The fourth block for MooglyCAL2019 is courtesy of ReCrochetions! It’s has a unique construction, and is absolutely brilliant – and fun! Get the link and all the details you need for success below!
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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 & THIS POST
MARCH: 7 & 21
APRIL: 4 & 18
MAY: 2 & 16 & 30
JUNE: 13 & 27
JULY: 11 & 25
AUGUST: 8 & 22
SEPTEMBER: 5 & 19
OCTOBER: 3 & 17 & 31
NOVEMBER: 14 & 27
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Block #4: Pinwheel CAL Block
by ReCrochetions
Above is the original made in 4 colors! Below, you can see my version, made with my 4 colors!
The Details:
My Notes: This pattern has a very unique construction to begin with, so please read through the entire pattern, including the special stitches, before you begin crocheting. I recommend putting a stitch marker in the blo of the first sc in the first pinwheel section to aid in adding the second section.
Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crochet Abbreviations; Magic Circle; Chainless Starting Double Crochet; Standing Single Crochet; Rev Sc/Crab Stitch; BLO (back loop only); Seamless Finishing
Sizing: This one came out perfectly to 12″ for me. But everyone’s gauge and tension level are different so be sure to measure as you go and check your gauge. 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 Furls US-J, 6.0 mm hook and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows – Color A: Navy; Color B: True Blue; Color C: Bluebell; Color D: White, except for Rnds 4 and 5 when I accidentally switched colors. But I like it, so I went with it!
This square benefited from a light bit of blocking. To block this square, I used the wet blocking method and a Chetnanigans BlocksAll Ultra blocking board and Perfecting Strips.
The Link: CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #4!
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Carys says
Hi Tamara. I am wondering if you could substitute twisted sc for the crab stitches in this pattern. I really love this square and can’t wait to get started. Have a great day!🙂
Tamara Kelly says
I *think* if you turned to work back the other direction (from the “wrong side” of the pinwheel) it should work!
wurdnurd says
I feel like I’m going crazy: did you do your pinwheel in the opposite direction as the original? Either way is lovely, but I swear it looks reversed…
Tamara Kelly says
The designer is left-handed, so hers goes the other direction. 🙂
Judy Atkins says
I am totally confused on the instructions for the squaring of the pinwheel, it says you working the last 5 trebles of each petal but I only have 4 trebles at the end of each petal, is there tutorial on how to do the first round of squaring off?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Judy! Have you checked out the facebook group? There’s been a lot of discussion of this round there!
Judy says
Thanks, I figured something out, don’t know if it is correct but looks ok to me. I think this is the most difficult block I have done.
Patricia says
Hello,
I would like to do four of these Squares and make a poncho!! Would you be able to help me with a guesstimate of how much wool to buy, I will probably join them with white and a collar and edging in blue. Thankyou in advance. Patricia.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Patricia! I am not sure that just 4 squares would be enough for a poncho (maybe a child’s though!), but for yarn amounts I would estimate 150 yds per square, plus extra for joining and the collar/edging. 🙂
Patricia says
Thankyou for your reply. 🌻
ELIZABETH RIVERA says
I am with Judy Atkins, I don’t understand how the pinwheel is made and I am left handed. Oh well I will figure it out or change it to my liking. I wish there was a little film to show how to make it, that would help.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Elizabeth! I think this might help: https://youtu.be/PcDzqgIpI0E 🙂