Last Winter we hosted our first Knit-Along on the Bernat Blog and it was a huge success. Knitters across North America joined in and shared their progress. Most also developed their skills, and at the end, had a beautiful afghan to show for it.

Now it's time to get crocheting . Starting September 21st, we're hosting our first Mystery Afghan Crochet-Along.

You're officially invited to join the fans, employees and bloggers as we crochet our way, clue by clue, to a fantastic new afghan out of Bernat Softee Chunky.

How it works

The Bernat Crochet-Along is a sampler afghan crocheted in five colors of Bernat Softee Chunky. What the final afghan will look like is a mystery - you'll have to crochet each clue as it comes out and gradually discover the final result.

The first clue is released September 22 on the new and improved Bernat Blog (blog.bernat.com). Each Wednesday we'll release another clue on the blog, and crocheters across the country will share experiences as we go.

Who should join

Anyone who loves crochet or wants to learn is welcome. The first clues are at an Easy level, and the clues gradually get harder. Don't worry - we've got tutorials along the way to keep you learning. If you're an experienced crocheter, you'll love watching the clues unfold.

How to start

The first clue will be released on the Bernat Blog on September 22nd. Come back regularly to comment on your progress, and help others through the process. Each Wednesday a new clue will be released. The final clue is released December 7th, just in time for Christmas.

Have questions?

We've got answers! Check out our official detail page with answers to all of your questions.

What you need

Any 5 shades of Bernat Softee Chunky
(100g/3.5 oz) (164 m/180 yds)

Contrast A - 6 balls
Contrast B - 2 balls
Contrast C - 2 balls
Contrast D - 2 balls
Contrast E - 7 balls

Select your shades to match your decor, or choose whatever inspires you!

We used:

Contrast A (6 balls )- We used ‘Natural’ (39008)
Contrast B (2 balls) - We used ‘Forest’ (39243)
Contrast C (2 balls) We used ‘Topaz’ (39514)
Contrast D (2 balls) We used ‘Lavender’ (39307)
Contrast E (7 balls) We used ‘Fern’ (39222)

Size 6mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 11sc and 12 rows = 4 ins [10cm]

Finished afghan measures approx. 52 in. [132 cm] x 68 in. [173 cm]

Get to your favorite retailer to buy your Bernat Softee Chunky or buy it online at the Bernat Shop.

We're excited to share a limited time offer!
When you purchase 19 balls of Bernat Softee Chunky
for this Mystery Afghan, get 25% off!

From now until Saturday September 4th, get 25% off 19 balls of
Bernat Softee Chunky at our new online Bernat Shop.

Click here to take advantage of this special offer and enter code CHUNKY19 when completing
your order to get 25% off 19 balls of
Bernat Softee Chunky.

note: orders placed on the Bernat shop site will not ship until September 10th, 2010.

Cheers,
The Bernat® Design Team