Crochet Alongs

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A crochet along (CAL) is a group event where crocheters work on the same project, following a shared theme. Many groups host CALs throughout the year, offering free patterns and prizes. For example, CAL Central on Facebook organizes a variety of smaller-sized projects each year. Join our group and participate in these fun, community-driven events.

Looking for crochet inspiration? Join our Crochet Alongs (CALs) for free patterns, community fun, and creative projects. Check out our latest CALs!

How to Get Involved in a Crochet Along (CAL): Free Patterns and More!

Some crocheters take on larger, year-long projects like afghans or temperature blankets. Others focus on creating afghan squares, which are joined together at the end of the year to make a beautiful finished blanket, like the Moogly CAL.

Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy and I co-host the Scarf of the Month CAL and the Hat of the Month CAL. These CALs offer 6 free patterns each month, perfect for gifting or donating.

In addition to hosting CALs, I enjoy joining other Crochet Alongs. It’s inspiring to work with the crochet community and create new, free crochet patterns for others to enjoy.

Many CAL patterns remain available even after the event ends, so you can revisit them at any time. Below, you’ll find the CALs I’ve contributed to this year. For any with links, click through to get the free patterns and explore other projects in the collection.

If you’re looking for inspiration, check out my past Crochet Along Lists for even more exciting projects you can try. Happy crocheting!

2024 CALs

  1. Scarf of the Month CAL 2024
  2. Hat of the Month CAL 2024
  3. Washcloth of the Month CAL
  4. Cozy at Home CAL 2024 (Easy Crochet Pillow)
  5. Gift to Myself CAL (Upcycled Crochet Tin Can Cozy)

2023 CALs

  1. Scarf of the Month CAL 2023
  2. Hat of the Month CAL 2023
  3. Cozy at Home CAL 2023 (Darkness Blanket)
  4. Softie CAL 2023 (Rainbow Snake)
  5. Summer Quickies CAL (Sweet Summer Strawberry Earrings & Quick Summer Beach Bag)
  6. Halloween CAL (Spooky Spider in 10 Minutes)
  7. Giftstravaganza Blog Hop (Easy Fingerless Gloves)
  8. Holiday Stashdown CAL (Holiday Stashdown Hat)
  9. Melange Blanket CAL (Peaceful Flower Afghan Square)
  10. Christmas in July Makealong (Gabriella Angel)
  11. King Cole Summer Extravaganza Mini Make Along (It’s a Beautiful Day Shawl)
  12. Moogly CAL (In the Middle Square)
  13. BAM CAL (Flower Box Afghan Square)

2022 CALs

  1. Scarf of the Month CAL 2022
  2. Hat of the Month CAL 2022
  3. Cozy at Home CAL 2022 (Cozy Home Throw Blanket)
  4. Fifth Annual Softie CAL
  5. BAM CAL2022
  6. Moogly CAL2022
  7. Summer Quickies CAL (Everyday Crochet Bucket Hat)
  8. 2022 Halloween CAL (Bitsy the Crochet Spider)
  9. 2022 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along (Evangeline Christmas Angel)
  10. More 2022 CALs (The 2022 CAL List)

2021 CALs

  1. Scarf of the Month CAL 2021
  2. Hat of the Month CAL 2021
  3. Cozy at Home Crochet Along with CAL Central
  4. 2021 Furls Blog Hop
  5. Fourth Annual Softie Crochet Along with CAL Central
  6. 2021 Stashbusting Sampler Afghan Crochet Along with The Unraveled Mitten
  7. BAM CAL 2021
  8. 2021 Moogly CAL
  9. Christmas in July Make Along
  10. Summer Quickies with CAL Central
  11. King Cole North American CAL2021
  12. 2021 Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central
  13. Puff the Magic Stitch Blog Hop with Stitch and Hustle
  14. 24 Days of Quickies with Marly Bird and Friends
  15. 2021 Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along

2020 CALs

  1. 2020 Scarf and Hat of the Month Club
  2. Holiday Stashdown CAL – Love Angel Pattern
  3. Perfect Picot Blog Hop with Stitch and Hustle – October Mandala
  4. 2020 Halloween Crochet Along with CAL Central – Halloween Pumpkin
  5. Scrubbie Crochet Along with CAL Central – Rhondda’s Scrubbie Dishcloth
  6. 2020 Christmas in July Make Along
  7. 2020 Moogly Afghan CAL – October Square
  8. 2020 Softie Crochet Along – Amigurumi Sally
  9. You’ve Got Options CAL – Perfect Balance Afghan Square
  10. more 2020 CALs (The 2020 CAL List)

2019 CALs

  1. 2019 Scarf of the Month CAL
  2. Holiday Stashdown CAL
  3. 2019 Halloween CAL
  4. Washcloth CAL with CAL Central Crochet – Tranquil Washcloth
  5. BAWJ2019 CAL – Finding Balance Afghan Square
  6. BAMCAL 2019 – A Little Bit of This Afghan Square
  7. Make a Blanket CAL with the Joy Creators
  8. Christmas in July Make along – Guardian Angel
  9. Softie Crochet Along – Baby Seal
  10. Moogly CAL – Madison Afghan Square
  11. 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)

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2 Comments

  1. Hi Deborah! Thank you for reminding me 🙂 I’ve updated with 2023 and 2024 now – I will try to create a current CAL list for 2024 CALS in the next week or so. Best wishes, Rhondda

  2. Is there a planned update for this page to reflect 2023 CALs?