Knit alongs (KALs) & crochet alongs (CALs) are so much fun to participate in, especially if you’re looking to you up your knitting or crochet skills while making a finished project you’ll love. On this page, you can read about all of the “Alongs” we’ve done over the years!
September-October 2018
Read Along Knit Along: The Snow Child: Intarsia Mountain pattern / Yarn support: Why Knot Fibers / Finished object: The Scarf of Dreams / Get all of the posts here. / #ralkal #IntarsiaMountain #ReadAlongIRL / This was our third Read Along with a weekly in-person meetup in addition to our regular blog posts and online discussion. / This was our first Read Along with additional meetups on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Chicago’s Logan Theater, and our first with a workshop related to the pattern.
April 2018
![Crochet the Worker Bee Bag & Worker Bee Clutch during the Read Along Crochet Along, April 1-30! This adorable bag uses filet crochet, baubles, and elongated stitches to create a fun, textural piece perfect for spring!](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/worker-bee-purse-1-1.jpg)
October 2017
![The Scarf of Dreams knitting pattern by Heidi Gustad, inspired by The Night Circus](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the-night-gircus-preview.jpg)
March 2017
![Rick & Roll Socks by Heidi Gustad - Try out this colorful, fun-to-make and beginner-friendly sock knitting pattern!](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/rickandroll5-.jpg)
Read Along Knit Along: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: Rick & Roll Socks pattern / Partners: Colorpurl & Yarnbox / Finished object: Rick & Roll Socks / Get all of the posts here. / #ralkal #tglappps
January 2017
Exquisite Mystery KAL: Exquisite Mystery pattern / Partners: Dream in Color Yarn, Sarah Bear Crafts and Renegade Knitwear / Finished object: Exquisite Mystery Shawl / Get all of the posts here. / #exquisiteMKAL
October 2016
The Read Along Knit Along: Other People’s Houses Shawl / Partner: Louet / Finished object: Center out drop stitch shawl / Get all of the posts here. / #RALKAL
January 2016
Funkasonic Mittens & Funkasonic Mukluks / Partners: PostStitch & Ewe Ewe Yarns / Finished objects: stripes mittens & mukluk style slipper socks knit cuff down / Get all of the posts here. / #funkasonicKAL
August 2015
The Delta Hat / August 2015 KAL / Sponsor: Bijou Basin Ranch / Finished object: Asymmetrical cloche hat / available in one size / Get all of the posts here. / #deltahatKAL
Spring 2015
The Spring Meadow Scarf / Spring 2015 KAL Heidi hosted for AllFreeKnitting / Sponsor: Red Heart Yarn / Finished object: A spring lace scarf / Sizes available: one size / Get all of the tutorials here. / #springmeadowKAL
Fall 2014
![The Remy Pullover Sweater by Hands Occupied](https://www.handsoccupied.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/remy-pullover-1.jpg)
The Remy Pullover / Fall 2014 KAL / Sponsor: Lion Brand Yarn / Finished object: A bottom-up raglan sweater / Sizes available: XS-XXL / Get all of the tutorials here. / #fall2014KAL
Spring 2014
Shorty Socks / Spring 2014 KAL / Finished object: Cuff-down socks / Sizes available: one size with instructions for calculating your own / Get all of the tutorials here. / #spring2014KAL