Mystery Crochet-a-Long 2020 - Introduction - FREE pattern

Hello and welcome to my Mystery Crochet-A- Long 2020.  Are you excited? I am!

So, it's only taken a couple of years and a global pandemic for me to get my act together.  Don't like to rush things, you know...

Seriously, thanks so much for your patience and for joining me on this new journey.  It's for our mutual enjoyment and camaraderie during this serious health crisis. Your enthusiasm for crochet is super-galvanizing. I'm very grateful.

Here are a few things you need to know before we start:

You will need either:
-  Approx 1000g+ of lots of different colours of double knitting yarn, the more varied in colour the better ( = Blanket)
- OR 200-300g of double knitting yarn in lots of different colours if possible ( = Scarf)
- 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm hooks (or scale up or down a hook size if you're either very tight or very loose)

- A section of the mystery pattern will be released every Monday and Thursday for the next few weeks here on this blog, starting Monday 23 March 2020.  Check here on my blog and on my Facebook Page for updates
- You'll need lots of different colours of Double Knitting yarn (US light weight), as many colours as you can gather.  I used more than ten colours, but you choose the ones you like or what you have
- We'll be making a big blanket*, so aim to have at least approx 1000g+ of yarn (*OR if you only have approx 200-300g yarn you will make a scarf)
- You can either buy a mixed bag of yarns or better still, try to bust your stash
- You'll definitely need three different hook sizes: 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm hook, changing between them according to the instructions. No exceptions but if you have a particularly tight or loose tension, then consider scaling up or down a hook size accordingly
- The pattern is written as simply as possible so everyone can join in, from adventurous beginner- to intermediate-skill level
- the plan is to enjoy making this project together to see us through these strange and anxious times
- the pattern is written in UK terms

Now go into every corner, nook and cranny and gather all your balls of yarn together - no ball too small - and let's get ready to crochet! I'll be back in touch soon!

Nina x
www.nancysaid.com

P.S. I'm part way making this along with you so, you know, no pressure.  Hooks are smoking here!!