Crochet in Place MCAL


Starting Monday, May 4th 2020 is a new mystery crochet along…. the Crochet in Place MCAL.
As many of us around the world have to shelter in place right now, I thought this would be a fun project for us to crochet together while we stay at home.
Clues will be given every day as listed below...
Clue #1 ~ Monday, May 4th 2020
Clue #2 ~ Tuesday, May 5th 2020
Clue #3 ~ Wednesday, May 6th 2020
Clue #4 ~ Thursday, May 7th 2020
Assembly ~ Friday, May 8th 2020
The animal we are making will measure about 7 inches when completed. I used worsted weight yarn and a size D crochet hook. The kind of yarn you use, size crochet hook, and tension while crocheting will make your animal slightly vary in size.
I will post clues on Facebook, Instagram, my Ravelry group, and on Ravelry in pdf form. 
Make sure you join my Ravelry group to enjoy this MCAL with each other! There will be many fun threads to post pics and chat with one another.



  • Main color ~ 75 yards
  • Nose color ~ 3 yards
  • 10mm safety eyes or desired size
  • 3.25mm crochet hook (Size D), or desired crochet hook
  • Fiberfill Stuffing
  • Yarn Needle
  • Sewing Pins to hold pieces in place before sewing (optional)
  • Stitch Markers
  • Ch - chain
  • Sl st - slip stitch
  • Sc - single crochet
  • Rpt - repeat
  • St - stitch
  • Sts - stitches



Feel free to contact me throughout the mystery if you have any questions.
Use hashtag #crochetinplacemcal on social media. 
MelissasCrochetPatterns@gmail.com
Ravelry ~ MelissaTrenado


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