Worsted Yarn Mystery Crochet Along – Fun, Easy & Free Pattern

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Crochet Alongs are super fun. But Mystery Crochet Alongs are more interesting, exciting and allow you to use yarn from your stash. This one is hosted by me and Yarnutopia and is free and is broken up into 5 parts throughout 2 weeks with a GIVEAWAY at the end. All sponsors by WeCrochet.

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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 like in the end, makes this event a Mystery Crochet Along. The community feeling of an event like this is like no other.

This mystery pattern is fun for beginners as well as more experienced crocheters. You will not need much yarn at all. Perfect for a Yarn Stash Challenge to clean out some of your yarn storage. Maybe while you organize your yarn?

But there are certain materials I can’t tell you until the last part of the pattern is released.

WHY?

Because otherwise, you would already know the answer, it would no longer be a mystery, and that would make it less fun.

The Mystery CAL Hosts

This Mystery CAL is hosted by me, Nicki from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts, and Nadia from Yarnutopia. During my last Mystery CAL, I had the idea of doing a Mystery CAL with another designer and collaborate together on an awesome project. And Nadia was the first person that came to my mind. And I’m so happy she did. She is an amazing person I look up to and admire. She is brilliant and has beautiful designs. She was simply perfect for this project!

Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to our pages, channels and newsletter!

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How will this Mystery CAL work?

Easy. You simply will follow both Nadia and me and sign up for our newsletters and of course join our Facebook groups. The Mystery CAL is broken up into 5 parts: 2 parts for me, 2 for Nadia, and 1 part that we both reveal. Meaning the last part of the Mystery CAL will be similar but not the same. We both start out with the same pattern but finish it differently. WHY? Because it makes it more fun and provides you with options on how to finish it yourself.

All parts are written and have an accompanying video tutorial to guide you through it. So let me give you an example:

For part 1 you will come to me for the written pattern and video tutorial. Then for part 2, I will provide you with a link to Nadia to get her written pattern and video. For part 3 you will come back to me and on part 4 you will go back to Nadia and for part 5, the final one, you will get to choose me or Nadia.

While you work on the parts of the pattern, we encourage you to share your progress pictures in our Facebook Groups using the hashtag #MCALNN

You have until 9/24/20 to finish the pattern, post the image of the final product plus using the hashtag #MCALNN to qualify for the Giveaway!

How do you have a chance to win for 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 both Nadia‘s and my newsletter (the green box above)
2. follow us on Facebook and Youtube
3. post the image of your final product in our Facebook groups
4. use the hashtag #MCALNN
5. post into our group with the image and hashtag no later than 9/24/20, midnight PT

Both Nadia and I will pick a winner to each win a $50 valued product from WeCrochet, our amazing sponsor. The Giveaway Winner announcement will take place on my Facebook page on 9/25/20 at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).

You can win either one of these prizes:

1. Yarn Swift by WeCrochet
2. The Hook Nook’s Bag by WeCrochet

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See my awesome past Crochet Alongs HERE!

So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this easy pattern.

This pattern is also available as an ad-free, printer-friendly pdf pattern that can be purchased at the links below for only a small fee.

What will you need for the Mystery Crochet Along?

• 4 colors of worsted yarn (1-2 skeins) I used WeCrochet’s Brava yarn with these colors
  • 2 skeins of Mulberry for both Parts 3 and 5
  • 1 skein of Lady Slipper for Part 2
  • 1 skein of Freesia for Part 1
  • 2 skeins of Fairy Tale for Part 4
• 4.0mm hook -> I used Furls Crochet Odyssey Hook
• scissors
• tapestry needle
• there are a few materials I can’t reveal just yet, as that would reveal the mystery right away
  • these materials are not essential at the beginning of the pattern
  • I will reveal them in part 5
• need general and beginner-friendly knowledge of basic crochet stitches -> video tutorials will be provided for every part
• GAUGE is NOT important, BUT measurements will be!

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes. But we suggest using worsted weighted yarn or DK. But do not mix yarn weights. Keep all the yarn weight the same. WeCrochet’s Brava yarn is very affordable and perfect for this project!

What colors should I pick?

It’s best to pick colors that are in the same tone and have harmony with each other. So you can tell I used all pink and purple tones for my project. Here I show off and explain the color wheel in a video. You can get the below color wheel here.

When does the Mystery Crochet Along start?

The Mystery Crochet Along will be broken up into 5 Parts. You will likely not know what it will be until you see Part 5 of the CAL. As I want to make sure you all have your materials you will need for the Mystery Crochet Along, we will give you all a week to collect your materials.

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

I hope to have many people attend this Mystery Crochet Along. It will be a mystery (feel free to guess as we are working on it), although, we won’t tell you what it is to keep it fun and interesting. But, it will also be super exciting as we see you all working on it and get to tell the big reveal at the end.

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 September 14th, 2020.

Mystery Crochet Along Pattern Parts:

Part 1: now available below – by Nicki

Make 6 triangles

Start with a color you only have ONE skein of.

I picked Freesia.

Each triangle has the dimensions 7.5 x 5.5 (if stretched it could also be 6 inches). Try to make sure your measurements match that.

The triangle is made in rows and finished off with 1 row (just one edge) of single crochet stitches. All atc’s are the height of a tr (so 3 stacked sc’s) which are counted as a stitch.

Stitches for part 1:
tr = treble crochet
dc= double crochet
atc = alternative turning chain (in this case 3 sc’s stacked) – can also be replaced with a chain of 4 and MUST be counted as a stitch

Pattern:

Make a magic ring

R1: 1 atc, 3 dc, 1 tr, 3 dc, 1 tr, turn, close the magic ring

R2: [1 atc, 2 dc] all on top of the tr from the previous row, 1 dc on top of each dc from the previous row, until you reach the tr from previous row, place [2 dc’s, 1 tr, 2 dc’s] on top of the tr from previous row, 1 dc on top of each dc from the previous row, until you reach the last stitch, place [2 dc’s and 1 tr] on top of that last stitch, turn

R3 – 5: repeat R2

Once you have finished the last row, simply crochet evenly 24 sc’s across the long side of the triangle (where the edges of the rows are).

Fasten off .

Leave a longer tail for sewing

Now, make sure to show off your 6 triangles as a picture in our Facebook Groups (both Nicki’s and Nadia’s) and use the hashtag #MCALNN for us to see and celebrate you!

https://youtu.be/q6Px4-UzcmE

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Part 2: now available – by Nadia

Head over to Nadia’s Website HERE for Part 2. You can also see the Video HERE.

Now, make sure to show off your 6 triangles as a picture in our Facebook Groups (both Nicki’s and Nadia’s) and use the hashtag #MCALNN for us to see and celebrate you!

Part 3: now available – by Nicki

Make 1 rectangle

Crochet with a color you have TWO of. But you will likely use only one of the skeins for this rectangle. I used the color Mulberry.

The rectangle needs to measure 7.5 x 15 inches at the end.

Remember, measurement is more important than row or stitch count!

Ch 53

R1: starting from the 2^nd ch, 1 thermal stitch in each ch, turn

R2-46: ch 1, 1 thermal stitch in each st, turn

*remember that you need to count each side to know the full number of rows

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Now, make sure to show off your 1 rectangle and 12 triangles as a picture in our Facebook Groups (both Nicki’s and Nadia’s) and use the hashtag #MCALNN for us to see and celebrate you!

https://youtu.be/-k4Uf4FGsdY

Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here:

Part 4: is now available – by Nadia

Head over to Nadia’s Website HERE for Part 4. You can also see the Video HERE.

Now, make sure to show off your 1 rectangle, 6 squares, and 12 triangles as a picture in our Facebook Groups (both Nicki’s and Nadia’s) and use the hashtag #MCALNN for us to see and celebrate you!

Part 5: now available – by Nicki & Nadia

WOW! Part 5 – both Nadia’s and mine are now available! So excited!

Did you guess the mystery correctly?

Please remember, in order to support us both, watch BOTH of our VIDEOS ALL THE WAY THROUGH! That really helps us and allows you to learn all the things you need to decide which part 5 you will go with:

Mine – Nadia’s – OR your own version

Now let’s get right into MY part 5.

OPTIONAL PARTS (pattern can be made even without them):

• 4 buckle sliders, 2 inches each
• 2 buttons of your choice

https://youtu.be/7zj7BUOaaHM

Sewing it all together – using the Mattress stitch throughout

Using the mattress stitch, sew the Moss stitch triangle all around the rectangle, having the long side touch the triangle. There should be 2 triangles on the long sides of the rectangle and 1 triangle on the short sides of the rectangle.

Next, sew the squares to the triangles such that one side of the square is pointing towards the rectangle and 2 sides of the squares are sewn to 2 triangles, one each.

Finally, sew the last triangle set onto the squares such that the tringles fit right between the gaps between squares. It will create a smooth edge on the top.

Adding a bag edge

Using the same color as the rectangle (Mulberry for me), crochet 144 single crochet stitches all around the top edge in continuous 7 rounds. Fasten off

Straps

Make 4 small pieces to attach the buckle slider to the bag.

Ch 7

R1: starting from the 2^nd ch from the hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch, turn

R2-7: 1 sc in each st, turn

Fasten off and leave a longer tail for sewing

Make 2 longer straps.

Ch 74

R1: starting from the 2^nd ch from the hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch, turn

R2-7: 1 sc in each st, turn

Fasten off and leave a longer tail for sewing

Now sew the little pieces onto the slider buckle and the bag (see the video for more detail). The rows are perpendicular to the bag edge.

Sew one long strap at a time to the buckle sliders (rows are perpendicular to the bag edge) onto one side of the bag.

OPTIONAL (not covered in the video):

Add a button to each short side of the bag edge and a loop so you can fold the short sides of the bag inwards and keep them that way using the button and a loop on each side. See the pictures for more details.

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Now, make sure to show off your FINAL RESULT as a picture in our Facebook Groups (both Nicki’s and Nadia’s) and use the hashtag #MCALNN for us to see and celebrate you!

Head over to Nadia’s Version of Part 5 on her Website HERE. You can also see the Video HERE.

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. The next Mystery CAL which will likely be in Spring 2021. Get ready for it 🙂 Just be on my Newsletter list and you will not miss it.