*** The Santa’s Workshop Blanket CAL starts on Wednesday 8th October 2025, when the first part of the pattern will be released. Further parts of the pattern will be released over the following six weeks. ***

Make the holidays extra special this year and join Catherine Crochets, Sirdar, and thousands of crocheters from all over the world for a 6-week crochet-along (CAL).

With a free written pattern, and weekly video tutorials, we’ll guide you every step of the way to create your very own Santa’s Workshop Blanket.

Complete with a nice list, train, presents, toys, and a host of festive decorations, all created with a variety of fun stitches and techniques, this is a CAL you won’t want to miss!

The CAL officially starts on Wednesday 8th October and runs for six weeks.

Each week, a new section of the pattern will be released, making it really easy and enjoyable to follow along. But don’t worry if life gets busy — it’s absolutely fine to take longer than six weeks to complete your blanket and you can start and join in at any time!

The written pattern is completely free, and you can sign up on the Sirdar website to receive each week’s pattern straight to your inbox.
https://sirdar.com/santas-workshop-christmas-crochet-along

Alongside the pattern, there will be detailed video tutorials to guide you through every stitch and technique, so whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone.

One of the best parts of these CALs is the wonderful community that forms around them. There’s a dedicated Facebook group where crocheters from all over the world can come together to share progress, ask questions, and celebrate each other’s work.

Join the group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4030850326951986

There’s an official yarn kit available that includes all the yarn you’ll need for the blanket — plus a few special CAL extras too. However, if you prefer to use your own yarn stash, that’s absolutely fine too.

You can purchase the kit via this link: https://tidd.ly/48kmfdK

For more details about the CAL, FAQs, weekly tips, and a fun bingo grid, visit my website:
https://catherinecrochets.com/santas-workshop-cal/

Sign up to my email list and receive a link to weekly tips during the CAL and two free patterns: https://catherinecrochets.com/join/