Coming in late March 2023 is the next Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. For the first time, a knitting stitch-along will be hosted by Marly Bird. Both projects are not in the same category of the finished item as each other. Knitters will have a unique experience, but they go together in the same theme if that makes any sense. You can now download the full pattern as the stitch-along is complete.
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Supplies List
Caron One Pound, 16 oz/454 g, 812 yds/742m
Contrast A = Black, 1 Ball
Contrast B = Off White, 2 Balls
Contrast C = Raspberry Pink, 1 Ball
Caron Jumbo, 12 oz / 340 g, 659 yds / 602 m
Contrast D = Lush Variegated
Ruana with Marly Bird
Caron® One Pound™ (16 oz/454 g; 812 yds/742 m)
- Contrast A Black(10503) 2 balls
- Contrast B Off White (10514) 1 ball
Caron® Jumbo™ (12 oz/340 g; 659 yds/602 m)
Contrast C Lush Varig (xxx) 1 ball
- Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume circular knitting needle 36” [90.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
Finished measurement for Back: Approx 40½” [103 cm] wide x 30" [76 cm] long
GAUGES
16 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st.
17 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Mosaic St Pat.
Crochet Hook and Gauge
5 mm / H/8 Crochet Hook
12 sc and 13 rows = 4" [ 10 cm]
13 sts and 8.5 rows = 4" [ 10 cm] in dc/ch 1 pat
15 sts and 15 rows = 4" [ 10 cm] in moss stitch (sc and ch 1)
I know there will be an outcry for the materials list, but I still have to keep it quiet. One of the colours I am using, if not two, is brand new for JOANN this spring. If I tell you now, it might not be on the shelves for a bit or available to order online. They need time to get the yarn to the stores and the online warehouses for those who prefer to shop online. There's no point upsetting people by showing yarn that isn't available yet.
Currently, I am filming the week-to-week adventure for the Stitch Along. It's a sampler, and two of the sections were fascinating. I had to relearn two sections and examine the finished sample so I could assist in teaching the correct elements.
My version, as usual, will be a blanket. It will be 49" x 54" long. Yes, it's not a square. You will have opportunities to pull sections of the blanket and make them a blanket on their own or even change the width of the sections to make it more comprehensive. Of course, you can make it longer too. The best thing is that the finished border will adjust without much thought to any size you do! It beautifully frames this one-of-a-kind blanket.
There will be no sign-ups. Just stay tuned. JOANN will give out the announcement once they are ready with the stock levels and the online warehouse is ready. I will update this article with more details and the Stitch Along details as information is allowed to be released.
I'm looking forward to seeing what colour options people do. I was moved emotionally by this blanket. It hit me in a good way about looking backward to what is currently in trend today.
I filmed this video log a week before this article. I cannot wait to see what people do with this... Hook up with me this spring! Some of you are going to blow this out of the water! You watch!
Introduction launches Monday, March 6 or Tuesday, March 7, 2023, for the general public.
Catherine F Wingfield-Yeatts says
I just found you and the Crochet Crowd a few days ago. I started the Study of Texture Blanket immediately, and I am really enjoying it, I'm on week 3 now. I don't have the Bernat Pop, but am using the solid colors of yarn I have. I thought I would look on the Crochet Crowd site this morning for other Stitch Alongs that could be listed, and I found this...your newest will be starting in late March. I am really excited to follow along! You wrote that there is no sign-up, but to watch JOANN's for an announcement. Do you mean their website? Thanks so much.
Wendy Maruna says
We will update this article when we are able to share. Our Facebook business page will post updates.
If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, that is the best way to get alerts. When we are able to share, Michael will post the introduction video on YouTube. That will have more information and yarn amounts.
He doesn’t have a date yet when he will be allowed to share, so I cannot give an update for a time table yet
Georgina Lunsford says
I am very excited to see this new pattern. I rarely miss any of your stich-a-longs. You taught me how to crochet as an old lady a few years ago and my passion and love for this craft and art form is all because of you and your love for this cray journey you take us on each time. Thank you and may God bless you.
Debbie says
Will we get enough notice for the ones in canada to order early ?
Mikey says
I don't know that answer. I'm sorry.