Fairfield is excited to join the CAL Central groups on Facebook and Ravelry for the second annual Softie Crochet Along, featuring 10 free crochet patterns by 10 designers using Original Poly-Fil and Poly-Fil Crafter’s Choice Dry Packing Fiber Fill.
Every Monday from April 1 through June 3, 2019, a new free crochet pattern for a softie will be released. You can make fun softie projects to keep, for gifts, or to donate to charity while chatting with other crocheters in the CAL Central groups and sharing your projects to win giveaway prizes!
Fairfield World provided all of the participating designers with Crafter’s Choice Dry Polyester Fiber Fill to use in their softies. They will also be also be awarding the grand prize, a 5 lb. box of Poly-Fil and two Poly-Fil Basic 16” x 16” Pillow Inserts, to the crocheter whose project gets the most votes!
Clover USA, Search Press North America, LeitherCo, and Morgan’s Mane have also provided prizes for this CAL. Share your completed project pictures in this post on Underground Crafter by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Monday, June 10, 2019 to enter for your chance to win!
Visit Underground Crafter to learn more about the prizes and enter the end-of-CAL giveaway. Links to each of the ten patterns will be added to this page upon release.
The first Softie Crochet Along pattern is the Zebra Pocket Pillow by Underground Crafter.
This cute zebra includes a pocket in the back for including a gift or for carrying a special book.
Start by crocheting panels flat in rows. Crochet the muzzle and eyes in the round, and the ears in rows. Assemble the pillow while crocheting the mane.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Zebra Pocket Pillow, including the supply list, here on Underground Crafter.
The second Softie CAL pattern is the Benevolent Bumble Bee by Moogly.
This adorable pillow includes links to a video tutorial.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Benevolent Bumble Bee, including a complete supply list, here on Moogly.
The third Softie CAL pattern is Tulip the Bunny Rabbit by Stitches n Scraps.
Tulip the Bunny Rabbit includes photo tutorials and lots of progress pictures to help with assembly.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Tulip the Bunny Rabbit, including a complete supply list, here on Stitches n Scraps.
The fourth Softie CAL pattern is the Flamingo Amigurumi by 5 Little Monsters.
The Flamingo Amigurumi is crocheted in unjoined, spiral rounds. The body and neck are crocheted in one piece and the head is attached separately.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Flamingo Amigurumi, including a complete supply list, here on 5 Little Monsters.
The fifth Softie CAL pattern is the Cat Squishy by Goddess Crochet.
The Cat Squishy pattern includes two sizes, large and mini.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Cat Squishy, including a complete supply list, here on Goddess Crochet.
The sixth Softie CAL pattern is the Little Doughnut Pillow by The Stitchin’ Mommy.
The Little Doughnut Pillow can be customized by choosing yarn colors to match your favorite doughnut flavors.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Little Doughnut Pillow, including a complete supply list, here on The Stitchin’ Mommy.
The seventh Softie CAL pattern is Amir the Elephant by Jessie At Home.
Amir the Elephant includes instructions for making an optional pattern for a felt blanket.
Get the free crochet pattern for Amir the Elephant, including a complete supply list, here on Jessie At Home.
The eighth Softie CAL pattern is the Baby Seal by Oombawka Design Crochet.
The Baby Seal pattern is made with one skein of color-changing yarn. The pattern includes helpful tutorials for decreasing and assembly.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Baby Seal, including a complete supply list, here on Oombawka Design Crochet.
The ninth Softie CAL pattern is the Plaid Cactus by Divine Debris.
The Plaid Cactus combines two crochet trends — plaid and cacti — into one fun project.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Plaid Cactus, including a complete supply list, here on Divine Debris.
The tenth and final Softie CAL pattern is the Floppy Disk Cuddle Buddy by Blackstone Designs.
The Floppy Disk Cuddle Buddy works up quickly in a super bulky yarn.
Get the free crochet pattern for the Floppy Disk Cuddle Buddy, including a complete supply list, here on Blackstone Designs.
