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Finishing MooglyCAL2018 & Announcing MooglyCAL2019

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It’s time to reveal my finished MooglyCAL2018 blanket – and share the details for MooglyCAL2019! Here’s what you can expect in the 6th year of this fantastic Crochet Along!

Disclaimer: Materials provided by Red Heart, Furls Crochet, and Chetnanigans; this post includes affiliate links.

First things first, here is my finished 2018 blanket! It was such a joy making each of these squares, and I cannot thank all of the designers enough!

MooglyCAL2018 is finished!

To finish off my blanket this year, I used the Tight Braid Join with 15 loops along each side of the squares (including corners). Then I added a simple scallop border – 9 dc in each corner, then *sc in the next space, 6 dc in the next space across!

MooglyCAL2018 Finished Border Closeup

To get the patterns for all the squares in 2018, you can use the schedule with links in the post for the last square, or check out the dedicated 2018 Pinterest board, where you can see them all! While you’re there, be sure to follow the 2019 Pinterest Board so you get those pins too!

MooglyCAL2018 Pinterest Board Cover

So… let’s talk MooglyCAL2019!

The Format:

The basic format will remain the same as previous years: 24 squares, by 24 different designers, with a new square released every 2 weeks. Here are the stipulations the designers have:

Each square will be designed in Red Heart With Love, with a US-J, 6.0mm hook.

Square should not be too “holey” or too 3D – so they all work together cohesively. But there should be some texture for those who only use one color to enjoy.

Use standard US terms and formatting.

Each square should be 12″ square after blocking, with a solid (sc, hdc, or dc) final edging that goes all the way around the square.

All squares must remain forever free and available.

So what can you do with 24 12″ squares?

Standard Rectangle: 4′ x 6′ (4 squares across, 6 squares long)

Two Baby Blankets/Lap Blankets: 3′ x 4′ (3 squares across, 4 squares long)

Big Square: (requires one additional square): 5′ x 5′ (5 squares across, 5 squares long)

Get creative – some people add those big 24″ squares to the middle too!

The Yarn and Hook:

Here is the yarn I’ll be using! Red Heart With Love in White, Bluebell, True Blue, and Navy – inspired by traditional Delft pottery.

MooglyCAL2019 Colors

Over the years I’ve gotten a pretty good idea of how much yarn is needed. I recommend purchasing a total of 4420 yards of yarn, divided among the colors you want to use.

For instance, since I am using 4 colors this year, I ordered 2 skeins of each of the blues, and 6 skeins of the white – I plan to use the white for joining and the border, as well as within each square, so I went heavy on that one. That said, Red Heart With Love is readily available, and while it does have a dye lot, I find it to be remarkably consistent. So if you prefer to purchase your yarn in batches, you should be fine with this one!

As for the hook, I always use my Furls 6mm Candy Shop hook for the Moogly Crochet Along – it’s super slick, and works perfectly with this yarn!

Furls Candy Shop Hooks

And one other tool I use for all my squares – my Chetnanigans Blocking Board with Perfector Strips! This way I don’t have to measure as I pin – just line it up with the outermost holes and go. The Perfector Strips allow me to block several at once too!

Chetnanigans Blocking Boards and Perfector StripsThe Schedule:

This year, there’s no delay – we can start right away, and the last square will be released the day before American Thanksgiving. This leaves the rest of the year for joining and finishing! Here are the dates for each square:

JANUARY: 10 & 24
FEBRUARY: 7 & 21
MARCH: 7 & 21
APRIL: 4 & 18
MAY: 2 & 16 & 30
JUNE: 13 & 27
JULY: 11 & 25
AUGUST: 8 & 22
SEPTEMBER: 5 & 19
OCTOBER: 3 & 17 & 31
NOVEMBER: 14 & 27

The Facebook Group:

The Moogly CAL Facebook Group has become an integral part of this free crochet along! It is run by a group of amazing volunteers that keep it one of the most drama-free corners of the internet I’ve ever seen.

Every time there’s a new square, I share the link in the group. And then there is a place everyone can ask questions if they get confused by a pattern, share photos of finished squares, and get inspired by all the talent! It’s totally optional, but very valuable and fun if you “do” Facebook.

The Finishing:

How you want to finish up your CAL blanket is up to you. After you’ve decided how to arrange them, pick your favorite joining method and a pretty border, and make it your very own unique creation!

How to Join In:

I hope you’ll give the MooglyCAL2019 a try! It’s a very relaxed, casual, crochet along – if there’s a square you don’t like, make one from a previous year that you do! There’s no need to sign up anywhere or register, it’s come and go as you please. If you’d like to be notified every time there’s a new square, you can follow Moogly on social media, or sign up for the free weekly newsletter at the top of the page.

If you’d like to get an email every time there is a new post on Moogly, you can leave a comment on this post and check the box for that too. Then you’ll be sure not to miss a thing! Happy crocheting all!

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  6. Marsha

    I didnt manage to join in this journey but your creation is stunning. I really don’t know where you find the time to sleep and eat. You must do everything with a hook in your hand. 😉
    Blessings to you and yours throughout this coming new year. I look forward to joining in on the new CAL and actually finishing it too!

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  8. Debbie

    Can you use Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn instead of the Red Heart? That particular Red Heart yarn is not readily available where I shop, and I would prefer not to mail order. Thank you

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  9. Jackie Luca

    I made a beautiful afghan with color variations from the first 5 or 6 patterns. Then I had to work on other things. This year I hope to do the entire set of patterns. I am really looking forward to the CAL this year!

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  15. Aida hartmann

    Wow, lovely! The local Ellenore Roosevelt Women’s organization here in Dutchess County NY, has a ‘knit-in’ every spring. Hundreds of women gather to knit or crochet 7×9 blocks, which are then sewn together to make blankets for local charity based organizations, as well as the Warm Up America campaign. I see myself adapting the size and making several blocks out of many of these patterns shown. Thank you Tamara for sharing these block patterns!

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  16. Carri Benson

    I have to be honest. I was not a fan of your color choice but it turned out beautiful! I love it! I really need to commit to this years CAL. I’m so indecisive. LOL!

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  18. Fran Stroud

    I’m new to this concept but very excited. This year I’m making something for myself. I’ve done for everyone else in family so this is my turn.

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  20. Judy

    Love this past years choices so I can’t wait to start in 2019. Please email me when they come out.
    I am sure it will be georgeous.

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  38. Carolee

    Think I’ll do it in one color this year. I’m still working on blocking and joining my squares from two years ago. New Years Resolution?

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  44. Linda Marienski Huck

    I am going to try to do this CAL. The colors & yarn are great for me and my family. I have been having trouble keeping my counts correct on some projects. So I bought some Stitch Markers. Hope this will keep me !

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  59. Myra Morales

    I’m looking forward to this year’s colors as they are one of my favorites, I’ve followed along and worked on some of the patterns to create my own throws, afghans and simple squares that I use as trivets around the house. But this year I plan on actually following alone…Can’t Wait!!! Happy New Year Tamara!!

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  63. Kayla Brink

    I’m still finishing 2017. No hate hahah. But I love checking in on updates and all the different squares. Cheers to a new year!

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  67. Jessica Olney

    This will be my first CAL–I’ve been too timid to try or didn’t know what I would do with the finished squares. I love the color choice this year and I’m going to dive in! Can’t wait (though I will be traveling overseas and missing June!–Lots of hooking to do unless I can pack the right yarn!).

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  84. Sangeeta

    Please do email the updates. This is the first CAL I will be doing, and I do not want to miss out on any of the updates.
    All the best to everyone, and thank you Tamara for such a wonderful journey every year.

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  89. Astrid

    Im supper excited for this project. I’m new to crochet. I’ve only just crochet for about a year. Cant wait to do this.

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  94. Tara oneil

    Looking forward to my first CAL. Been watching and living the squares vicariously through the 2018. Ready to try some stash busting of my own for 2019. Thank you for pulling together such lovely projects!

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  98. Fiona

    I can’t wait for this CAL!
    Id love email notification please! I’m so excited! Love the colors but think I will do one in creams and greens for my living room too!

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  101. Sherri Ober

    This is gorgeous, The colors shown give it a BOHO vibe. I look forward to seeing what colors others will be using. I love the blue tones.

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  103. Kay McCoy

    Yes would love an email. Thanks and this will be my first time and am very excited to crochet this through the year.

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  104. BJ Watson

    I’ve been crocheting for about 18 months now and am so excited to finally join the Moogly CAL in real time! And P.S. I LOVE these colors! Thanks for doing such amazing work 🙂

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  107. Nadette

    Thank you for hosting, showing and sharing!! All the years I’ve crocheted I’ve never made squares and attached them! I can’t wait to join in!

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  108. PATTI TAYLOR

    IM NOT TRYING TO BE PETTY BUT IM SURE YOU MEANT 4′ X 6′ (‘) IS FEET WHERE AS 4″ X 6″ (“) IS INCHES.

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  109. Allison Mead

    I would love to recieve an email with updates and new patterns! I look forward to creating many lovely pieces! Thank you!

    Allison Mead

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  110. Bonnie

    Love those colors you picked for this year! I haven’t made one yet, altho. I have been collecting the squares all year for several years, but think I will take it on this year. I love Red Heart With Love yarn, too.

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Thank you so much, Bonnie! After finishing each year I always look forward to picking a new and different palette!

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  119. Patricia Viviano

    Would like the email updates, thank you for all your beautiful hard work. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

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  120. Cindy McNicholl

    I just finished 2 CAL afghans that are all one piece, so I am ready to switch to squares again. I wan the emails to remind me\ when the new square patterns are out!

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  131. Carrie tobin

    Can’t wait to start! This will be my 3rd CAL with you. Not sure which colors I’m using yet but you have so many sources of inspiration on your blog I’m sure to find something I like. Thanks for all you do for all of the crocheters out there!

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  137. Connie

    I’ve never participated in a crochet along, I’m eager to try this. If I’m successful, this will be for me to keep!

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  139. Susan

    2018 blanker was so lovely.
    I’d really like to join for 2019;

    Have you any ideas of suppliers of Red Heart yarn in the UK – or of alternatives to find.

    with any thanks for any advice

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Susan! I believe that RedHeart.com does ship to the USA, but otherwise a good 12 ply yarn that you like would work well. 🙂

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  149. Pat harper

    This is a great project and generous that the pattern and tech assistance is free… Compared to some similar projects that end up costiing hundreds.

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  150. Michelle McKean

    I would like to join in please and the emails for new blocks will be very useful. Can you add me to the list please?

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  159. Angie

    So excited to start this years cal. I’d love all the updates by email.
    I also have a question on your 2018 moogly Tamara as in the uk we don’t have the red heart with love yarn but have the red heart super saver yarn and I would like to do a cal in your colours from 2018, could you suggest the similar colours in the super saver colours for me. Thank you in advance, Angie x

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Angie! I was able to find look-alikes for all but the multi, unfortunately. So you could use more solids, or pick a different multi to build a color palette from: https://www.redheart.com/yarn/super-saver
      For the others, going With Love=Super Saver: Hot Pink=Grenadine; Holly Berry=Hot Red; Tigerlily=Flame; Lettuce=Tea Leaf; Iced Aqua=Turqua.

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  164. Mary Hoover

    Thank you for this beautiful crochet along. I hope I can make them all if all the patterns are available. I just discovered CAL’s and I am in LOVE!!

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  165. Jessica

    I would like to join in this crochet along if it’s not too late. I’m fine with starting late and can catch up what I’m behind in between CAL dates. Where can I find the information to join for the first July session?
    This will be my first CAL so I’m looking forward to finally participating. Any that I’ve wanted to join were already started, some even completed! So I’ll join midway in just to get myself going with one for some experience.

    Thank you,
    Jessica

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Jessica! It’s very open – jump on in! 🙂 You just start wherever you like – the Facebook community has people in all stages!

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    • Tamara Kelly

      As long as you clicked on the send me notifications before you commented you should be all set! If you’d prefer the once a week email, please use the signup at the top of every page of Mooglyblog.com. 🙂

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    • Tamara Kelly

      Hi Dawn! The Facebook group has to approve each person (to make sure they don’t let in any spammers), and with the holiday weekend I don’t know how online they have been, but otherwise, there’s nothing to join, just hop in and crochet!

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