Welcome to the border instructions of the Ipsa Tunisian Blanket CAL of 2024!!
This moment is bittersweet for me as I share the last set of instructions for the 2024 CAL. It’s been a fantastic year, and witnessing your hexagons and projects come to life has been truly heartwarming.
I hope you found joy in working on this project. Please, do share your final projects with me—I’m always eager to see them!
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About the Ipsa Blanket CAL
In this CAL we created 30 hexagons together, 20 main ones and 10 in the extension pack. We started the CAL with a smaller practice hexagon that also doubles up as a gauge swatch. I strongly recommend making it before you jump in and start making your final hexagons.
This is an intermediate level CAL, but many beginners have successfully attempted this technique. You can find very supportive community in my Facebook group, where you can share your work and ask questions.
There are two main posts where I share all the preliminary information that I suggest reading before starting your project:
1. CAL Introduction – Schedule, pattern purchase options, and photos of all the hexagonsGeneral
2. Information and Practice Hexagon – All the general details about the pattern including yarn, hooks, pattern notes, instructions to read charts, support videos and the practice hexagon.
This written instructions for this CAL are available for free on my blog and includes support videos on my ad-supported YouTube channel.
For an ad-free experience, you can purchase the Ebook version of this CAL on Ravelry or ThriveCart. Additionally, if you’re new to Tunisian-in-the-round or want to delve deeper into the technique, you can also purchase a course at a discounted rate when you buy the Ebook. All purchasing options are outlined here.
Video Tutorials
You can find the entire set of support videos in a playlist on my YouTube channel.
Instructions
The Ipsa blanket features a simple single crochet border worked in the back loop. I wanted to give the blanket a neat finish without overpowering the beautiful hexagon patterns, so I kept the border very light. The best part is that it is quick to complete, making it a perfect finishing touch that doesn’t take away from the main design!
While there are no written instructions for this, I have created a tutorial video to show you exactly how to create the border. You can find the left and right handed videos above.
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