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2019 Crochet with Me!! Mystery Afghan Crochet Along… Week 2!!!

2019 Crochet with Me!! Mystery Afghan Crochet Along… Week 2!!!

2019 Crochet with Me!! Mystery Afghan CAL.. Week 2!!

If you are just joining in the fun, there is still plenty more time to start this crochet along with us!!  Week one was a lot of fun.. had some new crochet techniques for many of us!  Week 2 is a much more calming section… I think you will love it.. And, at the end of the 2019 Crochet with Me!! Mystery CAL you will have a beautiful afghan and something to be very proud of!! So follow along and have fun crocheting!

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So here is the skinny on this project.. It is 12 weeks of crocheting, each weeks link is posted for safe keeping in the Crochet with Me!! tab at the top of the page…  You start with the Material List  .. Lots of great details about how the CAL works and the great Grand Prize Giveaway from our friends at Red Heart Yarns!!

See all the other fun details at the bottom of the post!!

Let’s get started…

This weeks stitches:

Ch – Chain

St – Stitch

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sc – Single Crochet

Blsc – Back Loop Single Crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Dc – Double Crochet

Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet

Fptrc – Front Post Treble Crochet

 

Size at the end of Week 2: 18″ x 28″

 

We are starting on the right side.. Some of the rounds we will be turning. So remember the textural side is the right side…

Round 11:  Sl st in next st(this puts you in the corner st), ch 3, 2 dc in same st,  *Fpdc around next st, hdc in next 2 sts*, Repeat *to* 20 more times, Fpdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, Repeat *to * 11 times, Fpdc around next st, 3 dc in next st, repeat *to* 21 times, fpdc in next st, 3 dc in next st, repeat *to* 11 times, fpdc around the last st, join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. = 12 dc, 68 fpdc & 128 hdc ** there was a correction made in the pattern just after posting.. you will see it in Italic**

Round 12:  Ch 3, turn, dc in next 35 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 66 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 36 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 66 sts, 3 dc in last st, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 216 dc

Finish off

Turn to Right Side

Join Color B in corner st on the righthand side of the long edge in the same st you finished off

Round 13:  Ch 1, 3 sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, *fptrc around the fpdc 2 rounds below(see pic tutorial below), sc in next 2 sts(make sure to not sc in the st where you did the fptrc)*, repeat *to* 21 more times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat *to* 12 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat *to* 22 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat *to* 12 times, join with sl st to beginning sc. =68 fptrc & 144 sc

 

In the photo tutorial it shows 1sc between Fptrc’s. We are doing 2 sc in this pattern.

The photo below shows a sk st, this indicates the placement of the Fptrc and you will not do a sc in this st.

Round 14:  Ch 3, turn, dc in next 39 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 70 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 40 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 70 sts, 3 dc in next st,  join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 232 dc

Finish off

Turn to Right Side, Change to Color C in the right hand side long edge corner st as before.

Round 15:  Ch 1, 3 sc in same st, sc in next 4 sts, *fptrc around the fptrc in the round below(See photo below), sc in next 2 sts*, repeat *to* 21 more times, sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat *to* 12 times, sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat *to* 22 times, sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat *to* 12 times, sc in last 2 sts, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 172 sc and 68 fptrc

Round 16:   Ch 3, turn, dc in next 43 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 74 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 44 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 74 sts, 3 dc in next st,  join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 248 dc

Finish off

Turn to right side.  Change to Color A, join in back loop of righthand side corner st of the long side as before.

Round 17:  Ch 1, 3 blsc  in same st, blsc in next 76 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in next 46 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in next 76 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in last 46 sts, join with sl st to beginning blsc. = 256 blsc

Finish off

Do not turn

Change to Color B, join with sl st in bl of right hand corner stitch of long side as before

Round 18:  Ch 1, 3 blsc  in same st, blsc in next 78 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in next 48 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in next 78 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in last 48 sts, join with sl st to beginning blsc. =264 blsc

Finish off

Do not turn

Change to Color C, join with sl st in bl of right hand corner stitch of long side as before

Round 19:  Ch 1, 3 blsc  in same st, blsc in next 80 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in next 50 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in next 80 sts, 3 blsc in next st, blsc in last 50 sts, join with sl st to beginning blsc. =272 blsc

Finish off

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That’s it… I hope you love this week!! I do and I can’t wait to share week 3 with you next week!

Make sure to join the Join the Beatrice Ryan Designs CAL Facebook to see all the great progress pictures.. share yours,,, ask questions and have fun with us!!

Please make sure to share you project on your own Facebook Page to get the Love of Crochet spread!!

More details coming soon about the fabulous Red Heart Yarns Grand Prize Giveaway.. Stay tuned!!   


Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun!

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I hope you love this project!!  Make sure to share your finished projects on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook Page and make sure to share around social media too! Why share?? Because it shares our Love of Crochet!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


©Copyright 2019 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All of my patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blogwebsite or social media, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

2019 Crochet With Me!! Mystery Afghan CAL… Material list!

2019 Crochet With Me!! Mystery Afghan CAL… Material list!

2019 Crochet with Me!! Mystery Afghan Crochet Along…

Material List

Welcome to the  2019 Crochet with Me!! Mystery Afghan Crochet Along!!  This is the 6th year and below you can see all the past finished designs!  This week you will find the material list and all of the fun information you will need to participate… I hope you will join me for a great time and end up with a beautiful afghan!!

So… you may wonder what is a CAL-Crochet Along…

Each week I will post a section of the pattern for you to complete.. After the 12 weeks of  posts, you will end up with a lovely afghan.  For this Mystery Afghan, you won’t know what the pattern will look like until complete… But I know you will love it.  I use easy stitching at an easy pace. *This will be an average size queen topper.

How do you join?  Easy!  

Each week when I post, you can come back to the site and follow the directions,

In the Crochet with Me tab at the top, I will leave the links or each week so you can grab them there too!

If you like to receive the posts by email, you can sign up for that on the right hand side bar under Stay Connected.. You will receive all of my post if you choose to sign up!

Also, you can join the Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook CAL Group… You will see the posts there and be able to participate in the group conversations and help.. as well as post your pictures for everyone to see…  Of course, you can also check out my Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook page if you don’t want to be in the group… I will put the links up each week there too!

Also, join the fun on Ravelry and add this to your favorites…Click here!

2019 Crochet with Me! Mystery Afghan CAL Schedule

Today January 5th… Material List 

Yarn~ Red Heart with Love Yarn Worsted Weight Yarn 370 yds each skein.  The design is made using 3 colors, but you can make it in solid if you like.  Total yardage -4070 yds   I chose to use Color A: White (5 skeins)*Main Color*, Color B: Dusty Grape (3 skeins and Color C: Grape Jam ( 3 skeins)

Hook ~ I (we will talk about gauge in the first week, you may need to adjust your hook size if you crochet tight or loose)

*Great News… Red Heart Yarns is giving all of the Beatrice Ryan Designs fans 15% off the purchase of this(with LOVE yarn) on RedHeart.com… Just use code BRD15WITHLOVE to receive your discount!!

Week 1- January 19th

Week 2 – January 26th

Week 3 – February 2nd

Week 4 – February 9th

Week 5 – February 16th

Week 6 – February 23rd

Week 7 – March 2nd

Week 8 – March 9th

Week 9 –  March 16th

Week 10 – March 23rd

Week 11 – March 30th

Week 12 – April 6th


Amazing Announcement!!!

At the end of the this 2019 Crochet with Me! Mystery Afghan CAL… Red Heart Yarns has been so generous to my fans… They also are doing a $75 Grand Prize Giveaway… Stay tuned towards the end of the CAL for more information on how you can enter!!

Past Years CAL’s

2014              

2015              

2016            

2017           

2018            

All of these are available in the Crochet with Me!! CAL Tab at the top of the page.


Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun!

FacebookTwitter, Google+, Instagram, and Pinterest

I hope you love this project!!  Make sure to share your finished projects on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook Page and make sure to share around social media too!
Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


©Copyright 2019 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All of my patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blogwebsite or social media, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

Coffee & Cream Poncho Crochet Along… Join the fun!

Coffee & Cream Poncho Crochet Along… Join the fun!

COFFEE & CREAM PONCHO CROCHET ALONG

Join me for a fun, Fall crochet along… We will be making my super popular Coffee & Cream Poncho over the next few weeks!!  This easy and fashionable crochet pattern will leave you with your favorite fall accessory and also makes a great gift for the upcoming holiday season.  Using Chic Sheep Yarn in 100% merino wool, this will keep the chill off all season long… Check out the schedule below, the fun extra details and join the fun!

 

Things to know about the CAL~

This week you can find the material list below and get ready to start crocheting on September 16th!

Join me in the Beatrice Ryan Designs CAL Facebook Group to have fun, see other crocheters progress and get answers to your questions!

Add this crochet along to your Ravelry queue

Receive all my posts by email… See the Stay Connected box in the right sidebar!

Get ready for a great Giveaway sponsored by Red Heart Yarns!!!!  Details to come week 1(Sept. 16)

For the complete pattern of Coffee & Cream Poncho… Click Here!

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Material List ~

Yarn~ Chic Sheep Yarn worsted weight yarn(186 yds each), 100% Merino Wool. Approximately 1300 yards total.

 

 

Color A ~ 3 skeins of Linen

Color B ~ 2 skeins of Suede

Color C ~ 2 skeins of Leather

Hook ~ J

Scissors

 

 

 

 

 

CAL Schedule~

Sept 1. ~  Material List

Sept 16. ~ Week 1

Sept 23. ~ Week 2

Sept 30. ~ Week 3

That’s it… Super simple… Super fun!!

Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun!

FacebookTwitter, Google+, Instagram, and Pinterest

I hope you love this project and join the CAL!!  Make sure to share your finished projects on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook Page and make sure to share around social media too!
Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


©Copyright 2018 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All of my patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blogwebsite or social media, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

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