Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles... I'm thrilled to now be offering the yarn packs for my upcoming Crochet Along with Sirdar! Get ready to Journey to Hogwarts...
Bring a touch of wizarding magic to your crochet with this magical CAL, created for anyone who has ever dreamed of stepping into the Wizarding World and getting that letter from Hogwarts...
You’ll be transported into a world of rich, magical colours, and enchanting surprises, with each part of the CAL revealing a little more of the story.
The CAL will commence on 4 November and will run for six weeks, finishing on 9 December.
This yarn pack contains 16 balls of Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100g) in 11 shades. PLUS, the yarn pack arrives with:
Please note: There is no pattern included with this pack, but you will find all information on Sirdar website here.
Please also note: Pack quantities are given for the project when worked to the tension stated in the pattern. If a different hook is used, or your tension differs from the designer's, additional yarn may be required.
Price based on one kit. Full shipping will be calculated at checkout.
You will need
GPSR Compliance
Product Information
Curate Crochet Box Crochet Kit
Manufacturer Information
Lottie and Albert
c/o The Prep Centre, Unit 1, Baileys Hill Farm, Baileys Hill, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NB curatecrochetbox@lottieandalbert.com
EU Responsible Person
Euify OSS B.V., T.A.V. Lottie and Albert Prinses Margrietplantsoen 33, 2595 AM, Den Haag, The Netherlands GPSR@euify.eu
Warnings
This kit is not a toy. Keep out of reach of small children and babies. This kit may contain small parts, choking and strangulation hazards, and sharp points. Take care during use.
I was so thrilled to be asked by Sirdar to design another crochet along! Having loved the Harry Potter books and films for years (we had a Harry Potter theme for the tables at our wedding - my table of friends were the Shrieking Shack...) this was a particularly exciting project to work on.
The Journey to Hogwarts blanket takes inspiration from Harry's very first year, following his journey into the wizarding world and the beginning of everything at Hogwarts. I wanted to capture some of that magic and nostalgia in a crochet blanket, from the first moment he gets his letter (something I dreamed of for years) to the fist sighting of Hogwarts; bringing together moments inspired by the first film in a project that we can create stitch by stitch.
There's something so special about revisiting the beginning of Harry's story, from discovering a world beyond the ordinary to finding a place where he belongs. I hope you'll love crocheting your way through the blanket as much as I've loved designing it!
Over the six weeks of the crochet along, we'll bring the blanket to life a little at a time, with weekly patterns and accompanying videos to guide you along the way. I can't wait to see your blankets taking shape and to share this crochet adventure with you!
Customer Reviews
The videos are an excellent pace and have good information and don't leave you hanging. She shows you a couple of times/rows for each new part.
You will need to pick up a pack of hooks..even though I do the curate crochet box none of them were the size I needed for this project.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Naomi! 🥰 We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying the Gingerbread Blanket tutorials and finding them clear, helpful and easy to follow. We really appreciate you sharing your experience, and we hope you have lots of fun creating your cosy gingerbread blanket! 🍪🧶💕
I couldn't wait to get started on this as I'd just finished my Lottie and Albert's Blossom and Buds blanket!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Lorraine! 🥰 We love that you’ve gone straight from your Blossom & Buds blanket onto your next cosy crochet adventure! We hope you have just as much fun making your Gingerbread blanket, and we can’t wait to see it come together. Happy hooking! 🧶❤️
This pattern was so simple. The videos were amazing to follow. I highly recommended purchasing this, so excited to get it out for Christmas!!!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Ruby! 🥰 We’re thrilled to hear that you found the pattern simple to follow and the videos helpful. We love your Gingerbread Blanket – and that it’s ready in plenty of time for Christmas! 🎄🧶✨
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Sue! We’re thrilled you enjoyed making the Gingerbread Blanket — it looks absolutely stunning! ✨🧶
Not having done anything like this before, I am finding the pattern easy to follow. I do have to read it a couple of times when something new but it’s good to know there are videos there if needed. It’s coming out really soft, looking forward to seeing the completed blanket
Store owner replied:
Hi Helen, thank you so much for your lovely review! 🌟
We’re thrilled to hear that the Gingerbread Blanket is coming along nicely and that you’re finding the pattern easy to follow. It’s completely normal to read a step or two twice when trying something new, and we’re so glad the videos are there to help if needed. We can’t wait to see your completed blanket — it looks so soft and cosy already! 🧵✨
It’s coming along. I have not crocheted for 50 years or so when my granny taught me how to make squares for blankets using her leftovers. I’ve done many other textile crafts but only learned treble stitch in crochet. I was attracted to this design as it teaches me lots of different stitches all in one project but in steady stages. I have found the videos really useful as it’s like having someone sitting next to you like my granny showing me what to do. I am coming to terms with following the patterns but getting more confident as I go. I feel I could tackle other projects now.
Store owner replied:
Hi Susan! 🌟
Wow, what a lovely journey you’re on! It’s so special to hear you’re reconnecting with crochet after all these years and that the Gingerbread Blanket is giving you confidence to try new stitches. Your granny would be so proud! ❤️ We’re thrilled the videos feel like a helping hand beside you – that’s exactly what we hope for. Keep enjoying each stitch; you’re doing amazing!
2 weeks in and centre gingerbread house and 3 Christmas Jumper panels completed.
Absolutely loving it and learning so much. Some mistakes, wrong turns and redoing along the way but the videos are great. So good when I have needed to slow down or go back to check what to do.
The only issue was the light coloured yarns on the white background on the video. It was really hard to see the stitches being made or the completed rows.
Hoping to finish on time as it is for a Christmas present. 😁
Store owner replied:
Hi Carol! 🎄
It sounds like your Gingerbread Blanket is really coming to life! We love that you’re embracing the learning process and finding the videos helpful – little “wrong turns” are all part of the fun. Thanks for your feedback about the light-coloured yarns; we’ll definitely keep that in mind for future videos. Wishing you lots of happy stitches and success finishing your Christmas gift on time – you’ve got this! 😁💛
Favourite crochet along I’ve ever done! Enjoyed every section and such a beautiful design. Change a few colours to make it my own but I love it!
Store owner replied:
Ah, this made me so happy to read Ellie! 🥰 Your Gingerbread Blanket looks absolutely amazing in your photo – I love how you’ve made it your own with your colours. I’m thrilled it was your favourite CAL and that you enjoyed every section. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work!
By far my most favorite thing I’ve ever made! I love it so much.
Store owner replied:
Hi Jodi,
Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review and beautiful photo of your Gingerbread Blanket! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that it’s your favourite project ever—what a wonderful achievement! Your blanket looks stunning, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy it for many festive seasons to come.
If you have any more projects you'd like to explore, we’d be more than happy to help. Happy crocheting!
Best wishes,
Hazel
Absolutely love this CAL so much! I’ve never done a CAL or made a blanket before and this purchase has made the process so easy and fun!
I will definitely purchase for CAL kits again in the future :) Can’t wait for my finished product, I am on week 3 currently
Bought for 18 year old craft mad daughter who is currently crocheting away on week 2! Clear instructions, well written and enjoyable. Very pleased, thank you.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🧶 We're delighted you enjoyed the pattern, beautiful blanket and yarn. Happy crocheting! 💛
Absolutely love making this blanket, the videos are very helpful, the wool is lovely and the blanket is lovely and soft.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Angela! ❤️ We’re thrilled you’re enjoying making your Gingerbread blanket and finding the videos helpful. The lovely, soft yarn makes it such a cosy project, and we hope you enjoy snuggling up under your beautiful finished blanket! 🧶🎄✨
So far it is going well, I love the step by step videos, so handy and this is why it is my second kit here.
My only thoughts for improvement are that there should be a ‘troubleshooting’ section for frequent beginner errors, perhaps at the end of the video- as sometimes I’ve found out only later that I did the stitches too tight to go into, or missed one starting stitch etc! Also would be great to have time stamps on the videos, so I can jump back to the start of row 5 for example, so when I’m doing rows 7-13 I can follow with the videos easily without jumping backwards and forwards; as I find the videos easier than the written pattern.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback, Deborah 🌟 We’re thrilled you’re enjoying your second kit and finding the step-by-step videos helpful. Your suggestions about troubleshooting tips and time stamps are brilliant — that’s really valuable feedback and we’ll definitely take it on board for future videos. Happy stitching! ✨🧶
As a complete beginner I would definitely advise taking your time with it! The video support is very helpful and really excited to see actual progress :-) will be a huge achievement (for me!) when it’s done!
Store owner replied:
Hi Jen, thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We love that you’re taking your time and enjoying the video support — that’s exactly how crochet should feel, relaxed and fun. We can’t wait for you to see your Gingerbread Blanket come together — it’s going to be such an achievement! 🎉🧵
Lovely kit and video tutorials are great!! Only little gripe is the written instructions have too much information and make it harder to work out. Sounds silly but basic written instructions would have been better and clearer in my opinion. I’ve made most of the blanket by just following the tutorials. Stopping and starting them at each step as I go. Has worked out great so far. That’s why I have given it 4stars instead of 5.
Store owner replied:
Hi Donna,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 💛 We’re so glad the video tutorials have been helpful for you. We really appreciate your feedback about the written instructions — it’s super useful for us as we continue to improve our kits. Happy crocheting with the blanket, and we can’t wait to see your finished project! 🧶
It was just a bag of wool, I was expecting instructions, maybe even a qr code for the instructions, this was suppose to be a gift but I am unable to give this to them now
Store owner replied:
Hi Daisy, thank you for your review. 🌟 I’m really sorry for the confusion — the Gingerbread Blanket Yarn Pack does include access to the free patterns and video tutorials. I'll email over the document over to you which includes all the relevant links. ✨
Aún no he empezado, será mi regalo de Santa Claus estas navidades, pero los ovillos tienen buena pinta y los vídeos con las explicaciones me pareen muy bien explicados, tengo muchas ganas de comenzar.
Store owner replied:
Thanks, Isabel! ✨ We hope you have so much fun starting your gift project — the yarn and videos are ready to make it a joy to crochet!
Store owner replied:
Thanks for your lovely review, Sondra! 😊 We hope you have so much fun starting your Gingerbread Blanket — can’t wait to see your finished project! 🎁🧶
I've only done the first week - love the pattern - hate the yarn.
Its not a nice acrylic - its not very soft for the price.
Store owner replied:
Hi Debbie! 🌟
Thank you so much for your honest feedback. We’re thrilled you’re enjoying the pattern! The yarn was chosen by Sirdar for this crochet-along, so we completely understand that it might not be everyone’s favourite. Your thoughts are super helpful, and we hope the stitching still brings you some cosy crochet fun! 🧶✨
Only done the house so far, but easy to follow - going well for a novice
Store owner replied:
Hi Dawn! 🎁
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad the house is going well and that the instructions are easy to follow. Keep going – we can’t wait to see the rest of your Gingerbread Blanket come together! 🧶✨
Store owner replied:
Paula, this made us so happy to read! ❤️ It’s wonderful to hear you’re enjoying every stitch of the Gingerbread Blanket CAL. Keep having fun with it – we can’t wait to see your progress!
I’m just loving crocheting again. I do shout “please don’t go,”to the video when she leaves us on our own for a while!
Store owner replied:
This made us smile, Cath! 😄💛 We’re so glad the Gingerbread Blanket has helped you fall back in love with crocheting again. And we promise Lindsey never leaves you on your own for too long in the videos 😉🧶✨
Only just started but the video is clear and easy to follow. The written instructions are a bit bunched up and so not as easy to follow but alongside the video makes more sense. Good quality wool and delivery was quick. I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out!
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Deniece! 🧡 We’re so glad to hear you’ve made a great start on your Gingerbread Blanket and that the video is helping things click into place — that’s exactly what it’s there for!
Thanks, too, for the note about the written instructions — that’s really helpful and we’ll definitely keep it in mind for future patterns. We're so pleased you're happy with the yarn and delivery, and we can’t wait to see how your blanket turns out — it’s such a cosy, satisfying project! 😊🧶
Easy to follow video tutorials and a really lovely design
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Maggie! 🧡 We’re so happy to hear you found the tutorials easy to follow and loved the design—it’s such a cosy project, isn’t it? Happy crocheting, and thanks again for your kind words! 🧶✨
Brilliant yarn bundle and outstanding customer service ❤️
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much, Nicola! ❤️ We're delighted you loved the yarn bundle and had a great experience with our customer service. Enjoy the CAL and we can’t wait to see your blanket! 🧶✨😊
I bought this CAL in January as it had sold out before Christmas. I thought I would need the time to make sure it was ready for next Christmas but I'm flying through it!
The instructions and videos are just so easy to follow (I'm a beginner)! I'm going to order more yarn when I've finished and crochet up a storm so I can give the blankets as gifts this year.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Nicola! 🌟 I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the Gingerbread Blanket CAL and that the instructions and videos are helping you along as a beginner. It’s wonderful that you're already flying through it and planning to gift your beautiful creations this year—what a thoughtful idea! We can’t wait to see what you make next. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
Fortunately my order arrived with all contents intact. However the box was not properly packed for overseas shipping and was badly damaged. I could actually see the contents inside before even opening the box. As I said, fortunately everything was there and not damaged. Had it been other than yarn I doubt it would have been good
Loving my first CAL!! Had a blip with not receiving two of the colours and it was handled beautifully and with ease. I got my two colours quickly and was able to continue on with the project! :))
A bit behind on the weekly sections but have loved getting in to this project. The videos are really handy alongside the pattern especially when I’m used to all other patterns I normally see being in american terms so the video helps me to stay on track.
My wife Nancy passed away before your shipment arrived. I may give what she ordered to her daughter.
If she isn't interested, would you permit me to return it for credit to the account by which she paid for it?
My name is Roy Benjamin. I'm keeping her email active until no longer needed.
My email is orion92450@hotmail.com
678.524.2927. Thank you
Store owner replied:
Hi Roy,
Thank you for reaching out, and I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We’re glad we were able to assist you with sorting this matter directly, and we sincerely appreciate you contacting us to discuss the next steps.
If you find that your wife’s daughter isn’t interested in the Gingerbread CAL pack, we would be more than happy to help you with the return process for a credit. Please feel free to reach out to us at curatecrochetbox@lottieandalbert.com if you need any further assistance, and we’ll make sure everything is handled smoothly for you.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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