Mini-Mystery Crochet Along – March 2025

You never know what you’re capable of crocheting until you’re crocheting “blindly” (so to speak).

Create a project page on Ravelry, if you’d like. If you’re not sure how, check out our quick tutorial!

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• bobble st: bobble stitch
• invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
• yo: yarn over
• FLO: front loop only
• SM: stitch marker
• Rep: repeat
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet

Gauge

• See individual sections for measurements as you go.

Special Stitches

• 3 Double Crochet Bobble Stitch (bobble st): Yo, insert your hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, (yo, insert your hook into the same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook) work from ( to ) 2 times, yo, pull through all remaining loops on your hook.
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.
• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert your hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert your hook into the FLO of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on your hook.

TUTORIAL PHOTOS: If you’re stuck and need a visual, scroll down in this blog post to the tutorial photos. I added them near the bottom of the post to keep from spoiling the mystery for those who prefer to crochet blindly. 😉

Segment #1

Segment #1 has two separate small projects: Project A & project B.

Segment #1 – Project A

Yarns: Color A: 7 yards; Color D: 2.5 yards

Project A Part 1 (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With Color D yarn & a 4.00mm crochet, ch 8, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in the next ch, hdc into each of the next 4 chs, sc in the last ch. Place a stitch marker into the bottom of the last sc to mark where to join yarn in the next step. (7 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Make the second piece, then continue on to Project A Part 2. Part 1 should measure approximately 1.5″ L x .375″ W.

Project A Part 2

Note: This section is written in steps instead of rows to try and make it easier.

Step 1: With Color A yarn & a 4.00mm crochet, join yarn with a standing sc in the stitch marked with a SM on one of the pieces of Project A Part 1, sc in each of the next 6 sts, ch 4, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, sc in each of the next 7 sts along the edge of the first piece. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Step 2.

Step 2: Continuing on from Part 1, ch 24 (or until ch measures 5″), join yarn with a standing sc in the stitch marked with a SM on the second piece of Project A Part 1, sc in each of the next 6 sts, ch 4, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, sc in each of the next 7 sts along the edge of the piece. Do not fasten off. Continue on to Step 3.

Step 3: Working into the back hump of the chs from the beginning of Step 2, dc into each ch across to the last 2 chs, ch 1, skip the next ch, dc in the last ch. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc from Step 1. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Segment #1 – Project A measures approximately 9.5″ L from one tip to the next.

Continue on to Segment 1 – Project B.

Segment #1 – Project B

Yarns: Color E: 9 yards; Color F: 15″; Color G: 7.5 yards

Continuous Rounds (aka a spiral): Most of Project B – Part 1 is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Project B – Part 1

Set-Up: With Color E yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 6, being careful not to twist the ch, sl st into the back hump of the first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in each st around. Do not join. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 4: (FLO invsc2tog, Both Loops sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (8 sts)

Stuff Part 1 with scraps of yarn as you’re working the last several rounds.

Rnds 5 – 8: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Rnd 9: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to close the tip of Part 1. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the last round.

Weave in ends. Segment #1 – Project B Part 1 measures approximately 2″ L x .876″ W at widest point. Continue on to Project B Part 2.

Project B – Part 2

Cut 3 pieces of 5″ long Color F yarn. Hold all three pieces of yarn together as one and add it to the wide top of Project B – Part 1 ilike how you add fringe to a project. I used a crochet hook to help pull the yarn through.

After attaching the three pieces of Color F yarn, trim the ends and pull the plies apart. Continue on to Project B – Part 3.

Project B – Part 3

Row 1: With Color G yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 4, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, hdc in the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, sc in the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)

Rep Rows 2 – 3 until your Project B – Part 3 measures approximately 5″ L.

Last Row: Ch 9, skip each of the first 2 sts, sl st in the last st. (1 ch-9)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. This part should measure approximately 875″ W x 5″ L. Continue on to Finishing.

Project B – Finishing

Position Segment B – Part 1 nearest the end of the Segment B – Part 3 without the chain loop. I angled my piece on the band.

With 12″ of Color E yarn & a yarn needle, attach the Segment B – Part 1 to Segment B – Part 3. Weave in ends.

Continue on to Segment #2 tomorrow!

Scroll Down for Photo Tutorials

Segment #2

Yarns: Color H: 25 yards; Color E: 1 yard; Color B: 18″

Segment #2 – Part 1

Continuous Rounds (aka a spiral): This part is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With color H yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (24 sts)

Do not fasten off. Diameter of Part 1 should be approximately 1.875″. Continue on to Part 2.

Segment #2 – Part 2

Row 1: 2 sc in the first st, 2 sc in each of the next 4 sts. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, ch 8, skip each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts + 1 ch-8)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across. Turn. (12 sts)

Rows 5 – 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 2 sts, ch 8, skip each of the next 8 sts, sc in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (4 sts + 1 ch-8)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 9 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, sc in the next st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Do not turn. (8 sts) Place a SM in the 1st sc of this row to mark the stitch for the next step.

Do not fasten off. Part 2 should measure approximately 3″ W x 3.75″ L at this point. Continue on to Segment #2 – Part 3.

Segment #2 – Part 3

In this round, you’ll crochet around the entire piece that you’ve made so far. It’s okay if it curls up just a little bit. If it curls up a lot, Work Rnd 1 with a larger crochet hook.

Rnd 1: Continuing on from the last row worked, rotate to continue working around the edge of the your piece, sc into each st around up until you reach the st marked with a SM. Now you’ll work into each st along the bottom edge of your piece, sc in the st marked with a SM, sc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 4 sts, sc in each of the next 2 sts. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (49 sts) Stitch count isn’t crucial.

Fasten off. Use the Invisible Join Technique, then weave in ends. Finished measurements: 4.25″ L x 3.25″ W. Continue on to Finishing Segment #2.

Continue on to Segment #2 tomorrow!

Finishing Segment #2

Step 1: With a 15″ piece of Color E yarn & a yarn needle, embroider little feet on your baby chick as shown in the tutorial photos below.

Step 2: With a 15″ piece of Color E yarn & a yarn needle, embroider a beak on your baby chick’s face. I worked over stitches in the 3rd round of the head.

Step 3: With a 15″ piece of Color B yarn & a yarn needle, embroider eyes on your baby chick. I vertically wrapped my yarn around one stitch 3 times for each eye.

Weave in ends.

Segment #3

Yarns: Color A: 19 yards; Color B: 5.5 yard; Color C: 18″

Segment #3 – Part 1

Continuous Rounds (aka a spiral): This part is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With Color B yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 4 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (4 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Rnd 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (12 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 5: (FLO invsc2tog, Both Loops sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (8 sts)

Stuff this part with scraps of yarn before working the final round.

Rnd 6: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a 12″ long tail of yarn for later. This part should be a 1″ ball. Continue on to the Segment #3 – Part 2.

Segment #3 – Part 2 (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With Color B yarn & a 4.00, crochet hook, ch 3, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, 3 hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in the next ch. (4 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn long enough to attach it to Segment #3 – Part 1. Make the second one, then continue on to Attaching Part 2 to Part 1. Pieces should be approximately .5″ W x .675″ L.

Segment #3 – Part 3

Using a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach one Segment #2 – Part 2 to each side of Part 1. I attached mine to the stitches from Rnd 2 from Segment #3 – Part 1.

Weave in ends. Continue on to Segment #3 – Part 4.

Segment #3 – Part 4

Rnd 1: With Color A yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 24, being careful not to twist the ch, sl st into the back hump of the 1st ch to form a ring. (24 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (24 sts)

The diameter of your crochet ring should be approximately 2″ at this point.

Rnd 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), bobble st in the first st, sl st in the next st, (bobble st in the next st, sl st in the next st) work from ( to ) 11 times. Do not join. (12 bobble sts + 12 sl sts)

Rnd 4: (sl st in the next bobble st, bobble st in the next sl st) work from ( to ) 12 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sl st. (12 bobble sts + 12 sl sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), bobble st in the first sl st, sl st in the next bobble st, (bobble st in the next sl st, sl st in the next bobble st) work from ( to ) 11 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st bobble st. (12 bobble sts + 12 sl sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each bobble st and sl st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (24 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing. Segment #3 – Part 4 should be approximately 2″ diameter x 1.25″ H.

Segment #3 – Finishing

Use a yarn needle and the yarn tail left from Segment #3 – Part 1 and attach the head to the napkin ring as shown in the photos. Weave in ends.

With one or two 8″ pieces of yarn held together as one, tie them into a bow around the lamb’s neck. Trim the ends.

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• (1) $25 Amazon Gift Card
• (1) Yarn Prize Pack ($15 – $25 value) – Open to crocheters worldwide!
• (3) Crocheters will each Receive 2 Patterns of Choice from my Ravelry or Etsy Shop (aff).

Tutorial Photos for a Visual Aid

Photos for Segment #1 – Project A

Photos for Segment #1 – Project B

Segment #2 Progression Photos

Segment #3 Photos