I'm in love with Block #15 in the MooglyCAL2019, courtesy of Red Heart National Spokesperson, Marly Bird! This square is relatively simple to crochet - but the effect is mesmerizing!
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The 2019 Moogly CAL Schedule
Each number represents the date of that month that the square will be shared here on Moogly. After it's release, the number will be replaced with a link to that square's post on subsequent square's posts.
JANUARY: Striped Flower Garden & Festive Julie Ann
FEBRUARY: Persephone Square & Pinwheel Block
MARCH: Spring Dance Garden Flower & Parapet Block
APRIL: Farmhouse Square & Strawberry Blossom
MAY: Butterfly Vibe & Viola's Gardenia & ACCROchet Block
JUNE: Hexi Askew & Center Circle Square
JULY: Garden Party & THIS POST
AUGUST: 8 & 22
SEPTEMBER: 5 & 19
OCTOBER: 3 & 17 & 31
NOVEMBER: 14 & 27
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Block #15:
Chic Modern Mosaic Diamond Square
by Marly Bird
Above is the original made in 2 colors! Below, you can see my version, made with my 4 colors!
The Details
My Notes: This pattern is so much fun to crochet, and the technique is surprisingly simple! The mix of stitches will provide an interesting touch of texture for those working in just one color, and the possibilities in multiple colors are endless!
Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crochet Abbreviations; How to Skip a Stitch; Seamless Finishing
Sizing: When making my square, it was coming out a bit large, so I switched to a different style of hook that I know tends to make my gauge a bit smaller, and that worked perfectly! Remember, 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.
What I Did: I used a Clover Amour US-J, 6.0 mm hook and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows: Color A/Border: White; Color B Rows 1-14: Navy; Color B Rows 17-30: True Blue; Color B Rows 33-46: Bluebell.
This square benefited from a moderate blocking. To block this square, I used the wet blocking method and a Chetnanigans BlocksAll Ultra blocking board and Perfecting Strips.
The Pattern:
CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #15!
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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, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr, and don't forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page! Thank you to Red Heart, Clover USA, and Chetnanigans for providing the materials for this crochet along.
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