Well all good things come to an end eventually and this is true of the Out of This World mini mystery crochet-along. However if you missed the the CAL and want to catch up with the pattern you can find all the links on the 2017 CAL page.
But now, as promised, I want to share with you a little photo gallery of images collected from the KCACO-UK Facebook group and page and Instagram of wonderful aliens made by YOU! Do you see yours?
Oh my word I have adored seeing all your little aliens from the #ootwcal!! And I love the variety of colours that you all chose. It’s so nice seeing a design that was in my head come to life! Thanks again to everyone that joined in the CAL with me. 💕
Until next time! Keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
Right all that’s left then is to put all these bits that we’ve got together! Have you guessed what it is yet?
If you missed the announcement about the CAL and want to check out the general CAL info and material details you can find it allhereand you can catch up with Part 1here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here and Part 4 here. You still have time to make up your little amigurumi though, if you want to be featured in the finished project galleries you have until Saturday 30 September to submit a finished photo!
Making Up:
Add each part of section E to section A over rnds 8-12 and using a yarn needle and the tail ends attach securely. Insert a safety eye into the middle of each circle. Stuff section A firmly.
Pin both parts of section G to the top of section A roughly 3.5cm / 1.5 inches apart; then using a yarn needle and the tail ends attach securely.
Using black embroidery thread embroider on a black mouth over rnds 14-16
Insert the circle of section D into the loop of section D and the secure to middle of section B
Sew the whole of that joined section (B & D) to the centre of section F
Sew section H to each side of section F on rnd 25
Attach section C to either side of the bottom of section F
Finally attach section A to the top of section F – and you are finished!
Tah-Dah!
And you’ve made a little alien buddy!
I hope you had as much fun making him as I had designing him. I’m super excited to see your finished projects! 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! And don’t forget if you want to be featured in the finished project galleries you have until Saturday 30 September to submit a finished photo!
Until next time; keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
Oooo we are up to the last parts!!! If you missed the announcement about the CAL and want to check out the general CAL info and material details you can find it allhereand you can catch up with Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here.
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 suggestedcolours 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 4:
SECTION G (Make 2):
Rnd 1: With YARN C; either make a magic ring or ch2 to start then work 8dc/sc into ring or 8dc/sc in the 2nd ch from hook. 8sts
Rnd 2: (2dc/sc) to last st. 16sts
Rnd 3-5: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 6: (dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 8sts
Begin to stuff; continuing to stuff as you go making sure they are stuffed firmly
Rnd 7: (1 dc/sc in next 2sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 6sts
Rnd 8-11: 1dc/sc to last st
Fasten off but leave yarn tail
SECTION H (Make 2):
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 3-7: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 8: (1 dc/sc, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 8sts
Stuff rnds 1-8 only
Rnd 9-16: 1dc/sc to last st
Fasten off but leave yarn tail
And that’s part 4 done! Ready for the make up instructions tomorrow and then the big reveal….not long to wait!!
Wow we are on Part 3 already! If you missed the announcement about the CAL and want to check out the general CAL info and material details you can find it allhere and you can catch up with Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
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 3:
SECTION E (Make 3):
Rnd 1: With YARN B; either make a magic ring or ch2 to start then work 8dc/sc into ring or 8dc/sc in the 2nd ch from hook. 8sts
Rnd 2: (2dc/sc) to last st. 16sts
Fasten off with a sl sl the the next st but leave yarn tail
SECTION F:
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: (1dc/sc in next 6sts, 2dc/sc) to last st. 48sts
Rnd 9-13: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 14: (1dc/sc in next 6sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 42sts
Rnd 15: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 16: (1dc/sc in next 5sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 36sts
Rnd 17-18: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 19: (1dc/sc in next 4sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 30sts
Rnd 20-24: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 25: (1dc/sc in next 3sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 24sts
Begin to stuff; and continue stuffing as you go
Rnd 26: (1dc/sc in next 2sts, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 18sts
Rnd 27: (1dc/sc, dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 12sts
Rnd 28: (dc2tog/sc2tog) to last st. 6sts
Fasten off and using yarn tail sew up the last 6sts; weave in any ends remaining
So are you ready for Part 2!! 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 and you can catch up with Part 1 here.
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 2:
SECTION C (Make 2):
Rnd 1: With YARN C; ch7, 2dc/sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc/sc in next 4sts, 3dc/sc in the next st, turn and work down your beginning ch, 1dc/sc in the next 5sts. 14sts
Rnd 2: 2dc/sc in the next 2sts, 1dc/sc in next 4sts, 2dc/sc in the next 3sts, 1dc/sc in next 4sts, 2dc/sc in the last st. 20sts
Rnd 3: 1dc/sc in next 2sts, 2dc/sc in the next 2sts, 1dc/sc in next 4sts, 2dc/sc in the next 2sts, 1dc/sc in the next 2sts, 2dc/sc in the next 2sts, 1dc/sc in next 4sts, 2dc/sc in the next 2sts. 28sts
Rnd 4: BLO, 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 5: 1dc/sc to last st
Rnd 6: dc2tog/sc2tog in the next 4sts, 1dc/sc in the next 18sts, dc2tog/sc2tog in the last st. 23sts
Rnd 7: dc2tog/sc2tog in the next 3sts, 1dc/sc in the next 15sts, dc2tog/sc2tog in the last st. 19sts
Rnd 8: dc2tog/sc2tog in the next 3sts, 1dc/sc in the next 10sts, dc2tog/sc2tog in the rem. 2sts. 14sts
Rnd 9: dc2tog/sc2tog in the next 2sts, 1dc/sc in the next 8sts, dc2tog/sc2tog in the rem. st. 11sts
Rnd 10: dc2tog/sc2tog, sl st to the next st to fasten off. 10sts
Stuff firmly with toy filler
SECTION D:
Rnd 1: With YARN A; either make a magic ring or ch2 to start then work 8dc/sc into ring or 8dc/sc in the 2nd ch from hook. 8sts
Rnd 2: (2dc/sc) to last st. 16sts
Rnd 3: (1dc/sc, 2dc/sc) to last st. 24sts
Fasten off but leave yarn tail
With YARN C; ch20, sl st to form a ring, fasten off but leave yarn tail
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
Who’s ready for a Mystery Amigurumi Crochet Along?
Following a poll, in the KCACO-UK Community Facebook group about a mini Crochet-Along (CAL) for 2017, it was decided that we should do an amigurumi!!! This is the first time I’ve done a CAL with something other than a blanket and my very first mini mystery CAL (MMCAL) so I’m quite excited about it! And if this isn’t for you don’t worry I’m going to try and work in another mini crochet-along, a little later this year, for the other poll favourite choice of something Christmassy!
This is a great CAL for anyone who’s never tried an amigurumi as we will be taking it slowly – you could even make several different versions during the mystery!
Details of the Mystery…
We will begin on Monday 18th September 2017
There is no charge to join the CAL; anyone can join in as long as they have some yarn and a hook.
The mystery will run for 5 days; For those that like a deadline I will be adding new details about the mystery each day from the 18th Sept at 7 pm-ish (GMT time) – see below for full schedule. For those that want to hook when they have the time then that’s fine too; no pressure to this CAL it’s all about having fun!
Materials…
For this design I used double knit/8 ply/yarn weight #3 and a 3.5mm (US size D/3 or E/4 will be fine). 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!
You will need about 60g / 177m / 193 yds of yarn TOTAL; this design could be a great stashbuster for yarn you have lying around; I used three different colours but use as many colours as you want!
You will also need some toy stuffing, 3 x 9mm or 12mm black or green safety eyes, scissors and a yarn needle.
The Basics…
We will be using simple stitches in this crochet-along but you will need to know how to work:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (Sl St)
UK double crochet (dc) / US single crochet (sc)
UK double crochet two together (dc2tog) / US single crochet two together (sc2tog)
Many sections of this CAL are also worked without joining in continuous rounds (rnds) by placing a stitch marker in either the the top of the first st to mark start of rnd.
