In this video, designer Lindsey Newns from Lottie and Albert will guide you through the first part of the crochet blanket, focusing on the cute gingerbread house at the center of the blanket.
Download your free pattern to begin Week One, starting with easy rows, through to changing colours and managing your yarn. You'll then use basic crochet stitches, including doubles and trebles, to create your Gingerbread House.
To join our Crochet Along you'll need to buy the official yarn bundle from participating stockists or Sirdar.com. You'll also need a 4.00mm crochet hook. You can also sign-up at Sirdar.com to receive links to the weekly patterns and video guides as soon as they release.
The Gingerbread blanket is a simple crochet blanket, ideal for complete crochet beginners. We begin with the simplest crochet stitches and gently progress through new techniques. More accomplished crocheters will have fun too, as we introduce crochet colour-work and textured crochet stitches including 'decorating'!
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdars Christmas Gingerbread Crochet Along Blanket: Intro - Meet The Designer Lindsey Newns.Knitsirdar2024-10-09 | Welcome to the Sirdar Gingerbread Blanket Crochet Along.
In this video, designer Lindsey Newns from Lottie and Albert shares the inspiration behind her Christmas themed crochet blanket. Then each Wednesday from 16thst October, we'll release a Crochet video tutorial and a free downloadable pattern to support you as you crochet along each panel of your Gingerbread blanket. This crochet project is ideal for beginners.
To join our Crochet Along you'll need to buy the official yarn bundle from participating stockists or Sirdar.com. You'll also need a 4.00mm crochet hook. You'll also need to sign-up at Sirdar.com for links to your weekly patterns and video guides.
The Gingerbread blanket is a simple crochet blanket, ideal for complete crochet beginners. We begin with the simplest crochet stitches and gently progress through new techniques. More accomplished crocheters will have fun too, as we introduce crochet colour-work and textured crochet stitches including 'decorating'!
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Gingerbread Crochet Along - Crochet Confessions with Lindsey NewnsKnitsirdar2024-09-29 | In this episode of Crochet Confessions , we chat with Lindsey Newns, the incredible designer of our new Christmas Gingerbread CAL blanket as she answers quirky, fun questions—all while showcasing her multitasking skills and crocheting away! From funny craft fails to her interesting crochet journey, it's a lighthearted conversation filled with secrets, laughs, and of course, plenty of crochet magic.
Our Christmas Crochet Along starts on the 16th of October, with 6 weekly free crochet patterns alongside how-to video guides from Lindsey.
The Gingerbread blanket is a simple crochet blanket, ideal for complete crochet beginners. We begin with the simplest crochet stitches and gently progress through new techniques. More accomplished crocheters will have fun too, as we introduce crochet colour-work and textured crochet stitches including 'decorating'!Sirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along: Week 6 - Pretty BordersKnitsirdar2024-06-07 | Watch this crochet video tutorial as designer Lindsey Newns works the border in rounds to pull everything together with a pretty scallop stitch and fun crochet poms poms around two sides. You’ll find the Free Pattern to accompany this video at Sirdar.com where you can sign-up for the Free Crochet Along patterns each week.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along: Week 5 - In Full BloomKnitsirdar2024-05-29 | Watch this crochet video tutorial as designer Lindsey Newns keeps tapestry crochet simple while making some lovely big blooms. She also guides you on how to use an intarsia technique to manage your yarn.
You’ll find the Free Pattern to accompany this video at Sirdar.com where you can sign-up for the Free Crochet Along patterns each week.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along: Week 4 - Falling BlossomKnitsirdar2024-05-22 | Watch this crochet video tutorial as designer Lindsey Newns demonstrates a step-by-step guide through crochet stitches to create a lovely trail of cream flowers. You’ll find the Free Pattern to accompany this video at Sirdar.com where you can sign-up for the Free Crochet Along patterns each week. https://www.Sirdar.com
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along: Week 3 - Rows Of TulipsKnitsirdar2024-05-15 | Watch this crochet video tutorial as designer Lindsey Newns demonstrates a step-by-step guide through the crochet stitches to create rows of tulip stems then rows of colourful tulip flowers.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along: Week 2 - Wavy Flower BedKnitsirdar2024-05-08 | Watch this Crochet Video Tutorial as Lindsey introduces a wavy Crochet stitch flower beds then shows you how easy it is to Crochet the central daisy for your Crochet Blanket with her reassuring step by step guide.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along: Week 1 - First BudsKnitsirdar2024-05-01 | Watch this Crochet Video Tutorial as Crochet Along designer Lindsey guides you from your first Half Treble Crochet stitches to the simple Bobble Stitches that will create the first buds of your Crochet Blanket.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSirdar Blossom & Buds Crochet Along Blanket: Intro - Meet The Designer Lindsey Newns.Knitsirdar2024-04-24 | Welcome to the Sirdar Blossom & Buds Blanket Crochet Along.
In this video, designer Lindsey Newns from Lottie and Albert shares the inspiration behind her Spring garden themed crochet blanket. Then each Wednesday from 1st May, we'll release a Crochet video tutorial and a free downloadable pattern to support you as you crochet along each panel of your Blossom & Buds blanket. This crochet project is ideal for beginners.
To join our Crochet Along you'll need to buy the official Blossom & Buds yarn bundle which includes a free limited edition label to complete your crochet blanket. You'll also need a 4.00mm crochet hook. And you'll need to sign-up at Sirdar.com for your weekly patterns.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Week 6 - BorderKnitsirdar2023-12-06 | Welcome to the Final Week of the Nordic Noël Christmas Crochet Along with Helen from @emkatcrochet We’ve loved seeing all your CAL progress pictures and we cannot wait for you to share your finished Blankets. We’ll introduce you to a new bobble stitch this week and then you can embellish your blanket how you like, with either pom poms or tassels.
You will learn: Half Treble Crochet Bobble Stitch Pom Poms Tassels
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Week 5 - Noël & JoiningKnitsirdar2023-11-29 | It’s the penultimate week of the Nordic Noël Christmas Crochet Along. Things just got a lot more festive because you will be crocheting the Noël panel and joining all your squares together this week!
You will learn: Yarn management Tapestry Crochet Whip Stitch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Week 4 - Reindeer and PoinsettiaKnitsirdar2023-11-22 | Welcome to Week 4 of the Noël Christmas Crochet Along, today Helen will be showing you how to crochet the spike stitch stars and the festive reindeer and poinsettia. Happy Crocheting!
You will learn: Yarn management Tapestry Crochet Star stitch
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Week 3 - SnowflakesKnitsirdar2023-11-15 | It’s the halfway point of the Noël Chrismas Crochet Along so join Helen as she enjoys some festive fun in the snow with her family and doggies with these Bobble Stitch snowflakes.
You will learn: Bobble Stitch Tapestry Crochet Double Crochet Changing colour
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Week 2 - StockingsKnitsirdar2023-11-08 | It’s Week 2 of our Noël Christmas Crochet Along with Helen adds the Christmas Stockings to her Nordic Noël Blanket pattern. You’ll crochet two colourways of this stripey stocking and learn the bobble stitch which appears at the top of the stocking.
You will learn: Bobble Stitch Tapestry Crochet Double Crochet Carrying a colour across
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Week 1 - Loopy TreesKnitsirdar2023-11-01 | Welcome to Week 1 of our Noël Christmas CAL with Helen (@emkatcrochet) Let’s get into that festive spirit and learn how to master the loop stitch for your four tree squares.
You will learn: How to hold your yarn and hook Chain Double Crochet Change Colour Loop Stitch Fasten Off Sew in your ends
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarNOËL Christmas CAL: Meet HelenKnitsirdar2023-10-29 | Welcome to the Noël Christmas Crochet Along with Helen Smith (@emkatcrochet)
The cosiest blanket to crochet in festive shades of red, green and snowy white then finish with a sparkling, limited-edition label, free when you buy all the Hayfield Bonus DK to crochet along. Over six weeks you’ll journey through a winter wonderland of magical snowflakes, striped Christmas stockings, reindeer and poinsettia surrounded by twinkling stars. You’ll learn crochet tapestry stitch, the intarsia technique, master two kinds of bobble stitch and much more. Supported by weekly patterns and helpful videos, the Noël Christmas Blanket CAL is suitable for all skill levels. So join in and sign-up at Sirdar.com to receive your weekly patterns. Starts 1st November!
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarSt Edward’s Crown - Coronation Keepsake Blanket CAL: WEEK 6Knitsirdar2023-04-12 | In this video, you will learn how to Crochet St Edward’s Crown for your Coronation Keepsake Blanket.
Find your local stockist: sirdar.com/en/find-store Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Join our Crochet Along Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4030850326951986 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarCoronation Keepsake Blanket CAL: WEEK 6 - Regal BorderKnitsirdar2023-04-12 | It’s finally Week 6 of the Coronation Keepsake Blanket CAL! This week we are learning a new crochet stitch to border our blanket, the Spike Leaf Stitch and to finish your blanket sew on your commemorative label. And drum roll please… Anita will show you how to create the three regal motifs to complete the corners of your blanket, you can find the individual videos for each motif linked below.
It’s time for Week 5, Anita will show you how to crochet golden leaves on royal purple with her step-by-step guide to the stunning stitch pattern and this week you’ll join in those final grannies to turn your Coronation Keepsake Blanket back into a square.
In this video you will learn: Treble Crochet Double Crochet Chain Treble Two Together Half Treble
Find your local stockist: sirdar.com/en/find-store Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Join our Crochet Along Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4030850326951986 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarCoronation Keepsake Blanket CAL: WEEK 4 - Coronation Crown JewelsKnitsirdar2023-03-29 | Week 4 has arrived and we’ve brought you some stately stitches to continue making your Coronation Keepsake Blanket. Anita will show you how to create ermine bobbles with her step-by-step guide.
In this video you will learn: Treble Crochet Mini Crochet Bobbles Double Crochet Granny Stitch Granny Clusters Joining slip stitches
Find your local stockist: sirdar.com/en/find-store Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Join our Crochet Along Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4030850326951986 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarCoronation Keepsake Blanket CAL: WEEK 3 - Charles the ConservationistKnitsirdar2023-03-22 | It’s Week 3, and we’re taking inspiration from King Charles III love of the countryside. You will be introduced to the Lemon Peel, Shell and Moss stitch this week.
In this video you will learn: Double Crochet Treble Crochet Shell Stitch Lemon Peel Stitch Moss Stitch Wave Stitch
Find your local stockist: sirdar.com/en/find-store Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Join our Crochet Along Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4030850326951986 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarCoronation Keepsake Blanket CAL: WEEK 2 - Charles the Military ManKnitsirdar2023-03-16 | Week Two is here! Taking inspiration from King Charles III military career in the Navy, Anita will show you how to crochet rounds of waves and create a horizon as you continue to work around the central panel of your blanket.
In this video you will learn: Wave Stitch Horizon Stitch Double Treble Crochet Half Treble back of loop Treble 3 together
Find your local stockist: sirdar.com/en/find-store Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Join our Crochet Along Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4030850326951986 Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdarCoronation Keepsake Blanket CAL: WEEK 1 - Tudor Rose Granny SquareKnitsirdar2023-03-08 | What we’ve all been waiting for … WEEK ONE of the Coronation Keepsake Blanket is finally here. It’s Granny Galore this week, master the Granny Square and Granny stitches to make your Granny Crown Jewels!
In this video you will learn: Holding Yarn Chain Slip Stitch Treble Stitch Treble Crochet Half Treble Crochet Treble 2 Cluster Fasten Off Weave in ends
To commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Sirdar has commissioned a Coronation Keepsake Blanket Crochet Along from madebyanita. Celebrating aspects of King Charles’ life and the regalia of the coronation, over six weeks, you'll progress from simple granny squares through colours, stitches and techniques representing Charles the Military Man, Charles The Conservationist and Charles the Artist, and crochet beautiful panels representing the Crown Jewels and Coronation Robe.
Supported by weekly patterns and helpful videos, the Coronation Keepsake Blanket CAL is suitable for all skill levels. So join in and sign-up at Sirdar.com to receive each week's free pattern, starting 8th March!
Watch our next videos to learn more knit stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Complete: Make A Yarn Stitch HolderKnitsirdar2022-09-16 | In this video we will show you how to make a stitch holder from spare yarn. This is a great way of keeping track of your stitches.
Watch our next videos to learn more stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Complete: Make A Yarn Stitch MarkerKnitsirdar2022-09-16 | In this video we will show you how to make a stitch marker from spare yarn. This is a great way of keeping track of your projects.
Watch our next videos to learn more knit stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Knit: Knit two ends togetherKnitsirdar2022-09-15 | In this video we will show you how to knit two ends together. We’re showing you with two different coloured yarns, but you can use the same colour if you wish.
Watch our next videos to learn more knit stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Knit: Increase StitchesKnitsirdar2022-09-15 | In this video we will show you how to increase your stitches. This is an essential technique to learn in knitting for shaping your project.
Watch our next videos to learn more knit stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Knit: Turn Your WorkKnitsirdar2022-09-15 | The most basic knit stitch, and an essential one. In this video we will show you how to master the garter stitch, also known as the knit stitch.
Watch our next videos to learn more knit stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Knit: Garter StitchKnitsirdar2022-09-15 | The most basic knit stitch, and an essential one. In this video we will show you how to master the garter stitch, also known as the knit stitch.
Watch our next videos to learn more knit stitches and techniques.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/knitsirdar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/knitsirdar Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@knitsirdar Shop online at sirdar.comHow To Knit: Decrease StitchesKnitsirdar2022-09-15 | In this video we’ll show you how to decrease your stitches when knitting. We’ll show you how to knit two together, knit two together (back of loop) and knit 3 together.