#MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #8

I'm so excited to welcome a new contributor to the Moogly Crochet Along this month, who's designed block #8 for us! She is amazing, and her squares have been dropping jaws all over Ravelry. So let's get to the latest square... courtesy of Polly Plum!

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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

(click the link to go to that square!)

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- THIS POST; 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

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Block #8: Simbelmyne by Polly Plum of Every Trick on the Hook! (link below)

Above is the original, made in 6 gorgeous colors. Below, you can see my version, made with my 6 colors!

My Notes:

• This pattern is free - CLICK HERE - there is a link to download (and print) the PDF in her post!
• This pattern looks a lot more complicated than it is! Polly's instructions are excellent and well tested. And a round by round photo tutorial is included! There's also a color planning placement sheet PDF that you can download along with the pattern. Wow!
• I did come up just the tiniest bit short (which is very normal for me), so I bumped up Rounds 11 and 12 to dc, and Round 13 to hdc, and that got me right to 12". 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 if you'd like, and tutorials you might find helpful: Magic Circle; Keeping a Magic Circle Closed; Switching Colors; Standing Single Crochet; Standing Half Double Crochet; Standing Double Crochet; Seamless Join.
• I used a Furls Odyssey hook and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, and my color scheme was as follows – Rnd 1-2: Radiant Lime; Rnd 3-4: Rose Shocking; Rnd 5: Aquamarine; Rnd 6: Aqua; Rnd 7: Lemon; Rnd 8: Rose Shocking; Rnd 9: Radiant Lime; Rnd 10: Lemon; Rnd 11: Aquamarine; Rnd 12: Aqua; Rnd 13: Silver Grey.
• To block this post, I used the wet blocking method and a Chetnanigans BlocksAll Ultra blocking board - CLICK HERE to learn how to block your squares!

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

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