Sassy Sardines Makealong starts today!

Posted in Collaboration, Crochet by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Promotional graphic for the Sassy Sardines crochet make-along featuring two stylized fish and event details.

Hello, my fabulous friends! 🐟✨

I’m thrilled to announce that today marks the official start of the Sassy Sardines Makealong! 🎉🐠 It’s time to grab your hooks, pick up your sassiest yarn kit, and join me in creating a charming cowl that’s sure to brighten up any day.

All the folks that ordered the exclusive Sassy Sardines MAL kits should have already received the gorgeous Yarn Whisperer yarn (plus fab extras), and the pattern has already been sent out to everyone (from Kitey – so maybe check your junk mail if the pattern doesn’t seem to have appeared).

As usual the exclusive kit colourway that Kitey has come up with for this summer is simply gorgeous, and with it being our first double knit (DK / Light Worsted) collab weight project, it’s an absolute squishy delight to work with.

An arrangement of yarn skeins in shades of grey and turquoise beside three yarn balls stacked on top of each other, with a whimsical illustration of fish at the bottom.

The kit includes a total of 250g (484m) of Superwash 100% Merino DK yarn, with all colours in tonal semi-solids. We have 1 x 115g / 230m skein of Sardine Shimmer in a subtle light grey colour, and 1 x 115g / 230m skein of Seafoam Glow which is a delicate light turquoise hue, reminiscent of serene ocean waters, then finally we have 1 x 20g / 24m skein Deep Sea Spark which is a rich teal-turquoise blend, perfect for adding a splash of ocean-inspired depth to the project.

What’s really fun is that the Seafoam Glow yarn reacts to black light because it contains fluorescent pigments that absorb the UV rays from the black light and re-emit them as visible light, creating a glowing effect. I had so much fun working with this particular palette for this crochet design. The pattern was inspired by a conversation with Kitey at Carry On Crafting last year, and it’s been a real joy to bring it to life!

And Amanda from Mrs G Makes has outdone herself once more, picking the perfect stitch markers to compliment our makealong. I know I always say this, but these truly are my new favourites – a darling little stripy enamel fish and a lovely facetted iridescent bead!

A close-up photo of stitch markers featuring a blue and white striped fish and a silver bead, resting on a sandy surface with rocks in the background. The markers are displayed on a turquoise card that says 'Mrs G Makes' and '@mrsgmakes' in white text.

For the full information about this particular make along (MAL) you can find all the details here (or via the top menu of this blog under the tab ‘CALS AND MALS’). But generally the idea is that the MAL is a relaxed event designed to be made during the winter months.

If you’ve fallen in love with how the kit looks but didn’t get a chance to sign up for the MAL you’re in luck, Kitey can do some dye to order kits. To get one, simply send him a message via The Yarn Whisperer website or a DM on Instagram. Kits are priced at £47 plus postage.

Three skeins of yarn in shades of turquoise and grey alongside smooth stones and a small green plant, arranged on a wooden surface.

As a reminder this MAL will run from today (Monday 16 June) until Sunday 27 July 2025 giving everyone plenty of time to make the pattern. You can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

There will be support for the pattern as usual in my Facebook group; the KCACO-UK Crochet Community Group and in Kitey’s Virtual Stitch-n-B*tch zoom sessions. Kitey will also be holding a MAL start ‘hook on’ / intro session on Instagram Live at 10am-ish (GMT) today (16 June 2025).

SHARING WITH THE #SASSYSARDINES COMMUNITY

We hope you’ll share your photos with us on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – we’d love to see what you make! We will be sharing our progress with the hashtags #SassySardinesCowl #kcacouk #yarnwhisperer #mrsgmakes. If you’re blogging, feel free to leave links to your post(s) in the comments here.

You might also want to sign up for the blog (below) and/or join my mailing list to get the latest updates about our fun makealongs as they come up – our 10th collab is coming up this winter, and we’re planning something big!

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A selection of yarn skeins for the Sassy Sardines Summer Makealong, featuring shades of turquoise and light grey, displayed stylishly on a light surface.

We do hope that you enjoy this fun make-along; Kitey, Mrs G and I can’t wait to see your wonderful Sassy Sardine Cowls come to life – it’s sure to ‘reel’ in compliments wherever you go.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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7Apr2025

Sassy Sardines MAL Announcement

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Greetings, fellow yarn enthusiasts! It’s time to get swimming into a new wave of fun and creativity with the Sassy Sardines Summer Makealong 2025! It’s the ninth annual makealong that I’ve had the pleasure of teaming up on with yarn dyer Kitey, aka The Yarn Whisperer and Amanda, aka Mrs G Makes and I’m really looking forward to this years project.

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Pinterest collage 'Excited to announce' new crochet makealong, Sassy Sardines crochet make-along starts 16 June and runs until 27 July 2025.

For this ninth edition, we’ve cooked up something a little quirky and a lot of fun! You can expect a cheerful pattern, gorgeous yarn, and carefully chosen extras – all curated with our usual dose of love and creativity.

You’ll find all the details over on the MAL landing page [here], including a little introductory tale to set the scene for our star of the summer – the wonderfully whimsical Sassy Sardine who’s swimming her way into your stitches!

This time round we are going to be making a cowl. The make-along will run from 16 June to 27 July 2025; you can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

Collage of images for the Sassy Sardine crochet makealong including an image of the yarn we will be using in the kits alongside some graphics of sardines.

🐟 About the kits

An exclusive pattern and kit are being created for this extra special MAL. Each kit will include 250g in total of super washed 100% merino DK (light worsted) yarn, this time all the skeins have been dyed in special colours! You will get in each kit;

1x 20g / 24m skein of an exclusive hand-dyed colourway
1x 115g / 230m skein of another exclusive hand-dyed colourway
1 x 115g / 230m skein of a third exclusive hand-dyed colourway
Exclusive @mrsgmakes stitch markers
A digital copy of the pattern

Pre-ordered kits will be available for £47 + postage, and can be made on The Yarn Whisperer website from 10 am on Monday 7 April and if you order in the first 12 hours you can enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount.

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🐟 Let’s get social!

Make sure you are signed up to the blog (or my newsletter) and / or The Yarn Whisperer newsletter to stay up to date with all make-along news.

I'm joining in with the Sassy Sardines Crochet Make-along, 16 June - 27 July 2024. Find all the details here: www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Grab the image (on the left) to post on socials to share that you are joining in with the latest MAL – don’t forget to tag @the_yarnwhisperer, @kcaco.uk and @mrsgmakes in your photos!

We will be using hashtags #SassySardinesMAL @kcaco.uk, @the_yarnwhisperer and @mrsgmakes if you want to tag us on socials – we love to see what you make.

We do hope that you will join us for this fun make-along – we can’t wait to see your wonderful new projects come to life!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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26Dec2024

Merry Marbles Makealong starts today!

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Merry Marbles Crochet Make-along, 26 December 2024 - 31 January 2025. Find out all the details on www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Happy MAL day folks!

It’s here! I’m thrilled to announce the start of our 2024 winter makealong, Merry Marbles! This festive crochet adventure promises to be full of colour, joy, and creativity, and I can’t wait for you to join in.

All the folks that ordered the exclusive Merry Marbles MAL kits should have already received the gorgeous Yarn Whisperer yarn (plus fab extras), and the pattern has already been sent out to everyone (from Kitey – so maybe check your junk mail if the pattern doesn’t seem to have appeared).

Close up of the Merry Marbles crochet makealong yarn kit alongside similarly coloured toy marbles.

As usual the exclusive kit colourway that Kitey has come up with for this winter is really different from what we’ve had before. I’m a massive lover of rainbows and the vibrant tones of the mini skeins in the kit were just such a delight!

Each yarn kit contained a 100g (425m) skein of ‘Moonlit Marble’ which is a gorgeously soft hand of undyed yarn with a exciting pop of sparkly stelina running through it. Alongside this we have combined six 20g (85m) skeins; Purple Swirl, Blue Vein, Emerald Gleam, Amber Glow, Tangerine Quartz and Scarlett Shard.

And Amanda from Mrs G Makes has done it again! She has chosen the most ideal stitch markers to accompany our makealong—beautiful beads that look just like colourful marbles, adding the perfect playful touch to every stitch!

Close up of the Mrs G Makes stitch makers made for the Merry Marbles makealong inspired by colourful toy marbles.

I had such fun working with this particular palette for this crochet design. All the colours worked so well together to create a unique design. I hope you’ll agree that the cowl that will add a wonderful pop of colour to any outfit and will make a fun addition to your wardrobe – I have to confess I’ve already been wearing mine!

Close up of the 100g skein of undyed yarn, with sparkly stelina in, alongside a toy glass marble that has a white area of coloured glass running through it.

As a reminder this MAL will run from today (Thursday 26 December 2024) until Friday 31 January 2025 giving everyone plenty of time to make the pattern. You can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one. If you were wanting to join in after the event has started…

There will be support for the pattern as usual in my Facebook group; the KCACO-UK Crochet Community Group and in Kitey’s Virtual Stitch-n-B*tch zoom sessions. This year he’s also holding a MAL start ‘hook on’ Instagram Live party at 10am (GMT) today (26 December 2024).

The yarn kit for the Merry Marbles Makealong is shown in pre-wound balls alongside a wooden yarn bowl and a small ceramic dish with colourful marbles inside.

If you’ve fallen in love with how the kit looks, but hadn’t previously signed up to the MAL, Kitey has a couple of kits left, then he’s offering any future required kits on a pre-order basis. You can either message him via The Yarn Whisperer website or send him a DM on Instagram to request a kit. Kits are priced at £45 + postage and new orders will be posted when he opens his shop in the new year.

SHARING WITH THE #MERRYMARBLEMAL COMMUNITY

We hope you’ll share your photos with us on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – we’d love to see what you make! We will be sharing our progress with the hashtags #merrymarblesmal #kcacouk #yarnwhisperer #mrsgmakes. If you’re blogging, feel free to leave links to your post(s) in the comments here.

You also may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available – I’ll just say that Kitey and I already have a summer and mega winter project in mind for 2025!

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Pinterest collage of images relating to the Merry Marbles crochet make-along including undyed and rainbow skeins of yarn and various coloured marbles.

We do hope that you enjoy this fun make-along; Kitey, Mrs G and I can’t wait to see your wonderful Merry Marble cowls come to life! Let’s make this winter one to remember with the Merry Marbles MAL! Happy crocheting, and let the festivities begin!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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2Oct2024

Merry Marbles Crochet MAL Announcement

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Get ready to roll into a world of colour and creativity with the Merry Marbles Winter Makealong 2024! It’s the eighth annual makealong that myself and yarn dyer Kitey, aka The Yarn Whisperer and Amanda, aka Mrs G Makes, have collaborated on (you can see the details of all previous CALs and MALs here).

This time round we are going to be making a fun and festive cowl. The makealong will run from 26 December 2024 (Boxing Day) until 31 January 2025; you can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

Just like our previous endeavours, this makealong promises to be filled with creativity, community, and of course, crochet magic. As we embark on this journey together, let’s set the scene for this years makealong!

Collage for the Merry Marbles Winter Crochet Makealong from The Yarn Whisperer, Mrs G Makes and Keep Calm and Crochet On UK. Features images of marbles and multicoloured rainbow and cream yarn.

This year’s theme is all about not losing your marbles during the holiday hustle and embracing creativity with a splash of vibrancy. Whether you’re sipping cocoa by the fire, decorating your home, or sneaking in a few rows between wrapping presents, this makealong promises to keep the fun rolling. Think vivid hues, playful stitches, and festive flair designed to bring a bit of merry making into your holiday season.

Don’t worry if life gets a little hectic—this is your chance to unwind, relax, and connect with your fellow crochet enthusiasts, as we stitch together a really marble-ous project. So, grab your exclusive kit, your hook, and let’s make this winter one to remember. After all, with the Merry Marbles Makealong, the only thing you’ll be losing this winter is yourself in the magic of crochet!

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‎️‍🌈 About the kits

An exclusive pattern and kit are being created for this extra special MAL. Each kit will include the following super washed merino 4ply (Sock weight) yarn;

1 x 100g / 425m skein of natural yarn
6 x 20g / 425m mini skeins of exclusive hand-dyed colourways
Exclusive @mrsgmakes stitch markers
A digital copy of the pattern

Pre-ordered kits will be available for £45 + postage, and can be made on The Yarn Whisperer website from 10am Wednesday 2nd October 2024…

AND if you order your kit in the first 12 hours you can enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount.

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‎️‍🌈 Let’s get social!

Grab the image below to post on socials to share that you are joining in with the latest MAL – don’t forget to tag @the_yarnwhisperer, @kcaco.uk and @mrsgmakes in your photos!

Image for the Merry Marbles Crochet Make-along image below to post on socials to share that you are joining in with our latest MAL

We look forward to you sharing your WIPs with us and we will be using hashtags #MerryMarblesMAL #kcacouk, #mrsgmakes and #theyarnwhisperer if you want to tag us on socials – we love to see what you make.

Whether you’re a crochet newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll hopefully love diving into the vibrant design we’ve curated to keep your spirits high. Grab your yarn, your hook, and let’s make this winter truly marble-ous!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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1Jun2024

Mischievous Magpie Makealong starts today!

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Mischievous Magpie crochet makealong. Running from 1 June to 19 July 2024. Find all the details on www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Happy MAL day folks!

Are you exciting for our latest makealong? Today marks the official start day for our Mischievous Magpie crochet makealong (though of course feel free to join in whenever you’re ready). This summer we are creating a distinctive lightweight shawlette perfect for a fun and creative summer project which I hope you’ll enjoy making as much as I enjoyed designing it.

All the folks that ordered the exclusive Mischievous Magpie MAL kit should have already received the gorgeous Yarn Whisperer yarn (plus fab extras), and the pattern went out to everyone yesterday (from Kitey – so maybe check your junk mail if the pattern doesn’t seem to have appeared).

Close up of the Mischievous Magpie yarn kit dyed by The Yarn Whisperer in beautiful colours inspired by magpies.

The exclusive colourway that Kitey has come up with for this summer is really different from what we’ve had before – such gorgeous dramatic colours.

It contains a 100g (425m) skein of ‘Blue Flash’ which is a stunning royal blue colour with a exciting pop of sparkly stelina running through it. Alongside this we’ve combined two 50g (212m) skeins; a natural ‘White Feathers’ alongside a bit of ‘Black Mischief’ which is a marvellous, almost black, tonal shade.

And Amanda from Mrs G Makes has done it again! Staying true to the magpie theme, she has created stitch markers with a stunning iridescent blue bead and a gorgeous enamel magpie, both complete with gold clasps. These delightful additions are the perfect complement to the project.

Close up of stitch markers on top of a piece of blue crochet. The stitch markers are a stunning iridescent blue bead and a gorgeous enamel magpie, both complete with gold clasps.

I had such fun working with this particular palette for this crochet design. Each colour choice brought a unique element to the piece, and seeing them come together was incredibly satisfying. It turned out exactly how I envisioned it when the idea for the shawlette first sparked in my mind. I can’t wait to share the finished shawlette with you, but I’m going to keep it a secret still for now until everyone has started their projects.

The Mischievous Magpie yarn kit dyed by The Yarn Whisperer in Blue Flash, Black Mischief and White Feathers - ready for the crochet makealong.

The MAL will run from today (Saturday 1 June 2024) until Friday 19 July 2024 giving everyone plenty of time to make the pattern. You can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

SHARING WITH THE #MAGPIEMAL COMMUNITY

We hope you’ll share your photos with us on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – we’d love to see what you make! We will be sharing our progress with the hashtags #magpiemal #kcacouk #yarnwhisperer #mrsgmakes. If you’re blogging, feel free to leave links to your post(s) in the comments here.

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Pinterest collage for the Mischievous Magpie Summer 2024 Crochet Makealong from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK, The Yarn Whisperer and Mrs G Makes.

So join us as we embrace the spirit of the magpie and let our creativity take flight! We do hope that you enjoy this fun make-along; Kitey, Mrs G and I can’t wait to see your wonderful Mischievous Magpie shawlette’s come to life!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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1Apr2024

Mischievous Magpie MAL Announcement

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Mischievous Magpie Crochet Make-along, 1 June - 19 July 2024. www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Greetings, fellow yarn enthusiasts! It’s with immense joy and anticipation that I announce the crochet make-along for 2024 in collaboration with the one and only The Yarn Whisperer!

As seasoned crafters know, our make along series is more than just an event – it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the sheer joy of crafting. Building on the success and magic of our past collaborations, we’re thrilled to embark on a new crochet project with you which we’ve called ‘The Mischievous Magpie’.

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Pinterest collage of images relating to the Mischievous Magpie crochet make-along including magpie coloured yarn skeins, a feather and a magpie.

For this seventh edition, we’ve brewed up something truly special. Prepare to be enchanted by a delightful pattern, beautiful yarn and special notions curated with love and care.

Get the full details on the MAL landing page here, including a little introductory story that sets the scene for the mischievous magpie – our inspiration for this summer’s creations.

This time round we are going to be making a shaped scarf / shawlette. The make-along will run from 1 June to 19 July 2024; you can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

Collage of images for the Mischievous Magpie crochet makealong including an image of the yarn we will be using in the kits alongside some photos of magpies.

🖤 About the kits

An exclusive pattern and kit are being created for this extra special MAL. Each kit will include the following super washed merino 4ply (Sock weight) yarn;

1x 50g / 212m skein of natural yarn
1x 50g / 212m skeins of an exclusive hand-dyed colourway
1 x 100g / 425m of another exclusive sparkle hand-dyed colourway
Exclusive @mrsgmakes stitch markers
A digital copy of the pattern

Pre-ordered kits will be available for £45 + postage, and can be made on The Yarn Whisperer website from 10 am on 1 April 2024 (no fooling!);

AND if you order your kit in the first 12 hours you can enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount.

SHOP NOW

🖤 Let’s get social!

Grab the image below to post on socials to share that you are joining in with the latest MAL – don’t forget to tag @the_yarnwhisperer, @kcaco.uk and @mrsgmakes in your photos!

Image for the Mischievous Magpie Crochet Make-along image below to post on socials to share that you are joining in with our latest MAL

We look forward to you sharing your WIPs with us and we will be using hashtags #MagpieMAL #kcacouk and #yarnwhisperer if you want to tag us on socials – we love to see what you make.

So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to join us for an unforgettable Mischievous Magpie MAL experience.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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31Jul2023

Happy MAL day | Graceful Gull starts today!

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Image of a seagull perched on a wooden pole against a cloudy blue sky.

The Yarn Whisperer and Keep Calm and Crochet On UK logos are in the top right hand corner.

Text reads Graceful Gull Crochet Make-Along, 31 July-15 September 2023. www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Happy MAL day folks!

I hope you are ready for our Graceful Gull shawlette make-along – today is the official start day (though of course you can start whenever you like). I’ve designed our shawlette to be a unique lightweight accessory which I hope you’ll enjoy as a crafty summer project.

All the folks that ordered the exclusive Graceful Gull MAL kit should have already received the gorgeous Yarn Whisperer yarn (plus fab extras), and the pattern went out to everyone a few days ago (from Kitey – so maybe check your junk mail if the pattern doesn’t seem to have appeared).

Image of 4 skeins of hand dyed yarn on top of shells and drift wood, there is a wooden crochet hook alongside the yarn.

The exclusive colourway that Kitey has come up with for this summer is so pretty! It contains a 100g (425m) skein of a natural ice-cream colour alongside two 50g (212m) skeins of beautiful gull greys; one lighter and one darker. Then we have a wonderful pop of colour with a 20g (85m) mini skein of feet and beak tonal orange.

Kitey has also outdone himself with the packaging this year – all the Graceful Gull kits were packed in fish and chip boxes, how fun is that, I love it!

Image of a 'traditional fish and chips' box which was used to pack the Graceful Gull crochet make along kit. This is sitting on a bed of sea shells and drift wood.

And in amongst the kit there are the cutest crochet accessories from the fabulous Mrs G Makes. Continuing the seaside theme she has created the most adorable little chips and ice-cream stitch markers – a cute and prefect addition to the kit!

Close up of two silver stitch markers on top of a piece of drift wood. The stitch markers are of a packet of fries and an ice-cream.

I’ve loved working with the Graceful Gull colour palette this year. The cool tones of the greys really felt wonderfully summery, but I equally enjoyed the modern edginess of the inclusion of the pop of orange colour! I can’t wait to share the finished shawlette with you, but I’m going to keep it a secret still for now until everyone has started their projects.

Image of a cardboard fish and chip box resting on a collection of shells and driftwood. It has been open to reveal skeins of yarn wrapped in tissue paper, there is a yarn whisperer sticker holding the tissue paper together.

The MAL will run from today (Monday 31 July 2023) until Friday 15 September 2023 giving everyone plenty of time to make the pattern. You can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

There will be support for the pattern as usual in my Facebook group; the KCACO-UK Crochet Community Group and in Kitey’s Virtual Stitch-n-B*tch zoom sessions. This years he’s also holding MAL start ‘hook on’ Instagram Live parties at 10am and 6.30pm – see full details on Kitey’s Insta page.

SHARING WITH THE #GRACEFULGULLMAL COMMUNITY

We hope you’ll share your photos with us on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – we’d love to see what you make! We will be sharing our progress with the hashtags #gracefulgullmal #kcacouk #yarnwhisperer #mrsgmakes. If you’re blogging, feel free to leave links to your post(s) in the comments here.

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Pinterest collage for the Graceful Gull Summer 2023 Crochet Makealong from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK, The Yarn Whisperer and Mrs G Makes.

We do hope that you enjoy this fun make-along; Kitey and I can’t wait to see your wonderful Graceful Gull shawlette’s come to life!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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19May2023

Graceful Gull MAL Announcement

Posted in Crochet by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

I’m super excited to be joining forces again with the lovely and talented yarn dyer Kitey, aka The Yarn Whisperer, to bring you a brand new summer make-along.

This is our SIXTH collaboration in our make-along series (you can see a round up of all CALs and MALs here) and as always offers a chance to use some wonderful hand-dyed yarn combined with a fun summery crochet project.

Imagine you are sitting on a deck chair at the beach; you are feeling that joyous light-hearted feeling of a being on holiday; no work, just time to recline and relax. The waves are crashing against the shore and you can hear the sounds of chatter and laughter in the distance as the sun softly warms your face.

You are enjoying the anticipation of someone bringing you your favourite ice-cream but while you wait you decide to open up your project bag to start that new WIP. There is a light breeze that gently moves your yarn as you take out the ball and your hook and you hear the call of a seagull as it flies by overhead…

Join us as we take part in the Graceful Gull Make Along!

Moodboard collage for the Graceful Gull Crochet Makealong; 4 skeins of yarn sit on a bed of shells, a close up of a seagull, a seagull feather sticking upright in the sand.

If you are not sure what a MAL is, you can read more on the MAL landing page here, but Kitey and I have actually had this planned since last years Christmas collab (and we may have already planned more projects into 2024 – we do get a bit over excited when we start talking!)

This time around we are going to be making a shawlette, which I’m not going to show you yet, and I’m not going to give away too much about the project, but what I will say is that I really, really love everything about it and can’t wait to share it with you!

An exclusive pattern and kit are being created for this extra special MAL. Each kit will include the following super washed merino 4ply (Sock weight) yarn;

1x 100g / 425m skein of natural
2x 50g / 212m skeins of two exclusive hand-dyed colourways
1 x 20g / 85m of another exclusive hand-dyed colourway
A digital copy of the pattern
A few extra treats, including an EXCLUSIVE @mrsgmakes stitch marker, just for good measure!

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Pinterest collage including; Image of a seagull perched on a wooden pole against a cloudy blue sky. Some skeins of yarn rest on some shells, a seagull feather is stood up in some sand.

Text reads Graceful Gull Crochet Summer 2023 Crochet Make Along. www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Pre-ordered kits will be available for £45 + postage, and can be made on The Yarn Whisperer website from 10 am on 9th May and if you order in the first 24 hours you can enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount.

AND if you order your kit in the first 24 hours you can enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount.

Kits will be dyed to order over the coming weeks, with generally a 1 week turn-around from order to shipping. But get in quick to ensure you get yours in plenty of time to crochet along with us!

Last International orders will be shipped by 25^th June if ordered by the end of May. UK orders will continue to be shipped after this date but ordering early ensures your kit arrives in plenty of time to join us on 31st July.

The Make Along will run from 31^st July to 15^th September for a nice relaxed project with plenty of time for you to make the pattern. You can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

I’ve put together all the details for this particular MAL on a landing page which you can find here, or find via the top menu of this blog under the tab ‘CALS AND MALS’.

Social post for #GracefulGullMAL, Crochet MakeAlong, 31 July - 15 September 2023 By @the_yarnwhisperer and @kcaco.uk

There will be support for the pattern as usual in my Facebook group; the KCACO-UK Crochet Community Group. You can also pop in and join in with the Virtual Stitch-n-B*tch sessions hosted by Kitey on Tuesday’s evenings from 5.20pm GMT (see full details on Kitey’s Insta page). These sessions are a bit like going to a virtual knit and natter group, and everyone there is really lovely and helpful.

We look forward to you sharing your WIPs with us and we will be using hashtags #GracefulGullMAL #kcacouk and #yarnwhisperer if you want to tag us on socials – we love to see what you make.

You can also save the project as a favourite on Ravelry here.

We do hope that you will join both Kitey and I for this fun make-along – we can’t wait to see your wonderful new projects come to life!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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26Dec2022

Happy MAL day | Peppermint Pageant starts today!

Posted in Crochet by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Happy MAL day folks!

I hope you are enjoying a restful festive period and are now ready for a bit of hooky time.

All the folks that ordered the exclusive Peppermint Pageant MAL kit should have already received the gorgeous Yarn Whisperer yarn (plus fab extras), and the pattern went out to everyone a few days ago (from Kitey – so maybe check your junk mail if the pattern doesn’t seem to have appeared). So we should be all ready to begin!

The exclusive colourway that Kitey has come up with this time was inspired by Christmas! It contains a 50g skein of a fabulously rich tonal minty green that you would see in peppermints and in traditional fir trees. Then alongside that skein was a 50g skein of a beautiful semi-solid rich red – the unique variations in each make them just so special to work with.

These colours have been married up with a hank of natural yarn, because it’s beautiful in it’s own right, it’s actually one of my favourite things – to see natural yarn along side a hand dyed version as the colours really pop! And the merino Aran weight yarn I think is my new yarn crush – such a delight to crochet with!

And in amongst the kit there is THE MOST FABULOUS stitch marker, wooden button and pencil from Mrs G! So a little known fact about me is that I have a thing about stationery, I actually I do all my pattern writing in pencil, so I loved the addition of the engraved pencil, what a lovely reminder of the MAL each time I use it.

I also have a thing about things made in wood, which the little Christmas button was made from, I love the fact it has the date engraved on it to mark the project date. And of course the metal disc snowflake stitch marker was a perfect match for the project and is so fab and functional as all Mrs G’s stitch markers are (I have quite the collection).

For the full information about this particular MAL you can find all the details here (or via the top menu of this blog under the tab ‘CALS AND MALS’). But generally the idea is that the MAL is a relaxed event designed to be a lovely betwixtmas project – this time round we are making a Christmas stocking.

The Make Along will run from today (Monday 26 December 2022) until Thursday 26 January 2022 giving everyone plenty of time to make the pattern during the festive season and new year. You can of course start the pattern at anytime you wish, this deadline is just there for those that like to have one.

There will be support for the pattern as usual in my Facebook group; the KCACO-UK Crochet Community Group and in Kitey’s Virtual Stitch-n-B*tch zoom sessions – see full details on Kitey’s Insta page

SHARING WITH THE #PEPPERMINTPAGEANT MAKEALONG COMMUNITY

We hope you’ll share your photos with us on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – we’d love to see what you make! We will be sharing our progress with the hashtags #peppermintpageantmal #kcacouk #yarnwhisperer. If you’re blogging, feel free to leave links to your post(s) in the comments here.

We do hope that you enjoy this fun make-along; Kitey and I can’t wait to see your wonderful stockings come to life!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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1Nov2022

Peppermint Pageant MAL Announcement

Posted in Collaboration, Crochet by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

I’m super excited to be joining forces again with lovely and talented yarn dyer Kitey, aka The Yarn Whisperer, for our fifth collaboration, to bring you a brand new winter make-along.

Imagine, it’s the betwixmas period, you’re not quite sure what day it might be but you feel a sense of calm in the air after the wonderful madness of Christmas. Now it’s time to schedule a few moments just for YOU! It’s a time to indulge in those Christmas treats, to not get dressed if you don’t want to, to find the best trashy TV you can or put on your favourite movie – and of course settle in with a brand new crochet project with some lovely handyed yarn.

Join us in creating magical memories as we saunter into the Peppermint Pageant MAL. Together we will fashion a lovely seasonal heirloom ready to gift or to bring out each year and enjoy in your own home.

If you are not sure what a MAL is, you can read more on the MAL landing page here, but Kitey and I have actually had this planned since for a while (and we may have already planned more projects right into 2024 – we do get a bit over excited when we start talking!)

This time around we are going to be making a stocking, which I’m not going to show you yet, and I’m not going to give away too much about the project, but what I will say is that I so pleased with how it’s turned out and can’t wait to share it with you!

An exclusive pattern and kit have been created for this extra special MAL. Kitey has worked his magic, as usual, to put together an amazingly special colourway and each kit will include:

1x 100g / 166m skein of 100% Superwash Merino Aran
2 x 50g / 83m of 100% Superwash Merino Aran yarn, in TWO exclusive hand-dyed colourways
A digital copy of the pattern (which will be sent to you 22^nd – 23rd December)
And a few extra, exclusive treats, just for good measure!

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Pre-ordered kits will be available for £44 + postage, and can be made on The Yarn Whisperer website from 10 am on Tuesday 1st November 2022.

AND if you order your kit in the first 24 hours you can enjoy a 10% Early Bird discount.

Kits will be dyed to order over the coming weeks, with generally a 1 week turn-around from order to shipping. But get in quick to ensure you get yours in plenty of time to crochet along with us!

Last International orders will be shipped by 18 November if ordered by 10 November. UK orders will continue to be shipped after this date, but ordering early ensures yours arrives in plenty of time to join us on 26 December 2022.

I’ve put together all the details for this particular MAL on a landing page which you can find here, or find via the top menu of this blog under the tab ‘CALS AND MALS’.

❤️ Add pattern to favourites on Ravelry ❤️

There will be support for the pattern as usual in my Facebook group; the KCACO-UK Crochet Community Group.

You can also pop in and join the Virtual Stitch-n-B*tch sessions hosted by Kitey – Wednesday evenings from 7pm, Friday’s from 5.20pm and Sunday’s from 5pm (see full details on Kitey’s Insta page). These sessions are a bit like going to a virtual knit and natter group, and everyone there is really lovely and helpful.

We look forward to you sharing your WIPs with us and we will be using hashtags #PeppermintPageantMAL #kcacouk and #yarnwhisperer if you want to tag us on socials – we love to see what you make.

We do hope that you will join both Kitey and I for this fun make-along – we can’t wait to see your wonderful new projects come to life!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

P.S. You may wish to sign up to the blog (or my newsletter) if you haven’t already, and The Yarn Whisperer newsletter so you’ll be the first to know any new collab updates!

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