Mini-Mystery Crochet Along – October 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 (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• MC: Main Color
• CC: Contrasting Color

Gauge

• In sc with a 5.00mm crochet hook: 12 sts = 3″; 12 rows = 3.125″

TUTORIAL PHOTOS: If you’re stuck and need a visual, scroll down in this blog post (after the segment has been posted) to the tutorial photos. They will be near the bottom of the post to keep from spoiling the mystery for those who prefer to crochet blindly.

Segment #1

Set-Up: With MC yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 29, without twisting the chain, join with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (29 sts) Do not join. Begin working in continuous rounds (aka a spiral). Use a scrap of yarn to mark the beginning and ending of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 2: FLO sc in the first st, * BLO sc in the next st, FLO sc in the next st, rep from * around. Do not join. (29 sts)

Rnd 3: BLO sc in the first st, * FLO sc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, rep from * around. Do not join. (29 sts)

Rep Rnds 2 – 3, ending with a Rnd 3, until your work measures 5″ H.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Segment #2 when it’s available. At this point, your work should measure 3.5″ W x 5″ H.

Segment #2

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on with yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, working in both loops, dc in each st around. Do not join. (29 sts)

Rnd 2: FLO sc in the first st, * BLO sc in the next st, FLO sc in the next st, rep from * around. Do not join. (29 sts)

Rnd 3: BLO sc in the first st, * FLO sc in the next st, BLO sc in the next st, rep from * around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (29 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Seaming.

Seaming

Turn your work inside out.

With a yarn needle and piece of yarn that is 12″ – 15″ long, lay your work flat and whipstitch the bottom closed (round 1 stitches).

Weave in ends. Turn your work right side out. Continue on to Segment #3.

Segment #3

Segment #3 – Part 1

With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, make a chain that is 18″ long, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sl st into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Weave the tie in and out of the double crochet stitches in round 1 of the Segment #2.

Continue on to Segment #3 – Part 2.

Segment #3 – Part 2 (Make 3)

In this segment, you’ll make three of the pieces, one in each contrasting color.

See progression photos at the bottom of the post.

Rnd 1 (RS): With CA, CB, or CC yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in each of the next 3 chs, (sc, ch 3, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in the next ch, sc) in the last ch, rotate to work in the bottom of the ch, dc in each of the next 3 chs, hdc in the next ch, sc in the next ch. Sl st to the 1st st to join.

Fasten off leaving a tale of yarn large enough to use to attach it to the previous segment. Make 2 more then continue on.

With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, sew them onto the previous segment. Weave in ends. See photos below.

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).

The crochet beanie shown above is my Easy Short Row Beanie Pattern.

Segment #1 Progression Photos

Segment #2 Progression Photos

Segment #3