September 2023

Finally, the long-awaited summer has arrived! It has chosen the perfect timing to coincide with the start of my winter Crochet-Along, I mean who doesn’t want to crochet with wool in blazing sun 🙂

Not to worry, it will not stay for long and I love seeing your finished parts one of the CAL, crocheted next to a fan no doubt. You all deserve massive applause and an ice-cold drink.

I have designed the Lapland Crochet-Along for West Yorkshire Spinners using their Retreat Chunky yarn. I’m a great lover of this yarn, and it was such a joy to design this blanket.

I wanted it to be truly festive, with trees, reindeer and snowflakes, so when you wrap yourself in it in winter you will feel like you have been transported to Lapland itself. I have been absolutely overjoyed with your reception to this CAL, thank you all so much for all the love.

The CAL will take place over 4 weeks :

Part 1 – Christmas Pines (out now!)

Part 2 – Reindeer rides 13th September

Part 3 – Falling snow 20th September

Part 4 – Wrapping up 27th September

You will need WYS of Retreat Chunky: in Adore x 6, and Pure x 4 and 7mm crochet hook.

The blanket is made using Overlay Mosaic Crochet, and I have also created videos on how to work this technique and finish off the blanket. You will find them on West Yorkshire Spinners YouTube channel.

How to work Overlay Mosaic Crochet

The patterns for Lapland CAL are in digital format and you will find them on WYS website – click here The pattern contains charted and written version of the pattern.

You will also find yarn packs in lots of shops, I have tagged some in my Instagram stories, find them in the highlights in my profile. Please use the #WYSLaplandCAL when you post your pics, so we can all admire your lovely Laplands.

I have decided to make another Lapland, I did make the sample :), but this time I’m using few colours. I have a great stash of Retreat and will be using it for this version. Apart from the Pure, that will stay the same throughout. I have to say I’m loving making the second version as much as I did the first one.