MooglyCAL2020 - Block #2

The blocks start coming and they don't stop coming - it's time for MooglyCAL2020 Block #2! This one has been designed for us by the current President of the Crochet Guild of America, and a great designer - Linda Dean! Read on for the details, and for the link to Block #2 in this free year-long crochet along!

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The 2020 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: Flower Power Square and THIS POST
February: 6 and 20
March: 5 and 19
April: 2, 16, and 30
May: 14 and 28
June: 11 and 25
July: 9 and 23
August: 6 and 20
September: 3 and 17
October: 1, 15, and 29
November: 12 and 25

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Block #2:

Moorish Tiles
by Linda Dean

Above is the original, made in 5 colors of With Love. Below is my version, made in my 4 colors of With Love!

The Details

My Notes: This pattern looks intimidating, but it's not too hard at all! That said, as always, be sure to read through the pattern descriptions, notes, and special stitches before you begin!

The instructions for the Moorish Tiles square are well written, but due to the complexity of the pattern I recommend printing it off if you can. For this pattern you want to follow the starting directions rather than starting with a Magic Circle - you'll need the space in the circle later. However, I did take the liberty of using a Standing Double Crochet and ch 2 in place of the ch 5 that begins some rounds.

I also would ask you to pay particular attention when making the large decrease stitches. Note which loop is actually the top of that stitch, and use stitch markers if needed to mark each one. Many crocheters make the mistake of thinking the chain right after the decrease is the actual decrease stitch, but this will keep you from making the same error.

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crochet Abbreviations; Standing Single Crochet; Decreases; Working Into Slip Stitches; Working Into Chains vs Chain Spaces.

Sizing: My square was coming out a bit small, so I added an extra round to bring it to 12". But 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 Furls US-J, 6.0 mm hook and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows:

Rnd 1: Aubergine
Rnd 2: Lilac
Rnd 3 and 4: Light Grey
Rnd 5: White
Rnd 6 and 7: Aubergine
Rnd 8: Light Grey
Rnd 9 and 10: Lilac
Rnd 11: White
Rnd 12 and 13: Light Grey

This square benefited from a strong 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 #2!

PLEASE NOTE: The designers all hold the individual copyrights for their patterns. They may choose to make videos of their patterns, and you can certainly request them from the designers. In addition, there are videos linked in the notes for specific stitches and techniques that may help you with the pattern.  But making full tutorial videos for other people's patterns is a violation of copyright so ONLY the pattern designer can do so.

To print or download the pattern for free you can use the Print Friendly button if provided on the site or CLICK HERE for PrintFriendly.com and enter the pattern URL there. If you need help with Print Friendly, please see the tutorial here. Or you can copy and paste to a word style document. Alternatively, if you are on a mobile device or tablet, you can bookmark the live page (which always guarantees you'll see the latest version) or take screenshots.

Show Off Your Squares!

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