Here are some details to get you started:
Why are we calling it "Wade's Blanket CAL"?
Wade is a very brave little boy who is undergoing chemo at the moment. While we were planning the CAL I told Andrea that I want to make Wade a blanket for comfort. So we decided to name this blanket "Wade's Blanket".
The CAL will be over 16 weeks and we will post a pattern and a photo tutorial on both blogs every two weeks on Friday, starting March 20th.
There will be four square patterns, three stripe patterns, and a border. By the end of the CAL you will have a beautiful blanket in the size you want (depending on how many squares you make and how wide you make the stripes).
I made this one a while back using oddments of colour left over from other projects:
The patterns are written for DK (8ply / light worsted) weight yarns and a 5.00mm hook. You can make the blanket from an assortment of different colours, or you can choose a specific colour palette - whatever you like!!
I will be using Elle Pullskein DK (100% Acrylic yarn) from our South African Mill, Saprotex and have chosen colours which are available in most acrylic yarns - Denim Blue, Blue, Turquoise, Lime, Bright Green, Lemon and White.
Andrea has chosen Stylecraft Special DK in a "Peacock" palette:
If you need a few ideas to help you choose your palette BE INSPIRED BY COLOUR!
Andrea and I look forward to having very many of you join us for this CAL on 20 March 2015