Hope in the Holidays

Hope in the holidays

How does it work?

After a successful turnout for the Spring CAL we have decided to host another Holiday themed blanket. This years theme was based upon the prompt ‘Home for the Holidays’. So from December 2nd until January 1st each designer will be presenting an 8×8 inch square with their own personalised design. All these squares can be combined together to create a blanket. You can use all of them, or a combination of your favourites to create an amazing heirloom. 

Each days featured designer will be giving their design away as a FREE PDF download. To get the free downloads you will need to visit this page each day of the month, where the pattern will be posted at 8am EST with the coupon code required to download their pattern. On each designers blog you will find the following button to lead you to their store.

Make sure you apply the coupon code in your shopping cart as prompted.

If you would like to get daily reminders for your squares you can follow this page by signing up to my newsletter and follow along on Instagram.

Supplies
To make it easier to follow along all designers worked from the same yarn palette. Some squares could include up to 4 colours, while others may have only 1.
We used Mighty Stitch yarn, which we were very lucky to have donated to us by We Crochet.

The colours chosen were as follows,

Black, Chocolate, Love Letter, Oyster, Silver, Spruce and White.

If you would like to join in the CAL, join the CAL group over on Facebook. This is where you can ask any questions you may have on the patterns and share your blanket progress. You can also Make along with us on Instagram using the hashtags #bearryeCALs #Hopeintheholidays and #bearrye . I will be sharing all your makes in my stories so everyone can make together!

Day 1: Hearts come home for the Holidays by Faydra of Knottie Hooks

Hope in the Holidays Day 1

Our first square this year is brought to us by Faydra of Knottie Hooks. Her free pattern is available directly on her own site store. So head down to the end of her post to add the pattern into your cart.

Use code ‘Hope’ for your free download until 8am EST December 4th THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 2: Modern Snowflakes by Claire of Bear Rye

Todays Square is by me. I had so much fun designing this Square. Head over to the design page here.

Use the code Hope to receive the PDF for free until 10am December 5th 2020. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 3: Unwind and Grit it by Faydra of Knottie Hooks

Today marks the first texture square in our blanket. Head over to Faydras website and use code ‘unwind’ until 8am est December 6th. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 4: Elf 2020 by Steph of Classy Lady Crochet

I think this is my favourite square so far. Steph has some amazing wall hangings. Head over to her blog to grab the free pattern.

For her free pdf download head over to her blog and use the code ELF2020CAL until 8am December 7th EST. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 5: The Cozy Scottie Blanket Square by Nicolle of Travelling Hook Creative

This cute Scottie Dog Was made by Nicolle of Travelling Hook Creative and can be found on her blog. Click here to see the pattern for free or purchase a cost effective PDF version.

Use code SCOTTIE to download the PDF for free, today only. (12/7/2020). THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 6: Oh Christmas Tree by Claire Rye of Bear Rye

Here is my own personal second entry into our CAL this year. Check out the free pattern here.

For today only (12/9/2020) until 11am EST 12/10/2020 use code Trees in my ravelry store. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 7: Textured Snowflake Square by Suzanne Carlson of Crafting each Day

Suzanne has made this beautifully textured snowflake. Head over to her blog to get the free pattern.

Get the free PDF today only (12/9/2020 until 8am 12/10/2020) use code SNOW at checkout. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 8: Simsple stripes by Christine Botelho

Today Marks our first Tunisian square! Christine has made us this simple, but elegant square for todays contribution.

Head over to Christine’s page and use the code STRIPE to get the square for free today only (12/10/2020 until 8am EST 12/11/2020). THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 9: Merry Tree by Amber Bliss Calderon of Bliss this

Amber has presented us with this beautiful raised design. I just love the way the texture makes the design. Head over to her blog for the free pattern.

For your free PDF head over to Amber’s blog here and use code ‘hope2020’ available until 11.59pm est 12/12/2020 THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 10: My Favourite Holiday Mug by Jan Yuill

Jan’s given us another beautiful colour work piece. Head over to her blog to see the free pattern.

Head over to her blog today for the free PDF, use code ‘MUG’ until 12/13/2020 8am EST. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 11: Gift Wrapped Square by Jade Wald

Jade of Jaded Crafts and Creations has made this adorable gift square. Head over to her blog to get the free pattern.

For today only 12/13/2020 until 8am est 12/14/2020 use the code GIFT to get the free PDF from Jades blog. THIS PDF IS NO LONGER FREE

Day 12: Winter Wreath Square by Jessica Paz

This square is super easy to make. But so cute. Head over to Jessica’s blog to grab the free pattern

For the free PDF, use code WREATH today only. 12/14/2020 until 8am est 12/15/2020

Day 13: Plaid and Gift Box square by Tae Nomura

How cute is this square? Head over to Taes blog for this gorgeous square!

As part of our CAL, use code BOX between the dates of 12/15/2020 until 8am EST 12/16/2020

Day 14: Candy Cane by Hortense Maskens

This square is so simple, yet fun. Check out the square on her website.

Get the free PDF today using the code CANDY. Available between 8am est 12/16/2020 until 8am est 12/17/2020

Day 15: Christmas Stocking Cap by Debbie Field

Look at the beautiful pompom hat! Debbie’s square is available over on her blog for free.

Grab the free PDF using the code STOCKINGCAP by 12/18/2020 8am est

Day 16: Tunisian Cookie Square by Noorain

Noor has given us this super cute Tunisian addition to our blanket. Head over to her blog for the free pattern.

Use code ‘HOME’ to get the PDF free between the dates of 12/18/2020 to 8am EST 12/19/2020.

Day 17: Letter to Santa by Raffaela

Isn’t this letter to Santa beautiful? I just love the detail that has gone into the design. Head over to the Raffamusa Blog for the free pattern.

Get the free PDF today only using the code ‘tosanta’ only available between 12/19/2020, until 8am est 12/20/2020

Day 18: Winter Waves by Sarah of Ned and Mimi

Todays square is a beautiful filler square. This is the perfect subtle texture for our blanket. Get the free pattern here.

To get the free PDF, head over to her blog and follow the link to Ravelry. Use the code HOPE. Make sure you grab it before 8am est 12/21/2020

Day 19: The Monogrammed Square by Jamie

Today’s square is this beautiful monogrammed piece. Jamie has supplied us with instructions on how to pick your own letter. Head over to her blog to get the free pattern.

Use code HOLIDAY on her blog to get the free PDF. The code is only valid until 8am EST 12/22/2020

Day 20: Serene Snowflake by Janine Mudge

Here’s another tunisian square, with a twist. This square uses both Tunisian crochet and cross stitch. Head over to Janines blog to get the free pattern.

As part of our CAL use code ‘SNOWFLAKE’ to get the PDF free until 8am est12/23/2020

Day 21: Holiday Gnome square by Brittany Garber

Isn’t this square just classic?? I just love this little gnome Brittany of KnotbadBritt made. Head over to her blog for the free pattern.

Use code ‘gnomefree’ until 8am Est 12/24/2020 to recieve your free PDF pattern.

Day 22: Holly Square by Ashley Edmonds

This design is so classic, I can just see it being a blanket on its own. Head over to the Through the Loop blog to get the free pattern.

Use the code HOLLY to get the free PDF download today only, free until 8am EST 12/25/2020.

Day 23: In Excelsior Natalis by Faydra Kenning

Merry Christmas everyone, todays square is this gorgeous star. This square can be found for free over on the Knottie Hooks blog.

Make sure you grab the free pdf today (12/25/2020- 8am est 12/26/2020). Use code noel in Faydras store.

Day 24: Christmas Rainbow Granny Square by Raffaella

The next square in our series is this beautiful Granny square, courtesy of Raffaella. Head over to the Rafamusa blog to get the free pattern.

Make sure you grab the free pdf today (12/26/2020- 8am est 12/27/2020). Use code hopefulrainbow on Ravelry

Day 25: Mosaic Blanket Square by Caleb Poole

Todays square is a beautiful mosaic look square from Caleb of Crocheting in the Poole. Head over to his blog to grab the pattern.

Use code MOSAIC in his store to get the pattern free 12/27/2020 – until 8am EST 12/28/2020.

Day 26: Snowman Square by Pam Kuloba

How cute is this little guy? We are closing in on our last days of the CAL, but the squares are still just getting better and better. Head over to Pam’s blog for the pattern.

Use code Snowman11 until 8am est 12/29/2020 for your free PDF download

Day 27: Candy Cane Snowflake Square by Malena Straight

This awesome snowflake is made in a granny square style. Head over to Malenas blog to get the pattern.

Get the pattern for free using code CandyCane before 8am est 12/30/2020

Day 28: Wintery Wheels by Steph Wallick

Steph has given us this beautiful texture square to add to our blanket. Head over to her blog now to get the pattern.

Use code ‘BEARRYECAL’ on ravelry between 12/30/2020 until 8am est 12/31/2020

Day 29: Candy Cane Square by Claire Rye-Koswener

Thanks so much for your patience in waiting for todays square. This is my third square for the series. Click here to check out the pattern.

Use code HOPE to grab your free download until 8am EST 01/04/2021

Day 30: Winter Spruce Square by Claire Rye-Koswener

Thanks so much for your patience in waiting for todays square. This is my fourth and final square for the series. Click here to check out the pattern.

Use code HOPE to grab your free download until 8am EST 01/04/2021

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80 Comments on Hope in the Holidays

  1. – Bear Rye says:

    […] After the success of our last two mystery blankets I am so excited to share our second Christmas blanket crochet a-long. This year I have joined up with 23 other designers and trust me, the designs we have to show you will not disappoint. To follow along with our CAL head straight over to the main CAL page here. […]

  2. Modern Snowflakes – Bear Rye says:

    […] After the success of our last two mystery blankets I am so excited to share our second Christmas blanket crochet a-long. This year I have joined up with 23 other designers and trust me, the designs we have to show you will not disappoint. To follow along with our CAL head straight over to the main CAL page here. […]

  3. avatar
    Tamzing says:

    Hi, I’m loving the CAL so far! Unfortunately the code for Day 4 doesn’t appear to be working on Ravelry yet? Thanks again for organising this fun event for us!

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        Tamzing says:

        Hi Claire! Yes, thank you, I was able to get the Day 4 Square. Unfortunately the code for Day 11 isn’t working at the moment?
        I’m still loving the CAL you’ve organised for us, we’ve had some lovely squares so far!

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    kim carey says:

    Good morning Claire ~ the code for today’s square isn’t working. Can you please take care of it. Happy Holidays!!!! Kim Carey

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      Claire says:

      Hi Kim,

      Sorry about the late response, I hope you were able to access the pattern. If not please reach out to me at claire@bearrye.com and let me know which square you were unable to access so I can get the designer to send the square.

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    Rebecca says:

    Hi! I tried getting the gift square this morning, but the code is not working yet. I will try again later, but wanted to let you know. Thank you!

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      Claire says:

      Hi Rebecca,

      Sorry about the late response, I hope you were able to access the pattern. There was a Ravelry error on that morning. If you were not able to get the square please reach out to me at claire@bearrye.com so I can get the designer to send the square.

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    Alisha says:

    Good morning! The code for today “GIFT” isn’t working 🙁 I just wanted to let you know. Thank you all for all you do.

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      Claire says:

      Hi Patty,

      Sorry about the late response, I hope you were able to access the pattern. If not please reach out to me at claire@bearrye.com there was an error on Ravelry. I can get the designer to send the square if you did not manage to get it.

  7. avatar
    Erica says:

    Today’s coupon code doesn’t seem to be working for me. When I try to apply it I get a message that says “There is a problem with this coupon code”. I’m copy/pasting the code so I’m not sure what the issue could be…

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      Nancy Rorye says:

      I was not able to get the PDF file for the chart. I went to Ravelry, clicked on use coupon code and it did not give the box to fill the code in. I tried several times yesterday and again early this morning. Was there a problem with the link

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    stefanie says:

    I was not able to get the snowflake square yesterday – the blog would not load on my computer – I kept getting malware notices… ???

  9. avatar
    girliefriend says:

    Thought the KnottyHooks star square was to be available until 8 am test 12-26-20? It is now 1:57 am 12-26-20 and it says code expired?

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    TOSHIA McMILLION says:

    I am trying to download the pattern for 12/25/2020 – 8am est. 12/26/2020, it’s telling me that the code has expired. It’s 5:28am est 12/26/2020. Not understanding why I’m unable to get PDF.

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    Danni says:

    Hi I have be loving these squares thank you, but can’t get square 26 the snowman square by Pam, I have tried the code yesterday morning (28/12) and thought it wouldn’t go through because I was to early so as it said available until 29th tried again a few times and it still says the same thing, not valid, help please I’m running out of time for this cute square thank you, stay safe & I hope 2021 will be healthier for us all 💖

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      Claire says:

      Hi Danni,

      I’m sorry for any confusion, each pattern was only available until 8am EST the following day. It seems you reached out a few hours later. If you would like to reach out to me at claire@bearrye.com I will be able to help you.

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    Vicki says:

    The link for wintery wheels goes to a page that shows the correct block, but then talks about the elf square, Ravelry link goes to a payment page with no place for a code. The only square showing is still the elf square,

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      Claire says:

      Hi Vicki

      Sorry about the late response, I hope you were able to access the pattern. I believe there was a little confusion on Stephs squares. If you didn’t manage to get the pattern please reach out to me at claire@bearrye.com

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      Claire says:

      Hi Terri, Sorry there was a delay due to personal issues but they are up now and are free for an extended time. I hope you are able to get them, if not please let me know.

  13. avatar
    Valerie says:

    Thank you so much for putting this CAL together!
    It’s been so fun for me and a great break from reality with so many creative people sharing with us … VERY much appreciated.

  14. avatar
    Margie says:

    Thank you sp much for this wonderful blog hop! I appreciate all the work that goes into something like this.
    Happy New Year!
    Thanks again.

  15. avatar
    Megan says:

    Thank you so much for doing this, I learned some new techniques and I can’t wait to put it all together!!

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    Kay Swanson Torrence says:

    Thank you so much this has been so fun I hope you are able to give your ideas on how to might join, again I am sure coordinating this was no small task its so nice to have small projects that become big

    Sincerely
    Kay Swanson Torrence
    Happy New Year

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