Ooo I’m so excited to get started on my first mini mystery amigurumi crochet-along, if you missed the announcement about the CAL and want to check out the general CAL info and material details you can find it all here. Although I’ve done CAL’s before (2015 & 2016) this is my first time trying to design an amigurumi for us to crochet together – shall we get started 😊
Yarn:
I have used three different colours in this pattern but you can use any colour you wish though I do suggest that sections in YARN B are best made in white. Yarn suggested colours for each particular piece will be referred in this pattern as:
- YARN A – Any colour you wish
- YARN B e.g. White
- YARN C – Any colour you wish
For this design I used double knit/8 ply/yarn weight #3 however the pattern will also work in worsted /aran/ yarn weight #4 with a larger hook such as a 4mm (US size G) – your finished project will just be bigger!
Abbreviations:
- rnd = rounds
- beg. = beginning
- rem. = remaining
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp = space
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch(s) = chain
- dc/sc= UK double crochet / US single crochet
- dc2tog/sc2tog= UK double crochet two stitches together / US single crochet two stitches together
- BLO – Back Loop Only
Pattern Notes:
Many sections of this CAL are also worked without joining in continuous rounds by placing a stitch marker in either the the top of the first st to mark start of rnd.
Stitch Guidance:
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and pull through all loops.
- Double Crochet/Single Crochet (dc/sc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
- UK Double Crochet/US Single Crochet 2 sts together (dc2tog/sc2tog): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through three loops on hook.
- Back Loop Only (BLO): Insert your hook underneath the back loop of the stitch only and make the stitch as indicated.
Pattern – Part 1:
SECTION A
Rnd 1: With YARN A; either make a magic ring or ch2 to start then work 6dc/sc into ring or 6dc/sc in the 2nd ch from hook. 6sts
Rnd 2: (2dc/sc) to last st. 12sts
Rnd 3: (1dc/sc, 2dc/sc) to last st. 18sts
Rnd 4: (1dc/sc in next 2sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 24sts
Rnd 5: (1dc/sc in next 3sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 30sts
Rnd 6: (1dc/sc in next 4sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 36sts
Rnd 7: (1dc/sc in next 5sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 42sts
Rnd 8-16: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 17: (1dc/sc in next 5sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 36sts
Rnd 18: (1dc/sc in next 4sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 30sts
Rnd 19: (1dc/sc in next 3sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 24sts
Rnd 20: (1dc/sc in next 2sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 18sts
Fasten off with a sl st st to the next st but leave a long yarn tail
SECTION B
Rnd 1: With YARN B; either make a magic ring or ch2 to start then work 6dc/sc into ring or 6dc/sc in the 2nd ch from hook. 6sts
Rnd 2: (2dc/sc) to last st. 12sts
Rnd 3: (1dc/sc, 2dc/sc) to last st. 18sts
Rnd 4: (1dc/sc in next 2sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 24sts
Rnd 5: (1dc/sc in next 3sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 30sts
Rnd 6: (1dc/sc in next 4sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 36sts
Rnd 7: (1dc/sc in next 5sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 42sts
Loosely sl st around the outer edge of your circle, Fasten off but leave long yarn tail
And that’s the first part done! The hashtag for this CAL is #ootwCAL. Make sure you link me your finished projects on your favourite social media sites so I can see them: Ravelry, Facebook page or Facebook group, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram!
Until tomorrow; keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
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