Inspired by Christie's packaging of Chips Ahoy Cookies and with the help of Yarnspirations to colour match a Christmas Vibe, this is the Summer Stitch Along for 2024 called the Study of Christmas Cookies Throw.
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Tips for Counting Stitches Provided In the Pattern
The big points are the ch-1 spaces. The counts per stitch are between the two points. This doesn't include the ch-1 sps at the top of the repeat but does include the ch-1 in the smaller points.
For example, in rnd 47, as shown below, there are 19 stitches between the orange spots. That's how you count it.
Details
Red Heart Soft, 141 g/5 oz, 234 meters/256 yards
- A - Off White - 1 Ball
- B - Rose Blush - 1 Ball
- C - Turquoise - 1 Ball
- D - Really Red - 1 Ball
- E - Wheat - 1 Ball
- F - Guacamole - 1 Ball
- G - Dark Leaf - 1 Ball
Hook: Use 5 mm / I/9 Hook or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 14 sc and 17 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Size : 47” dia [119 cm]
If you bought the substitute kit of Red Heart With Love, which was clearance from 2023, you will still need a 7th ball. I recommend a white or eggshell for that, and it's colour A.
- A = Eggshell
- B = Spinach
- C = Celtic
- D = Berry Red
- E = Blushing Peach
- F = Ocre Brown
- G = Chocolate
The packaging of Chips Ahoy features stunning red paired with blue and white for good measure. Of course, the cookies added the other colours, and we added a few more to balance it.
The colours pay with each other in a way that makes things pop out. I felt like I was decorating cookies with some pipework while crocheting this.
As the throw gets bigger, more colours appear, such as the two tinges of green to bring in the evergreen freshness.
The throw will start off as round and then transition to a star... then transition back to a circle by the end. It will sit flat for you, even before blocking.
We will have the colour breakdown closer to the stitch-along dates for you. Stay tuned for more information at the end of June.
Using 5.5 mm / I/9 Hook.
This is a project meant to decorate during festive times. Of course, you can colour it however you wish, but I thought this was an excellent combination of yarn to play with.
Stay tuned this summer with our friends at Yarnspirations. The pattern, along with matching tutorials and crochet diagrams, will be delivered over four weeks.
Tutorials
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4 Finish
If you like round throws, you may love the Gingerbread Afghan below.
Gloria Althouse says
Hi Michael, working on the christmas blanket and on round 11 video does not match up the the
written directions. Am I missing a revised pattern that I can't find?
Mikey says
Please follow the written instruction. It's possible that i screwed it up. The pattern is usually correct if my mouth doesn't match up. Unless I am giving a cheating tip.
Gloria Althouse says
Thank you for your response. I just want you to know that I am 80 years old and I only crochet your patterns. Thank you very much for all your hard work it is greatly appreciated.
Claire Hills says
Hello Michael, the written pattern calls for a size H hook but the other videos where you talk about the pattern calls for an I hook. Which one is best?
Blessings
Claire
Mikey says
I would do an I hook. 5.5 mm. It will be slightly bigger. Thanks for asking.
Liddell Marsh says
I am a somewhat new to crochet. I am loving this pattern and the videos. Couldn’t do it without the videos. I did have to rip back row 21 and replace it with the pink. Making it for my daughter and her husband for Christmas.
Liddell Marsh says
I am a somewhat new to crochet. I am loving this pattern and the videos. Couldn’t do it without the videos. I did have to rip back row 21 and replace it with the pink. Making it for my daughter and her husband for Christmas.
Jennifer says
Hi,
I’m loving this afghan. Just having a problem with row 37. I keep coming up a stitch short. I do the 10 sc 1hdc 1dc 2trb 1dc 1hdc. But when I get to do the last 10 sc I keep coming up with 9sc. I have taken the rows out twice. Not sure where the stitch is missing at. Need some help.
Barbara says
I am working on Week 2. Curious to know if Row 19 should be worked in back loop the same as Row 7 in Week 1.
The pattern is working up beautiful and I am having so much fun watching it take form. You are a genious to come up with the pattern and the color combination!!!
Mikey says
If you prefer that, go for it. It won't impact the shape.
Janis Casey says
Please tell me where the pattern and the video is for part three . I don’t have them.
Wendy Maruna says
The link you have in email for the previous weeks updated to include week three’s lesson.
Refresh the page for this article and week three videos should populate for ease of access for you. They were released on our channel earlier this morning. (It’s 11am my time and I believe they were available around 8am
Happy Stitching!
Cindy says
Hi. Round 21 says use
(color E) wheat when picture shows (color B) pink. Also I started off with the single and then 9 doubles, I ended up with single.And first stitch was single. So I am starting with 9 doubles first. And yes the count is right. It worked out. Next row Will look at the picture first.
Mikey says
It should be B... The pattern says to fasten off B. Yarnspirations is correcting this.
Rebecca Oakland says
I have tried 5 times to get the pattern sent to my email. Nothing works. Also, why is week 2 delayed?
Wendy Maruna says
Have you reached out to Yarnspirations Custer Service? They will be able to help get you the pattern. They are open Mon-Fri here is the link to contact them: https://www.yarnspirations.com/en-ca/pages/contact
Week Two will be able Wednesday July 24th. Our videos will publish to the public around 10am Eastern
Susan L Toscano says
I have ordered and received the second colourway yarn from Yarnspirations. Please tell me the order of this colorway (A,B, C,D,E FG)
Thank you.
Linda says
I have not received the pattern in my email as of today 7/18
Mikey says
Just push a message over to Yarnspirations through their contact page. I don't have access to their system to double check your stuff. Be sure to enter the email in the email box that you are using so they can check it. You can contact them here: https://www.yarnspirations.com/en-ca/pages/contact
Lesley says
will contact them as I never received mine as well and could not find on the website.
Wendy Maruna says
Their customer service can help get you the pattern. They are open Mon-Fri
https://www.yarnspirations.com/en-ca/pages/contact
Loye Barnes says
Mikey,
Can you give me an idea of what stitches will be used for the Christmas cookie quilt?it looks beautiful, but arthritis may make it difficult for me if there are very many really involved stitches. Thanks
Wendy Maruna says
The first lesson begins today. I am not sure what stitches trouble your hands. The stitch abbreviations show the stitch’s we will be using.
Susan L Toscano says
Is the written pattern available?
Mikey says
Yes, it will be and emailed starting on Wednesday. Week 1 begins then, the pattern is in 4 parts for the stitch along.
Susan L Toscano says
Thank you!
Diane Conley says
Received my skeins of yarn today for the Study of Christmas cookies stitch along! Can’t wait to start!!!❤️
Jana Gale Connell says
Money I can’t find a “blue heart” to click to make the website remember me. Where is it?
Jana the Vet Tech
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Shelly Brandell says
Please sign me up for the CAL.
Mikey says
Sign ups launch tomorrow. I cannot legally sign you up. Just return tomorrow. 🙂 Yarnspirations is setting up the link.
Catherine Wingfield-Yeatts says
I'm so glad I looked today! I made the Gingerbread Tree Skirt, and the Hot Chocolate Throw. I enjoyed making both!! Going to go look for the yarn skeins right now...thank you so much!!!
Kerry Custer says
I can’t wait to make this!
Stacey Behnke says
Can’t wait for this stitch a-long !
Janet Miller says
I love the color’s !!