Crochet Along Time!
The Cardigan Crochet Along is almost upon us! Starting on Saturday 13th (that’s this Saturday), we can all pick up our hooks and start crocheting!
I wrote lots of fabulous information about the CAL in my first post a couple of weeks ago. You will find lots of useful bits and bobs about how to join in with the Cardigan Crochet Along HERE. At this point in time I am very excited about starting, and I hope you are too!
One of the other reasons I’m excited is because I am sitting waiting for the postman to arrive as he will be delivering my yarn soon, so I can crochet a cardi! The other reason is that I can finally share discounts and prizes to make the CAL that little bit more enticing! These have been kindly offered by my crochet friends to give you additional ideas and choices for the Crochet Along.
CAL Discount Offers from Brilliant Crochet Designers
Let’s do the discounts first as they may have an impact on your pattern choice for the Crochet Along. However, even if some of these cardigan patterns aren’t what you’re going to make for the CAL, perhaps you’ll be tempted to grab copies of your faves for a date to make in the future.
Also, please think about hitting “follow” on anyone new to you and sign up for newsletters etc. It really supports the crochet community by highlighting designers for new makers and you get to learn new stuff too! I have specifically chosen designers where there is a really good mix of different styles, techniques and stitches. This way there is something for everyone. Below there is a wonderful selection of different yarn weights, different experience levels and different styles.
Zeens and Roger Cardigan Patterns
I am going to cheekily barge my way to the front on this one. I think I’ll be forgiven!
First up, I am releasing two cardigan patterns for this awesome yarny event and both will have discounts throughout the CAL. For kicks and giggles, I will also pop a discount on the Perfect Cardigan too. Therefore, I am offering 25 % off on Little Fluffy Clouds, She Sells Seashells and the Perfect Cardigan with the code: ZeensCAL24
The code is valid from Saturday 13th January through to the 31st of March. You will be able to buy them from my Etsy shop and also my Ravelry store with the discount code.
Find She Sells Seashells on Ravelry HERE. And Shop for the pattern on Etsy HERE.
Find Little Fluffy Clouds on Ravelry HERE. And shop for the pattern on Etsy HERE.
Find The Perfect Cardigan on Ravelry HERE. And shop for the pattern on Etsy HERE.
If you’re hoping to save a few quid by using a free pattern, try my recipe for the crochet JW Anderson cardigan.
Read on for even more great discounts from some of my fellow crochet designers and also, to find out which cardigan I will be making….
More Crochet Cardigan Patterns…
All codes will be valid throughout the duration of the CAL, beginning January 13th.
Oh, and whilst I’ve linked many specific patterns to Ravelry, you can find them on the designer’s other platforms, which are also linked.
Strata – Fay Dashper Hughes
I keep looking out the window to see if the postman is on his way. I am waiting for a bundle of skeins so that I can make Strata, a beautiful crochet cardigan designed by Fay Dashper Hughes. Fay is a friend of mine who designs modern crochet patterns. Strata is her first crochet cardigan design and I’m really keen to get started. I was lucky enough to try on the sample when Fay was making it so I know it’s a doozy!
Fay’s designs are available on Ravelry, Etsy and her own website, Provenance Craft Co (links below). If you purchase Strata from her website, Fay operates a “pay what you can” scheme.
Fay is offering 30% off of Strata with the code: ZeensCAL24
Fay’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram @faydhdesigns
Blog/Website: Provenance Craft Co.
Ravelry
Etsy
Short Stories Cardigan- Michelle White
I’m sure you know Michelle, otherwise known as Dora! Michelle, another lovely friend of mine, has a fab catalogue of crochet designs, I love love love her new cardigan design, Short Stories. It is a set-in sleeve garment, which I’ve never done before but would love to try. With the inclusion of short rows for the sleeve caps, it’s an intermediate pattern that is sophisticated and beautifully shaped.
Michelle is offering 20% off the Short Stories cardigan pattern with the code ZeensXDora
Michelle’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram @Doraexplored
Blog/Website
Ravelry
Etsy
Also, it’s worth pointing out that Michelle’s newsletter is the best one out there. Always full of relevant crochet good stuff.
Fay, Michelle and I had a lovely weekend in the Cotswolds a couple of years back. Here is a pic of us all in the sunshine. I just happen to be wearing my first sample of Little Fluffy Clouds!! Michelle is wearing one of her pretty cardis too. This makes me happy!
Cardigan Collection – Blage Crochet Designs
Next up is a gorgeous choice of cardigans by Blazenka of Blage Crochet Designs. Her Airy Petrol Shrug is super eye-catching, I love the stitch pattern and shaping! There is a variety of stitches and shaping in Blazenka’s design work. Woodhill is another that I thought was interesting piece that would be popular.
Blazenka is offering 25% off all of the cardigans (pic below) until the end of the CAL. Code: ZEENSCAL24
Blazenka’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram @Blagecrochetdesign
Ravelry
Etsy
A Spoonful of Yarn – Crochet Cardigan Collection
Christina is well known for her amazingly popular Hotel of Bees shawl. Luckily for us, she also has some lovely crochet cardigan patterns too. My fave is the Little Maple Cardigan, the shoulder shaping is what I’m curious to try, it has an interesting construction. The maple motif continues with Maple Leaf cardigan.
The beauty of Christina’s patterns is that you can find them for free on her blog. However, the discount that is on offer is to receive 20% off the PDF versions so you can print the pattern and make it without trawling through website ads. The code you need to receive a discount is ZeensCAL2024
Christina’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram: @aspoonfulofyarn
Blog/Website
Ravelry
Etsy
Crochet Along Prize Draw!!
A few years ago, when I hosted my last CAL, it was super popular to include prizes and giveaways too. I don’t see this as often anymore but it’s what I know and it adds an extra layer of excitement to the crafty proceedings. Therefore, I have arranged a fantastic bundle of crochet designs that one lucky participant will win at the end of the CAL.
In the old days, I would close my eyes and do some random scrolling, press my finger to the screen and the name nearest my smudgey paw print would be the winner. These days I can download names from chats and they go into an anonymous random generator. I will do that this time around.
So, want to see what’s on offer?! ….
The CAL Prizes
Logiilo Crochet
I love Lois’s modern crochet work (some examples above), it’s timeles, classic and always on trend. Her colour choices are on point too. The winner will receive a Ravelry gift code to pick a pattern of their choice. I don’t know how anyone would choose mind you, there are so many lovely things to crochet!
Lois’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram @Logiilo
Blog/Website
Ravelry
Etsy
Red Sparrow Crochet
I think Esme was won over by the name of Little Fluffy Clouds! It is a 90’s dance track by the Orb and I know that Esme recently went to one of their gigs. She has kindly offered to gift a copy of a pattern for her Fool’s Gold blanket (Fool’s Gold, another classic, old school track!).
Esme is the queen of colourful mosaic crochet and her books are amazing and stupendous.
Esme’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram: @redsparrowcrochet
Blog/Website
Ravelry
Etsy
Made By Hem
Helen was one of my brilliant Little Fluffy Clouds cardigan testers. I am so so grateful to Helen and the rest of the gang who helped me spot any tweaks that needed to happen. Thanks, Helen!!
Helen will send over a PDF to the winner for her Retro Flowers blanket. It is so pretty and colourful and fun, as are all of the crochet patterns that Helen designs! Loves ’em, I do and you can see more examples of her work on Lovecrafts (link below).
Helen’s socials and shopping opportunities
Instagram: @made.by.hem
Blog/Website
Lovecrafts
More Crochet Along Prizes…
Not content with allllll of the above, the designers who are offering discounts for their cardigan designs are also generously donating prizes to the pot, for example, Michelle has donated a copy of her Any Yarn Will Do Cardigan, which, as the name suggests, you can make in any yarn weight. But it’s not just cardigans, there are accessories, blankets and other garments. Plus, I will add three of my own designs to the bundle of patterns so the winner will have ten patterns to enjoy crocheting at their leisure!!
Whether it’s a pattern of your choice or a specific pattern that the designer is offering, I’m sure you will agree wholeheartedly that we have put together a selection of joyful treats for the person whose name gets plucked from the hat.
Useful Crochet Resources
If you have any questions at this point, please please do ask. You can drop me a line in the comments, or message me on the other platforms and forms. You will find all the links in the first post about the Zeens and Roger Cardigan Crochet Along 2024!!
If you have never crocheted a garment before then you will certainly find it useful to read up on getting gauge for your crochet clothes.
If the yarns suggested in a specific pattern aren’t for you, then check out my blog post on Yarn Substitution.
And with that, it’s nearly time to get cracking. Are you looking forward to joining the Zeens and Roger Cardigan CAL 2024?!
PS, my yarn arrived just as I finished writing this post!! Yay!
The yarn for my little fluffy clouds is due to be delivered on Thursday and I’m so excited to get started!
I love your blog and vlog so much! I have never crocheted a cardigan before, but I may take up the challenge. Thank you for being great!
Oh thank you very much!! That’s so lovely to hear.
There are loads of fab cardi patterns to choose from, you’ll definitely find one to try. X