MooglyCAL2026 Block 8

MooglyCAL2026 Block 8 is a multi-colored mosaic square by Natalie Thomas of Detroit Knots! The Marvelous Mosaic Square is the perfect square to learn mosaic crochet with - and the color possibilities are huge! Get all the details for this free crochet along, and the free pattern link below!

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The 2026 Moogly CAL Schedule

This is the first square for this year! As the year progresses, links will be added, and you'll be able to click on any of the past squares to go to their posts. The numbers refer to the date of the month that the square will debut.

January Archie Argyle Crochet Square and Radiate Champion Block
February Cozy Circles Crochet Square and Endless Griddle Stitch Square
March Blue Cascade Afghan Square and Woven Checkerboard Square
April Crashing Waves Blanket Square, THIS POST, and 30
May 14 and 28
June 11 and 25
July 9 and 23
August 6 and 20
September 3 and 17
October 1, 15, and 29
November 12 and 25

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Block #8:

Marvelous Mosaic Square

by Detroit Knots

Above, you can see the square that Natalie made in 5 colors of Brava Worsted! Below is my CAL square, in my 6 colors of Brava Worsted - Custard, Seashell, Fig, Denim, Espresso, and Cream!

Details for MooglyCAL2026 Block 7

My Notes: This square is crocheted using the overlay mosaic technique, utilizing the front and back loops of stitches to create an overlapping pattern. The trickiest part is the corner - please note that the dc sts "cover up" the first and last sc sts in each trio!

If you plan on breaking the yarn after every round, I recommend joining each new yarn in a different spot around the square. This will prevent the visible seam that can be caused when all the slip stitches are lined up. If you do this, you can join with a standing sc in the back loop of any dc st, and work from there - you'll have this pattern memorized fast. I can't wait to see how you use your color changes!

One of the many great things about this design is that it's super easy to adjust for size - just stop when you hit 12"!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crochet Abbreviations, Magic Circle, Standing sc, Chainless Starting Double Crochet, BLO - Back Loop Only, and seamless join.

Sizing: My gauge for this one just a little big - I got to 12" after 19 Rnds, so I stopped there. 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.

Yarn Options: This year, our designers have chosen from a variety of yarns, including Brava Worsted, Swish Worsted, Jimmy Beans Wool Beanstalk, Berroco Vintage, and MadTosh Vintage. For this square, both Natalie and I used Brava Worsted!

What I Did:

I used a US-J, 6.0 mm crochet hook, and Brava Worsted yarn, and my color scheme was as follows (see pics for more info on placement):

Rnds 1 and 2: Seashell
Rnd 3: Custard
Rnd 4: Fig
Rnd 5: Denim
Rnd 6: Espresso
Rnd 7: Cream
Rnd 8: Seashell
Rnd 9: Custard
Rnd 10: Fig
Rnd 11: Denim
Rnd 12: Espresso
Rnd 13: Cream
Rnd 14: Seashell
Rnd 15: Custard
Rnd 16: Fig
Rnd 17: Denim
Rnd 18: Espresso
Rnd 19: Cream

This square didn't really require blocking to square, but I did use a bit of steam to help it lie flatter.

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 #mooglycal2026 and tag your yarn - I'll be using #bravaworsted -  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 MooglyCAL2026 - Block 8 for your own Pinterest boards!

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