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    Home » Moogly Crochet Along

    The 2014 Moogly Afghan Crochet-a-Long: Block #2!

    Published: Jan 23, 2014 · Modified: Jun 28, 2018 by Tamara Kelly · 32 Comments

    It's time to start block #2 for the year long Moogly Afghan Crochet-a-Long! If this the first you've read about this fun series, please click HERE to read all about this Crochet-a-Long and how it works, and to get the pattern for block #1! All caught up? Then read on!

    Come join the Moogly Afghan CAL 2014! All free #crochet pattern and a great community to make them with!

    Before we get started, I do have to make one change to the schedule - originally I had the last pattern being shared on November 27th. But I've since realized that that's American Thanksgiving, and I won't be home to share it! So I'm going to move that one up by 2 days, and share it on the 25th. This will give everyone traveling for the holiday time to print it out and take it along!  So here's the revised schedule. I'll repost the schedule in every post about the blocks, adding the name of the block and linking to that post, so that you can always jump to any block you might miss over the course of the year, and see when the next one is coming. Like so:

    The Square Schedule:
    January 8th - Anticipation Mystery Square
    January 23rd - THIS POST
    February 6th and 20th
    March 6th and 20th
    April 3rd and 17th
    May 1st, 15th, and 29th
    June 12th and 26th
    July 10th and 24th
    August 7th and 21st
    September 4th and 18th
    October 2nd, 16th, and 30th
    November 13th and 25th

     

    Ravelry Group for the Moogly Afghan CAL!
    Also, please note that there is a Ravelry group for the Crochet-a-Long, where you can go to show off your photos and ask for extra help if you need it - and visit with others in the Moogly community! You can click HERE to visit, join in, and be excellent to each other. And now for Block #2!

     

    BLOCK #2: Catalina Afghan Square
    by Julie Yeager

     

    (Click the name of the pattern above to go to the downloadable pattern on Ravelry. Please note that there are 2 versions - you want the 12" version on the left, NOT the 9" version!)

     

    Catalina by Julie Yeager - the Moogly CAL block #2!

     

    Although the square as written calls for 6 colors, you can make this square with as many or as few colors as you like. When you go to the Ravelry page for this square (linked above, just click the name of the square!), be sure to take a look at the gallery of others' squares - very inspiring! Here's my own, fresh off the hook:

     

    Catalina Square! Join the #crochet - a - long on Moogly!

     

    This one was quite a bit easier than the last one, but still interesting enough to be fun! I did end up having to add an extra row of dc sts to bring it up to 12" but I think it looks great! I made mine using all four colors that I'm using for the CAL, but looking at the gallery there was a monotone one that really stood out as well! I hope you all enjoy it, and come share your photos on Facebook and Ravelry!

     

     

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    1. 1

      Annie

      January 23, 2014 at 11:19 am

      I have plenty of blankets and afghans around the house, and I'm already up to my ears in enough projects to keep me busy this entire year---but now that I've seen those two gorgeous squares, I'm completely rethinking my resolve not to join in!

      Hmmm...and I DID just get an email about a nice big Herrschner's yarn sale....

      I think you just may have convinced me, Tamara. 🙂

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        January 23, 2014 at 1:38 pm

        Mwahahahah! 😀 I mean, yay!

        Reply
    2. 3

      andrea Pedley

      January 23, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Loved the first block although it involved muttering to myself. Looking forward to this one. Might give my brain a much needed rest. :).

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        January 23, 2014 at 4:03 pm

        😀 That first one was tough I know! This one is much more relaxing, though still interesting I think!

        Reply
    3. 5

      pat lindau

      January 23, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      I love the idea of crocheting a block or two a month. Ddo you have any idea of the total number of skiens needed using Vanna's choice? How many did you purchase to complete the entire afghan? Thanks

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      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        January 23, 2014 at 4:03 pm

        I bought 24, but I might need a little more (or less) when all is said and done - the joining method chosen and border chosen will change everyone's totals too.

        Reply
      • 7

        joyce

        November 12, 2014 at 9:22 am

        Pertaining to block #2. I have tried to down load cal pattern #2 but can only find square for $1.99 not free download. What am I doing wrong?
        I know I am late starting this cal but does that mayter?

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        • 8

          Tamara Kelly

          November 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm

          Hi Joyce! I'm afraid the designer changed the pattern from free to paid just in the last month.

          Reply
    4. 9

      michelle

      January 23, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Yippee! I can't wait to start on this one. It's beautiful. My only dilemma is that I'm going to have to decide on the fourth color to use. Always so difficult to commit... 🙂

      Reply
    5. 10

      Kim

      January 23, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      I'm wanting to join in... trying to find the most economical yarn choice for this as I am up to my ears in projects and it is hard to justify buying more yarn! Any suggestions? The colors I would like, ideally, are deep brown, gold, teal/peacock, and a medium green (kind of like the green you used or a hair darker). Any suggestions for low cost yarn in bulk? Or a good no-dye-lot yarn I could buy little by little as I need it? Thanks! Your squares are gorgeous!

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      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        January 23, 2014 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks so much Kim! I'm using Vanna's Choice, which often has big sales. Also, although it has dye lots, I've never noticed a visible difference between two lots, so you can buy a bit at a time using coupons. And it's got lots of colors! For no dye lot yarn your best bet would be Caron Simply Soft, or possibly Red Heart Super Saver. Your colors sound lovely!

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    6. 12

      Jane Dubinski (CRAFTHIppy)

      January 23, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks Tamara for beautiful square number 2! I have just joined the Ravely CAL group and am totally blown away by the fact that there are already 937 worldwide members who are crocheting-along. That's 937 blankets, 22,488 squares and 3,373,200 yards of yarn - how cool is that! Isn't the internet a wonderful thing!

      Reply
      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        January 23, 2014 at 3:57 pm

        Wow! Love those numbers Jane! 😀 So amazing!

        Reply
    7. 14

      Rhondda Mol

      January 23, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Very pretty! and I liked your post last week about sizing the squares 🙂 Until I made a square to test a pattern last year I had no idea how they were even measured - so great information!! Thank you, R

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        January 23, 2014 at 3:55 pm

        Thanks so much Rhondda! 😀

        Reply
    8. 16

      Shannon Egan

      January 25, 2014 at 10:37 am

      I am very glad to only have one block every two weeks. As anxious I am to see the finished product, I have three unborn baby blankets to make, my BF wants me to make something for his sister, and I have an ongoing project of making earrings to support some very dear friends of mine, who have created a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to support a medical clinic in a Haitian village and the surrounding community. http://stonebystone.org/ The president is a PA at my office, and I make earrings (and my mom crochets ribbon necklaces) with all proceeds donated to SBS. Having two weeks to work up one square allows me to work everything else in without stressing about deadlines. Thank you Tamara! This is my 1st CAL, because the timeline is realistic and I LOVE your blog!

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        January 25, 2014 at 2:22 pm

        😀 Thank you Shannon! You sound super busy - glad you're squeezing it in!

        Reply
    9. 18

      Emily

      January 27, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Hello! The pattern for the second square calls for a "I" hook, should I use that size or the same size I used for the first square (G)?

      Reply
      • 19

        Tamara Kelly

        January 28, 2014 at 9:46 am

        It's up to you - it sounds like you might be a very loose crocheter so a smaller hook might work best for you!

        Reply
    10. 20

      Anna

      January 28, 2014 at 8:36 am

      Are there any drawn (scheme) patterns to come? Looking forward to that!

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        January 28, 2014 at 9:49 am

        Not all the squares are set in stone just yet - we'll see! 🙂

        Reply
    11. 22

      Penny

      January 28, 2014 at 11:25 am

      I wish it wasn't such a long wait to the third square LOL. I am anxious to do another one but I must wait. Looking forward to Square number 3

      Reply
    12. 23

      Judy

      January 28, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      i'm liking this one a LOT - I may use it again or make more than one - very versatile!

      Reply
    13. 24

      Kathy Pender

      January 28, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      Love this pattern! This is my first crochet-along and I must say that I am really enjoying it. I may have to do two of this one, while I wait for the third, it's so pretty. 🙂

      Reply
    14. 25

      Julie salter

      May 21, 2014 at 7:00 am

      I started this CAL today. I have made the first 2 squares, but they are different sizes.mim using 8ply yarn and a 4mm hook for both. The second one is about 1/2cm smaller all around. If I did another row around the 2nd one would that be a problem? Thanks. Xx

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      • 26

        Tamara Kelly

        May 21, 2014 at 10:28 am

        Hi Julie! Not at all! In fact, I wrote a post about just that - you can read it here!

        Reply
    15. 27

      cynthia

      September 22, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      better late than never i say! square one done and now off to

      Reply
    16. 28

      Anita

      November 01, 2014 at 1:37 am

      I just ran across this...I'm gonna play catch up!! I'll be getting the yarn over the weekend. Hope to have one done by time the next craft fair! Thank you for sharing this pattern!!

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        November 02, 2014 at 11:21 am

        😀 Good luck Anita! And thanks!

        Reply
    17. 30

      Rose

      November 03, 2014 at 6:59 am

      I wanted to jump in late for this CAL, but this square requires me to buy the pattern 🙁 Any ideas?

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        November 03, 2014 at 9:55 am

        Unfortunately it's up the designer how long to keep each pattern free for. I had hoped that they would all stay free through the end of the year, but no luck. 🙁

        Reply

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