MooglyCAL2024 - Block 8

MooglyCAL2024 Block 8 is a fun center out square, designed by Polly Plum Fiber Arts! The Livin' Easy Square features a great variety of stitches and lots of possibilities! 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 THIS POST
May 2, 16, and 30
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 #8:

Livin' Easy Square

by Polly Plum Fiber Arts

Above you can see the square that she 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 Daffodil one as I work through the rainbow!)

Details for MooglyCAL2024 Block 8

My Notes: The Livin' Easy square by Polly Plum is a quick project you can make in an evening or two. The instructions include two starts for each round - what to do when you change colors, and what to do when you stick with the same color as the round before. So every square can be truly unique!

There's a lovely bit of texture as well, and it's easy to add more rounds for size if needed. I can't wait to see all the wonderful variations you all come up with!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Magic Circle (subbed for the ch start), Chainless Starting Double Crochet (subbed for ch 3 start), Join with SC (STSC), Back Loop Only (BLO), Treble Crochet, Post Stitches, Decreases, Join with DC (STDC), 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):

Rnds 1 and 2: Daffodil
Rnd 3: Light Gray
Rnds 4 and 5: White
Rnds 6 - 8: Light Gray
Rnds 9 - 11: Daffodil
Rnds 12 - 15: White

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

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #8

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 8 for your own Pinterest boards!

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