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    Home » Moogly Crochet Along » MooglyCAL2015

    The 2015 Moogly Afghan Crochet-Along: Block #3!

    Published: Feb 5, 2015 by Tamara Kelly · 37 Comments

    I know many of you have been eagerly waiting for Block #3 - and here it is! If this is the first you've heard of the 2015 Moogly Afghan CAL, please CLICK HERE to read how it works! In summary, every 2 weeks I'll share a new free 12" crochet block pattern, and we'll all make them together. All the patterns will be free all year long, and we'll get to visit a variety of fantastic crochet blogs along the way!

    2015 Moogly Afghan Crochet -Along - FREE #crochet patterns all year!

    Once again, I'd like to thank Elke Wellens who is providing Dutch translations to all the designers - she's even got a Dutch speaking Moogly CAL Facebook group going! And a big thank you to allatti2d, Angela2011, HelenJE, and Patricia-R-S, who are moderating the Ravelry group for the 2015 Moogly CAL! Click either of those links to check the groups out! I can't speak Dutch, but I know the Ravelry group is a BIG source of help if you need it!

    The post for each of the blocks will go live here on Moogly at 10am Central time on their specified date. Click the links in the schedule to catch up on past blocks!

    The 2015 Moogly CAL Schedule
    January 8 - Tamara's Kismet Square
    January 22 - Starburst Square
    February 5 - THIS POST
    February 19
    March 5 & 19
    April 2 & 16 & 30
    May 14 & 28
    June 11 & 25
    July 9 & 23
    August 6 & 20
    September 3 & 17
    October 1 & 15 & 29
    November 12 & 25

    *****

    Introducing Block #3:  The Windmill Square by Lorene Eppolite, on Cre8tion Crochet! CLICK HERE to go to the pattern page
    The Windmill Square - Block #3 for the 2015 Moogly Afghan CAL!

    Above is the original, made with 6 colors. This square uses post stitches to create a fantastic pattern with texture and visual interest! Here's the one I made, using all 6 of my colors:

    The Windmill Square - Block #3 for the 2015 Moogly Afghan CAL!

    Now for my notes!

    • The only tricks to this pattern are post stitches, some of which are crossed as in crochet cabling - click on the links here for tutorials: Post Stitches; Crochet Cables.
    • I got 12" as written, but you should measure as you go, as everyone's gauge is different! Learn more about adjusting for size HERE. Remember that the 12" is measured across and up and down - not diagonally corner to corner.
    • I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, and my color order was as follows: All Odd Rows are White; Rnd 2: Raspberry; Rnd 4: Mustard, Rnd 6: Kelly Green, Rnd 8: Aqua, Rnd 10: Eggplant.
    • If this one isn't to your taste, you can find a list of alternatives HERE.

    Thanks so much for crocheting-along with me!

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    1. 1

      June

      February 05, 2015 at 10:26 am

      You might like to edit post as it says "ntroducing Block #2" 🙂

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        February 05, 2015 at 3:58 pm

        Whoops! Thanks June! 😀

        Reply
    2. 3

      Linda D.

      February 05, 2015 at 10:34 am

      Cannot wait to start this one. But the website charges to download to pdf! I remember some one posted a link that used a url but I cannot find the post. HELP.

      Reply
      • 4

        jackie.b

        February 05, 2015 at 10:57 am

        Printfriendly.com !

        Reply
      • 5

        Kelly

        February 05, 2015 at 11:10 am

        Just copy and paste to your word processer and edit--just finished it is perfect 🙂

        Reply
      • 6

        Mildred

        February 05, 2015 at 11:30 am

        Here's what someone told me to use: http://www.printfriendly.com/

        Reply
      • 7

        Linda D.

        February 05, 2015 at 11:41 am

        Never mind. I found the website, it's printerfriendly.com I like the way yours looks the colors really pop! Quick question, how did you change color on the rounds? With the first "SL st into the dc"? I am starting to venture into more difficult techniques and just not sure what would be the best way since the pattern changes every two rounds. Thanks for this beautiful block!

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        • 8

          Tamara Kelly

          February 05, 2015 at 4:22 pm

          I'm glad you found it! Since I changed color every round, I finished off each round with a seamless join (tutorial HERE), and then started the new row with a standing double crochet (tutorial HERE). 🙂 They're great techniques that give a wonderful finished look!

          Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        February 05, 2015 at 3:58 pm

        I think you're looking for printfriendly.com 🙂

        Reply
    3. 10

      Sherika

      February 05, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Yay!! I'll be starting this on my lunch break!! LOL

      Reply
    4. 11

      Jane Porter

      February 05, 2015 at 10:46 am

      This pattern is not for free! There is a $1.00 charge to download it or to print it. This gives me no choice but to skip this.

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        February 05, 2015 at 3:59 pm

        You can use Printfriendly.com or cleanprint.com, or copy paste to a doc file, or of course work from the screen. 🙂

        Reply
    5. 13

      Emily

      February 05, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      I have had a long hard day at work... and I just saw this block and I LOVE it! I might love it enough that I'll go home, take my dog to the park and let her get all muddy so I can wear her out and get this block done! Beautiful!

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        February 05, 2015 at 6:24 pm

        😀 I'm so glad you like it Emily!

        Reply
    6. 15

      AnvilAnde

      February 06, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      I started this while waiting in the Physical Therapists office.
      Their patient coordinator is a crochet artist and was intrigued with the idea of a CAL>
      I gave her your website info AND the Ravelry group for Moogly and the CAL
      Spreading the word one stitch at a time!

      Reply
      • 16

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 8:53 am

        😀 Thank you so much AnvilAnde!!

        Reply
    7. 17

      Sonji

      February 06, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Loving this block. Is the type in round (dc) or round 8 (fpdc)?

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 8:52 am

        I made dc's where called for, but I think either would honestly work, and I've seen people use both! 🙂

        Reply
    8. 19

      Isabel Freeman

      February 07, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Thank you so much for the tutorials on seamless join and standing double crochet! Also watched adding stitches at the end of a row which is so much neater than my efforts. My crochet will improve so much.

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 8:50 am

        😀 I'm so glad you liked them Isabel!

        Reply
    9. 21

      Christine

      February 08, 2015 at 8:45 am

      This was the easiest square yet! It was fun doing the cable twists and the pictures posted do not give this pattern justice. It really does have a windmill appearance! Thank you for this block!

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 7:54 am

        😀 I'm so glad you enjoyed it Christine!

        Reply
    10. 23

      CJ

      February 09, 2015 at 1:53 am

      This was the easiest one so far. Completed in less than 2 hours. Now I have to twiddle my thumbs for two weeks. Nope-I have too many WIPS to do that and my sisters surgery coming up on Tuesday. Please keep her in your prayers. Can't wait for the next square. Thanks
      CJ

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 7:46 am

        I'll be thinking of your sister - I'm glad you enjoyed the square!

        Reply
    11. 25

      Cheryl

      February 09, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      I've been following these squares, and have loved the patterns, but JUST decided to join in. I'll have a little bit of catching up to do, but I'm excited to get started!

      Reply
      • 26

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 5:03 pm

        😀 It's a great time to jump it! Welcome!

        Reply
    12. 27

      kittykat33

      February 09, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      I don't know a lot about computers ...so I am having a lot of problems c this...I find the pattern but can't find the directions...or if I find it it has 20 -30 pages c it...people talking...that's a lot of ink!..plus I can't find them, the next time ..that is why I am not sure about joining..i can't get going!...it looks good..I saw one ..I don't know where it went you learn something new q month that sounded great! I lost it!

      How do you do this ...plus I don't know how to do pictures!

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      • 28

        Tamara Kelly

        February 09, 2015 at 4:39 pm

        Hello! You can make the pattern right from the computer screen, or you can print it out using one of the links at the top of the pattern, or you can paste the URL into printfriendly.com to print it. Or one more option, you can copy and paste it into a word document, and delete the parts you don't want to print. You don't have to share photos to join. 🙂

        Reply
    13. 29

      Jo

      February 11, 2015 at 7:37 am

      Hello, I am loving the CAL, however learning form last years ( umm I have just finished sewing ends in and blocking an now joining) I am wondering if you have a spectacular new joining method planned or whether I might safely do the tight braid JAYG as I go? Which also gets rid of the hours might daughter spent on pic monkey sorting my order out.

      Reply
    14. 30

      Jodi

      February 15, 2015 at 10:21 am

      I just tried to buy the $1 pattern as I like a copy of the patterns I used. It would not let me enter in any numbers after I entered in my card number. No exp. Date no street Addy. Nothing. Worse yet, it wouldn't let me delete my number!! I hope trying to buy a $1 pattern doesn't end up costing me a fortune because my card number was stolen. Any ideas on how to fix this situation? I'm really worried.

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        February 16, 2015 at 10:04 am

        Hi Jodi! I'm sorry you're having trouble! Please contact the blog owner at Cre8tion Crochet: cre8tion at ymail.com for help on this!

        Reply
    15. 32

      Wanda

      February 15, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Hi,
      I have a question about these squares. Are you going to increase/ decrease stitches on the last round to get an even number of stitches for easier joining at the end?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • 33

        Tamara Kelly

        February 16, 2015 at 10:02 am

        That's what I did last year, so it's what I'll probably do this year as well! 🙂

        Reply
    16. 34

      Nadine

      February 19, 2015 at 2:23 am

      I decided to participate in the 2015 CAL with my daughter, an avid fan of this blog. She is an amazing artist in so many venues, from music to web development. We also got my other daughter to join in the CAL, there is something about doing this with my girls that helps bring us closer...even over long distances.
      Mentioned it to a co-worker who stopped to chat with me. Now our friendship is growing as she has joined as well.
      I am ready to see #4!

      Reply
      • 35

        Tamara Kelly

        February 19, 2015 at 8:44 am

        😀 How awesome! I'm so glad you're enjoying it Nadine!!

        Reply
    17. 36

      Carolyn Lorc

      April 26, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      What does CAL stand for

      Reply
      • 37

        Tamara Kelly

        April 27, 2015 at 7:51 am

        Crochet Along, sometimes written Crochet-A-Long. 🙂

        Reply

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