Flights of Fancy CAL
Swedish tranlastion/Svenska virktermer.
Welcome to the main hub for all information about the Flights of Fancy Crochet Along.
Make sure to check back here if you have questions, as I’ll be adding information as questions pop up.
Get the pattern
To participate in the Flights of Fancy CAL you’ll need to buy the pattern. The presale price is just $5 USD with coupon code: FANCYPANTS, and it’s valid through the first day of the CAL (September 15, 2023)
Get it now on Ravelry and Etsy and start planning your blanket right away. As soon as your purchase is complete you’ll be able to download the 13 page introduction and the 3 pages of Special Stitches & Techniques.
Join the fun
Everywhere Else
Prefer another social media platform? No problem! Share your work on Instagram, TikTok or where ever. Just use hashtag #FlightsofFancyCAL
Schedule
The CAL will run for ten weeks with pattern releases beginning September 15 and ending on November 15, 2023. Pattern parts will be released weekly on Fridays between 9 and 10am MDT/MST.
Technically speaking, however, the crochet along has already begun! Jump in now! The month before the first pattern is released is time we’ll use for planning our blankets – sizes, colors, etc. – and gathering yarn and supplies.
Pattern Details
Crochet terminology: US, UK, Svenska
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Stitches used: So many, too many to list, this is an adventure in crochet
Sizes: Small Baby Blanket; Large Baby Blanket; Toddler/Lapghan; Kid/Small throw; Medium Throw; Large Throw
Hook size: 4mm for DK weight, 5mm for Aran, or whatever is comfortable for your yarn
Gauge: not important for this pattern
Additional materials: Stitch markers, scissors and yarn needle, tape measure
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK
Yarn Packs
When it comes to color selection, nothing beats Stylecraft Yarns’ Special DK. It comes in 100 colors! That’s why I chose it for my blankets. See below for details on the colors I used for each of my three colorways and then check with your preferred Stylecraft Yarn stockist for yarn packs. (Each yarn pack makes the size 3 blanket per the pattern.)
Whimsy
- A – Saffron (1)
- B – Matador (1)
- C – Spring Green (1)
- D – Cream (1)
- E – Aspen (1)
- F – Bluebell (4)
Wonder
- A – Magenta (1)
- B – Clementine (1)
- C – Empire (1)
- D – White (1)
- E – Sage (1)
- F – French Navy (4)
Reverie
- A – Spice (1)
- B – Pomegranate (1)
- C – Pistachio (1)
- D – A Hint of Silver (1)
- E – Spearmint (1)
- F – Warm Grey (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
A CAL is a Crochet A–Long. A crochet along is an event where a pattern is released in stages and everyone participating makes them at the same time.
Well, that depends on the size of blanket you want to make. See, I always include the option to make different sizes of blankets – not everybody wants the same size blanket! So this pattern includes 6 size options and estimates for how much yarn you’ll need for each of them in DK or Aran weight.
The pattern includes options for 6 different sizes in DK and Aran weight yarn. So a total of 12 sizes. The smallest is a travel size baby blanket and the largest will cover a king size bed.
Because this is a crochet along! You’ll get the rest of the pattern weekly when the event begins.
You’ll receive an email (from me or Ravelry) each Friday between 9 and 10am MDT/MST. Click the link to download the next section of pattern.
The first pattern part will go out on September 15, 2023. The last one will go out on November 17, 2023.
Yes! Every step of the blanket will be shown in video tutorials via private links within the pattern.
Yes! Complete crochet charts are included in the pattern.
English, both in US and UK terms, and Swedish are available. If you or anyone you know is interested in translating the pattern into another language, please use the contact form in the top menu.
Events
Throughout the CAL we’ll be holding events and meetups and whatever else we can think of to make it a fun time. Check back here for updated events as the CAL progresses.
LIVE CAL Announcement
4PM MDT, August 15, 2023.
Live on Facebook, I’ll be formally announcing the CAL and answering any questions.
Color Contest
Info coming soon!
Intro walk through
6PM MDT, August 18, 2023
Live on Facebook. The introduction to the pattern has a LOT of information. Walk through it with me and get your questions answered.
Color Planning Session
Look for an email coming soon with details on Zoom events like a color planning session.
