It’s been another amazing year, and I thank you all so much for joining me for another crochet along! It’s been so fun seeing everyone’s blocks every 2 weeks, and I can hardly believe we’re at the end again. Luckily, I’ve already got 2017’s CAL planned out – there will be more details on that in December! So let’s get to that last square!
Did you find this CAL too late to do it “live”? That’s okay! Theses posts will be here for a long time to come. Here’s the scoop on what’s going on:
- No need to sign up/officially join – just jump in and start crocheting! Work at your own pace.
- The blocks will stay free online forever. See the schedule below for all the past block links.
- I link to the designer’s pattern below, share a photo of my version of their block, and give any helpful notes that are appropriate.
- Each 12″ square is designed in worsted/aran weight yarn, with a 5.5mm hook. If you choose a different yarn weight/hook size, your blocks will be a different size, but as long as you are consistent, then the blocks should be too! For example, with DK weight yarn, you should get blocks that are about 10″ in size.
- French translation PDFs are provided on each designer’s site, courtesy of Véronique HoRaive! Merci Véronique!
- There is a Ravelry group for the CAL HERE, and a Facebook group HERE – all full of help and camaraderie! Thank you to all of the amazing volunteer moderators! It’s a great place to go if you need more help with a particular design!
The 2016 Moogly CAL Schedule
January 7 – Flame Square
January 21 – 3D Flower Granny Square
February 4 – Winter Bloom Afghan Square
February 18 – Cathedral Window Square
March 3 – Persphone’s Garden
March 17 – Penelope’s Skipping Stones
March 31 – Felicity Square
April 14 – May Flowers
April 28 – Vanna’s Square
May 12 – Zinnia 12″ Square
May 26 – Squared Ripples
June 9 – English Garden
June 23 – Southern Summertime Square
July 7 – Wishing Well 12″ Square
July 21 – Rising Sun 12″ Square
August 4 – Joyful Afghan Square
August 18 – Popcorn Lace 12″ Square
September 1 – Lotus Flower Mandala Square
September 15 – The Trail Square
September 29 – Festival of Fall Square
October 13 – Fans ‘n’ Lace Square
October 27 – Contours Square
November 10 – Caterpillar Square
November 23 – THIS POST
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Block #24: Dragonfly Garden Afghan Block by Debi Dearest on Dearest Debi: CLICK HERE to go to the pattern page but first, read my notes below! Here’s Debi’s square:
And here’s the one I made, using all 6 of my colors:
Now for my notes!
- This pattern is free to view online, at the link above. Printing or downloading however does have a cost, see the site for details.
- This pattern is very floral and feminine, and I love the way the rounds of flowers come together – so fun!
- The square did turn out a bit small for me, so I added 2 extra rounds – a round of dc, and a round of sc – and that got me to 12″. 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 scheme was as follows – MC: Pearl Mist; AC1: Tangerine Mist; AC2: Denim Mist; AC3: Purple Mist; AC4: Seaspray Mist; AC5: Rose Mist; extra Round 1: Tangerine Mist; extra Round 2: Pearl Mist.
- If this one isn’t to your taste, you can find a list of alternatives HERE!
Thanks so much for crocheting-along with me!
Nina says
I have been saving all the block directions to my computer since I am not going to start right away. I find it annoying that I cannot save the last block. I know it’s her right to restrict downloads, but what if something happens to her blog before I get around to doing this afghan?
Tamara Kelly says
I’m sorry Nina, have you tried taking a screen shot for your records?
Nina says
Good idea, Tamara. Thanks!
Bonnie says
Tamara, I agree with Nna, I did abt 11 screen shots to get it all.
Bonnie says
Sorry, I meant Nina
Kimmie says
I always copy and paste to save the CAL’s. If you are going to provide a pattern for something that is free to join in and do, then the pattern should be able to be downloaded or copy and pasted into Word. J/S
Tamara Kelly says
I work hard to make the CAL better each year than the last, and each year provides new learning opportunities.
Peggy says
I agree
Mirka says
Will you be posting joining and edging instructions soon?
Tamara Kelly says
Joining and edging are up to the individual, but I have assembled this: click here for joins, and I usually use this edging: click here and you can find more: click here
Mirka says
Thank you. I do like to print the instructions for each pattern, but for this one I followed the video instructions, and it worked out well. Thank you for the CAL. I learn so much each time.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I’m so glad to hear it, thank you Mirka!
Carla S. says
This is ridiculous that you can’t copy this pattern! I agree with Nina, if you are going to put a pattern out there, you should be able to copy it. other wise don’t join in.
Carla S. says
I REALLY LIKE THIS BLOCK, BUT I GUESS I WILL JUST SUBSTITUTE A DIFFERENT BLOCK FOR IT. I THOUGHT THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A FREE CAL. GUESS YOU NEED TO MAKE THAT CLEAR TO THE PEOPLE THAT PARTICIPATE IN CONTRIBUTING PATTERNS NEXT TIME.
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, things will change for next year. However, the block is still free, you can work it right off the computer screen.
Carla S. says
I’m sorry but it is too inconvenient to try to use the pattern off of the computer screen. I don’t always have one with me where I am crocheting. Thanks for the advise though.
Nancy says
Yes, I’m disappointed as well that I cannot save this one in a pdf file without having to pay for it. It really is a pretty square, but I don’t have a laptop, so will not be sitting here trying to make it at my desk. I will choose another one to replace it. But thank you so much for putting this together each year. I do look forward to the wonderful imagination of the crochet artists that you will have in 2017!