Spice of Life Crochet Along Blanket
#SpiceofLifeCAL
The Spice of Life blanket was a pattern that was originally released in
six parts as a Cherry Heart & Black Sheep Wools crochet along in
Autumn 2015.
Although the 'official' part of the crochet along has now finished, it makes me incredibly happy to know there there are still plenty of people around the world who are still just starting on or continuing to make and re-make this blanket and are sharing their pictures and progress with us.
Although the 'official' part of the crochet along has now finished, it makes me incredibly happy to know there there are still plenty of people around the world who are still just starting on or continuing to make and re-make this blanket and are sharing their pictures and progress with us.
✨ UPDATE - New 2021 CAL now on! ✨
See the 'Spice of Life Casual Crochet Along' posts linked below for more
details.
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BLANKET DETAILS
Easy/Intermediate
This pattern is intended to help someone who has learnt the basics of
crochet and is now looking to move increase their crochet confidence.
This pattern starts with the basics and progresses through to
intermediate stitches and combinations. It is a great way to get used
to working from written patterns.
Size
106 x 138 cm (42 x 54")
Crochet Terms
Available in original UK or US Crochet Terms
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YARN
Original Remix Pack
Stylecraft Belissima/Bambino(*) DK
1 ball each of: Rio Red (3932), Papaya Punch (3977), Mellow Yellow (3925/3942*), Sugar Snap (3926), Totally Teal (3976), Double Denim (3931), Heather* (7114), Toasted Almonds (3922), Soft Pink* (7113), Clotted Cream* (7112), Awesome Avocado* (1858), Vintage Blue* (7116)
2 balls of: Sage (7117)
More colour options...
Sara's Alternative - Stylecraft Special DK
1 ball each of: Raspberry (1023), Meadow (1065), Grape (1067), Pale Rose (1080), Pomegranate (1083), Parchment (1218), Denim (1302), Petrol (1708), Gold (1709), Lime (1712), Storm Blue (1722), Parma Violet (1724), Sage (1725)
Ode to Autumn - Stylecraft Special DK
1 ball each of: Mustard (1823), Pomegranate (1083), Pistachio (1822), Tomato (1723), Boysenberry (1828), Khaki (1027), Claret (1123), Cypress (1824), Fold (1709), Lobelia (1825), Pale Rose (1080), Stone (1710), Burgundy (1035)
Toy Box - Stylecraft Special DK
1 ball each of: Shrimp (1132), Candy Floss (1130), Sherbet (1034), Aspen (1422), Fondant (1241), Turquoise (1068), Cream (1005), Apricot (1026), Magenta (1084), Pomegranate (1083), Saffron (1081), Spring Green (1316), Clematis (1390)
Yarn Substitutions
Or choose your own yarn:
A total of 2,380m/2,600 yards of DK weight yarn in 13 different colours as follows:
You’ll need 180 yards (approx) in 13 colours for the main blanket
You’ll also need an extra 180 yards (approx) in your chosen border colour
(Based on the original Rico yarn pack.)
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SPICE OF LIFE PDF PATTERN
This version has been updated to consolidate all the information
into one single downloadable file.
The PDF version includes
A full written pattern with clear instructions in UK or US terms
The colour details to follow the original blanket colours
Includes all the extra help and trouble shooting tips from the
original posts
Step by step photo tutorials for each section
Help on changing the blanket size
Links to helpful tutorials
Bonus Content
A ‘Blanket Blank’ layout sheet for you to plan your own colour
designs
Colour Check sheets for additional yarn packs and the new 'Remixed'
colour scheme
Yarn Colour Chart to organise and reference throughout the project
Purchase Links
~ Special 'Spicy' Offer: 20% Off ~
Buy both 'Spicy' patterns together and save!
See Ravelry link for details
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*NEW*
VIDEO TUTORIALS
*New videos will be added to the list throughout the 2021 CAL*
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SPICE OF LIFE FREE PATTERN & BLOG POSTS
The Free version includes
A full written pattern with clear instructions in UK or US terms
The colour details to follow the original blanket colours
The original Crochet Along Posts
Part One | The launch, how to join in with the CAL and buy yarn packs
Beginners Guide | Help getting started, making a swatch and yarn substitutions
Part Two | Set up rows and starting work on the blanket
Part Three | Learning new stitch combinations
Part Four | New Stitches and adding texture
Part Five | Consolidating our knowledge
Part Six | The border and blocking
2021 - 'Spice of Life Original Remix - Recolouring' Posts
Original Remix Yarn Packs
| Launching the new packs and explaining the CAL
Setting Up
| Getting ready to start the project and a few useful tools to help
Remix Colours - Part 1
| Start Rows and Grannies Colours
Remix Colours - Part 2 | Stacked Grannies and Big Zipper Colours
Remix Colours - Part 3 | Stacked Shells and Fill the Gap Colours
Remix Colours - Part 4 | Tulips and Waves Colours
Remix Colours - Part 5 | Puffs and Stacked Grannies (Rep) Colours
Remix Colours - Part 6 | Big Zipper, Stkd Shells, Fill the Gap and Tulips (Reps) Colours
Remix Colours - Part 7 | Waves, Puffs, Grannies (Reps) and End Rows Colours
Remix Colours - Part 8 | Border Colour
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French Spice of Life - With thanks to Stella of Mes Petits Creations
Original Colour Scheme (Shown in Rico yarn)
Remixed Colour Scheme (Shown in Original Remix Pack)
(Click to enlarge)