MooglyCAL2021 - Block #16

MooglyCAL2021 Block 16 is a lovely design by Michele Costa of Stitch and Hustle! The Cottage Square is pretty, homey, traditional, and modern all at once! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #16 in this free year-long crochet along!

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The 2021 Moogly CAL Schedule

Each number represents the date of that month that the square will be shared here on Moogly. After its release, the number will be replaced with a link to that square's post on subsequent square's posts.

January Come Together and Quilt Ladies Square
February Resilience and Diagonal Chevrons
March Ternion Square and Guiding Light
April All Fool's Day, Striped Hourglass Square, and Galaxy Flower Square
May Planet Earth Square and Secret Handshake Block
June Celtic Knot Square and Elmview Afghan Square
July Monstera Crochet Square and Meredith Square
August THIS POST and 19
September 2, 16, and 30
October 14, and 28
November 11 and 24

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Block #16:

Cottage Square

by Michele Costa on Stitch and Hustle

Above are her squares, made in her 3 colors. Below is my square, in my 4 colors!

The Details

My Notes: This pattern features puff stitches and is a fun and relaxing pattern to crochet. Don't let Round 9 throw you off - look closely at the photo and you'll see you're in the right place. This is one you can make in an evening, maybe two depending on how many ends you end up with to weave in.

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crochet Abbreviations; Magic Circle; Puff Stitch; Ch vs Ch Sp; Chainless Starting Double Crochet; Standing Double Crochet.

Sizing: My square was a bit small, so I added 3 rounds of single crochet (like Additional Border Option Rnd 2). But 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: Eggshell
Rnd 2: Tangerine
Rnd 3: Eggshell
Rnd 4: Celtic
Rnd 5: Eggshell
Rnd 6: Tangerine
Rnd 7: Celtic
Rnd 8 and 9: Lettuce
Rnd 10 and 11: Eggshell
Extra Rnd 1: Tangerine
Extra Rnd 2: Celtic
Extra Rnd 3: Lettuce

This square required minimal blocking! I used the wet blocking method, or you could use light steam.

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #16!

PLEASE NOTE: The designers all hold 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.

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