2026 Make-a-Long - The Long Weekend

🧶 2026 Make-A-long - The Long Weekend Blanket

Slow down, stitch by stitch, with our 2026 Make-a-long - The Long Weekend Blanket.This project is made up of simple little squares that come together to create something truly beautiful — the kind of blanket that carries memories of quiet mornings, long chats, and lazy afternoons.

For 2026, we’re pairing this pattern with our Gemstone Colour of the Month yarns — inspired by the birthstones of each month. From Garnet in January to Aquamarine in March and beyond, you’ll build your blanket one sparkling colour at a time.

Whether you join in with The Long Weekend, Hexi Blooms, or both, this year-long make-along is a gentle way to explore colour, texture, and your own creative rhythm.

Each month you’ll receive:
✨ 50g of our Gemstone of the Month in 4ply cotton
✨ 50g of White in 4ply cotton
✨ Access to the digital Long Weekend Pattern (PDF) with step-by-step written instructions, helpful tips, and photo references
✨ Video tutorials for the main square and join — perfect for beginners and a lovely refresher for experienced makers

Some months, you’ll receive 100g of White instead of 50g — this gives you the chance to start joining your blanket as you go, at no extra cost to you.

Subscribe in December to guarantee your squishy yarn is posted on the 1st of each new month.
No FOMO, no calendar alarms — your gemstone yarn arrives right on time for each new colour.

Because the squares are small, it’s the ultimate take-anywhere project — perfect for car trips, lunch breaks, or a quiet night on the couch.

I’ll be crocheting a few months ahead so you can be confident you’ll have enough yarn to finish your blanket. My squares measure around 10 cm using a 3.5 mm hook — if your tension differs, just adjust your hook size to match the gauge.

💌 Don’t forget to join our Facebook group – The Loopy Lair – to share your progress, get support, and celebrate each month’s gemstone release together.