MooglyCAL2025 Block 24

MooglyCAL2025 Block 24 is a wild and wonderful new design by Polly Plum! The Sizzle Square is an exuberant block that's sure to add life and movement to your project. Get all the details for this free crochet along, and the free pattern link below!

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January High Tide Square and Christine Quilt Block
February Snow Covered Garden Square and Solace Square
March Hibiscus Afghan Square and Graduated Cables Square
April Baby Bobbles Blanket Square and X Mix Square
May Berries and Cream Blanket Square, Celtic Afghan Square, and Parchment Flower Crochet Square
June Equinox Granny Square and Amalia Granny Square
July Wild Jasmine Crochet Square and Keep It Simple Square
August Seven Deadly Sines Square and Daylily Crochet Square
September Geometric Eye Crochet Blanket Square and Brick Mosaic Crochet Afghan Square
October Sweetcorn Motif Crochet Block, Ric Rac Afghan Square, and Blueberry Pie Granny Square
November Mosaic Ziggy Zag Square and THIS POST

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Block #24:

Sizzle Square

by Polly Plum

Above, you can see the square that Justina made in 5 colors! Below is my CAL square, in my 5 colors of Red Heart With Love - Merlot, Mallard, Boysenberry, Cornsilk, and Black.

Details for MooglyCAL2025 Block 24

My Notes: The Sizzle Square is designed for us by Justina on Polly Plum! This is a truly unique creation, a one-of-a-kind, center-out square with 3D "sizzles"! This pattern will keep you engaged and entertained, with new stitch patterns nearly every round. The final round is easy to adjust for size, and the square as a whole works up super quickly. While this one is different, it's not difficult - just take your time and you can do it!

Helpful Links and Tutorials: Crochet Abbreviations, Magic Circle, Standing dc, Standing sc, Post stitches, Decreases, BLO, Treble, and seamless join.

Sizing: I got to 12" as written. 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):

Rnds 1 and 2: Black
Rnd 3: Cornsilk
Rnd 4: Mallard
Rnd 5: Boysenberry
Rnds 6 - 8: Merlot
Rnds 9 and 10: Boysenberry
Rnd 11: Cornsilk
Rnds 12 - 14: Black

This square required a strong blocking so I used the wet blocking method and used a bit of steam as well.

The Pattern:

CLICK HERE FOR THE PATTERN FOR BLOCK #24

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