MooglyCAL2024 - Block 11

MooglyCAL2024 Block 11 is an entertaining and gratifying square designed by the amazing and talented Kim Guzman of Make It Crochet! The Celestial Landing Afghan Square pattern will stretch your crochet skills and looks great doing it. Get all the details for this free crochet along, as well as the free pattern link below!

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The 2024 Moogly CAL Schedule

As we go, click the name of the past squares to go to their posts and get the patterns! The number represents the date of the month the post will debut.

January Jacob's Treasure Square and Diamonds Reflected Block
February Floral Berry Square and Larkwood Crochet Block
March Sweet and Fair Afghan Square and Lodestar Square
April Endless Afghan Square and Livin' Easy
May Celtic Crochet Square, In A Dash Blanket Square, and THIS POST
June 13 and 27
July 11 and 25
August 8 and 22
September 5 and 19
October 3, 17, and 31
November 14 and 27

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Block #11:

Celestial Landing Afghan Square

by Make It Crochet

Above you can see the square that Kim made, featuring 3 colors. Below is my CAL square, in my 3 colors! (I'm doing a stash buster, so these colors will change throughout the year. This is my second Lettuce one as I work through the rainbow!)

Details for MooglyCAL2024 Block 11

My Notes: The Celestial Landing Afghan Square features a fascinating mix of stitches and techniques! I adore the use of Tunisian entrelac (no special hook needed). There are lots of photos to help, and Kim's extensive pattern writing experience makes it easy. This pattern will have lots of challenges for beginners, and will entertain experienced crocheters - I can't wait to see your versions of this one!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Magic Circle, Stitching in the 3rd Loop, Join with DC (STDC), Popcorn Stitches, Tunisian Simple Stitch, Join with SC (STSC), Treble Crochet, Double Treble Crochet, Chainless Starting Double Crochet, and seamless join.

Sizing: My square got to size as written. But everyone's gauge is 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 Susan Bates US-J, 6.0 mm Twist and Lock hook, and Red Heart With Love, and my color scheme was as follows (see pics for more info on placement):

Aqua: I used Light Gray
Cream: I used Lettuce
Medium Gray: I used White

This square required a mild blocking. I used the wet blocking method.

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #11

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. They may offer paid PDFs of the pattern, but have agreed to leave it up for free on their website or on Ravelry for as long as possible.

Show Off Your Squares!

If you share your photos on social media, be sure to use the hashtags #mooglycal2024 and #yarnspo and tag me @mooglyblog so I can see them too! And don't forget to share them in the MooglyCAL Facebook Group! Thank you all for CAL-ing with me!

And finally, here's a pin of MooglyCAL2024 - Block 10 for your own Pinterest boards!

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