
For the past two years, I have done the CAL offered by Moogly. This crochet along gives a pattern for a 12″ square every other week until you have 24 squares. This year, I have chosen a fall pallet. Last year, I used peach and green.

Each square in this CAL is very detailed, changing color on nearly every row. Each square takes 3-4 hours to crochet.
Why CAL? These crochet alongs introduce me to new stitches and techniques that I might otherwise never learn. They are challenging, and they’re meant to be. Sometimes I find a square that I want to use for an entire afghan.

As I was looking up ways to use up some yarn I already have, I came across another CAL. This was from last year, so I am not waiting for patterns, but rather crocheting each square as I have time. It is fun experimenting with different colors and color placement.
This CAL is called the MandalaCAL from The Lavender Chair. So far, it has been a lot of fun. Of course, whenever I do a project to use up leftover yarn, I end up buying more yarn to complete the project! Have you ever participated in a CAL? Link it up in the comments!
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