MooglyCAL2022 - Block #12

MooglyCAL2022 Block #12 brings us to the halfway point for the year - in style! The Queenie Square definitely rules - and it's courtesy of Polly Plum! Get all the details for this free crochet along, as well as the free pattern link below!

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The 2022 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 Layered Cake Square and Darla's Daisy
February Heart Filled Square and Expectation Square
March Echo Square, Rocky Mountain Spiral, and Zinnia Blossom
April Elizabeth Rose and Albertine Crochet Square
May Flower Square and No Place Like Home
June THIS POST and 23
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1, 15, and 29
October 13, and 27
November 10 and 23

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Block #12:

Queenie Square

by Polly Plum

Above is her square, made in 5 colors. Below is my CAL square, in my 6 colors!

The Details

My Notes: Don't get intimidated by this queen! There's a lot going on in this square, but the result is worth it - just take it a step at a time. Be sure to read the instructions carefully. Each round includes the instructions for starting with a new color or continuing with the previous color, so you have lots of options built-in!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Magic Circle; Chainless Starting Double Crochet in the Magic Circle; Standing Double Crochet; Standing Half Double Crochet; Standing Single Crochet; Post Stitches; Popcorn Stitch; and Seamless Finishing.

Sizing: I got to 12" by following the pattern as written. However, everyone's gauge and tension levels 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 (see pics for more info on placement):

Rnd 1: Iced Aqua
Rnd 2: Pewter
Rnd 3: Cornsilk
Rnd 4: White
Rnd 5: Lettuce
Rnd 6: Tangerine
Rnd 7: Cornsilk
Rnd 8: Iced Aqua
Rnd 9: White
Rnd 10: Lettuce
Rnd 11: Tangerine
Rnd 12: Pewter

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

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #12!

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.

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 it 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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