New 2024 Challenge with Santa Pazienzia! ✨ Bolonia crochet top-dress
Here is a new crochet challenge to make the most of this summer! For this, we have worked again with Estefa, the talented crochet designer behind @santapazienzia. After the success of the 2023 challenge with the Saona dress, we’re back with an even more special proposal: the Bolonia crochet top-dress design.
If granny squares are your weakness, this dual pattern by Santa Pazienzia, available for free at katia.com, is for you. It also comes with 5 video tutorials so that, whichever your skill level, you are set for success in this new crochet challenge. Do you accept the challenge? Carry on reading and we’ll reveal all!
Bolonia crochet top-dress
Are you looking for a versatile project for your summer wardrobe? Well, this crochet top-dress has everything it needs to become your favorite garment of the season. Inside the Bolonia pattern by Santa Pazienzia, you’ll find instructions to make these 2 garments in 3 sizes combining balls of Katia Fair Cotton Granny and Fair Cotton. Estefa @santapazienzia tells you everything you need to know about the 2024 challenge in the following video.
Inspiration behind the Bolonia design
Estefa @santapazienzia: From my dear hometown of Tarifa, I have been inspired by Bolonia, a paradise in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, to design the garments for this year. The soft brown and blue colors reflect the sand dunes and sea of Bolonia. In this new challenge, I suggest two multi-functional garments: a top and a dress, which are based on the same granny square pattern as the Saona dress. I have used Fair Cotton Granny, which is perfect because it is self-color changing, making each stitch easier.
Customizable kit: Top or Dress 100% YOU
For this 2024 Challenge, we’re launching a customizable kit at katia.com, also available at stores that sell Katia products. Top or dress? Choose your size!
Choose your own color combination
If you prefer a different color combination to the one proposed in denim and sand tones, you can customize your kit by selecting your favorite colorway. We suggest some Katia Fair Cotton colors that go with the Fair Cotton Granny colorways so that you can build your own palette.
Complete your kit with Katia accessories
As well as choosing the type of garment, size, and colors, you can complete your kit with:
- 3-mm and 3.5-mm crochet hooks
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Granny square blocking board
Join the 2024 Santa Pazienzia challenge!
Get ready to make your own crochet summer dress or top and enjoy the creative process:
- Purchase your customizable kit. Buy the Bolonia by Santa Pazienzia kit at katia.com or your local yarn store. Choose between the top or dress, your size, and your favorite color combination!
- Download the Free PDF pattern. Read the instructions carefully. We recommend:
- Printing the pattern to highlight the steps corresponding to your size.
- Practice the stitches used if this is your first time making a granny square.
- Subscribe to the Katia YouTube channel. Remember to activate the channel notifications to not miss the 5 video tutorials created by Santa Pazienzia.
- AVAILABILITY: From June 10, we will publish one video a day. Once published, the videos will always be available on our YouTube channel.
Step-by-step video tutorials
Let Santa Pazienzia guide you every step of the way! The videos will be narrated in Spanish and include subtitles in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and Italian.
To turn on the subtitles on YouTube:
- Click on the Subtitles icon to activate this tool.
- Click on the Settings ⚙️ icon.
- Select Subtitles and choose your preferred language.
On tablets and mobile devices:
Turn on the subtitles by tapping on the three dots in the top right-hand corner and select Subtitles.
Start your 2024 challenge!
Go at your own pace, without rushing, and watch the videos whenever you need them. This crochet challenge has no end date and is not a competition. This 2024 challenge is for you if you want to:
- Learn crochet. Perfect for fearless beginners who want to start out in the world of crochet.
- Perfect your granny squares. The perfect project if you want to improve this technique.
- Expand your handmade wardrobe. With a pattern designed by the talented and stylish Santa Pazienzia.
- Gift handmade fashion. The best gift for that person who appreciates the value and enjoys the exclusivity of handmade clothes.
- Be part of a creative community. There’s nothing like sharing progress, receiving support, and being inspired by other crochet enthusiasts, right?
- Relive the experience of the 2023 challenge. Because you really enjoyed making the Saona dress.
Share your progress
Share your photos, videos, or reels on Instagram by tagging @santapazienzia and @katiayarns. Use the hashtag #BoloniaSP to inspire others and become part of our creative community. Wear the Bolonia top and dress by Santa Pazienzia this summer!
Accept the challenge, enjoy yourself, and show the world your talent for crochet.
