Sweet Mystery Shape Along Part 2
Welcome to the Sweet Mystery Shape Along
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.
We are still slowly uncovering a brand-new mystery character.
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Part 2 – Let’s Round Up the Back!
In the previous installment, we focused on the neck transition from the head into the body. This time we will be working on the back and how the contouring is done by stacking increases on top of each other. Like what was mentioned before, the videos will mainly highlight the important shaping moments — the fun parts of designing!
The written pattern (below!) will still guide you fully, so remember to follow along every round with the pattern and follow the videos for the shaping ideas!
👉 Don’t forget to share your progress with the hashtag #SweetMysterySAL so we can enjoy everyone’s makes as the story unfolds!
Materials You’ll Need
The materials needed are listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. This time I will be working with chunky weight yarn.
Yarn
Himalayan Dolphin or Dolce Yarnart or any equivalent chunky weight yarn for main piece
Grey (100g)
White (100g)
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn for accessories
Black (25g)
White (25g)
Crochet Hooks
5.0mm Streamline Wood Crochet Hooks Limited Edition Sage Ombre
You can use any brand with these 2 sizes
Rest of Supplies
Darning needle
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
The full list and where to get them is just below here.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Yarn
Chunky weight yarn - Himalayan Dolphin or Dolce Yarnart or any equivalent for main piece
White x 1 (100g)
Grey x 1 (100g)
2. Fingering weight yarn - Scheepjes Catona for accessories
Crochet Hooks
Larger
5.0mm Streamline Wood Crochet Hooks Limited Edition Sage Ombre
Smaller
Rest of Supplies
Darning Needles
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Terminology You’ll Need
Here I have listed the techniques needed to crochet just this first part . Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Ch = chain
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Inc = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
Special Crochet Stitches
3 sc in next st = 3 single crochet in same stitch
Shape the Mystery Along with me!
🍬 Join the Sweet Mystery SAL to crochet along, unlock the full pattern, and discover the shaping of Elly.
Sweet Mystery SAL Part 2
Continue working body with grey yarn.
Round 18: Sc 9, inc x 2, sc 19 — 32 sts
Round 19: Sc 10, inc x 2, sc 20 — 34 sts
Round 20: Sc 11, inc x 2, sc 13, 3 sc in next 3 sts, sc 2, 3 sc in next 3 sts — 48 sts
Round 21: Sc 12, inc x 2, sc 14, ch 3, skip next 9 sts, sc 2, ch 3, skip next 9 sts — 32 sts
Round 22: Sc 5, inc x 2, sc 6, inc x 2, sc 7, inc x 2, sc 6, sc 3 in next 3 ch, sc 2, sc 3 in next 3 ch — 44 sts
Rounds 23-25 (3 rounds): Sc 44 — 44 sts
Round 26: Sc 19, (sc 1 in FLO, ch 15, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 14, sc 1 in FLO in same st), sc 24 — 45 sts
Continue into rows in next round, still using grey yarn.
Round 27: Sc 19, skip next st before tail, sc 1 in BLO, skip next st after tail, sc 12 — 31 sts
Sweet Mystery SAL Part 2 Video
After referring to the pattern above (mostly because the video below does not show the full pattern), remember to check out the full video to follow along the shaping parts, right below here. It takes only about 20 minutes and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new CAL parts are released, you will know about it!
What To Do Next?
Choose any of these next steps or a combination of them! Remember to hang tight for the rest of the CAL!
👉 1. Watch out for the next part!
The third part of our Sweet Mystery SAL will be released on Monday, June 22nd. Don’t miss it — the mystery is only just beginning! 🥚
👉 2. Get SAL updates by email.
Want a reminder the moment each part is live? Go ahead and join the email list below. You can share each part with your fellow crochet friends so they can join in too!
👉 3. Access the CAL hub.
Missed a part or want to revisit earlier sections? You can always head back to the main CAL hub page to find all the links in one place. 🧶
👉 4. Grab the full bundle.
Want everything in one easy download — plus the storybook and bonus goodies? ✨ You can grab the Sweet Mystery Shape Along Bundle here, and enjoy the complete set at once.
👉 5. Share your progress.
Share your progress in the comment box below! Or post your photos on Instagram with the hashtag #SweetMysterySAL 🧶💫 right over here. I’ll be cheering you on — and may even feature your work!
👉 6. Pin this for later.
Save this part of the pattern to your holiday crochet board in case you cannot get into now, since each page includes the pattern and the video, pin it below to your board so you don’t miss out!
