How to Crochet the Encircle Blanket | Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Tutorial

Our 2026 Fall Crochet & Read Along is here! Join us as we crochet the beautiful Encircle blanket, a meditative, rhythmic design made from crocheted squares that are joined together into one stunning finished piece. In today’s step-by-step crochet tutorial, I’ll show you how to get started, demonstrate how to crochet and seam the squares, introduce our brand new Very Secret Society yarn collection, and share how you can join our season of stitching, reading, reflection, and connection. ✨ Download the Encircle blanket pattern: https://expressionfiberarts.com/produ... 🧶 Shop the Very Secret Society yarn collection: https://expressionfiberarts.com/categ... 💛 Join our 2026 Fall Crochet & Read Along on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/expre... Hello, sweet soul! I’m so excited to share something wonderful with you today. Our 2026 Fall Crochet & Read Along is officially here! We’ll be gathering together on Ravelry to crochet the gorgeous Encircle blanket while reading Sangu Mandanna’s "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches," the charming inspiration behind our brand new Very Secret Society yarn collection created especially for this season’s make alongs. Encircle is a meditative and creatively constructed crochet blanket made from individual squares that are seamed together to create a beautiful finished piece. The process is rhythmic, relaxing, and deeply satisfying, making it a lovely project to work on throughout the season as we stitch, read, reflect, and connect as a community. In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to crochet the Encircle squares and seam them together, so you can begin your own blanket with confidence. I’ll also share more about the Very Secret Society yarn collection and how you can join our Fall Crochet & Read Along, complete with community conversation, encouragement, and prizes at the end of the event. Encircle is crocheted with our luxurious Pearlescent Fingering yarn, a luminous blend of 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Mulberry Silk. This single-ply yarn is unbelievably soft with gorgeous drape, rich color, and a beautiful pearly glow. Each skein includes 550 yds/503 m. The sample shown here was crocheted with one Very Secret Society Hues Pearlescent Fingering Kit and used approximately 5,430 yds/4,970 m total. I hope you have so much fun crocheting the Encircle blanket, and I would love for you to join us for our 2026 Fall Crochet & Read Along! If you’d like to receive more knit and crochet patterns — we aim for one a week, and most are free for a limited time — plus coupon codes, giveaways, and first access to our limited-edition yarns, be sure to sign up for email updates: 👉 https://expressionfiberarts.com Talk to you soon, my sweet friend! Chandi Connect with me: Facebook:   / expressionfiberarts   Instagram:   / expressionfiberarts   #crochettutorial #crochetblanket #crochetalong #crochetandreadalong #crochetpattern #encircleblanket #pearlescentfingering #expressionfiberarts #handdyedyarn