Mini-Mystery Crochet Along – February 2025
Are you ready for another Mini-Mystery Crochet Along (MMCAL)!
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, Mini-Mystery Crochet Alongs are a fun, free community event for ALL skill levels!
There’s no better way to learn a new crochet stitch or technique than in a community setting with your peers.
You never know what you’re capable of crocheting until you’re crocheting “blindly” (so to speak).
MINI-MYSTERY CROCHET ALONG FAQ’S
“What is a MMCAL?” Check out our Frequently Asked Questions in the Mini-Mystery Crochet Along Information Guide.
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How Do I Join in The MMCAL Fun?
- Step 1: Make sure you’ve joined the A Crocheted Simplicity Crochet Community on Facebook, or the A Crocheted Simplicity Ravelry Group (or both).
- Step 2: Locate the black & white MMCAL graphic (shown above) in either the Facebook Community Group or Ravelry Group.
- Comment, ask questions, and post your progress photos on this specific MMCAL post in the community groups.
- Step 3: Crochet Along with us!
- Crochet 1 (or more) MMCAL project. Crochet as many as you’d like and each will gain you more entries!
- Each Segment will be available for free in this blog post below. See the current MMCAL Schedule Below.
- Step 4: Enter to Win Prizes!
- Once you complete each segment, add a photo of your progress to the post in the group for that project. You will need to add at least 1 photo for each segment in order to be entered to win all of the prizes.
- Earn up to FOUR entries for each completed mystery crochet along project you complete and post photos of each segment.
- Photo of Materials = 1 Entry
- Photo of Segment #1 = 1 Entry
- Photo of Segment #2 = 1 Entry
- Photo of Segment #3 = 1 Entry
I will number all photos throughout the weekend. You’ll want to keep track of your numbers as I put them all in a random number generator to draw the winners of the prizes! 🙂
Create a project page on Ravelry, if you’d like. If you’re not sure how, check out our quick tutorial!
Mini-Mystery Crochet Along Schedule, Material List & Prizes
Our Mini-Mystery Crochet Along will be posted in 3 segments.
THIS blog post will be updated with each new segment, according to the schedule below.
MMCAL Schedule
- Material List: SCROLL DOWN – It’s available NOW in this blog post below!
- Segment 1: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5am CST. **Segment #1 will be posted below by 5am CST Friday**
- Segment 2: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 5am CST.
- Segment 3: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 5am CST.
- MMCAL Closes Monday, February 24, 2025 @ noon CST: MMCAL Closes & winners will be drawn. Winners will be announced Monday evening, February 24, 2025.
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Materials
- Yarn: I made one sample with 1 strand of a chunky / 5 weight yarn and another sample with 2 strands of worsted weight / 4 yarn. You only need one of these yarns. Choose whicher weight you’d like. The yardage for each sample is listed below.
- Worsted Weight Yarn: 140 yards
- Chunky Weight Yarn: 70 yards
- Acrylic, Acrylic Blends, Wool, Wool Blends, Cotton, & Cotton Blends will all work for this project.
- Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Measuring Tape
Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
Gauge
- See individual sections for measurements as you go.
Segment #1
Segment #1: Worsted Weight Option Instructions
Note 1: The worsted weight option is made using two strands of worsted weight yarn held together as one.
Note 2: Segment #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.
Rnd 1: With 2 strands of yarn held together as one & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 18, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 15 chs, 3 sc in the last ch, rotate to work into the bottom loops of the foundation ch, sc in each of the next 15 chs. Do not join. (36 sts) Approximate size at this point: 5.25″ L.
Rnd 2: (2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc in each of the next 15 sts) work from ( to ) 2 times. (42 sts)
Rnd 3: * (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 15 sts, rep from * . (48 sts) Approximate size at this point: 5.75″ L x 1.75″ W.
Rnd 4: * sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 times, sc in each of the next 16 sts, rep from * . (54 sts)
Rnd 5: * (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 15 sts, rep from *. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (60 sts) Approximate size at this point: 6.75″ L x 3″ W.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Segment #2, when posted.
Segment #1: Bulky Weight Option Instructions
Note: Segment #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.
Rnd 1: With 1 strand of bulky weight yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 15, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 12 chs, 3 sc in the last ch, rotate to work into the bottom loops of the foundation ch, sc in each of the next 12 chs. Do not join. (30 sts) Approximate size at this point: 4.25″ L.
Rnd 2: (2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc in each of the next 12 sts) work from ( to ) 2 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 3: * (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 12 sts, rep from * . (42 sts) Approximate size at this point: 5.25″ L x 1.75″ W.
Rnd 4: * sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 times, sc in each of the next 13 sts, rep from * . (48 sts)
Rnd 5: * (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, sc in each of the next 12 sts, rep from * . Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (54 sts) Approximate size at this point: 6.5″ L x 3.25″ W.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Segment #2, when posted.
Segment #2
- Segment #2 will be added RIGHT HERE by 5am CST on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
All About the Prizes
- (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).
MMCAL Archives
While you’re patiently waiting for our next MMCAL to begin, I’ve dug out a few links from our MMCAL archives to share!
Psst… If you’d like to see all of them, here’s the entire MMCAL Archive.
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The crochet beanie shown above is my Easy Short Row Beanie Pattern.
I hope you’ll join us in the Facebook Community Group or Ravelry Group for the Mini-Mystery Crochet Along!!!
I van’t wait until Friday. Will be so much fun.
I’m glad to hear you’ll be joining in on the fun! 🙂
Looking forward to the mini mystery. I love a good mystery
We’re glad you decided to join us! 🙂
My daughter and I are planning to join this CAL. It will our first ever! Very excited!
That’s great to hear! We’re glad you’ll both be joining us! 🙂