Beautiful Bugs Blanket CAL - Crochet Pattern

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Written By Nichola Griffiths

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After my incredible experiences with the Here Comes Treble Blanket CAL and Plants with Yarn CAL, I am thrilled to announce the Elimee Designs collaborative CAL – the "Beautiful Bugs Blanket"! A heartfelt thank you to the amazing designers who helped to bring my vision to life. I’m already convinced that my middle child will be making off with my sample blanket as soon as she can!

What is a CAL?

A CAL, or Crochet Along, is a fabulous community event where crocheters across the globe work on the same pattern simultaneously. It unfolds in stages, providing the perfect opportunity to share your progress and inspire fellow crafters. 

How will this CAL work?

Join the excitement within the Elimee Designs Crochet Pattern group on Facebook, where you can share your work and connect with other participants. Feel free to share your progress on your social media pages and in groups that allow sharing. Additional sharing-friendly groups hosted by designers from this CAL include the Juniper & Oakes Crochet Community and My Fingers Fly Crochet Family.

Want the Whole Pattern Now?

If you can't wait to dive in, grab the entire pattern from the Elimee Designs Payhip shop at any time during the CAL. This option is excellent if you prefer written instructions (alongside the graphs) or simply want to get a head start. Bonus: pick up the pattern during the CAL kick-off (before January 1st), and you'll receive a delightful bonus gift!

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This pattern is available from Payhip, Etsy or Lovecrafts.

Need a crochet pattern reading refresher? Check out the 5 day pattern reading challenge below, or click HERE to learn more.

If you love the corner-to-corner (C2C) stitch check, out these patterns too! Click a photo for more information.

Ready to get started?

Not quite feeling one of the Beautiful Bugs Blanket squares? Why not swap it out for the Rosy Maple Moth Square! With its vibrant jewel tones, this square is sure to add a delightful flutter to your project. Learn more about this versatile square here.

The Pattern

Materials

  • The sample photographed above was crocheted using Stylecraft Special Aran:

    • Silver – 1610m/1761yds

    • Gold – 240m/262yds

    • Black – 155m/170yds

    • White – 135m/148yds

    • Sage – 137m/150yds

    • Proper purple – 75m/82yds

    • Plum – 128m/140yds

    • Aster – 44m/48yds

    • Teal – 307m/336yds

    • The yarn used for my sample was kindly gifted to me by Stylecraft Yarns - thank you!

      • P.S. don’t forget that Blue Light Card holders can grab this yarn at 20% off from Lovecrafts!

  • Crochet hook size – 5mm/H-8 and 6mm/J-10

  • Tapestry needle

  • Scissors

  • Stitch markers (optional)

  • Row counter (optional)

Difficulty Level

Advanced beginner

Sizing

The final blanket is apx. 114 by 152cm (45 by 60 inches) - using the hdc C2C stitch.

Part 1 (released Jan 1st)

Embark on a buzzing crochet journey with the beautiful Brody Bee motif. Stitched with love, this charming pattern promises to add a touch of nature's charm to your creations

Part 2 (released Jan 5th)

Crochet this lady bug blanket square using C2C technique! Includes a video with C2C colourwork tips!

Part 3 (released Jan 8th)

Crochet a whimsical Luna Moth C2C square to add to your fun Spring Bug Blanket!

Part 4 (released Jan 12th)

Crochet a whimsical Luna Moth C2C square to add to your fun Spring Bug Blanket!

Part 5 (released Jan 15th)

Let your imagination run wild with colour combinations to create your very own butterfly garden! Bring the beauty of butterflies indoors with this C2C blanket square. 

Part 6 (released Jan 19th)

Due to unforeseen circumstances this square is being released out of sequence. Thank you for your understanding.

Bring nature into your crochet crafting with a corner-to-corner (C2C) square featuring the lively green tortoise beetle and let your imagination run wild!

Part 7 (released Jan 22nd)

Part 8 (released Jan 26th)

Crochet the most majestic of mini-beasts with this C2C stag Beetle Square by @hookanory !

Part 9 (released Jan 29th)

Blue Bottles can be beautiful too! Crochet this fun C2C Super-fly square by @hookanory, and let yourself feel the buzz of a hot summer day!

Part 10 (released Feb 2nd)

Part 11 (released Feb 5th)

There's no need for this little leaf to hide! Now you can mimic nature's artistry in yarn with this Leaf Insect C2C square design. 

Part 12 (released Feb 9th)

Let your creativity take flight with the enchanting dragonfly motif. This pattern promises to bring elegance and a sense of wonder to your crochet masterpiece

Joining Method (released Feb 12th)

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Blanket Border (released Feb 16th)

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The Fine Print

©2023 Elimee Designs. All rights reserved.

You may sell the items that you crochet by following this pattern on a small scale provided that you credit Elimee Designs as the designer. Mass production is not permitted. This pattern or any of its parts may not be altered, reproduced, distributed, sold or translated without written permission from Elimee Designs. Copies can be made for personal use only.

Please note that all written patterns from Elimee Designs are non-refundable.

 

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this pattern please feel free to contact us via hello@elimeedesigns.co.uk or our Elimee Designs Crochet Pattern group on Facebook.

Please use the hashtag #beautifulbugsblanket or #elimeedesigns, or tag me (@elimee_designs on Instagram or @elimeedesigns on Facebook) so that I can see your finished blanket too, and show it some much deserved love!

A MASSIVE thank you to Lourdes who kindly helped to iron out the kinks!

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If you love crochet alongs, have a look at these! (Click a photo for more info).

Nichola Griffiths
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