Turkey Trot with Marly Bird 2019 Crochet Clue #1
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your friends and family. Now that the turkey is eaten, the football games have been played and you get to finally sit down and relax, it is time to get started on the Turkey Trot with Marly Bird 2019 Crochet Clue #1.
What you should know
Of course this is a Mystery Make Along project (if you want to know more you can click that link) so I am assuming that you have faith in me and my design ability and that is why you are following along. So, thank you for that. ????
Because I know there are some sizing decisions that will need to be made along the way I will be sure to mention little extras in the pattern I think you should know before proceeding. That way, you are not totally blind to the design.
For the Turkey Trot with Marly Bird Crochet Clue #1 I think you should know there are two sizes to choose from:
- If you typically wear a S, M, or L then you should follow the instructions for the S-L size. This is the first number outside the parentheses.
- If you typically wear an XL, 2XL, or 3XL then you should follow the instructions for the XL-3XL size. This is the first number inside the parentheses.
- It is important to note that in clue #2 and #3 there is a shorter length option for the XL-3XL size but adjustments are not needed for clue #1.
For the Turkey Trot Crochet Clue #1 I think you should know this section of the pattern is very simple on purpose. After a day with family I figured a very simple stitch pattern that did not require a lot of EXTRA concentration would not go amiss.
For the Turkey Trot Crochet Clue #1 I think you should know that stitch gauge is more important than row gauge.
Okay, time for the pattern information.
Turkey Trot with Marly Bird 2019 Crochet Clue #1
MEASUREMENTS
The instructions are written for the smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written with the larger numbers inside the parentheses.
To Fit Sizes: S-L (XL-3XL)
CLUE #1: 25.5 (34)” [64.77 (85) cm] circumference, 8” [20.5 cm] length
Gauge: 11 sts and 6.5 rounds of dc = 4″ [10 cm], CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. *added note: the Latte Cake yarn has a good amount of stretch, so be sure to account for that stretch when you check your gauge.*
MATERIALS
Yarn: Caron Latte Cakes (8.8 oz cakes, available only at Michaels): 2 (3) balls total for project
Hook: K/6.5mm
NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers
SPECIAL STITCHES / TECHNIQUES
⭐️Foundation Sc: Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (creates a “chain”), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (creates the first sc), *insert hook into chain just made (at base of st just made), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (creates a “chain”), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (creates a sc); repeat from * to desired length.
⭐️Stacked Double Crochet (Stacked Dc): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between two legs of the base, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.
????If you want a more visual demonstration of the stacked double crochet, watch this video starting at 3:15. I’ve linked to the video below.
Turkey Trot with Marly Bird 2019 Crochet Clue #1
PATTERN
Foundation sc 70 (94), join with a slip stitch to work in the round.
Round 1: Stacked dc, dc in each st around, join with a slip stitch to the stacked dc, do not turn –70 (94) dc.
Rounds 2-13: Repeat round 1.
The piece should measure 8″ [20.5 cm] long for all sizes at this point.
Place stitch marker in first st. Do not fasten off.
Now wait for the Turkey Trot with Marly Bird 2019 Crochet Clue #2 instructions to continue 🙂
Marly’s Minions Facebook Group
Be sure you have joined the Marly’s Minions facebook group. I plan to pop on now and again live to talk about the pattern and offer tips you might want.
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