MooglyCAL2024 - Block 20 Courtesy of Nicki's Homemade Crafts

MooglyCAL2024 Block 20 is a technical square with a cozy look, designed by Nicole Riley of Nicki's Homemade Crafts! The Linked Mosaic Crochet Heart Afghan Square pattern is a wonderful way to learn new crochet techniques, and is a lovely addition to our blankets! Get all the details for this free crochet along and 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! Numbers represent the date of the month that future 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 Celestial Landing Afghan Square
June Blooming Bobbles Square and Inez Floral Granny Square
July Atom Square and Effortless Square
August Aurora Square and Ocean Flower Square
September Perfect Squares Square and Log Cabin Granny Blanket Square
October THIS POST, 17, and 31
November 14 and 27

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Block #20:

Linked Mosaic Crochet Heart Afghan Square

by Nicki's Homemade Crafts

Above you can see the square that Nicki made. Below is my CAL square, in my 3 colors of Red Heart With Love! (I'm doing a stash buster, so these colors will change throughout the year. This is my second Navy one as I work through the rainbow! The white and light gray are being carried throughout.)

Details for MooglyCAL2024 Block 20

My Notes: The Linked Mosaic Crochet Heart Afghan Square will stretch your skills! This square is center out, and features a variety of techniques - as you might have guessed by the name. If you haven't tried linked stitches or overlay mosaic before, this is the perfect time to learn! The pattern itself is easy to follow and sure to build your confidence!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: BLO - Back Loop Only, Magic Circle, Third Loop (Back Bar) Crochet, CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet, STSC - Standing Single Crochet, Linked Double Crochet, and seamless join.

Sizing: To get the size just right, I ended up adding one more round of single crochet. But everyone's gauge is different so be sure to measure as you go! Learn how to adjust for size HERE to ensure 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):

When the pattern calls for Red: Light Gray
White: Navy
Green: White

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

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #20

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