#MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #15

This month, for blocks 14 and 15, our designers co-ordinated the looks to create blocks that play off each other  – so fun! This week’s block is #15 in the MooglyCAL2017, courtesy of Pattern Paradise!

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

First some important links:

• Just getting started? Welcome! Now… CLICK HERE!
• There is a Ravelry group for the CAL HERE, and a Facebook group HERE –  Thank you to all of the amazing volunteer moderators!

And please note that squares need blocking! It makes all the difference when assembling your finished blanket. To block your squares, I recommend using a Chetnanigans blocking board like those shown in the clickable image below! Just put it on the board (the premeasured holes make it super easy!) and spritz it with water. When it’s dry… it’s blocked! Thank you to Chetnanigans for sponsoring this CAL post!

The 2017 Moogly CAL Schedule

January 5 – Fantastic!; January 19 – Danyel’s Square
February 2 – Crumpets and Tea; February 16 – Crossed Square
March 2 – All Aflutter; March 16 – Vintage Garden; March 30 – Beach Ball
April 13 -Simbelmyne; April 27- Buds-a-Blooming
May 11- Summer Wood; May 25 – Shells a Flutter
June 8 – Mock Bullion Flames; June 22 – Ombre Flower Garden Square
July 6 – Cabled Blooms; July 20- THIS POST
August 3; August 17; August 31
September 14; September 28
October 12; October 26
November 9; November 22

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Block #15: Autumn Sun by Pattern Paradise! (link below)

Above are the originals, made in 2 great looks! Below, you can see my version, made with my 6 colors!

My Notes:

This pattern is free – CLICK HERE! To print or download the pattern for free, open a second tab on your browser to PrintFriendly.com and enter the URL there. If you need help with Print Friendly, please see the tutorial here.

There is a Special Stitch section – don’t miss it! The crochet cables here are gorgeous, and Maria has included helpful touches in the pattern to make it as easy as possible, like putting all the stitches worked in the BLO in red!

Techniques and tutorials you might find helpful: Post stitches; Seamless/Invisible Join.

My square was coming out a bit large – so I omitted the penultimate round and that left me right at 12″! But everyone’s gauge and tension level are different so be sure to measure as you go. Learn how to adjust for size HERE to make sure all your squares are the same size. Remember that the 12″ is measured across and up and down – not diagonally corner to corner.

I used a Furls Odyssey hook and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, and my color scheme was as follows – Rnd 1-2: Aqua; Rnd 3-4: Aquamarine; Rnd 5-7: Radiant Lime; Rnd 8-10: Lemon; Rnd 11-13: Rose Shocking; Rnd 14: Aquamarine; Rnd 15 – skipped for sizing (would have been Aqua); Rnd 16: Silver Grey.

To block this post, I used the wet blocking method and a Chetnanigans BlocksAll Ultra blocking board.

Thanks so much for crocheting along with me! I can’t wait to see all the beautiful blankets you crochet this year! You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, G+, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr, and don’t forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page! Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this crochet along.