Mini-Mystery Crochet Along - May 2026 - A Crocheted Simplicity

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 graphic for the May 2026 event.

MINI-MYSTERY CROCHET ALONG FAQ’S

“What is a MMCAL?” Check out our Frequently Asked Questions in the Mini-Mystery Crochet Along Information Guide.

Please Notify Me of Future MMCAL’S

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I will send out a newsletter a couple days before each MMCAL begins to give you time to choose yarn from your stash and get everything ready.

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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, May 15, 2026 at 9am CST. **Segment #1 will be posted below by 9am CST Friday**
Segment 2: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9am CST.
Segment 3: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 9am CST.
MMCAL Closes Monday, May 18, 2026 @ noon CST: MMCAL Closes & winners will be drawn. Winners will be announced Monday evening, May 18, 2026.

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Materials

Yarn Options: Choose one of the following yarn weights: Sport weight / 2; DK weight / 3; or Worsted weight / 4.
- Fiber: I used three different weight yarns for the samples I made. They were all cotton or cotton blend yarns, but this project can be made with any fiber.
- Yardage
  - Sport Weight: 65 yards
  - DK Weight: 60 yards
  - Worsted Weight 57 yards
Crochet Hooks
- Sport Weight Option: F/3.75mm; E/3.50mm
- DK Weight Option: G/6/4.00mm
- Worsted Weight Option: G/6/4.00mm; H/8/5.00mm
- 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

Project Notes

I originally made samples using only a sport weight yarn, but decided to make samples in DK and worsted weight as well so that more can participate in the MMCAL.

Choose whatever yarn option you prefer.

Segment #1

See Progression Photos of a smaller swatch at the bottom of this post.

Sport Weight Gauge: In sc with a 3.50mm hook: 11 sts = 2.5″; 11 rows = 2.5″.

DK Weight Gauge: In sc with a 4.00mm hook: 11 sts = 2.5″; 11 rows = 2.5″.

Worsted Weight Gauge: In sc with a 4.00mm hook: 10 sts = 2.5″; 10 rows = 2.5″.

Changes for yarn weights are written as follows: Sport Weight (DK Weight, Worsted Weight).

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.

Set-Up: With yarn & a 3.75mm (4.00mm, 5.00mm) crochet hook, ch 102 (94, 86).

Row 1 (RS): Using a 3.50mm (do not switch, 4.00mm) crochet hook, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (101, 93, 85 sts)

Row 1 should be approximately 22-1/2″ (21-1/2″, 21-1/2″) W.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 5 sts, (ch 5, skip each of the next 3 sts, sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (65 sc + 12 ch-5’s) (60 sc + 11 ch-5’s) (55 sc + 10 ch-5’s)

Row 3: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, (ch 3, skip the next st, sc in the middle of the next ch-5 sp, ch 3, skip the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, leave the last st unworked. Turn. (51 sc + 24 ch-3’s) (47 sc + 22 ch-3’s) (43 sc + 20 ch-3’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st, (ch 3, skip the next st, sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next st, sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, leave the last st unworked. Turn. (49 sc + 24 ch-3’s) (45 sc + 22 ch-3’s) (41 sc + 20 ch-3’s)

Row 5: Ch 3, skip the first st, sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next ch-3 sp, (ch 5, skip the next sc, sc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next ch-3 sp) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, leave the last st unworked. Turn. (60 sc + 11 ch-5’s + 1 ch-3) (55 sc + 10 ch-5’s + 1 ch-3) (50 sc + 9 ch-5’s + 1 ch-3)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Segment #2.

Segment #2

Rows 6 – 37 (34, 31): Rep Rows 3 – 5, ending with a Row 4. (5 sc + 2 ch-3’s) All sizes at the end of the last Row 4 rep.

See photo below to see what the last repeat of Row 4 should look like.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Segment #3.

Segment #3

Segment #3 will be posted in this blog post RIGHT HERE on Sunday, May 17, 2026 by 9am CST.

All About the Prizes

(1) $25 Amazon Gift Card – 1 crocheter will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
(5) Crocheters will each Receive 2 Patterns of Choice from my Ravelry or Etsy Shop (aff).