Make It Crochet Along 2025

What is Make It CAL?

Crochet alongs (aka CALs) are one of my favorite things! Make It CAL 2025 is a chance to focus on a new project you’ve always wanted to make or to complete a project you’ve been meaning to finish.

I’m always so inspired by the beginning of the year. That’s why I introduced Make It CAL back in 2019. This annual event is a chance to harness the creativity of the new year and turn that energy into finished crochet projects.

Beginning January 27th, choose any TL Yarn Crafts pattern and make it during the crochet along time period. Share your projects on social media for a chance to win prizes from our CAL sponsors.

Here’s a breakdown of important dates:

• Gathering Supplies, now through January 27th. Pick a brand new pattern from my shop or find plenty of free patterns on my blog. Better yet, dig out one of those long-forgotten WIPs from your closet and finish that during Make It CAL. Don’t worry about starting your project on Day 1 – you can jump into the CAL anytime.
• Weeks 1-5, January 27th – March 2. Make your projects and share them online. To enter the giveaways on Instagram, you must tag @TLYarnCrafts on your photo (how to tag in photos). There will be a new prize each week. To win prizes in the Yarn Hive Community, you must share your project in the make-it-cal channel.
• Class Photo, March 3rd. I’ll pick a selection of photos for a fun collage and share them online. Check back to see if your WIP made it into the class photo.

Follow along & share your progress using the Make It CAL 202 hashtag on Instagram – #MakeItCAL2025

Did You Say Prizes?

It wouldn’t be a TL Yarn Crafts crochet along without prizes! I’ve tapped a few of my favorite brands to help make Make It CAL 2025 fun, productive, and exciting.

How to Enter the Prize Giveaways

• Instagram. Post your project and tag @TLYarnCrafts in the photo [here’s how to do that!]. Then, follow @TLYarnCrafts and the sponsor for that week. Entries will include posts only from that week, and the winner will be announced the Sunday before the following week. Each giveaway is open internationally.
• Yarn Hive Community. Post your project in the make-it-cal channel. Entries will include posts only from that week, and the winner will be announced the Sunday before the following week. Each giveaway is open internationally.

Week 1 – Sponsored by Montana Crochet

Transport yourself to the wide open plains of Montana when you crochet the Rancher Shawl with an exclusive kit from our Week 1 sponsor, Montana Crochet! Share your Make It CAL WIP during Week 1 for a chance to win a 12-pack of mini skeins + the Rancher Shawl PDF pattern.

Week 2 – Clover Crochet Hook Giveaway

What better way to celebrate your yarn stash than adding a set of the best hooks on the market? The Clover Amour crochet hooks are my desert island must-haves, and they’re beloved by crocheters worldwide. Find out what all the hype is about when you win a set of Clover Amour hooks and a few other goodies in the Week 2 giveaway.

Week 3 – Sponsored by Caydo

Level up your yarn time with a pair of helpful tools from our Week 4 sponsor, Caydo. Cake up your skeins before stitching using the Electric Yarn Winder, or turn those skeins into versatile cord using the Electric i-Cord Knitting Machine. Two lucky winners will receive both items – one from Instagram and one inside the Yarn Hive!

Week 4 – Sponsored by dellaQ

This isn’t just any project bag – it’s the TLYC x dellaQ Vivid Rose Maker Mesh Tote, and it’s basically the luxury condo of craft storage! We’re talking sweater-sized space, multiple strap options (because options are everything), and enough pockets to finally stop losing your tapestry needle every five minutes. Plus, it comes with a coordinating Oh Snap! bag for all those crafty bits and bobs. Want one? Show off your Make It CAL project in Week 4 and this beauty could be yours! 👜✨

Week 5 – Sponsored by TL Yarn Crafts

My first book, The Tunisian Crochet Handbook, is my pride and joy, and I want you to have a copy! Enter your WIP this week for a chance to win a TC Handbook Prize Pack. It includes a signed + personalized copy of my book, hand-picked yarn to make your first project, and plenty more goodies share (or to keep).

Project and Pattern Ideas

So, you’re all in for the crochet along (who wouldn’t be with those fantastic prizes!), but you don’t know what to make. Here are some ideas for finding the perfect project for Make It CAL 2025:

• Free Crochet Patterns: Choose from dozens of free crochet patterns on my blog. A few of my favorites are the Montego Shawl and the Mocha Ripple Afghan. Check out free crochet patterns HERE.
• PDF Printable Patterns: Prefer an ad-free pattern? Browse through 100+ TLYC patterns in my shop and on Ravelry. Have you seen Entrelac And Key? You can clear some major stash with a pattern like that. Shop PDF patterns HERE.
• Pattern Bundles: Still can’t decide on just one pattern for Make It CAL? Take your pick when you save big on curated pattern bundles. Find the best of the best in the CAL Starter Pack and the Toni’s Favorites Bundle. Explore all bundles HERE.
• All-In-One Kits: Take the fuss out of preparing for Make It CAL and get an all-in-one kit from Lion Brand. Customize your kit to make the cardigan, blanket, or sweater of your dreams. Browse all kits HERE.
• Exclusive Patterns: Looking for a rare gem of a pattern? Check out the cozy Maple Sweater and meditative Arvada Shawl for projects off the beaten path.

How to Get Involved

Joining Make It CAL 2025 couldn’t be easier. Pick any TL Yarn Crafts pattern (free or paid, doesn’t matter!) and share it with us on Instagram and in the Yarn Hive anytime from January 27th to March 2nd. Tag @TLYarnCrafts in your post to be entered in the prize drawings. NOTE: Your account has to be Public so I can see your entry. Also, use #MakeItCAL2025 to motivate and inspire the entire TLYC community.

I’m so excited to crochet along with you! I’ll be making the Lamia Wrap with some scrumptious DK-weight tweed yarn. If I finish with time to spare, I’ll be moving on to a Good Vibes Throw. Get your projects ready and let’s start stitching on January 27th!

Have questions about Make It CAL 2025?

Drop them below and join me for a live stream on Instagram –

Wednesday, January 22nd at 4pm ET!