In this video I’m kicking off the Birthstone Blanket crochet-along with the January square. This one is all about getting that first square made so you can build your blanket month by month right along with me. I walk you through the January square so you can stitch with confidence, and I keep it simple and doable—because I want you actually finishing your squares, not stressing over them. For January, you’ll need to make 4 of these squares. That’s the big takeaway for this step: get your four January squares done and set aside, because on January 20th I’ll be showing you how to join them. If you’re new to CALs, this is a great way to stay motivated—one month at a time, one set of squares at a time—and by the time we’re done you’ll have a full birthstone blanket you can be proud of. Grab your yarn, stitch along, and let’s get January knocked out together.