Welcome to the Rustling Mystery Make Along (MAL)—a cosy new twist on the traditional crochet along! 🍂

This free crochet event unfolds one mystery project at a time, inviting you to stitch your way through a heartwarming woodland adventure. With every new release, you'll uncover another surprise and watch the story slowly come to life.

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨! We are at the end of this Shape Along and I hope you have managed to catch all the separate parts there were released week by week, if not go ahead to the main hub here to check out all the parts.

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨! We are almost nearing the end of this shape along and after this part, you will almost definitely be able to recognize our little character. This free crochet event has just 1 more part left so stay tuned for the big reveal soon!

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨!

We are at the halfway mark and you should see more of our character forming! This free crochet event will continue to be released in parts, so you can follow along week by week and there are just 2 more parts after this.

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨, where we do shaping as we do crocheting

This free crochet event is released in parts, so you can follow along week by week and now we are into the third part, at almost the halfway mark!

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨!

This free shaping crochet event is going to be released for a total of 6 parts, and the first part has been dropped here. You can see all the parts in the main hub page here.

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨!

This free crochet event is released in parts, so you can follow along week by week and slowly uncover a brand-new mystery character.

Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along (SAL) - a playful new twist on the traditional crochet along ✨!

This free crochet event is released in parts, so you can follow along week by week and slowly uncover a brand-new mystery character.

Learn how to shape natural curves, angles, and bends in amigurumi — without relying on wire or guesswork. Here is an ultimate guide (9 different ways!) to help you create smoother, more natural bends in your amigurumi.

Learn how to crochet a steep, uneven bend in amigurumi by splitting the structure asymmetrically to create directional and expressive shaping.

Learn how to crochet a steep, symmetrical bend in amigurumi by splitting the structure evenly into two directions using skip stitches and surface crochet.

Learn how to crochet an uneven, directional bend in amigurumi using surface crochet and chains to create dynamic, off-centre shaping.

Create a clean, structured 90° bend in amigurumi using chains and surface crochet—no sewing or wires needed.

Learn how to crochet a sharp angle in amigurumi using chains and cluster stitches to create strong, defined bends with a corner-like shape.

Learn how to crochet a 90 degree bend in amigurumi using short rows to build height on one side and create a clear directional angle.

Learn how to crochet a subtle, controlled curve in amigurumi using BLO and FLO to guide shaping through fabric pull rather than stitch count.

Learn how to crochet a stronger curve in amigurumi by combining stitch count and stitch height to create more defined bends with fewer rounds.

Learn how to crochet a smooth curve in amigurumi using simple stitch count adjustments to shape natural bends without sewing or wires.

Sakuraco is a monthly Japanese snack subscription box that highlights traditional and artisan treats from local makers across Japan. Each box includes around 20 carefully curated snacks, along with Japanese teas and occasional handcrafted tableware to complete the experience.

We’re nearly there! With Meadow’s body and details in place, it’s time for the finishing touch that truly brings him to life. In this part, we’ll be adding his crocheted eyes, completing his face and giving Meadow his calm, gentle expression.