Block 4 – Moogly CAL 16

Block 3 of the Moogly CAL 2016 was released on the 4th. Its the Winter Bloom Afghan Square. I’ve completed mine and it looks different because I modified it to repeat Row 6,7 and 8 with the necessary increases.

I decided to get all my blocks to 10 inches. So this one is now made to size 10.

Block 3 : Winter Bloom Afghan Square

I re-did Block 2 as well because it looked wonky from all sides and I really wasn’t very pleased with it. So scrapped it and made a new one with some modifications so it looks a little less lop-sided now. Plus, I have re-adjusted all my blocks to 10″.

Block 1 : Flame Square

Block 2 : 3D Flower Granny Square

Prince Protea Square (not part of Moogly CAL)

Spring Fling Square (not part of Moogly CAL)

I’m quite pleased with them all now. So soft and squishy and looking great together already 🙂 Can’t wait for the end!

Block 2 – Moogly CAL 2016

28 Thursday Jan 2016

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Block 2 of the Moogly CAL 2016 was released on the 21st.

The pattern is the 3D Flower Granny Square.

I put the final round to my block just this morning and here it is :

I know the clarity isn’t really there in the picture. Took it with my lousy mobile camera.

This one measures 9.5″. And the first one was at 9″. Looks like an additional round would be required for the first block. But I shall wait to see how the next few blocks turn out and then make a decision. This pattern was pretty straightforward and I loved the colors the pattern designer (Sarah Zimmerman) used to make her square. You can see it for yourself when you go to the pattern page in Moogly blog. Really beautiful!

And I also saw quite a few eye-catching color combos in the Ravelry Group photos too. Everyone has done a great job there.

Now, I really need to get a start on the blocking of my squares. I hope they straighten up and turn out well. Pretty worried about the process.

Block 1 – Moogly CAL 2016

11 Monday Jan 2016

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I’ve completed Block 1 of Moogly CAL 2016 – The Flame Square. Enjoyed it very much, I must say.

Here it is with the color combos I chose –

The pink is actually a hot Pink. And very vibrant which doesn’t reflect in my picture. I like the overall effect, though. There was a bit of imperfection in one of the corners where most of the rounds start. I doubt it will be all that noticeable when they all come together.

But, my block turned out to be only 9 inches; 3 inches short of the ideal 12 inches. I thought blocking might increase it to 12. One of the Ravelry group members explained to me that 9 to 12 is a long stretch and to just leave it be as the whole block would get distorted beyond recognition. So as long as I use the same hook and yarn for the rest of the project, it doesn’t matter. Just that my afghan will not turn out as large as everybody else’s. And I would probably have to add on more blocks if I do want a large one.

Will see about that later.

But I still need to block to straighten out the square. And that’s going to be the hard part for me. I’ve never done it before. So until the next block is revealed (can’t wait!), my eyes will be glued to You Tube to find out how blocking is done. I hope I don’t ruin this 🙂

Crochet Along (CAL 2016) with Moogly

10 Sunday Jan 2016

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I decided to join in on Tamara Kelly’s Crochet Along on Moogly. This is my first time doing a CAL and I’m really excited! Those of you who’re familiar with her CALs would already know about it.

Link to it is : http://www.mooglyblog.com/mooglycal2016-block-1/

I know I had begun work on my first afghan 3-4 months ago. But, sheepishly I admit, I have lost interest and I’m ashamed of myself. I will pick it up again, but not just yet 🙂 The Moogly CAL has suddenly taken my fancy and I want to do that first. I have also decided on the colors that I want to use (as seen in the picture; I’m not too great with color combos, but keeping fingers crossed) and have started working on the first block. Should finish today.

I just might be able to stick to this project mainly because they’re all going to be different blocks which will be revealed on specific dates. I found the part of not seeing all the blocks before-hand quite appealing. Like a mystery. So that will take care of the monotony of making identical blocks like the one I’ve kept on hold. Plus, I have joined their Ravelry group and that could possibly motivate and inspire me to spur on. I’ve already found them helpful on my questions and wasn’t disappointed.

So overall, a good start. Let’s see how it goes 🙂