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    Home » Moogly Crochet Along » MooglyCAL2017

    #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #2

    Published: Jan 19, 2017 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 18 Comments

    I know many of you have been very eagerly awaiting this square... so let's get to it! Here's square #2 for the 2017 Moogly Crochet Along!

    Moogly Crochet Along 2017! Get all 24 patterns FREE over the course of the year, and have a gorgeous handmade blanket by the holidays!

    First a quick summary and some important links:

    • No need to sign up/officially join – just jump in and start crocheting! Work at your own pace. To learn more about the yarn used for this CAL and other details CLICK HERE!
    • The blocks will stay free online forever. Each post will have links to all past block posts as well as the newest block.
    • Each 12″ square is designed in worsted/aran weight yarn, with a US-J, 6.0 mm hook. If you choose a different yarn weight/hook size, your blocks will be a different size, but as long as you are consistent, then the blocks should be too! For example, with DK weight yarn, you should get blocks that are about 10″ in size. Get creative with color and make it your own!
    • There is a Ravelry group for the CAL HERE, and a Facebook group HERE – all full of help and camaraderie! Thank you to all of the amazing volunteer moderators! It’s a great place to go if you need more help with a particular design!

    The 2017 Moogly CAL Schedule

    January 5 - Fantastic!; January 19 - THIS POST
    February 2; February 16
    March 2; March 16; March 30
    April 13; April 27
    May 11; May 25
    June 8; June 22
    July 6; July 20
    August 3; August 17; August 31
    September 14; September 28
    October 12; October 26
    November 9; November 22

    *****

    MooglyCAL2017 Block #2 - courtesy of Salena Baca Designs!

    Block #2: Danyel's Square by Salena Baca Designs (link below)

    MooglyCAL2017 Block #2 - courtesy of Salena Baca Designs!

    Above is Salena's original, made in 4 colors. Below, you can see my version, made with 6 colors!

    MooglyCAL2017 Block #2 - courtesy of Salena Baca Designs!

    My Notes:

    • This pattern is free - CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN - to print a free copy for personal use, open a second tab to PrintFriendly.com and paste the pattern URL there.
    • When I made this pattern, I lost track of the instructions, and ended up making Rounds 7 and 8 with the popcorn stitches instead of flat. But you know what, I like it! So I went with it! So that's one change you can make if you like.
    • I'm not sure if it was my "extra" popcorns, but I did come up a bit short, so I added an Extra Round of hdc sts, working a hdc into each dc st, and working (sc, ch 2 sc) in each corner. Everyone is 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.
    • Techniques you can use with this square: Magic Circle; Keeping a Magic Circle Closed; Popcorn Stitches; Standing Double Crochet; Seamless Join.
    • I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, and my color scheme was as follows – Rnd 1-2: Rose Shocking; Rnd 3-4: Lemon; Rnd 5-6: Radiant Lime; Rnd 7-8: Aquamarine; Rnd 9-10: Aqua; Extra Rnd: Silver Grey.
    • Due to traveling, I didn't get a chance to block this square before this post, but I will be using the wet blocking method to make it nice and square - CLICK HERE to learn more about this!

    Thanks so much for crocheting-along with me! I can't wait to see all the beautiful blankets you crochet this year!

    Nature's Gifts for Baby

    Get Moogly on your favorite social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, G+, Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr! Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this Crochet Along.

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      #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #24
    • MooglyCAL2017 - Block #23 courtesy of Petals to Picots! Get all 24 squares for the year on Mooglyblog.com! (ALL FREE)
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    • MooglyCAL2017 Block #22, courtesy of Jennifer Dickerson of Fiber Flux!
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    1. 1

      Christina Rossi

      January 19, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      Couldn't get it to work to get the pattern for free so I ended up buying it. I sure hope the rest of the squares will be easier to download like the first. Can't afford to keep buying them.

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        January 19, 2017 at 8:26 pm

        I'm sorry you had trouble Christina! I know it worked for others, so you may want to check to see if you have popups blocked - that could be causing the trouble.

        Reply
        • 3

          Christina Rossi

          January 20, 2017 at 9:34 pm

          Thank you for your response, my son figured it out for me.
          Is there any chance I could get my money refunded?

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          • 4

            Tamara Kelly

            January 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm

            I'm afraid that would be up to the designer.

            Reply
    2. 5

      Ilna

      January 23, 2017 at 5:37 am

      Hallo Tamara
      I have a question about blocking of afgans. Do you block each separate block as you crochet or do you finish the whole blanket and block it then?
      By the way, I love your blog.

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      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        January 25, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Hi Ilna! I prefer to block each square before joining - much more manageable that way! Then, after the whole blanket is assembled, I'll steam any lingering trouble spots. I hope that helps! And thank you so much! 😀 You can see my post about how I block them here - click here

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    3. 7

      Sharon Mahoney

      February 27, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Hi, Tamara1 I would like to do the popcorn square as you did. Just to clarify... you made round 7 & 8 as popcorn rounds - then , did you skip the rounds 7&8 as written in the pattern & go to Rounds 9 & 10 to complete?

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      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        February 27, 2017 at 4:03 pm

        Yes, that's correct. 😀 I'm glad you like it!

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    4. 9

      Andrea Alford

      January 15, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      The pattern link doesn't work for me. Says site isn't found. Can you please help me?

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      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        January 16, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Oh dear, I'm going to have to contact her, it looks like her entire site is down right now! Hopefully it's a tech issue she's already working on. 🙂

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        • 11

          Tamara Kelly

          January 16, 2018 at 2:47 pm

          She's on it, and it should be back up very soon!

          Reply
          • 12

            Andrea Alford

            January 17, 2018 at 2:34 am

            Thank you!!!!

            Reply
          • 13

            Mary

            March 01, 2018 at 9:08 pm

            I am also trying to download it and having the same trouble.

            Reply
    5. 14

      Charmain Holm

      March 01, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      It appears her site is still down.

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        March 02, 2018 at 9:07 am

        Yes, unfortunately it looks that way. I've contacted her again to see what's up, thank you for letting me know.

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    6. 16

      Wendy Baldwin

      April 12, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      Thought these patterns were to remain free designer is charging for this one.

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        April 14, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Thank you for letting me know, I've reached out to the designer and should have a new link for this one up soon!

        Reply
    7. 18

      Tamara Kelly

      April 15, 2021 at 11:14 am

      I've updated the link - it should work now! 🙂

      Reply

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