Step-by-Step Guide: #FrostandBloomCAL – Part 1 Is Here!

Step-by-Step Guide: #FrostandBloomCAL – Part 1 Is Here!

Welcome, yarnies, hexagon lovers, and cozy crocheters! The wait is finally over. The #FrostandBloomCAL has officially bloomed, and we are absolutely buzzing to get started! ❄️🌱🌸

Welcome to the start of something beautiful! ❄️➡️🌸 You’ve stepped into our most transitional CAL yet, created in collaboration with the incredible Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts: The Aura Lapghan.

Over the next six weeks, we’ll be taking a journey from the crisp blue, and cool vibes of winter right into the colorful greenish embrace of early spring. And the best part? You won’t be stitching alone! With video tutorials from Toni guiding you every step of the way, you can tackle these hexagons with total confidence. 💪🧶

Pro tip: Have your pattern handy while watching the videos. You can adjust the playback speed and add subtitles in the settings of the player. ⚙️

Quick links – Jump to the next part: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

This blog post will be updated every Tuesday with a new part of the pattern.

Before You Begin: A Few Tips

Gauge is Your Bestie! We know, we know... swatching isn't the most exciting part. But trust us, checking your tension is key to making sure your hexagons fit together like a puzzle! And to make it even easier, all you have to do is follow this guide

Need a hand? Stuck on a stitch? Just want to show off your yarn choice? Join the Hobbii Make-Alongs Facebook Group. It’s the friendliest corner of the internet where you can ask questions, get support, and cheer on your fellow makers. 👯

#FrostandBloomCAL – Part 1: Solid and Striped Motifs

Updated: February 3, 2026

Let’s break the ice! ❄️In this section, we’re establishing the beautiful building blocks of our blanket. You’ll be practicing some absolute essentials: the magic ring, crocheting in the round, and carrying colors.

Heads up: Pay close attention to the Notes section of each motif! It’s your secret map to ensure you make the correct number of hexagons and use those gorgeous colors evenly. ✨

Download the pattern for Part 1 here ➜

The next part of our frosty Crochet-Along is coming soon! Come back Tuesday and reveal a new blooming part. ❄️🌸📅

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