Lucky number 13! It’s certainly lucky in this case, because it’s another beautiful square designed by the amazing Julie Yeager! It’s perfect for the upcoming 4th of July holiday – but beautiful no matter what country you live in. But before we get all up in this one, if this is the first you’ve heard of the 2014 Moogly Afghan Crochet-a-Long, then don’t worry, there’s still time to catch up – just start HERE to read how it works! Everybody else, let’s get started!
Need to catch up? Here is the CAL schedule, with links to the previous blocks (click on the date to go to that blog post):
July 10th and 24th
August 7th and 21st
September 4th and 18th
October 2nd, 16th, and 30th
November 13th and 25th
BLOCK #13: Spikey Circle Afghan Square by Julie Yeager
(Click the name of the pattern above to go to the Ravelry link for this pattern)
Above is the original, made with 3 colors. With the 4th of July right around the corner, I couldn’t resist – it’s like fireworks! As always with Ms. Yeager, this pattern is extremely well written. Here’s the one I made, using the same colors as the original (but not yet blocked):
- Be sure to read the designer’s notes on page 2 – they explain an important difference in how this pattern is worked!
- If you are unfamiliar with Spike Stitches, watch the Moogly video tutorial HERE before you begin this pattern.
- In Round 10, read carefully – the spksc might sneak up on you like it did on me!
- After Round 11, I had 11.25″ rather than Julie’s 10.5″ – so I did sc rounds for the last two rows.
- My color changes were exactly as written in the pattern.
- For other color scheme ideas, be sure to check out the Ravelry gallery attached to the pattern page. So many great combos!
Romy Williams
I really like this design. Closed-in squares are my preference, and front post double crochet is one of my favorite stitch designs. Thanks for sharing this one with us!
Romy Williams
Looking at the photo again, I’m really not seeing FPDC, but I love the effect of the spikes and will definitely be making the Square. Thanks again. I love how you’re finding all these great patterns.
Andria
You must have read my mind- it’s already in my queue!
Victoria
Okay, and exactly how do you make this? Oh, I know it’s pretty and bla bla bla. I get it. I want to make itsssss, not listen to more boastfulness.
Tamara Kelly
The link to the pattern is where indicated, in the big bold name of the pattern, where right below it says to click on the big bold name above.
Adel
where can i find from block 14 onwards
Tamara Kelly
Watch this blog! They’ll be released every 2 weeks through November. 😀
Jane dubinski (CRAFTHIppy)
Hi Tamara,
I’ve been doing the CAL this year but this summer has been a bit mental and so now I’m catching up! Block No. 13 now seems to be paid for rather than free – unless I am clicking in the wrong place! It doesn’t matter as I assume I can do another block? You did have a link at one point offering other suggestions?
Regards,
Jane (Craft HIppy)
Tamara Kelly
Shoot, it looks like it is no longer free. 🙁 I’m sorry Jane! There are links to alternate squares at the bottom of the post.