Step 1: Sign up for Shape-A-Long

A Crochet-A-Long or a CAL is an event connecting several people together who crochet one project at the same time.

Step 2: Refer to Release Dates

Pattern Release Dates

  1. 18th January Monday

  2. 20th January Wednesday

  3. 22nd January Friday

  4. 25th January Monday

  5. 27th January Wednesday

  6. 29th January Friday

  7. 1st February Monday

  8. 3rd February Wednesday

  9. 5th February Friday — Lunar Mystery CAL Reveal

Step 3: Get Equipment ready

Materials and Tools

Crochet Hook

Yarn

Himalayan Dolphin or Dolce Yarnart or any equivalent chunky weight yarn for main piece

  • Red (100g) x 2 (Yarnart 748)

  • Orange (100g) x 1 (Yarnart 853)

  • White (100g) x 1 (Yarnart 741)

Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn for accessories

  • Black (25g)

  • White (25g)

Other Supplies

  • Stuffing - polyester fiberfill (loads of it)

  • Darning needle

  • Stitch Markers

  • Scissors

Step 4: Wait for each part in your inbox

Steps 5&6: Ask questions inside comment boxes

Step 7 (optional):

Get your own Lunar Mystery Crochet-A-Long Bundle with goodies! (Only available on the inside!)

Your Guide to this Festive Adventure

I’m Huipei, a crochet designer who loves weaving playful stories into every stitch. My mystery crochet-alongs blend crochet, imagination, and storytelling—so by the end, you don’t just have a themed playset, you have a creative memory to treasure.

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Yes! Each release builds on the previous part in the correct order, and by the end you’ll have one complete plush — revealed piece by piece as the CAL progresses.

  • Each video is around 20 minutes, so you can easily fit it into your schedule. There’s plenty of time between releases to catch up, and all the parts stay free on my blog and YouTube channel. ✨ The only time-limited part is the chance to grab the full bundle (with the extra goodies).

  • Of course! Every CAL part page includes a comment box so you can ask questions, or you could also comment down below for each Youtube Video, I will definitely answer every comment!

  • No worries — you’ll receive access to the Crochet Along hub page, which collects all previous parts in one place. That way, you can catch up at your own pace anytime.

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