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    Home » Moogly Crochet Along » MooglyCAL2017

    #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #8

    Published: Apr 13, 2017 · Modified: Apr 26, 2017 by Tamara Kelly · 2 Comments

    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!

    Moogly Crochet Along 2017! Get all 24 patterns FREE over the course of the year, and have a gorgeous handmade blanket by the holidays!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    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

    *****

    Block #8 in the MooglyCAL2017! 24 free patterns we can make together all year long - all free!

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

    Block #8 in the MooglyCAL2017! 24 free patterns we can make together all year long - all free!

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

    Block #8 in the MooglyCAL2017! 24 free patterns we can make together all year long - all free!

    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!

    Furls: Luxury Crochet Hooks for the smoothest crocheting experience on earth.

    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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    More MooglyCAL2017

    • The MooglyCAL2017 is finished! Get all the patterns free and make your own... and get ready for 2018!
      Finishing Up the MooglyCAL2017
    • MooglyCAL2017 #24 by Linda Dean - get all 24 FREE patterns for 2017 on Mooglyblog.com!
      #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #24
    • MooglyCAL2017 - Block #23 courtesy of Petals to Picots! Get all 24 squares for the year on Mooglyblog.com! (ALL FREE)
      #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #23
    • MooglyCAL2017 Block #22, courtesy of Jennifer Dickerson of Fiber Flux!
      #MooglyCAL2017: Afghan Block #22
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      pat didion

      April 22, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      thank you , we use all items made for donations!

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        Tamara Kelly

        April 24, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        ♥ Thank you so much for using crochet to help others! Crocheters are some of the giving-est people I've ever met!

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