Block #17 is here, and it's lovely! Even if you haven't gotten started yet, there's still time to join in, as blocks work up fast, and you'll find links to all the previous posts for the CAL in the schedule below! If this is the first you've heard of the 2015 Moogly Afghan CAL, please CLICK HERE to read how it works! In summary, every 2 weeks I'll share a new free 12" crochet block pattern, and we'll all make them together. All the patterns will be free all year long, and we'll get to visit a variety of fantastic crochet blogs along the way!
Once again, I'd like to thank Elke Wellens who is providing Dutch translations to all the designers - if you speak Dutch, check out the Dutch speaking Moogly CAL Facebook group! And a big thank you to allatti2d, Angela2011, HelenJE, and Patricia-R-S, who are moderating the Ravelry group for the 2015 Moogly CAL! Click either of those links to check the groups out! The Ravelry group is a BIG source of help if you need it!
The post for each of the blocks will go live here on Moogly at 10am Central time on their specified date. Click the links in the schedule to catch up on past blocks!
The 2015 Moogly CAL Schedule
January 8 - Tamara's Kismet Square
January 22 - Starburst Square
February 5 - Windmill Square
February 19 - Family Square
March 5 - Unbroken Hearts
March 19 - Solstice Sun Rising
April 2 - Pinwheel Afghan Square
April 16 - Springtime Lily Pond Square
April 30 - Spring Burst
May 14 - Whimsical Penelope’s Merry Go Round
May 28 - Never Ending Wildflower
June 11 - Criss Cross Applesauce
June 25 - Granny's Shining Star
July 9 - Tamara 12" Square
July 23 - Cupcake Celebration Square
August 6 - Lilies on the Water
August 20 - THIS POST
September 3 & 17
October 1 & 15 & 29
November 12 & 25
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Above is one of the originals, she made a few different versions! Here's the one I made, using all 6 of my colors:
Now for my notes!
- This pattern is complex, but if you read the instructions and take your time, it's a lot of fun! I love the unique construction, and I'm so pleases Dedri made this square for us. There are lots of photos to help you along the way too.
- My square came out a perfect 12" including the optional last round. But everyone is different so be sure to measure as you go! Learn more about adjusting for size HERE. Remember that the 12″ is measured across and up and down – not diagonally corner to corner.
- I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, and my color order was as follows: Rnd 1: Eggplant; Rnd 2: Aqua; Rnd3: Eggplant; Rnd 4: Aqua; Rnd 5: Eggplant; Rnd 6: Aqua; Rnd 7-8: Kelly Green; Rnd 9: Mustard; Rnd 10-11: Kelly Green; Rnd 12: Mustard; Rnd 13: Kelly Green; Rnd 14: Mustard; Rnd 15-16: Raspberry; Rnd 17: White.
- If this one isn't to your taste, you can find a list of alternatives HERE, and another, newer list of alternatives HERE!
Thanks so much for crocheting-along with me!
Kathleen Bruner
Beautiful! I love squares that aren't very "holey"! 🙂
Donna K.
I received my very first newsletter today. I enjoyed reading all the articles. Thank you. I love all the granny square patterns and will jump in to catch up on making them in between doing four other projects I'm working on. Again, thank you and look forward to my next newsletter.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you so much Donna!
Donna K.
Today, I received my very first newsletter and enjoyed reading it. I was not aware of the afghan crochet along but very interested in all the patterns and will add these squares to my to do list in between my other four projects I'm currently working on. Thank you for the wonderful articles and look forward to my next newsletter.
Tamara Kelly
Thank you so much Donna! 😀
Donna K.
Hi Tamara, my apologies for duplication of my comment. Using cell phone to add or reply u never know if they go through. Have a wonderful day. Happy crocheting!!
Meredith
Help, please. I couldn't get the hang of tthe criiss cross applesauce square s o I switched to Spiro star. It's beautiful, but I'm stuck on the picot. I found a great tutorial (thanks Tamara),but is for a borde and I just can't figure out the directions. If someone has made this and can help me with pictures, I'd be very grateful.
Tamara Kelly
Hi Meredith! There's a downloadable photo tutorial for Spiro Star at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spiro-star 🙂