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10 March 2026 2026 Mystery Winter Afghan CAL… Week 5

2026 Mystery Winter Afghan CAL… Week 5

March 10, 2026 By Leave a Comment

2026 Mystery Winter Afgan CAL… Week 5 is here! This week we are halfway done… YAY!

Week 5

This week you will join 2 of the sections with one continuous stitch pattern!!! Not with the squares quite yet!!

If you are just seeing this, I hope you will join in the fun… Just follow along each week and crochet the designed section… In 10 weeks you will have a beautiful afghan! So many ways to follow and get the weekly instructions! Please don’t miss out… Easy to catch up!

For all the participants… I can’t wait to see your version and finished project!!!

How the CAL Works

This CAL will be a 10 week project including this week. Each week I will post a section for you to complete. If you start late or miss a week, you will find all of the posts in the Crochet with Me Tab at the top of the website… You can also find each weeks post/link by clicking here or in the Crochet with Me tab at the top of the page along with all past week links… So check it out!

And there will be a $50 Amazon Gift Card Grand Prize at the end! Details Below

Easy to join… All you need to do is come back here each Tuesday for the weekly post… If you would like to get each post in full by email, you can enter your email in the Stay Connected section in the right sidebar.

Another great way to join the fun is to hop over to Facebook and join my Beatrice Ryan Designs CAL group… This group is dedicated to my CAL’s only… We post pics, help each other, and each week I post the new links in the group… For this CAL, there will be weekly prizes exclusive to the group members(details below)  

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Weekly Post Schedule

  • Week 1 – Today Feb. 10th 2026 – Materials and Information
  • Week 2 – Feb 17th 2026 Start Crocheting- Moss Stitch Chevron Section
  • Week 3 – Feb 24th 2026 Continue Crocheting The Squares
  • Week 4 – March 3rd 2026 Continue Crocheting Moss Stitch Chevron Section
  • Week 5 – March 10th 2026 Continue Crocheting (Today)
  • Week 6 – March 17th 2026 Continue Crocheting
  • Week 7 – March 24th 2026 Continue Crocheting
  • Week 8 – March 31st 2026 Continue Crocheting
  • Week 9 – April 7th 2026 Continue Crocheting
  • Week 10 – April 14th 2026 Finish Project
  • If participating to enter into the Grand Prize Giveaway of a $50 Amazon Gift Card, you will have 1 week to complete your project in full by April 21st(details and rules at the bottom of this post)

Some tips and housekeeping

This week we are joining 2 of the chevron strips.

It will be in a fun way to fill in between the strips!!

You will use a HOOK H for this section… or go down a size from what you are using… It will not turn out right if you use the hook you have been using.

It will look kind of wavy or puckered. In the picture below, I have lightly blocked it to make it look correct.

*** Look at how the peaks and valley’s line up for this join. make sure you have yours the same**

Week 5

Stitches used this week

Section 5 is a joining and you will use color B

  • Ch – Chain
  • BL – Back Loop
  • St – Stitch
  • Sp – Space
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Hdc – Half Double Crochet
  • Dc – Double Crochet
  • Trc – Treble Crochet
  • Dec Trc – Yo 2 times, pull up loop in next 2 sts (5 loops on hook), Yo, draw thru 3 loops, yo, draw thru 2 loops two times.

First Section

Week 2

2nd Section

Week 3 CAL

3rd Section

week 4

Now let’s start the 4th Section!

week 5

With Color B and a H Hook

Line your peaks up like the week 5 picture

Start with a sl st to the 1st st on the righthand end point of the bottom piece(just like you would if your were adding another row to the strip). You will be working in each st and sp of the chevron strip.

Row 1. Ch 1, *sc in 8 sts/sps, sk st in valley, sc in next 8 sts/sps, (sc,ch1,sc) in ch 2 sp of peak*, repeat *to* across to end. = 178 sc & 9 ch 1 sp

Row 2. Ch 1, turn, sl st and [sc in st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, trc in next 2 sts, dec trc over the next 2 sts, trc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next st, sk ch 1 sp, sl st in next st], repeat [to] 8 more times, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, trc in next 2 sts, dec trc over the next 2 sts, trc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, sc & sl st in last st. 170 sts

Row 3. Ch 1 turn, sc in each st across. = 170 sc

FO

Repeat rows 1-3 on second strip, Do Not FO

Row 4. Joining the 2 strips… Line up stitches to match from row 3 on both pieces(wrong sides together), *sl st in BL st of the strip closest to you, then sl st in FL st of the adjacent strip on the far side from you*, repeat * to * across. Basically you are joining by sl st in the loops of each piece that are closest to each other, The bl is directly next to the fl.

FO

The back side will have more of a ridge in the center of this join.

Now you can lightly steam block it now to make it flat or wait until the end.

up close

More about the weekly prize drawings and Grand Prize:

Grand Prize – There will be a $50 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner at the end of the CAL. The grand prize will be drawn on Wednesday April 22nd 2026 . To be eligible, you must email a picture and permission by 11:59pm pst on Tuesday April 21st 2026 to [email protected] showing your completed project. Entries will be numbered by the order they arrive and the number will be drawn using a random number generator.

Weekly Prize – Starting next week randomly throughout this CAL you also can have a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card will be given away to one member in the Beatrice Ryan Designs CAL Group on Facebook. Each week a post will be made explaining the rules to enter. The entry time will only last part of the day… so stay tuned in the group! 

Are you ready to have some fun?? Grab your yarn and hooks and meet me back here next week!

And, Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun! And, most important you share your creations

Facebook, Instagram, My CAL Facebook Group, and Pinterest

I hope you love this project!!  Finally, 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!!

Until we meet again, Happy Crocheting!!!

Elena

©Copyright 2026 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. Additionally, If you want to share on your own blog, website 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 link

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4 February 2026 Sweet Treat Hearts

Sweet Treat Hearts

February 4, 2026 By Leave a Comment

Sweet Treat Hearts… Free Crochet Pattern! Make your Valentine a quick and simple gift filled with their favorite candy or treat… Money, Flowers, Gift Card… Anything they may enjoy!

Sweet Treat Hearts

Sweet Treat Hearts crochet pattern uses just small amounts of scrap yarn and a hook… So easy and quick to make!!!

In about 15-20 minutes you can whip up a Sweet Treat Hearts project for a last minute gift idea or make several to hand out to a group!

What you will need

Just a few yards of your scrap yarn, #4 worsted weight is great… But you can experiment, I love Red Heart Super Saver for this project!

I size hook or any hook you prefer depending on your yarn

Scissors and yarn needle to finish of the ends

And… Of course your treats!!!!

Did you know you can get Red Heart Super Saver Yarn at Target.com??? Yes… And many more crochet supplies! Currently it is only $3.79/skein and with a $35 purchase Free Shipping!!!

Shop now target.com!

How big are these hearts??

Mine are 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″… But yours can be larger or smaller depending on your tension, yarn and hook choice.

The pocket fits a 2″ heart shaped cookie perfectly, 4-6 pieces of candy, even a Valentine candy pack will fit!

Sweet Treat Heart and supply

Three things I would like to share…

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What Stitches Will We Use??

  • St – Stitch
  • Sk – Skip
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Dc – Double Crochet
  • Trc – Treble Crochet
  • Dec Sc – Decrease Single Crochet -Insert hook in 1st st, pull up loop, insert hook in 2nd st and pull up loop, yo and draw thru all 3 loops on hook
  • FO – Finish Off

Let’s Get Started!

Back of Heart

Row 1: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook. = 1 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc in st. = 3 sc

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. = 5 sc

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st. = 7 sc

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. = 9 sc

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st. = 11 sc

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in last st. = 13 sc

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 13 sc

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec sc, sc in next 9 sts, dec sc. = 11 sc

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sl st in 1st st, sk st, (dc, 5 trc, dc) in next st, sk 2 sts, sl st in next st, sk 2 sts, (dc, 5trc, dc) in next st, sk 1 st, sl st in last st. = 3 sl st, 3 dc, 10 trc

Working around your heart

Row 11: Ch 1, working in side of rows evenly sc 8 sts to the bottom point , (sc, ch1,sc) in the space of the point, working up the row sides evenly sc 8 sts to the 1st sl st of row 10, Now working over the top of the heart, sc in sl st of row 10, sc in the next 3 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in next 3 sts, sl st in the valley st, sc in the next 3 sts, 3 sc in the next st, sc in the last 4 sts, join with sl st to 1st sc. =38 sc & 1-ch1 & 2 sl st

Do not FO

Making the front pocket of the heart

Repeat rows 1-8 of the back of the heart

With the right side of both pieces of the heart facing you, place the front piece on top of the back piece to line up.

Joining the heart pieces together to form a pocket

You will now join the pieces by working through the end of rows in the front piece to the sc sts of the back piece working through both pieces at the same time.

Ch 1, insert hook through both pieces lining the stitches up starting at row 8 of both pieces. Sc 8 sts evenly through both pieces to join across to the bottom point of both, 3 sc in the bottom point sp of both pieces, Sc 8 sts evenly up the next side to row 9 of the back piece.

Sl St in the beginning of row 9 back piece to secure. Sc in each st of the front piece across the top(13 sts) to the other end of the front piece, sl st in row 9 of the back piece to secure, join with ls st to beginng sc.

FO

Sweet Treat Heart

That’s it… You now have completed your Sweet Treat Hearts project… Just fill it up and pass it along to someone special!!!

And, Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun! And, most important you share your creations

Facebook, Instagram, My CAL Facebook Group, and Pinterest

I hope you love this project!!  Finally, 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!!

Until we meet again, Happy Crocheting!!!

Elena

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26 February 2023 My Favorite Yarn Tote… Free Crochet Pattern

My Favorite Yarn Tote… Free Crochet Pattern

February 26, 2023 By 2 Comments

My Favorite Yarn Tote… Free Crochet Pattern!!! This is a super fun and very useful project. You can use this as your project bag, fitting up to 6 extra large yarn skeins, or 4 skeins plus your project! It has 2 small holes on each side to thread your different yarn colors through to keep you project running smoothly! This is also a great everyday tote, it is sturdy and easy to carry your groceries, extra goodies for a trip or even for the beach! This uses the Waffle Stitch Technique which is easy to master!

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My Favorite Yarn Tote

Materials:

Yarn: 2 – 5 oz Red Heart Super Saver in Aran Fleck 520 yards total

Hook: G

Stitch Markers

Stitches:

  • Ch – Chain
  • St – Stitch
  • Sp – Space
  • Sk – Skip
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • Hdc – Half Double Crochet
  • Dc – Double Crochet
  • FP – Front Post
  • Bl – Back Loop
  • Reverse Single Crochet
  • RS – Right Side
  • Decrease( work your stitch over 2 stitches instead of one inserting your hook in each of the 2 indicated pulling up a loop and finishing your stitch)

Size:

11″ tall x 14″ across (32″ around)

My Favorite Yarn Tote... Free Crochet Pattern

Instructions:

Bottom Base: You will be holding 2 strands together

Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. = 12 sc

Row 2-44: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 12 sc

*You now will work in the round working your way around the 4 sides of your base.

*Make sure to keep moving your markers for the corners, this will assure you lines stay straight in the waffle stitch pattern

Round 45: Make 2 more sc in the same stitch you just made in row 44(1st corner), evenly sc 42 sts across the side rows, 3 sc in the 1st st of row 1(2nd corner), sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in the next st(3rd corner), evenly sc 42 sts across the side rows, 3 sc in the 1st st of row 44(4th corner), sc in next 10 sts, sl st in next st(last st of row 44 to complete the round), place marker in each corner st. = 116 sc

Round 46: Ch 1, fpsc in each ch around, moving the markers to keep your corner stitches identified. = 116 fpsc (you will not put extra stitches in the corners)

Round 47-50: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and each stitch around, continue to move your markers to identify your corners.= 116 hdc. Finish off at the end of round 50

With RS facing, join 1 strand of yarn in the righthand corner st on the short end.

Round 51: Ch 1, blsc in st, *blsc in next 5 sts, decrease blsc over next 2 sts, blsc in next 5 sts*, Blsc in corner st, blsc in next 44 sts, blsc in next corner st, Repeat *to* once, blsc in corner st, blsc in next 44 sts, Join with sl st around the post of first blsc(this sets up your waffle stitch). = 114 blsc.

Round 52: Ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), *bldc in next 2 sts, fpdc around next st*, repeat *to* around(your corner sts should always be a fpdc), ending with 2 bldc, join with sl st around beginning ch 3(joining around this st will make this stay in the waffle st pattern)= 38 fpdc & 76 bldc

Round 53: Ch 3, turn, *fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st*, repeat *to* around ending with last 2 fpdc, join with sl st around the beginning ch 3. = 76 fpdc & 38 dc

Round 54: Ch 3, turn, *dc in next 2 sts, fpdc around next st*, repeat *to* around ending with last 2 dc, join with st st around the beginning ch 3. = 76 dc & 38 fpdc

Rounds 55-72: Repeat rounds 53 & 54

Round 73: Ch 1, turn fpsc in st, *sc in next 2 sts, fpsc around next st*, repeat *to* around ending with sc in 2 sts, join with st st around the beginning sc. = 76 sc & 38 fpsc

You will now pick back up a second strand holding 2 strands together

Round 74-75: Ch 2(counts as hdc), turn, hdc in each st around, join with sl st. = 114 hdc

Round 76: Ch 1, turn, *hdc in 11 sts, hdc in corner st, hdc in next 9 sts, hdc decrease over next 2 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc decrease over next 2 sts, hdc in nex 9 sts, hdc decrease over next 2 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc in next corner st*, repeat *to* once more, join with sl st. = 108 hdc

Round 77: Ch 1(do not turn), *sc in 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2, sc in 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2, sc in 2 sts, sc in corner st, sc in next 15 sts, ch 15, sk 11, sc in next 15, sc in corner st*, repeat *to* once more, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 2 ch15, 4 ch2 and 78 sc

Round 78: Ch 1, turn, sc across to ch 15 sp, *15 sc in ch 15sp, sc around to ch 2 sp, 2 sc in ch 2sp, sc in next 3, 2 sc in next ch 2sp*, sc around to next ch 15sp, repeat *to*, sc to corner st and join to beginning sc. = 116 sc

Round 79: Ch 1, turn, sc around, join with sl st to beginning sc. = 116 sc

Round 80: Ch 1, reverse sc around, join with sl st and finish off.

Steam Block to shape. You can put a small box inside to hold the shape and steam. Let dry/cool completely

That’s it, you now have completed My Favorite Yarn Tote! I hope you love it and get a lot of use. If you are making it just as a tote, you can skip the small holes in the sides for yarn.

If you have enjoyed My Favorite Yarn Tote, Make sure to check out my Waffle Stitch Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern too

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 2023 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 blog, website 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 link

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