Mystery Crochet Along: Holiday-Themed Crochet Pattern
Welcome to AllFreeCrochet's FIRST Mystery Crochet Along! We're always excited to host new things and we thought a mystery crochet along for the holidays was going to get you pumped. We've joined forces with Red Heart to bring you this fun Mystery Crochet Along, and one lucky winner will win a great prize pack from Red Heart.
We're excited you're here and checking out all the fun and we hope you'll join in. Although you don't know what we're making, I promise it'll be worth it and you'll be glad you joined us.
Featured Pattern:
Well, since it’s a mystery we can’t give much away, but the colors used are the same as you see in the photo above. This crochet pattern has quickly become my new favorite; I might even give it a name. It’s an easy crochet pattern that uses Red Heart’s Super Saver yarn in five colors. The colors are provided but you CAN use your own colors. However, I do suggest you definitely use the gold color because it'll look the best, but feel free to get creative if you'd like. Each part of the pattern is crocheted separately and then joined at the end.
How to Participate:
It’s easy to take part in our Mystery Crochet Along! There will be six different steps that will be posted on AllFreeCrochet. All you need to do is simply visit the site on the dates below to get the next step of instructions.
Week 1 October 13: Materials List
Week 2 October 20: Instructions for main part of pattern
Week 3 October 27: Instructions for accent piece
Week 4 November 3: Instructions for limbs
Week 5 November 10: Instructions for accessories
Week 6 November 17: Instructions for final pieces and assembly
Week 7 November 24: Winner chosen
Materials List:
- RED HEART® Super Saver® 1 skein each of:
- 319 Cherry Red A
- 706 Perfect Pink B
- 316 Soft White C
- 321 Gold D
- 661 Frosty Green E
- Crochet Hooks: 4.25 mm [US G-6] and 5.5 mm [US I-9]
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing
- One pair 9-12 mm safety eyes
- 3 x 4" piece of heavy cardboard
- Pins
Plus, share your photos and get entered to win!
Red Heart Yarn has donated a fabulous prize with a retail value of $50 to be awarded to one lucky participant. Now is your chance to try different types of yarn! Find more details about what the prize includes below:
- 1 Ball Red Heart Medley
- 1 Ball Red Heart Heads Up
- 1 Ball Red Heart Reflective
- 1 Ball Red Heart Boutique Swanky
- 1 Ball Red Heart Boutique Sassy Fabric
- 2 Red Heart Sizzle
- 1 Red Heart Tote Bag
In order to be entered to win, simply follow these instructions:
- Post your project (works in progress AND finished project) right on AllFreeCrochet (we'll make this super easy for you each week).
- Open to anyone 18+ in the US or Canada.
- Photos must be posted by November 23, 2014, 11:59p EST.
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JG 1
Nov 24, 2014
I absolutely ADORE this pattern!! Is there a chance you will be releasing the pattern as a whole now that the contest is over?
justitchin53
Nov 22, 2014
I just posted my finished mystery. My flippers seem a little long but my DGD just loved it.
polkalil 5137738
Nov 19, 2014
i tried many times to up load each time i don't think it worked. i'm now finished and i love it but again not sure if it got uploaded.
polkalil 5137738
Nov 19, 2014
I tried to load what i had done each time it didn't take so i don't know if my last one work or not but it was fun to make.
justitchin53
Nov 16, 2014
just posted a photo of the body and parts 4. Still need to add eyes and the tassels on the hat. Waiting on the next step.
AllFreeCrochet Edi torCW
Nov 11, 2014
Week 5 has been posted: http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Amigurumi-Pa == tterns/Mystery-Crochet-Along-Week-5
hlearn 3997330
Nov 10, 2014
I am impressed that so many are on target with this. I am still working on the main part. It could be my job or my cat playing with the yarn...but on we go!
hlearn 3997330
Nov 10, 2014
I am having trouble completing these on time...new cat :) but on we go!
SPEECHMOM
Nov 10, 2014
When will today's pattern be posted? I have been eagerly awaiting all day
justitchin 8898144
Nov 10, 2014
Just posted a photo of my 1st three parts. The limbs look like twisted socks. Will get todays done tonight.
janiscasey 2143425
Nov 10, 2014
I have tried a lot of times to post my pictures for the Mystery crochet along. I can not do it for some reason and I don't want to miss out. I love Mystery crochet, even if I have never won anything. They teach me to stretch my limits and go beyond what I think I can do. Can you help me get my pictures posted
lottaants 0749156
Nov 03, 2014
I am not real computer savvie. I can figure out how to link so I can post my picture. Can Anyone out there help me thru it?
AllFreeCrochet Edi torCW
Nov 04, 2014
Each part of the pattern has a blue button near the bottom of the page that says "add your link". You should be able to upload your photo that way.
justitchin53
Oct 31, 2014
I made the 1st part but it is shorter than your picture---must have marked rows and not done them so will be reworking the body also have the 2nd piece almost done.
CarolLouise66 3372 441
Oct 30, 2014
I am enjoying this and can't wait to find out exactly what it is I am making.
francesakis
Oct 29, 2014
I wish I could join, but I fell and cracked two fingers...now I sport a cast :(
Missy11
Oct 27, 2014
What a wonderful way to bring in Halloween 2014! Thank you so much for this awesome project! I having so much fun with it!
waughcar 5236501
Oct 26, 2014
This is my 1st Mystery Crochet Along, having problems uploading pictures though
AllFreeCrochet Edi torCW
Oct 29, 2014
I hope you have figured out how to upload pictures. There is a button on each page that says "add your link".
CarolLouise66 3372 441
Oct 30, 2014
The picture from my camera had too many megabytes so I had my daughter take a picture on her cell phone and email it to me. I had less mb and I am hoping that it posted correctly.
Party Pooper
Oct 25, 2014
I found out what it is by typing the colors into a search engine. I have enough amigurumi crap laying around already. They couldn't PAY me to make this junk.
dlsuder 4458945
Oct 29, 2014
Dear Party Pooper, I have a great idea for you to get rid of your amigurumi crap. Donate them to the children's hospital, a Dr.s office that has children on kidney dialysis, a safe place for abused children. The list can go on and on. Your hard work and talent would make some child so happy.
vanessabrook
Oct 25, 2014
I would join but I am in the middle of making teacher gifts .... I can't wait to see pictures!
setagal 7605820
Oct 23, 2014
I have been trying to find the colours for the pink and gold and white and can't seem to find any here. other then to order them on line.
ariahlynn 0919327
Oct 21, 2014
I love the mystery of it all. This will be the third mystery crochet along I have done this year. It is just so exciting!
flipflopflo 807224 4
Oct 20, 2014
I see others saying they are trying to upload pictures and this makes me ask another question. Concerning the pictures of work in progress...does that mean while we are crocheting each section (week) or the completed portion for the week? I guess I am a slow crocheter if others have their weekly part done already and are wanting to upload their pictures.
Editor for AllFree CrochetAfghanPatte rns
Oct 22, 2014
You can post the completed portion each week in order to be entered to win the prize. Hope yours is coming along nicely. Thanks, Editors at AllFreeCrochet
dsilviano
Oct 20, 2014
I was excited when I saw the email, but then disappointed when I saw that I would have to spend nearly half as much as the "prize" was worth. Not much motivation to participate!
ariahlynn 0919327
Oct 21, 2014
It's not the winning. It's the fun of making something that you have no idea what it is till later. If all you are thinking about is winning then a mystery crochet along is not for you.
daniellebridges 32 95994
Oct 20, 2014
Can I embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes? I don't want to have to buy a whole pack just for one project...
flipflopflo 807224 4
Oct 20, 2014
I asked a similar question below and am still waiting on the answer.
frogers1217
Oct 20, 2014
I couldn't find "safety eyes" so I planned on just sewing some eyes at the end. :-/
flipflopflo 807224 4
Oct 21, 2014
Well, I did a dumb thing and tried taking the safety eyes off of an old stuffed animal. When I tried to get the back off of one I stupidly used the scissors to try and pry it loose and the scissors slipped and gashed my thumb open on top of my knuckle. I hope I can still crochet without bending my thumb. Hopefully this will stop anyone else from trying to do this, too. You cannot get the backs off once they are on.
tawnie88
Oct 22, 2014
Have you thought about buying a stuffed toy from the dollar store and using them off that? Maybe there will even be enough stuffing to use too?
tawnie88
Oct 22, 2014
I hadn't seen your response flipflopflo when I made my comment.. not sure why.. hope your thumb heals fast!
Editor for AllFree CrochetAfghanPatte rns
Oct 22, 2014
You can probably embroider the eyes if you'd like. I personally think it's more fun with the safety eyes. Thanks, Editors at AllFreeCrochet
tawnie88
Oct 20, 2014
Excited to get started! Just picked up what I thought would be a suitable gold colour.. not anywhere close.. oops! more yarn shopping for me this week. :) have fun everyone.
blueangele
Oct 20, 2014
I guess I will just keep checking back here to see if it has been posted?
pjsmybaby 6252486
Oct 20, 2014
I would like to get started on this, been waiting impatiently all week. Where is the pattern? No matter what I try I just keep getting the original post from last week.
oneangelonly
Oct 20, 2014
I clicked n the link in my email but it just brought me here to the materials page. Where is the pattern?
doreen722
Oct 20, 2014
don't see a pattern yet, its 12:15pm NY Time..got an email that said the pattern was there
flipflopflo 807224 4
Oct 20, 2014
Do we have to use the listed safety eyes or can we use something else instead? I have everything else needed but I'm having trouble finding them in my area.
cathib5 9237285
Oct 20, 2014
Well, I set aside most of the day to work on this. No pattern posted. Disappointed.
cathib5 9237285
Oct 20, 2014
It's October 20...where's the pattern? Do I need to click somewhere else?
snicker09 1297412
Oct 19, 2014
I've got my stuff together, and can't wait for the pattern to post! I'm so excited!
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