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.

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Get the pattern

Join the fun

Facebook

Join the Polly Plum Pattern Posse Facebook group to share pictures of your progress, get help, or just chat about the CAL and your other Polly makes.

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Ravelry

Join Polly’s Place in Ravelry’s groups where you can share pictures of your work, chat, ask questions, and get help.

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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

Pattern Details

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

What’s a CAL?

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.

Where do I get the pattern?

The pattern is available on Ravelry and Etsy. Use coupon code FANCYPANTS to get it for the promotional price of $5 during the presale (that’s through September 15, 2023).

How much yarn do I need?

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.

How big is the blanket?

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.

I bought the pattern, why do I only have the first 16 pages?

Because this is a crochet along! You’ll get the rest of the pattern weekly when the event begins.

How will I get the weekly pattern releases?

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.

When does the CAL start and end??

The first pattern part will go out on September 15, 2023. The last one will go out on November 17, 2023.

Are there video tutorials?

Yes! Every step of the blanket will be shown in video tutorials via private links within the pattern.

Are there charts?

Yes! Complete crochet charts are included in the pattern.

What languages are available?

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.

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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.

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Color Planning Session

Look for an email coming soon with details on Zoom events like a color planning session.

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