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Quick Multi-Stitch Mystery Crochet Along – Fun & Free Pattern

ByNicole Riley
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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.

Multi Stitch Mystery Crochet Along - Standard Pin

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Why is it called a Quick Multi-Stitch Mystery CAL?

Well, you will be crocheting 1 Multi-Stitch Christmas crochet pattern. Although you already know it will be a multi-stitch pattern, you’ll likely not guess each pattern until the end. Furthermore, I mentioned specifically that it’s a Multi-Stitch Pattern as you’ll learn 3 different stitches all in one quick pattern.

The Mystery CAL will include 3 video tutorials in the written MCAL. Meaning, it is a great beginner pattern.

PLUS I will add many very fun twists to the pattern to keep the mystery alive and make the pattern more interesting with a big WOW at the end.

Plus the pattern will include fun customizations that you can pick and choose from or allow your creativity to go wild. But regardless. It’s worth joining the fun.

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 our Facebook group “Crocheting with Nicki” for release info and to show off your creations.

The Mystery CAL is broken up into 3 parts (1 pattern). 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.

While you work on the parts of the pattern, I encourage you to share your progress pictures in my Facebook group using the hashtag #JAN25MCAL

You have until 1/18/25 to finish the pattern, post the image of the final pattern plus using the hashtag #JAN25MCAL 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 #JAN25MCAL
  5. Post into my Facebook group with the image and hashtag no later than 1/18/25 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 and on my YouTube channel on 1/18/25 at 12pm, PT (3pm, ET).

Mystery CAL Surprise

What will you need for the Mystery Crochet Along?

If you don’t want to use the above yarn, see the information below the image in case you want to substitute it.

Yarn for Stitch Mystery Crochet Along 2025

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, you can switch to a different yarn brand if you prefer. But stick with the WORSTED yarn! I personally think the WeCrochet Brava Worsted Yarn and WeCrochet Heatherly Worsted Yarn are the perfect yarn for this project. But I may be biased. lol

No need to pick 2 different types of worsted yarn, you can also just pick one. Just make sure in that case you still have either 3/4 skein for 2 colors or 1.5 skeins of 1 color.

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

What colors should I pick?

You can pick any color you like, but I recommend any red and pink version.

Either stick with the colors I picked or pick your favorite colors.

You can also pick 2-3 different colors if you like:

  • seasonal
  • 1-2 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 pattern itself for this MCAL. I recommend sticking with the provided measurements.

When does the Mystery Crochet Along start?

The Mystery Crochet Along will be broken up into 3 Parts. 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 MIGHT BE a few extra materials you need for part 3 that are optional. But I can’t reveal that until then so as not to 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 January 13th.

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 500 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

Stitches used for Part 1:

  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • ch = chain
  • sk = skip
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • puff stitch = (yo, insert hook, pull up a loop) 3 times, 7 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 7 loops

Video Tutorial for Part 1 – Puff Stitch in Circles to Make a Square

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Written Pattern for Part 1

Make 2 Squares in 2 Colors (1 in pink, 1 in red)

R1: Magic ring, ch 1 or 2, (1 puff st, ch 1) 7 times, sl st

R2: sl st until the next ch space, (1 puff st, ch 1) twice per ch space, sl st (14 puff sts)

R3: sl st until the next ch space, *(1 puff st, ch 1) in 1 ch sp, (1 puff st, ch 1) twice in the next ch space, repeat from * all around, sl st (21 puff sts)

R4: sl st until the next ch space, *(1 puff st, ch 1) in 2 ch spaces, (1 puff st, ch 1) twice in the next ch space, repeat from * all around, sl st (28 puff sts)

R5: sl st until the next ch space, *(1 puff st, ch 1) in 3 ch spaces, (1 puff st, ch 1) twice in the next ch space, repeat from * 5 MORE TIMES, **(1 puff st, ch 1) in 1 ch sp, (1 puff st, ch 1) twice in the next ch space, repeat from ** one time, sl st (36 puff sts)

R6: each set of stitches in placed into the ch spaces, *2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 dc, [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr], 2 dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, repeat from* 3 more times

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Each Square should be about 6 inches.

Make sure to post your picture with the hashtag #JAN25MCAL to the Facebook group so we can find and celebrate you!

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 500 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

Video Tutorial for Part 2 – Jasmine Stitch using Puff Stitches

Watch the full video here

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Written Pattern for Part 2

Make 2 Pieces in 1 Color (2 in pink)

Be aware these puff stitches are made differently than normal ones.

1 puff stitch: (yo, insert hook, pull up a loop) 3 times, 7 loops on hook, yo AND HOLD TIGHT ON YARN and pull through all 7 loops, insert hook into yarn you held onto, yo and pull through 2 loops, then ch 1

ALL new puff stitches are placed into the space created by the “yo and pull through 2 loops”

It’s very important to watch the video tutorial to guide you with this stitch!

R1: crochet 9 foundation puff stitches, turn

R2-5: 1 edge puff stitch, *3 puff stitches together (19 loops on hook) into the top of last puff stitch, the base of that puff stitch, and the next puff stitch, continue from * until the end, turn

R6-7 are best to see on the video as it shows the decrease on each side very clearly

R6-7: 2 puff stitches together (as an edge decrease), then crochet *3 puff stitches together (19 loops on hook) into the top of last puff stitch, the base of that puff stitch, and the next puff stitch, continue from * until you have 2 puff stitches left to create, but instead crochet a 4 puff stitch together as a decrease, turn

Fasten off and weave in ends

Each piece should be about 6 inches for the base.

Make sure to post your picture with the hashtag #JAN25MCAL to the Facebook group so we can find and celebrate you!

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 500 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

Video Tutorial for Part 3 – Zig Zag Puff Stitches WITH Reveal

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Remember we have a HUGE Multi-Stitch PARTY with PRIZES on Saturday, 1/18/25 at 12pm, PT HERE! I hope to see you there!

Be sure to submit your image (for the assembled final product) to the group with the hashtag by 10am, PT (1/18/25) to qualify for one of the giveaways.
If you don’t finish it’s ok, we have MORE prizes to giveaway! Everyone is invited!

Written Pattern for Part 3 with Reveal

Zig Zag Puff Stitch

(2 pieces – same color – mine is red)

Ch 19 (multiple of 2 +3)

R1: starting from the 4th ch from the hook, *1 dc, crochet 1 puff st in the ch BEFORE the dc, ch 1, repeat from * until the end, 1 dc in the last st, turn

R2-8: ch 2, *1 dc into the ch 1 from the puff st from the previous row, 1 puff st into the space before and below the dc, ch 1, repeat from * until the end, 1 dc on top of the turning chain, turn

R9-10: ch 2, 1 dc tog over 2 ch1-spaces, crochet 1 puff st below the 2nd dc as normal, ch 1, *1 dc into the ch 1 from the puff st from the previous row, 1 puff st into the space before and below the dc, ch 1, repeat from * until you have left to crochet (before the turning chain), crochet a decrease like this: 1 dc tog (no puff made), turn

Fasten off.

Each piece should be about 6 inches for the base.

Assembly

Aline all the same colored pieces together such that they make a heart.

Now sew the red pieces where they touch together (mattress or whip stitch).

Finally, use the fairy yarn (or sew/crochet with another color/yarn) the 2 hearts together (sc sts evenly all around). I used this WeCrochet Fairy Yarn (you can use ANY yarn for this!)

Once almost around (maybe 3/4 of the way around) stuff with polyfill (optionally create a lining for the polyfill first and then add it in there), then finish crocheting till the end. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make sure to post your picture with the hashtag #JAN25MCAL to the Facebook group so we can find and celebrate you!

Big Multi-Stitch Party with PRIZES at 12pm, PT on January 18th, 2025

Once this MCAL finishes, the next Mystery CAL will likely be in February 2025, 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.

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:

Multi Stitch Mystery Crochet Along

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28 Comments

  1. How do I sign up for this or do I just show up with my supplies?
    Thanks much
    The. (Brenda)

    1. Yes, get your supplies, join my group so you can show off your wips and ask questions if you have any or support others. And sign up for my newsletter so you can get the link to the parts of the CAL right away to your email when they are available 🙂

  4. I would love to join the CAL. Even though I am a beginner at crocheting. I have made 2 baby blankets. I’m currently working on 3 blankets and a shawl. But this sounds like it can be fun and a learning experience.

  5. I’m a group junkie, at least that’s what one lady in one of my other groups said. I will be there!

  7. Thanks so much Nicki. I really enjoyed your crochet along. This is the first one I have done.. Thank you also for teaching me the proper way to do an invisible decrease! I was previously omitting the final yarn over. It looks so much better, done properly. 🤗

  9. So excited! After watching the show, think I need to rethink my colors!

  12. Glad I found you. I haven’t a clue what this will end up as but it’s been entertaining thus far.

  13. I am a sucker for Mystery CALs! Trying the suggested yarn this time to see what I am missing. Thank you!!

  18. I have a vast amount of yarn in my stash what other yarns will work n the colors are not a problem either. It would be great if I could use up some of the yarn in my stash to make this. Any help u can give me would be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Merry

  19. Check to see if there is a written mistake in Part 3. In writing it says chain 42. On the video you say there will be 53 single crochets. 53 single crochets will yield the right size but 42 will not.

  20. Thanks for slowing down part 3 a lot more then part 1! The only confusing thing to me is what you are calling the back loop, seems more like the front one, but I get that if I had turned the row and not flipped it it would have been the back, but how we are looking at it to do the stitch, it is more of the front loop. If you had written the directions totally out, I would have been mess!

  21. I started late but am enjoying this CAL which is my first. I am so glad to decide to try it! I cannot wait to finish my project and show it off. Thank you both for such a fun crochet adventure.

  23. i LOVE YOUR WEBSITE AND YOUR NEWSLETTERS. tHIS IS THE FIRST TIME i SIGNED UP FOR A cal, BUT A LITTLE LATE. iT IS SO CUTE AND i HAVE BEEN IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING BOOK MARKS FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN. tHANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.

    WHOOPS JUST NOTICED I HAVE CAP LOCK ON…OH WELL.

  24. Thanks again for all your hard work in putting together such a fun activity for your followers, like me ;>)

  25. These Mystery CALs are so much fun! Love learning new stitches while making them. Thank you!

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