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    Home » Moogly Crochet Along

    The 2014 Moogly Afghan Crochet-a-Long: Block #7!

    Published: Apr 3, 2014 by Tamara Kelly · 17 Comments

    Can you believe it's time for Block #7 already?! I know a bunch of you have been waiting patiently (or impatiently lol) for the latest pattern to be announced. But if this is the first you've heard of the CAL, don't worry - it lasts til November, so there's still time to join in! Start HERE to read how it works, and then get to crocheting! For those who've been following along so far, read on!

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

    Here is the CAL schedule, with links to the previous blocks (click on the date to go to that blog post):

    The Square Schedule:
    January 8th - Anticipation Mystery Square
    January 23rd - Catalina Afghan Square
    February 6th - Hugs N Kisses Square
    February 20th - Veronica's Rose
    March 6th - Lion's Mane
    March 20th - More V's Please
    April 3rd - THIS POST
    April 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!
    And don't forget about the Moogly CAL group on Ravelry! The forum is still going strong, and it's a great place to connect with other crocheters and ask for help with the squares. You can click HERE to check it out. And now for Block #7!

    BLOCK #7: Drop in the Bucket

    by Janie Herrin

    (Click the name of the pattern above to go to the pattern page on Ravelry, where the pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF)

     

    Unfortunately, I cannot share a photo of the original, as it's part of the PDF, and not shared on Ravelry. Additionally, this designer passed away a few years ago - we are so lucky to have her block to work on today! Here's my version, which is worked in 4 colors, rather than the 3 colors the original design calls for.
    Join the Moogly Crochet-a-Long and  make the Drop in the Bucket square! A free #crochet pattern! From mooglyblog.com
    This pattern was extremely well written, and easy to make - but also be sure to count your stitches! I was working on it while distracted, and discovered that I'd missed a stitch in Round 1... while finishing up Round 6. A rookie mistake, and a good reminder that you're never too experience to count. your. stitches!

     

    I had to start over, but the square practically flew off my hook after that - such a great pattern! Treble stitches mean you only need 9 rounds to finish a 12" square. This pattern was incredibly accurate too - mine came in exactly as predicted. It looks great, and I haven't even blocked it!

     

    I hope you enjoy making the Drop in the Bucket Square! If it isn't to your taste, you can find a list of alternate free squares patterns by clicking HERE. Thanks so much for crocheting-a-long with me!

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    1. 1

      Kimberlee

      April 03, 2014 at 11:24 am

      This is a really pretty block. I am going to check out the ravelry group.

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        April 03, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        😀 Thanks Kimberlee!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Carrie

      April 03, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      Aww. . . That's so sad. We're praying for you Janie!
      Tamara, I looked at her designs on ravelry and you couldn't have picked a prettier pattern. Wonder why it was called Drop in the Bucket. Anyone?

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        April 03, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        Carrie, my best guess is the way it flows outward, like a drop of water in a lake? But it's so hard to say now! I'm glad you like it!

        Reply
    3. 5

      Dana

      April 03, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Tamara, even though your on square no.7, I'm planning to join, but first I want to know if all squares have to be different or can I use the same pattern for all squares? Thanks!

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        April 03, 2014 at 3:55 pm

        Hi Dana! With this CAL we're making a different square every 2 weeks - but you are welcome to make only the one or few that you want to make! 😀 Sub in others, make a bunch of blankets, it's all up to you!

        Reply
    4. 7

      Katy

      April 04, 2014 at 2:21 am

      I have just ordered some yarn and plan on joining you and having a major catch up session when it arrives. Can't wait! X

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        April 04, 2014 at 8:54 am

        😀 Yay! Welcome welcome!

        Reply
    5. 9

      Simi

      April 04, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Hi. I am a touch confused about round 2 and holding the loops. I seem to have two instead of three. Can you help please? Ta x

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        Tamara Kelly

        April 07, 2014 at 9:31 am

        Hi Simi! That part can be a little confusing. By holding the last loop on the hook, what she means is to stop when there are still 2 loops left on the hook - don't finish off the first tr. Then start a second tr in the same stitch, and as you work that off, when you get to the point where you have 3 loops left on the hook, you yarn over and pull through all three loops. 🙂 I hope that helps!

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    6. 11

      heather

      May 16, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      is it just me or is anyone else having a problem opening the webpage for this square?

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        May 17, 2014 at 12:38 am

        It's an online pdf, and it does take a few minutes to load.

        Reply
    7. 13

      stephanie lavere

      May 21, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      was wondering the best way to block the square

      great choices on squares looking for the future one

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        May 21, 2014 at 8:03 pm

        Hi Stephanie, and thank you! I wrote an article on blocking squares - just click here! 🙂

        Reply

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