Late last year I discovered The Crochet Crowd on Facebook. I have grown to love the community for the projects that everyone shares, the positive comments and feedback, and the advice that the host, Michael Sellick (Mikey), shares. During the month of January, I watched as people posted photos of their attempts at the January challenge. It was interesting to see the different colour combinations as well as how people extended the challenge.
This month the people at The Crochet Crowd are crocheting a Mystery Afghan – and I have decided to join in. The Afghan was created by the designers of Yarnspirations and Mikey is leading the way. After I signed up (in order to receive the clues), I had to go shopping for yarn. I looked at the suggested colours but the colour combinations did not suit my tastes. I decided instead to choose my own and hope that the colours will be suitable for the final result.
I decided to use the recommended yarn: Caron Simply Soft, 170 g / 6 oz Balls, 288 meters / 315 yards. This yarn can be washed and dried in the machine. I bought the following:
- Contrast A – 4 Balls (white).
- Contrast B – 2 Balls (purple)
- Contrast C – 2 Balls (cerise)
- Contrast D – 2 Balls (lilac)
Contrast A is the main colour of the afghan and will be the dominant colour. In addition to the yarn, I need a size 5.0mm or H/8 Crochet Hook which I already have in my drawer. I look forward to unravelling the mystery as I crochet along with many people around the world.
Have you made a Mystery Afghan?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2015
I decided to choose slightly different colours too. I’ve finished the first week, but I’m not good at keeping up. Good luck with yours.
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Thank you. I have just completed the task for clue #1. The second clue requires me to watch the video 🙂
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This week is really quick, I mastered the front post stitch on the last CAL. I managed 10 yesterday ( but then it’s the school holidays)
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I watched the video last night as I have never done the post stitch. I will only be able to start crocheting on Thursday 😦
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It’s quite easy one you get the hang of it, you just put your hook under the post instead of the ‘chain’ at the top. I shall get slower when I go back to school next week.
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My friend Ruth (at http://rutheh.com) shared your blog with me. A Mystery Afghan sounds awesome! I’ve never done one before, but am SUPER intrigued! My crafting creations can be found at http://toyingwiththread.wordpress.com. 🙂
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It is never to late to join the crochet along. We are now into our second week and you could easily catch up. Nice to make a connection with you – and I will be following your work 🙂
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I do not crochet – but this sound alike a fun activity – best wishes – 🙂 ❤
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The fun part is that I am connecting with others crocheters on Instagram who are doing the same challenge 🙂
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that is fun – and another example of just how awesome social media is in this day and age – 🙂
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I agree Yvette 🙂
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🙂 and brrrr hope you are staying warm
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We are. Yesterday it snowed the entire day and it warmed up. And today looks promising 🙂
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Intriguing! Those colours are pretty 🙂
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Thank you. I am also curious to see what I will be doing with them 🙂
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Thank you Jake. I wish you a wonderful New Year as well.
(PS: can I share your graphic on my blog post for the New Year?)
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Yeah Sure Colline 🙂
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Sounds very cool and fun. Shared with a crochet friend. Can’t wait to see the afghan
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That is what I thought. I am hoping to learn new techniques as well during the process.
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