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
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
The code does not work
Hi Elaine, sorry about that. The code is now fixed!
The code unwind isn’t working.
Hi Gabi,
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
Aw, thanks for the kind words 🙂 <3
Hey Claire, the code for the elf square today isn’t working.
Hi, I’m sorry there was an error on the elf square. Did you manage to get the square?
Yes I did. Thank you.
But the code for the gift square isn’t working this morning.
Hi Megan,
Sorry this happened again, If you could email me at claire@bearrye.com I can get this sent to you if you did not manage to download it.
Code for day 4 is not working.
Hi Deborah, were you able to get the square? If not let me know so I can fix that for you
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!
Hi Tamzig, I’m sorry there was an error. Were you able to get the square? If not I can get the pattern emailed to you.
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!
Hi Tamzing,
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
Code for elf square isn’t working
Hi Rebecca, sorry there was an error early in the day. Were you able to get the square? If not I will get the designer to contact you.
Thank you also how to I get signed up in my email for reminder
Hey Elaine, you can sign up here
The tree square says available until 11 AM 12/10, but code is not working on 12/9.
Hi Vicki, I’m sorry about that. If you were unable to get the square still email me at claire@bearrye.com and ill send it to you on Ravelry.
Good morning Claire ~ the code for today’s square isn’t working. Can you please take care of it. Happy Holidays!!!! Kim Carey
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.
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!
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.
Good morning! The code for today “GIFT” isn’t working 🙁 I just wanted to let you know. Thank you all for all you do.
Hi Alisha
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
can’t get today’s square. Code does not work.
Hi Pamela,
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
It seems today 12/13/20 for the gift wrap square the code is not working
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.
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…
Hi Erica,
There was an error on Ravelry that morning, sorry for the late response. If you weren’t able to get the code on the day please email me at claire@bearrye.com and ill get it sent out to you.
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
Hi Nancy
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
I was not able to get the snowflake square yesterday – the blog would not load on my computer – I kept getting malware notices… ???
Hi Stefanie,
Sorry about the late response, I hope you were able to get the star square. If not please reach out to me at claire@bearrye.com so I can get the designer to send the square.
A great Big THANK YOU for all the designer’s patterns!
I think I can speak for all of us when I say you’re welcome!! We hope you are enjoying making it!!
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?
Hi Tamzing,
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
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.
Hi Toshia,
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
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 ?
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.
the link for 31 doesn’t work
Hi Sewar,
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 so I can get the designer to send the square.
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,
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
It doesn’t work
Hi Sharron,
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
I cannot see the last two squares. Did I miss them?
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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.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for doing this, I learned some new techniques and I can’t wait to put it all together!!
Glad to know you’re ok! Was concerned!
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