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Linked Crochet Mystery Crochet Along – Fun & Free Pattern

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Crochet Alongs are super fun. But Mystery Crochet Alongs are more interesting, and exciting and allow you to use yarn from your stash. This one is broken up into 3 parts over 3 days with a GIVEAWAY at the end.

So often I look at my stash and get so many ideas on what to crochet with it. Literally, as soon as I see certain color combinations, ideas are flowing. But I understand that not everyone does it that way. Some crocheters prefer the certainty of a pattern, how it looks at the end and which yarn to use for it. Well, if you remove one of those items from the certainty, you create a mystery.

And that one item is “how the pattern will look at the end”. Combine that with a huge amount of crocheters working on the same pattern, trying to figure out the mystery of how it will look in the end, making this event a Mystery Crochet Along. The community feeling of an event like this is like no other.

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Linked Crochet Mystery Crochet Along

Previous Mystery Crochet Along Patterns

Mystery Crochet Alongs are super fun. And many crocheters join my monthly ones each time. Some of the past Crochet Along Patterns can be found here.

But you can find the last Patterns of the Mystery CALs here:

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How will this Mystery CAL work?

Easy. You simply will follow each part once released – each one is a short and quick sign up for early release emails above and of course join my Facebook group for release info and to show off your creations.

The Mystery CAL is broken up into 3 parts. Each part can be made within just about an hour or so. Videos will be provided for stitches or techniques that may be challenging for some.

This pattern will NOT have any color changes making this an ideal beginner pattern!

While you work on the parts of the pattern, I encourage you to share your progress pictures in my Facebook Groups using the hashtag #MAR23MCAL

You have until 3/18/23 to finish the pattern, post the image of the final product plus using the hashtag #MAR23MCAL in my Facebook group (direct post into my group) to qualify for the Giveaway!

How do you have a chance to win in the Giveaway?

It’s very easy. But remember you don’t need to be part of it and can simply take your time for the pattern.

But here is how you qualify to be entered in the Giveaway:

  1. Join my newsletter (the sign up box above)
  2. Follow me on at least 2 of these social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube
  3. Post the image of your final product in my Facebook group
  4. Use the hashtag #MAR23MCAL
  5. Post into my Facebook group with the image and hashtag no later than 3/18/23 10am, PT
  6. Optional: Share this Mystery CAL link with your crochet bestie on social media and tag me!

I will pick THREE winners to each win a $30 valued crochet surprise. The Giveaway Winner announcement will take place on my Facebook page on 3/18/23 at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).

C2C Mystery CAL Surprise

What will you need for the Mystery Crochet Along?

Get each skein for less than $2 HERE

Linked Crochet Mystery Crochet Along-2

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, you can switch to a different yarn brand, even a different fiber if you prefer. I used 1 skein of each color of Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Medley Yarn, which cost less than $2 per skein HERE.

You can find all different types of Premier’s Anti-Pilling Yarn Collection here – so many different types to pick from. Click here and explore them all.

But it’s an ideal project as a yarn stash buster. Use leftover yarn if you have any. I would recommend sticking with the worsted yarn.

What colors should I pick?

Either stick with the colors I picked or pick your favorite color(s). 3 colors are not needed. I added some color combination recommendation pictures above.

You can also pick 2 different colors if you like:

If you pick 2 different colors, pick 1 skein for one main color, and 1 skein of a “neutral” color. But you can also totally do this entire project in one color. But I personally think 2 colors make it better.

  • seasonal – I picked 2 colors that worked great together
  • 1 bold color and 1 neutral
  • colors of the same tone (example: light vs dark green)
  • colors opposite on the color wheel (aka complimentary colors), examples:
    • orange and blue
    • yellow and violet
color wheel

Get the Color Wheel HERE

Can I use a different hook size?

Yes, you can pick a different size. Focus on the measurements I’ll provide for each part. But it will be ok if you are a bit off. No worries. This pattern is giving.

When does the Mystery Crochet Along start?

The Mystery Crochet Along will be broken up into 3 Parts. You will likely not know what it will be until you see Part 3 of the CAL. As I want to make sure you all have the materials you will need for the Mystery Crochet Along, we will give you all about a week to collect your materials.

There will be MAYBE a few extra materials you need for part 3 that are optional. But I can’t reveal that until then to not spoil the surprise. But you will likely have those materials at home and won’t need to buy them.

Then we will get started. See the schedule below for each part.

We are pretty sure you will all like this Mystery Crochet Along Pattern as much as we do. Be sure to share this post with your crochet friends so they all can join in.

Are you excited yet? Let’s grab your materials. We will get started on March 13th.

Why is it is called a Linked Crochet Mystery CAL?

Well, we’ll be crocheting a fun beginner project where I teach you how to use Linked Crochet which is part of the Tunisian Crochet family, BUT you’ll use a regular crochet hook. Each pattern part comes with a video tutorial to learn as much as you can all while making a super fun crochet project.

Mystery Crochet Along Pattern Parts:

Part 1: is now available

IF you would like the pattern ad-free you can join “The Crochet Club” membership as a trial or as a full member and get access to the Mystery CAL pattern ad-free and more than 300 patterns, even with interactive checkboxes to save your progress row by row.

You can join the “The Crochet Club” Membership here if you want to have the entire Mystery CAL pattern ad-free.

Already a member? Login HERE to see the ad-free version

Let’s start with one specific Linked Crochet Stitch called Linked Double Crochet. You can learn this stitch in this photo and video tutorial here, but I also explained it in the full video tutorial for Part 1.

https://youtu.be/LH28NviLEG8

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You will only need 1 color for this, pick 1 of the 2 skeins you have.

Ch 30+2

ROUND 1: (crochet in the back bump!) insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into the 3rd ch and pull up a loop, finish it like a regular dc st, now crochet 1 ldc per ch (30 sts), now turn and work on the opposite site of the chain, 1 ldc per ch (that is 30 more sts), connect the last ldc with th first ldc (watch the first video on how to do this) or sl st the last to the first st (60 sts in total for this round)

ROUND 2: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, connect the last st to the first st

ROUND 3-11: repeat R2

Leave a tail for sewing (~2 feet)

Part 1 should each be 5 x 9 inches. It’s ok if the measurement is off a bit.

Part 2: is now available

IF you would like the pattern ad-free you can join “The Crochet Club” membership as a trial or as a full member and get access to the Mystery CAL pattern ad-free and more than 300 patterns, even with interactive checkboxes to save your progress row by row.

You can join the “The Crochet Club” Membership here if you want to have the entire Mystery CAL pattern ad-free.

Already a member? Login HERE to see the ad-free version

Let’s continue part 2 with another Linked Crochet Stitch called Linked Half Double Crochet. You can learn this stitch in this photo and video tutorial here, but I also explained it in the full video tutorial for Part 2.

https://youtu.be/aZveEik0bes

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Crochet 1 in each color

Ch 26+2

ROUND 1: (crochet in the back bump!) insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into the 3rd ch and pull up a loop, finish it like a regular hdc st, now crochet 1 lhdc per ch (26 sts), now turn and work on the opposite site of the chain, 1 lhdc per ch (that is 26 more sts), invisible sl st to the first st (52 sts in total for this round)

ROUND 2: ch 2, 1 lhdc per st, connect the last st to the first st

ROUND 3-10: repeat R2

Now you’ll crochet from one edge to the other edge in rows.

ROW 1-3: ch 2, 1 hdc per st (until edge/corner), turn

Leave a tail for sewing (~2 feet)

The pieces should match in size. Mine are about 7 x 4.5 inches.

Part 3: is now available

IF you would like the pattern ad-free you can join “The Crochet Club” membership as a trial or as a full member and get access to the Mystery CAL pattern ad-free and more than 300 patterns, even with interactive checkboxes to save your progress row by row.

You can join the “The Crochet Club” Membership here if you want to have the entire Mystery CAL pattern ad-free.

Already a member? Login HERE to see the ad-free version

YAY! Finally, the pattern is revealed! But be sure to watch the video till the end cause it will show you MANY WAYS to finish the pattern. No need to do it the way I did. Let’s be creative.

BUT we also want to celebrate you with another surprise and announce the winners! So make sure to come to the LINKED CROCHET PARTY which is LIVE on social media on 3/18/23 at 12pm, PT here:

But let’s finish the pattern now. And of course, I have a video tutorial for you here:

https://youtu.be/TrnY3MieSoY

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First, crochet part 1 one more time but in the other color!

Ch 30+2

ROUND 1: (crochet in the back bump!) insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into the 3rd ch and pull up a loop, finish it like a regular dc st, now crochet 1 ldc per ch (30 sts), now turn and work on the opposite site of the chain, 1 ldc per ch (that is 30 more sts), connect the last ldc with th first ldc (watch the first video on how to do this) or sl st the last to the first st (60 sts in total for this round)

ROUND 2: ch 2, 1 ldc per st, connect the last st to the first st

ROUND 3-11: repeat R2

Leave a tail for sewing (~2 feet)

This piece should match the one in Part 1 which means they are both each 5 x 9 inches.

Assembly (like mine)

Flip the large grey pouch inside out and insert it into the large currant pouch.

Now insert the small pouch into the large grey one.

Sew the 3 layers together (make sure the grey yarn is not shown on the currant pouch. Now continue sewing the large pouches together.

Finally, flip the large pouches inside out and insert the smaller currant pouch into the larger currant pouch and sew them together on the top using a current yarn piece.

Now optionally add buttons or snaps such that the smaller pouches/pockets can also be flaps. And you can totally also add a zipper, but you may not need a liner since it’s Linked Crochet which reduces gaps between the stitches.

So what is the pattern? Well, mine is a Reversible Purse Pouch with pockets that are also the flap/closure of the purse. Will you make the same one or assemble it differently?

Make sure to post your final images with the hashtag by 10 am, PT on 3/18/23 to qualify for the giveaway.

Linked Crochet Reversible Purse Pouch with Pockets

I hope you will enjoy this Mystery CAL. After all the parts are published, I will publish this pattern as a stand-alone – still free – crochet pattern shortly after. But don’t worry, there will be more.

Once this MCAL finishes, the next Mystery CAL will likely be in April 2023, as I am going to have them now monthly. Get ready for it 🙂 Just be on my Newsletter list and you will not miss it.

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