Crochet Alongs
A crochet along is a group event where participants work together on common crochet projects along a predetermined theme.
There are many groups online that host events all year long, like CAL Central (on Facebook). Our group hosts a variety of smaller sized CAL projects each year; with free patterns and end-of-CAL prizes. Join our group here.
Other crocheters work on large projects like afghans all year long. Some work on temperature blankets, others on afghan squares that are then seamed together to make a finished blanket (like the annual Moogly CAL).
Amy (The Stitchin’ Mommy) and I cohost the Scarf of the Month CAL and the Hat of the Month CAL each month. This CAL gives you 6 free patterns each month for scarves and hats that are perfect for donating or gift giving. See our 2021 projects here and here.
Besides hosting a CAL, I also love participating in Crochet Alongs (CALs). I enjoy working together on projects with our crochet community and it is fun challenging myself to come up with new free crochet patterns along specific themes for others to make.
Crochet Alongs
Most of these CAL events have free patterns that remain available after the crochet along ends so be sure to visit the other patterns included in the collections too!
For each year I have listed the CALs I have designed patterns for below. If there is no link available the CAL has not yet started this year. For those with links, you can click through for the free pattern I designed and to get the other patterns submitted for that event.
You can also revisit the CAL Lists for the years. The Crochet Along Lists include CALs that took place online that I did not participate in myself. Have fun finding new projects to make! xo Rhondda
2022 CALs
- Scarf of the Month CAL 2022
- Hat of the Month CAL 2022
- Cozy at Home CAL 2022 (Cozy Home Throw Blanket)
- Fifth Annual Softie CAL
- BAM CAL2022
- Moogly CAL2022
- Summer Quickies CAL (Everyday Crochet Bucket Hat)
- 2022 Halloween CAL
- 2022 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along
- More 2022 CALs (The 2022 CAL List)
2021 CALs
- Scarf of the Month CAL 2021
- Hat of the Month CAL 2021
- Cozy at Home Crochet Along with CAL Central
- 2021 Furls Blog Hop
- Fourth Annual Softie Crochet Along with CAL Central
- 2021 Stashbusting Sampler Afghan Crochet Along with The Unraveled Mitten
- BAM CAL 2021
- 2021 Moogly CAL
- Christmas in July Make Along
- Summer Quickies with CAL Central
- King Cole North American CAL2021
- 2021 Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central
- Puff the Magic Stitch Blog Hop with Stitch and Hustle
- 24 Days of Quickies with Marly Bird and Friends
- 2021 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along
2020 CALs
- 2020 Scarf and Hat of the Month Club
- Holiday Stashdown CAL – Love Angel Pattern
- Perfect Picot Blog Hop with Stitch and Hustle – October Mandala
- 2020 Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central – Halloween Pumpkin
- Scrubbie Crochet Along with CAL Central – Rhondda’s Scrubbie Dishcloth
- 2020 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2020 Moogly Afghan CAL – October Square
- 2020 Softie Crochet Along – Amigurumi Sally
- You’ve Got Options CAL – Perfect Balance Afghan Square
- more 2020 CALs (The 2020 CAL List)
2019 CALs
- 2019 Scarf of the Month CAL
- Holiday Stashdown CAL
- 2019 Halloween CAL
- Washcloth CAL with CAL Central Crochet – Tranquil Washcloth
- BAWJ2019 CAL – Finding Balance Afghan Square
- BAMCAL 2019 – A Little Bit of This Afghan Square
- Make a Blanket CAL with the Joy Creators
- Christmas in July Make along – Guardian Angel
- Softie Crochet Along – Baby Seal
- Moogly CAL – Madison Afghan Square
- Hygge Home Crochet Along – Cozy Hygge Throw
2018 Crochet Alongs
2018 CALs (The 2018 CAL List)
2017 Crochet Alongs
2017 CALs (The 2017 CAL List)
2016 Crochet Alongs
2016 CALs (The 2016 CAL List)