Another Mystery Wrapped Up!

Knit sweater made during the November 2015 MCAL

I can’t believe we’ve finished another Mystery Create-A-Long….and I have to say – this one was just as fun as the last!  Everyone did an amazing job on their projects, on working together, and on keeping it super positive and super fun within the group.  I couldn’t be more honored to get to work with such an amazing group of crafters on a daily basis.

So what did we end up creating!?  An adorable striped sweater.

SO many of the participants in this Create-A-Long told me that this was the first time they’d ever made a sweater.  Making it Mystery Create-A-Long style was hugely helpful for them in getting over the intimidation factor of trying something new….and getting the pattern in super small, manageable chunks made it easy and fun!

MrsAmyL’s crochet sweater made during the November 2015 MCAL

Here’s what a few people had to say about the event:

• “I still can’t believe I made a sweater. If I had known it was a sweater, I would have been too intimidated to start the project. Now that it is done, I am so glad I did! I learned a lot, and I looove the finished item! Thank you, Melody!”
• “It turned out SO cute! It’s fun to create along with you and everyone else, to see each different project with its colors and subtle differences. Fun fun fun! :)”
• “A sincere thank you on helping me to create my first crochet sweater. I definitely would have been too daunted to try one if it had not been a mystery! Now I know that I merely have to break it down into smaller parts, and take my time reading the pattern, so as not to be over-whelmed. What a great lesson to have learned :)”
• “This was one of the best online experiences of creatalongs period. Your patterns are so cute, and it’s fun to do them bit by bit. Getting help and input from the other participants is priceless, as well as seeing and being a part of their projects. Your input and daily keeping up with us is also very helpful, feels like you’re just an email away so no big worries of not getting answers to questions or problems. I loved every minute of this and am really sorry to see it come to a close in the next couple of days.  I don’t get out much for health reasons and this and the last create a long was an answered prayer. Thanks Melody.”

JohnnyandJune’s knit sweater created during the November 2015 MCAL

Thank you so so much to each and every one of you who took the leap and put your trust in me at the beginning of this Create-A-Long.  I’m always incredibly honored to have each of you participate, and it’s so fulfilling to be able to create and host these awesome events.

Those of you who participated will be receiving your final update with the final copy of the pattern (all in one place), and coupon codes for your 3 free patterns shortly.

If you’d like to admire everybody’s awesome work, make sure you check out the project pages!  You’ll need to sign into Ravelry to see them all, but you won’t be sorry you took the time 🙂

You’ll find all the crochet projects listed here.

You’ll find all the knit projects listed here.

Aprilacus’ crochet sweater made during the November 2015 MCAL.

I know everyone who participated is anxious to hear who won the $25 Etsy Gift Card prizes!  These winners were randomly selected from the Ravelry project pages of everyone who completed their projects.  Congrats to the winners!

• Ravelry ID: Jennih5570
• Ravelry ID: Meralie
• Ravelry ID: Ada1967
• Ravelry ID: Roxie25
• Ravelry ID: Ninetagr
• Ravelry ID: Dyneon
• Ravelry ID: CraftyCoach
• Ravelry ID: Reminder

If you’re one of the winners, I’ll be sending you a message on Ravelry.  Please get back with me as soon as possible so I can send your Gift Card money over!  I see some awesome Etsy yarn, patterns, hooks, or needles in your future!

For everyone who didn’t participate this time around, don’t worry!  If you love this pattern, you’ll still get a chance to snag a great deal!  I’ll be releasing this adorable pattern, “21 Days to Sweater Success” in segments very similar to how we made it during the Mystery Create-A-Long.  So if you missed out on the MCAL, you can still take on this adorable design…..even if you’ve never made a sweater before!  This pattern will make it simply easy peasy.

If you aren’t already on my newsletter list, make sure you click here to sign up now!  I’ll be sending out the details and a chance to snag an awesome deal on the “21 Days to Sweater Success” pattern sometime this week.

100% of the people who have filled out my final feedback form so far said that they would participate in another MCAL if given the chance.  WOW!  What an awesome compliment to my work.  Thank you!

Crochet Version of the November 2015 MCAL plus the matching group incentive freebie patterns.

I’m super excited to announce that I’m in the planning stages for not only one more MCAL right now….but two!  The first will be a free Mini Mystery Create-A-Long starting in the beginning of January just after the holidays.  I’d like to give everyone a chance to enjoy the fun and get hooked (pun intended, hehehe)!  So I thought offering a mini version might be a great way to let people try it out.  Plus I’ve been trying to think of a wonderful holiday gift to give my subscribers, and this seemed like the perfect one <3

After the Mini MCAL, we’ll be gearing up for a full-blown and AMAZING MCAL starting mid-February.  I’m SO excited about the design I’ll be using for this one that I can barely stand having to wait…..but my hands can only work so fast!  As always, there will also be some amazing group incentives the larger our participating group grows to be.  I’ll also be making a few minor adjustments (which I’ll be testing out during the Mini MCAL) to the structure as I’m always striving to make these events better and better!

If you want to make sure you get signed up for the free Mini Mystery Create-A-Long coming soon, make sure you’re signed up for my e-mail newsletter.

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