Hey crochet friends! 🌟
Welcome to the Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along, a free 2026 winter crochet beanie CAL designed to help you bust through your yarn stash and stay cozy all season long!
Let’s be honest, we all have that “special” stash of worsted-weight yarn waiting for the perfect project.
Well, the wait is over. Starting January 6th, we’re turning those lonely skeins into a fresh collection of six stunning hats.
We’re moving fast to beat the frost, with new designs dropping every Tuesday and Friday throughout the month!
Join along on this CAL to make fun crochet projects, chat with other crocheters, and share your creations on the free FB Community
How to Participate in the Free 2026 Winter Crochet Beanie CAL
Joining the Freeze-Along is easy, and there’s a way to play along for everyone:
- Follow Along for Free: Each pattern will be released as a free version right here on the blog on its scheduled day. Bookmark this page and check back to find the new links as they go live!
- Grab the Ad-Free PDFs: If you prefer to work from a clean, printable file (or you just want to get a head start on the collection), you can find the premium versions in my [Payhip Shop].
The Schedule
Mark your calendars! Here is our roadmap for the month:
- Jan 6 (Tue): Pattern #1 – [Bar Stitch Beanie]
- Jan 9 (Fri): Pattern #2 – [Puff Stitch Beanie]
- Jan 13 (Tue): Pattern #3 – [Slat stitch Beanie]
- Jan 16 (Fri): Pattern #4 – [Granny stitch Beanie]
- Jan 20 (Tue): Pattern #5 – [Shell Stitch Beanie]
- Jan 23 (Fri): Pattern #6 – [Spike Stitch Beanie]
Show off your stitches! I want to see your color choices and your finished hats.
Use the hashtag #WinterWardrobeFreezeAlong on social media so I can cheer you on!
All featured patterns will be forever free on the blog post
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There, you can share progress pics of these free crochet pattern designs and meet other crocheters who are participating. And there will be support from me and the wonderful ladies in the group. Click the button below to join my FB groups:
The Stash-Busting Challenge
The goal of the Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along isn’t just to make new hats, it’s to clear out that beautiful yarn stash you’ve been saving! Since we are releasing six patterns in such a short window, I want to encourage you to get creative.
Don’t feel like you have to match my photos exactly. Mix your colors, play with textures, and let’s see how many “hidden gems” we can pull from your yarn bins!
What You’ll Need
To keep things simple and consistent across all six patterns, we are sticking to the basics:
- The Yarn: Weight #4 (Worsted/Aran). Dig out those partial balls and full skeins!
- The Hook: 5mm (H) crochet hook.
- The Extras: Tapestry needle, scissors, and your favorite poms (optional).
Creative Tip: If you have a #4 weight yarn that feels a bit thin, try pairing it with a different color for a marled look, or just focus on high-contrast stripes to give your “scrap” yarn a high-end designer feel.
How to Prep for Jan 6th
Before we start on Tuesday, take a few minutes this weekend to:
- Sort your #4 weight scraps by color.
- Check your 5mm hook (it always seems to be the one that goes missing!).
- Invite a friend! Stash-busting is always more fun when you can compare your “finds” with someone else.
2026 Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along Schedule
This list will be updated during the Crochet Along to include links for each pattern.
January 6th 2026
Bar Stitch Beanie
Find the free pattern HERE
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