Back in 2020, I launched the Mix and Match Sunburst Crochet Along. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, I recommend that you take a look at this post, The Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along, which introduces the CAL fully.
Below, you’ll find a brief overview of this previous CAL and also details of the yarn, the stitch and links to tutorials if you want to take it on as a project now.
What is a CAL?
A CAL or crochet along is where a group of people work on a large pattern or series of smaller patterns together. The pattern is released in segments, one video and blog post weekly, and there’s a communal space to chat about progress, get help and generally enjoy the community feel of a group crochet project.
In the Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along the communal space was in the Cosy Club in the Bella Coco Crochet Club Facebook group. This happened at 12pm (GMT) every Tuesday. Everyone was free to join in and crochet and chat with us while creating their make.
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What Are The Details?
The Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along ran from May 8th-30th June 2020. It was a very casual affair – while the videos were uploaded weekly, there wasn’t a limit or any pressure on how much, or how little was managed each week. I loved seeing all the progress shots as well as chatting to those taking part.
PART ONE: THE SUNBURST SQUARE
Materials & Tools
Yarn: Aran/Worsted weight yarn in four different colours. The amount you need will vary on your personal gauge and the size of the blanket you are making.
In the Sunburst Blanket Crochet Along videos I used: Caron Simply Soft in Orchid, Soft Green, Light Country Peach and Off White.
The beautiful blanket that you can see in the photographs used in this blog was made by my amazing test crocheter Emma and uses Stylecraft Aran in Wisteria, Duck Egg, Pale Rose and Cream.
Hook: 5mm
Pattern Notes
Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Sizing
The most common question received was: “how much yarn do I need to make the CAL?”
The answer isn’t a straight forward one I’m afraid. Everyone uses yarn at a different rate depending on personal gauge, hook brand and yarn brand.
The blanket shown in the images used one ball of the pale rose and one ball of the duck egg, one and a half balls of wisteria and almost two full balls of cream. It’s a small baby blanket measuring 33.5 inches long and 23 inches wide including the border. The squares measure at 4X4 inches each.
I would suggest ordering the amount of yarn you would usually use for an Aran weight blanket, with extra of the two outer colours.
You may also find this post helpful: How many chains for a blanket?
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Crochet Terms
Puff Stitch: *yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through stitch* three times (7 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Chain 1 to lock into place.
Cluster stitch: *yarn over, insert hook in next stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops* 4 times (5 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
Half treble crochet (htr): yarn over, insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Treble crochet (tr): yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 remaining loops on hook.
Double treble crochet (dtr): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull through stitch (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops (3 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops remaining). Yarn over, pull through the last two loops on hook.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
Sunburst Square Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Using colour A
Ch 3, join with ss in 3rd ch from hook to form a circle. A magic ring can be used if preferred.
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NEED SOME COLOUR INSPIRATION?
Delightful
Juicy Fruit
Spring
Bippity Boppity Boo
Neon
Seafoam
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Video Tutorials
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Hello!
I am left handed and your videos with left handed are great! Please post more.
Thank you. Darla
Thank you Darla, I’m glad they have been helpful 🙂
Hi there
Can you please provide a link to how to join the squares. I have done quite a few and I need to start joining my sunburst squares.
Thank you
Hi Jennifer I have several tutorials on how to join squares, just search on you tube and all the different ones will come up so that you can choose the best method that suits you. Good luck 🙂
Hello hello! Where can we find the kind of join that Emma did, the one in the pictures above? Thanks!
Hi it looks like it could be double crochet, however you could always reach out to @emj_does_crochet to ask them 🙂