How CALs Help You Learn New Crochet Techniques
A crochet-along (CAL) is one of the easiest ways to learn new crochet techniques without overwhelm. You learn in weekly pieces, repeat stitches long enough to build confidence, and get...
Crochet Along Schedule Tips for Busy Workweeks (2026)
A crochet along is fun, until it starts to feel like homework. Learn how to choose the right CAL, build a simple workday plan, and keep other WIPs going, without...
Best CAL Tools and Platforms for Crochet A Longs (2026)
CALs are fun, but it’s easy to fall behind when the pattern, charts, and tips are spread across blogs, PDFs, emails, and comments. This guide shows a simple CAL toolkit:...
CAL Start Dates 2026: Plan Your Crochet-Along
Crochet-alongs are more fun when you start on time and stay on pace. This guide breaks down how CAL start dates work, where designers post schedules, and what details to...
What Is a Crochet-Along (CAL)? Beginner Guide 2026
A Crochet-Along (CAL) is a fun group crochet event where everyone makes the same project at the same time. The pattern is often released in smaller parts on a schedule,...
Year of the Granny CAL 2026: Stress-Free CAL for Scrap Yarn Squares
If you want a stress-free crochet along with zero catch-up guilt, the Year of the Granny CAL 2026 is for you. Most Sundays, I’ll share a new free pattern tutorial,...
2026 Crochet Alongs Announced (Podcast 179)!
Mid-January 2026 feels like the real start of the year to me, and I’m kicking it off with Crochet Alongs that keep us motivated without making us feel rushed. In...


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