCHET ALONG PART 2

Note: this is PART 2 of the Midnight Top pattern. If you’re just starting your top, be sure to view the post below.

MATERIALS:

• Lion Brand Jeans yarn 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
• Total yardage needed: Approx. 470 (550, 620, 700, 780) yards worsted weight yarn
• K/6.5mm crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)
• Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES USED (U.S. TERMINOLOGY):

Chain – ch

Foundation Single Crochet – fsc

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Round – rnd

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Space – sp

SPECIAL STITCHES: 

Shell (sh): (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated stitch.

SIZING

The finished bust size of the top (as long as you obtain gauge) is: 33 (39, 45, 50, 56)”

You can go for a few different looks as far as this top goes. If you want a loose fitting top, then choose a size that is 2-3” larger than your bust. However, if you want a more fitted top, go for either a size that is the same as your bust, or go for negative ease by choosing a size 1-2” smaller than your bust. 

For reference, I chose to make mine with 3” of positive ease. My bust is 30”, and I made a size Small. 

GAUGE:

11 dc = 4”

5 rows of dc = 3”

NOTES

1. This top’s construction is a raglan; it is worked from the top down.

2. Ch 3 at beginning of rnds counts as a stitch.

3. Ch 2 at beginning of rnds does NOT count as stitch.

4. Pattern is written in size S, with sizes M-2XL in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS: 

This pattern picks up where Part 1 left off. We finished the yoke in part 1, and now we will join the armholes and continue with the body!

BODY:

Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in ch-sp of current sh. Ch 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) skip all the dc before next sh. 2 dc in ch-sp of next sh (armhole made), dc in all dc up to next sh. 2 dc in ch-sp of next sh. Ch 3 (4, 5, 6, 7), skip all the dc before next sh, 2 dc in ch-sp of next sh (armhole made), dc in remaining dc. Join with a sl st to beg ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as dc), dc in same st as sl st. Dc in next dc. Dc in next 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) chains. Dc in all dc until next set of chains. Dc in next 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) chains. Dc in remaining dcs around. Join with sl st to beg ch 2. 92 (108, 124, 140, 156) dc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st. Dc in ea dc around. Join with a sl st to beg dc.

Rep rnd 2 till work measures 22 (23, 24, 25, 26) inches, or until top is your desired length! (Feel free to adjust the length here!)

Last Rnd: Ch 1, sc in next st. *Ch 3, Sk next st, sc in next st. Rep from * until one st left. Ch 3, Sk last st, sl st in beg sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. 46 (54, 62, 70, 78) ch sps.

FINISHING

Sleeves: Join yarn with a sc at the base of the armpit. Sc evenly around the armhole opening. Join with a sl st to first sc, and fasten off.

Neck: Join yarn with a sc at the back of the neck opening. Sc evenly around the neck opening. Join with sl st to first sc, fasten off, and weave in ends.

That’s it—you’re done! Thank you SO MUCH for participating in my CAL; I’ve had so much fun with you guys!

DON’T FORGET to share your finished pictures in my Facebook Group, and share pictures on Instagram too! I want to see you wearing your new summer top!

Tag me @desertblossomcrafts, and use the hashtag#midnightcal and #themidnighttop so everyone else crocheting along can see as well.

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel 

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The Pattern

Right off the bat I’ll tell you…the entire pattern, written in PDF form, is already available. I release the PDF early for those of you who would rather have the pattern all together in one place. This is also perfect for easy printing. Grab the PDF HERE.

P.S. It’s ON SALE right now!

However, if you prefer to wait for the sections of the free pattern, that is totally fine too! Read on to hear the details of how this will work.

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The Yarn

The yarn used for this top is one of my new favorites…Lion Brand Jeans! Why do I love this yarn? It is worsted weight, but it is the softest, most amazing worsted weight I’ve ever used, especially for an acrylic yarn! Even though it’s worsted, it still makes for an airy, breathable summer top.

You can order your yarn right now by clicking HERE! Note: Lion Brand has 2 different listings for this yarn. The more neutral colors can be found here. But there are also some brighter colors, which can be found here. All of them would make amazing tops!

How much yarn will you need? That depends on your size. This top is available in sizes S-2XL.

Yarn needed: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Jeans Yarn.

Follow the steps below to choose your size…

The finished bust size of the top (as long as you obtain gauge) is: 33 (39, 45, 50, 56)”

You can go for a few different looks as far as this top goes. If you want a loose fitting top, then choose a size that is 2-3” larger than your bust. However, if you want a more fitted top, go for either a size that is the same as your bust, or go for negative ease by choosing a size 1-2” smaller than your bust.

For reference, I chose to make mine with 3” of positive ease. My bust is 30”, and I made a size Small.

The Community

One of my favorite things about CAL’s is the community that gets built during them. For this CAL, there’s a few things you need to know about the community aspect.

The main place we’ll talk about our tops is in my Facebook Group! Here we can share photos, ask questions, etc. Be sure to join HERE if you haven’t already!

Secondly, I’d love it if you guys share your photos on Instagram! Be sure to use the hashtag #midnightcal in your posts, and tag me @desertblossomcrafts so I can see!

Now that we’ve covered the pattern, yarn, and community, let’s get on to the schedule for the CAL.

Midnight Top Crochet Along

The crochet along spans 3 weeks total. Here is how I have everything scheduled:

Week 1: Read Intro post (that’s this post!) Get your yarn and pattern (if you want the PDF). And finally, join my Facebook group!

Week 2: Part 1 of pattern will be released on the blog. Note: it is now available! Click HERE to view part 1. This week you will make your gauge swatch, and then begin the yoke of the top.

Week 3: Part 2 of pattern will be released on the Blog. Join the armholes of your top and then make the body.

I hope you guys are as excited about this CAL as I am! I can’t wait to see all your tops in progress. Don’t forget to join my Facebook group so we can all encourage each other.

Happy Crocheting!

— Rachel

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