A free year of color, one square at a time
Year of Color is a free make-along with Cascade Yarns. Every month brings a fresh palette, a new knit square, and a new crochet square, plus a little more color know-how. Start with any square you love, any time you like.
Two squares a month. A new knit square and a new crochet square in Cascade Heritage fingering, released each month.
Start anywhere. No order to follow and nothing to catch up on. Pick the square that makes you want to cast on.
Always free. Every pattern, every palette, and every color lesson, free forever.
This page collects every square as it publishes. There is no order to follow and nothing to catch up on. Start with January, jump to this month, or pick whichever square you love first. Bookmark it, or join free to get each new release in your inbox along with the monthly color series.
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Your squares become whatever you like. A stack of them makes a set of pillow covers, a sampler, or a pile of handmade gifts. There is no finish line to race to and no single right way to do it. The point is a year of color and a growing collection you are proud of.
Browse every square below. Start with the one you love.
Do I have to make every month?
Nope. Make just the months that speak to you, or go all in for the full year.
I’m joining mid-year. Did I miss too much?
Not at all. Every month lives right here in the archive. Start wherever you are and work at your own pace.
I only knit or only crochet. Is this for me?
Absolutely. Each month includes both patterns.
Is it really free?
Yes. The monthly patterns and color education are completely free all year long.
Year of Color 2026 is made in partnership with Cascade Yarns
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