Bernat Blanket Stitch Along with JOANN
Crocheters have been demanding, in a nice way, another mystery crochet along project. Last one back in the spring was a complete see the afghan and then get the clues over 3 weeks. However, more crocheters wrote in and they wanted a complete, in the dark, crochet as you go mystery.
Crocheters also requested something to be ready for Christmas and gift worthy. So the designer, really pushed the envelope on the afghan. From skills, even for me, I didn’t know about. So not only is it a mystery but it has skill building techniques.
Last year, if you remember, we did a complete mystery. The goal with that particular afghan was to give beginners a chance to learn crochet from the beginning to have their project as the first afghan ever.
You can still get the patterns and the tutorials are still available if you would like to try this afghan pattern. Get access to the patterns and tutorial here.
What does a complete, in the dark mystery mean?
Starting September 18, 2017, the first clue will be revealed. For 6 weeks, a new clue will appear on Mondays through the JOANN Website.
We have given you the clue colours suggested. As a special treat, I am going to tell you right now what Contrast A, B, C and D are.
In the pattern, the instructions call for using specific colours.
- Bernat Blanket Country Blue 2 Balls – Contrast A (bottom left)
- Vintage White 2 Balls – Contrast B (bottom right)
- Cloudy Sky Variegated 2 Balls – Contrast C (top left)
- Cloudy Sky Twist 3 Balls – Contrast D (upper right)
As a personal observation, when you see the Cloudy Sky Twist in person, you may think… Hmmm… what will this look like when it’s done. Due to the twist, it gives the finish project a pop of unexpected surprise. Even for me, I was pre-judging this yarn but once I seen a few rows worked up, I totally can see why it was used. It’s part of the final charm of the blanket.
You will use all balls stated in the pattern.
Introduction Video
One Clue
The afghan is not made up of granny squares.
How To Participate
JOANN is hosting this Crochet Along with myself helping out with the video tutorials. Find out more information here.
The Crochet Crowd, Mikey’s Team, will be hosting giveaways for random winners at the end of the Stitch Along. Stay tuned for more details.
There is also a Facebook Event Page for this Stitch Along. Both Knitters and Crocheters will be using this page to communicate and share ideas. Join this page to part of the mix.
Video Tutorials
Click GET PATTERN above in the Pink Button to access the free patterns offered.
Week 1
This is about getting started. We will do a pattern review so you can follow along in pattern format if you want to. There is also crochet diagrams that will be referred to throughout the series. This is learning opportunity to follow patterns. We will also do a gauge swatch to test your tension. I give tips on adjusting. This pattern matters for gauge, so spend the few minutes it takes to make a gauge and test it. We will then cover the beginning of the afghan and get you started.
Week 2 will build from this Week 1 Clue.
Week 2 – Coming Soon
Week 3 – Coming Soon
Week 4 – Coming Soon
Week 5 – Coming Soon
Week 6 – Coming Soon
So are the contrast colors in addition to the base colors? If so, what are those?
Ian so ready just need to look at my hooks
I would like to do this project but do not have the money to buy the Bernat Blanket yarn. Beside it is too hot for where I live. I have medium weight yarn available would it be all right to use that. Should I use the J hook?
Hello I have a simple question. The Twist contrast yarn is that baby twist? That is all I’m finding. Plus where can I get it if it is not.
I see a couple colors of the twist available online at JOANN.com. If you choose the baby twist, that’s fine, but the balls are smaller, so you will need more.
I live in Canada. Ordering from Joann’s is expensive. Exchange and shipping. Plus I have 2 colours chosen so far and they are Plum Forest (Variegated), Purple Plum (Contrast A) and I’m thinking a an off white (Contrast B) if I can find it. All I can find is vintage white. I may pick another colour though. The variegate gives me a few options. I just need a twist colour to go with what I have.
Oh and thank you. My manners are not with me today.
I love your CAL but I don’t have the money to buy that much blanket or bulk type yarn so it looks like I can’t join this one but I will follow along and try it when I can get the yarn it will have to be after Christmas as all my yarn is made up for presents. (7 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren 2 adult children and their spouses, a mother and 5 nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews
What size crochet hook will I need!
Can I purchase the yarn a little at a time or do I need all the colors to begin?
I did the one last year, and it went well beyond anything I thought I had the skill for at the time–but it turned out great, and it’s my cats’ favorite blanket now. 🙂 I think I’ll need to do this one so they each have one!
I cant locate the colors you suggested cloudy sky varig or twist online, can you give me some other suggestions that would go with the other 2 colors…….if not something in shades of plum/burgundy as I love red tones? Thanks love you to pieces.
I cannot find the ‘twist’ anywhere, and I’m confused…the info at Joann.com says you will need 7 balls of yarn, yet the written instructions indicate 9, also, written instructions say to use a L hook and the info at the Joann sight says M hook…can you please clarify the information for me….
Can this blanket can be done knitted?
There is a knitted version during the Stitch Along. You will follow that pattern if you want to do the knitting Stitch Along. They are not even close to the same design.
Do we sign up like we did with the pinwheel CAL in July?
I, too, am wondering about this.. It says the clues will be emailed to us, but I can’t find where to sign up for them…(?)
On the The Mystery Stitch page at the bottom, there is a place to sign up for emails, but it is not working. (Or is that for emails from joann’s in general?
Thank you in advance,. & I’m so excited to try these (I’m going to try both crochet & knitting (even tho knit skills are beginner) lol
Cathy
I couldn’t see which size ball you are using. I could just be overlooking as usual. I assume these are the large balls.
I am a beginner i have only done 1 blanket so far at what level will this cal be i dont want to go out and purchase all the yarn if i wont be able to do this project
I think you’re great!
Where do I find the written instruction the the crochet videos. I’m confused at the end of my t the stiches as I start my new row so that my work will be square when I’m done.
Hi Mikey, I can’t wait to get started. I love crochet projects. I’ve been crocheting for 44 years. Ever since my mother taught me how to crochet, in 1973, when I was pregnant with my first child. Since then I’ve crocheted hundreds of afghans, baby afghans, dresses, dolls, shawls, doilies, baskets and so on. I love your love of crochet, your enthusiasm and techniques. Plus, teaching the next generation of crocheters is so important. I taught my daughter and others to crochet also, in hopes of passing along this wonderful craft. I love the projects you come up with as so many others do. Keep up the wonderful work you do so well and I will be following you and doing your projects along with all your followers for years to come. Thanks for all you do and continue to do. Terri ~
Sounds like a lot of fun…I love mysteries❤️
Hi Mickey
I attended the first day of the huge tent sale in Listowel Ontario Canada. I have attended many others in Listowel and it was amazing! I have one sugestion and that is that the line ups are very long as is the line inside to pay , a big majority of the people attend are elderly and this year there was absolutley no where to sit down if necessary. I was there for 3 hours and most of that time was spent in line ups! not sure who’s idea it was not to have tables but my suggestion is to rethink that dicission .
one elderly lady had to be brought to the front of the line to go thru due to the fact that she was going to pass out with the lack of circulating air and long standing time.
Love your tutorials, but as I was going through FB this morning a lady was saying that she had paid for the unicorn pattern? I thought it was free!
I enjoy ALL you do, it’s incredible the projects and wonderful videos you produce…. and the cruises and the awesome community you’ve created, Keep up the super terrific energy and LOVE… from a happy hooker THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤗😍🤗😍
Can we download the patterns of the projects you do, I have been following the videos but can never actually find the patterns of what you are doing on red heart or crochet crowd. Love you videos, and thanks. Bev, Australia
I am excited to get started. I already know I want to make one in the fall colors available, so I am getting 2 sets of yarn!!