The Moogly Crochet Along is now officially over 10 years long - and it's a go for MooglyCAL2024! MooglyCAL2023 was yet another year full of amazing squares, fantastic designs, and wonderful crocheters all supporting each other. For the past month, we've been joining and edging our squares and weaving in all our ends (maybe. ahem). Now, it's time to show off what we made in 2023, and plan MooglyCAL2024! In this post, you can see my finished 2023 afghan, see the colors I'll be using for 2024, and get the schedule and information you need to join in for the coming year!
Disclaimer: Materials provided by Yarnspirations; this post includes affiliate links.
Block 1 is up now - CLICK HERE to jump on in!
Finishing MooglyCAL2023
As always, we've had 24 amazing designs by 24 talented designers! Every year I learn a new tip, trick, stitch, or technique - usually a few! It's such a joy to get to try all these patterns.
You can get the complete list of links to the squares on the post for Block 24! Or if you like to be able to see them all visually on one page, check out the MooglyCAL2023 Pinterest board!
And here's my finished blanket! And in a true shocker that just goes to show you never know what 2023 will bring... ALL my ends are woven in! I forced myself to do it as I went, and I really appreciated past-me when it was time to finish the border.
For joining, I used the Tight Braid Join technique and the White yarn. Then I worked one border round with the White, working a sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch-2 space, with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner. For the second round of the border, I used Pewter and Light Gray to create a modified version of the border used in the Peppermint Swirl Pillow!
Here is how I adjusted this twisted crochet edging pattern to work on the straight edges:
With A, join to any st with sl st, ch 4. Remove hook and pull up the loop to make it larger so it will not unravel. Join B with sl st in next st. With B, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Ch 4. *Make loop larger and remove hook. Insert hook back into A loop. Bring ch-4 over ch-4 of B just worked to front. Skip next st. 1 sc in next st. Ch 4. Remove hook from A and insert into B loop. With B, bring ch-4 over ch-4 worked in A to front. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 4. Rep from * around. Join each color with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
This left just a little adjusting to at the corners - as I approached the corner space I would stop skipping stitches between the B sc and A sc, and I would work 2 of these sc sts in the corner ch sp. Easy peasy!
On to MooglyCAL 2024!
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How the MooglyCAL works
Block 1 is up now - CLICK HERE to jump on in!
If 2024 will be your first MooglyCAL, then welcome and we're so happy you're here! This is a year-long crochet along, featuring 24 afghan squares or blocks, designed by 24 different professional crochet designers. It started in 2014, and has been getting better every year! Is it the longest-running online crochet-along ever? I think it just might be!
The squares are released every 2 weeks with a post on Moogly, where I share my notes, my version, and helpful links and tutorials. There is a link to the new square at the bottom of my notes, where you can get it directly from the designer!
You can make them all, or pick and choose, add extras - it's up to you! There is nowhere you need to sign up to join, but there is a fantastic Facebook group for the CAL (lots of pattern help there!) and a MooglyCAL2024 Pinterest board you can follow if desired!
Want to Get Notifications?
Leave a comment on this blog post and check "Notify me of new posts by email" before you hit submit, and you'll get an email any time there is a new post on Moogly. You can sign up for the free Moogly weekly newsletter at the top of this page - there's always a link to the latest MooglyCAL post included!
The Yarn for MooglyCAL2024
This year I'll once again be using Red Heart With Love - it's my favorite for throws and blankets! But this year, I've tasked the designers with using their choice of With Love or Caron One Pound. Both are 4-Medium weight and are a good substitute for each other. And this way, they will have more colors to choose from - as do you!
This year, I decided to do some stash-busting! I'm going to go through my current collection of Red Heart With Love and create a beautiful rainbow. I'll be using the White again for the last round of each square and to help unify all the designs. We'll see how much is left at the end of the year!
Of course, you should pick your own colors - however few or many you want! If you want 12" squares, make sure the yarn is a 4-Medium. If you prefer to use a DK or "3" weight yarn, the squares will likely be about 10" square.
On average, a 12" crochet square uses 150 yds of yarn. To make all 24 squares, plus have extra for joining and borders, I recommend purchasing 4420 yds of yarn total. How you distribute this is up to you! Some people use one color for the whole blanket, others a whole bunch, and some even just pull from stash making a crazy colored blanket! It's up to you!
The Hook for MooglyCAL2024
For the hook, I will be using a Susan Bates US-J, 6.0 mm Twist and Lock hook for the Moogly Crochet Along, and all the designers will use the 6.0 mm hook of their preference. You can use a smaller hook if you tend to crochet loosely, or a larger hook if you tend to crochet tightly. But I do recommend that you use the same hook throughout the CAL, as that makes final joining easier, as your loops will be closer to the same size.
The Patterns for MooglyCAL2024
Block 1 is up now - CLICK HERE to jump on in!
As always, there will be 24 new patterns by 24 fab designers! We have a lot of names from last year, but we always add a couple new ones as others drop out! They are a surprise (to you - not me, haha!) until the square is announced. They are all hand-picked by me, and they have promised that their CAL patterns will remain forever free. If they close down their blogs, then the patterns are to be uploaded to Ravelry.
If a pattern pops up that isn't to your liking, feel free to skip it! You can go back to the previous years' CALs and find a substitute you'd like to try or pick one of your own from the thousands of beautiful afghan squares out there. There is often a lot of inspiration for these in the Facebook Group! We are grateful to all the designers for their hard work and generosity!
The easiest way to visually browse past year's patterns is via their Pinterest boards: MooglyCAL2023, MooglyCAL2022, MooglyCAL2021, MooglyCAL2020, MooglyCAL2019, MooglyCAL2018, MooglyCAL2017, MooglyCAL2016, and MooglyCAL2015. This year's squares will be on a new board: MooglyCAL2024 Pinterest Board
PLEASE NOTE: The designers all hold individual copyrights for their patterns. They may choose to make videos of their patterns, and you can certainly request them from the designers. This year I *may* make some additional videos, but we have to play it by ear as each square is designed.
In addition, there are videos linked in the notes for specific stitches and techniques that may help you with the pattern.
In other words - you don't have to already know how to read patterns to participate in this CAL, but you do need to be willing to learn how!
The Schedule for MooglyCAL2024
The squares are released every two weeks throughout the year, on Thursday mornings at 10am Central US time. We begin in January, and then the last square debuts one day early - the day before American Thanksgiving! (It's a late Thanksgiving this year, heads up!)
This gives you a chance to grab the pattern before the holiday, and it gives you the entire month of December to join and edge your blanket. The joining and edging patterns are up to you, but there are lists of both on Moogly provided along with the CAL for inspiration.
Here is the MooglyCAL2024 Schedule:
January 11 and 25
February 8 and 22
March 7 and 21
April 4 and 18
May 2, 16, and 30
June 13 and 27
July 11 and 25
August 8 and 22
September 5 and 19
October 3, 17, and 31
November 14 and 27
Block 1 is up now - CLICK HERE to jump on in!
What Can You Make with the MooglyCAL2024
What can you do with 24 afghan squares? CLICK HERE to see some fantastic possibilities! Here are the most common blanket options:
4 blocks x 6 blocks - 4' x 6' afghan
3 blocks x 4 blocks - 2 3' x 4' baby blankets
add an extra square - 5' x 5' afghan
How to Join the MooglyCAL2024!
So what do you need to do next? First, be sure to join the Facebook group and follow the Pinterest board if desired! Then, sign up for the newsletter and/or check the box and comment to make sure you don't miss a square!
After that, it's time to go get your yarn! If you choose a yarn that doesn't have dye lots, you can purchase it as you go through the year. But most yarns you'll want to get matching dye lots for, so I recommend buying it all at once if possible.
Finally, look for the first square to debut here on Moogly on January 11, 2023! I can't wait to share it with you! As you make your squares, feel free to share photos in the Facebook group, or on social media - and don't forget to use the tags #MooglyCAL2024, #mooglyblog and #yarnspo!
Block 1 is up now - CLICK HERE to jump on in!
Thanks so much for crocheting along with me! I can’t wait to see all the beautiful blankets you crochet this year! You can follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tik Tok, and Instagram, and don’t forget to sign up for the free newsletter at the top of the page - every issue includes a link to the latest CAL square! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials for this crochet along.
Lorelle Keogh says
Can't wait for the 2024 CAL. Would love to receive the email updates.
Jenny Stevens says
Please mail me the patterns.
Janee says
I would love the pattern please
Kandi T says
Getting ready to see what patterns you have for 2024, can’t wait
J says
Please email me the patterns. Thank you.
Martha J says
Excited to join CAL, need to commit on my colors.
Debbie says
Looking forward to the CAL
MaryAnn Baron says
Yes please send me CrochetCal for 2024
Mary says
Ready to start 2024.
Cindy says
Can't wait to start
J says
Looking to get started..
Melissa Byard says
Excited! Off to buy my yarn!
Kandi says
Can’t wait for the updates
RENEE HARRIS says
I would love to join the CAL
Casey says
Love this CAL! please add me to the email list for updates. Thank you!
MARTHA says
Can't wait to get started
Samantha says
Notify me of upcoming CAL
Shauna says
I love this!
Kelly Pickard says
This sounds like fun.
Janine says
Notifications, please! Thanks!
Nita says
I am excited to start this! My first was the 2023 and I had such a fun time making these squares! Thanks for doing this Tamara...I learned alot!
Jen Sullivan says
Would love to participate in this CAL!!
Debra says
Would love to join in
Victoria Stanley says
Every year these blankets are beautiful. Congratulations on 10 years, Tamara! Here's to a wonderfully crafty 2024!!
Connie Wanzer says
Would love to get notifications Please
Melissa V says
Excited! This will be my 3rd year/blanket! I’ve learned SO much and each blanket is so beautiful 😍
Ina Murray says
I can't wait to start the 2024 CAL!
Jason Harris says
I’m so excited for my first CAL experience!
Lisabeth Wachutka says
This will be my CAL with you I am looking forward to it!
Carol Varney says
Notify me of new posts by email - thanx
Diane Wesely says
Love Moogly CAL
Stacy says
Can’t wait to get started!!!
Diann Anderson says
I can’t wait, this is beautiful
C. R. Manina says
I would like to get e-mails for the 2024 CAL, please! THANK YOU!!
Jill Barkdull says
Would love to join your group. I knew if I looked Lon enough I would find a group. ❤️
Cheryl Melton says
cant wait to start 2024!
kathleen says
Can't wait, Please notify me of new posts by email.
June says
Looking forward to 2024 cal
Debbie says
Can't wait to start!
Brenda says
Would love to receive updates
Nicole Miller says
I can’t wait!
Katharine says
Looking forward to 2024!
Lucille Dietz says
Would love to try the MooglyCal2024 The 2023 one looks great.
Nancy says
I love your blankets and blogs!!! Please Notify me of new posts by email".
Patricia says
I love the results of your previous CALs, so I want to try the 2024 one. Thanks!
Lea Stevens says
Can’t wait to get started. Please send my information.
Diane says
Would love to receive email about the Moogly CAL 2024!
Lori says
Can’t wait to see the squares.
Cheryl Clark says
Cant wait to start 2024 CAL. Please notify me by email. Thank you
Sharon Thomas says
This looks like so much fun. I can use my stash. All I might need is a main color for borders on the squares, joining and the border. Mine will definitely be scarp happy blanket.
Palmira says
I can’t wait to join on cal. It looks like so much fun.
Sharon Thomas says
This looks like a lot of fun. I will be using my stash and just need to get a main color for joining and border.
JennyJW says
Would love more info about 2024 CAL
Jill says
Notify me of new posts by email
Kerry says
I can’t wait to do the 2024 CAL! This will be my first. Advice welcome!
Doreen Cook says
This will be a first for me. I am so looking forward to joining in the fun.
Leasa says
Excited for this CAL!
Dawn says
Excited to see what is coming up next year!
Lisa Todd says
Looking forward to joining the 2024 CAL - my first time!
Nancy says
I found the 2023 CAL late in the year. I believe I am on your Newsletter list and therefore will receive all of the upcoming posts but I do not want to take a chance on missing any of the new CAL offerings. Thank you for hosting this fabulous blog hop and thank you and all of the wonderful designers for their skill and generosity. I eagerly await the release of each new square.
Sandra says
Can't wait to start...a first for me!
Zarnaz says
I joined your 2015 CAL (I think), I had just learned to crochet (from your website), it was my very first crocheted blanket. My mum still cherishes it! I would love to join in the new year's CAL. Happy New Year Tamara!
Tanya Simmons says
I would love to receive the 2024 CAL emails
Jacci-Anne Gaffney says
This will be my first CAL can't wait to start
Mary Madison says
Can’t wait to start
Mary Beth Hardwicke says
Excited to make my first Mobley CAL.
Stacy says
Can’t wait to start! Love the idea of a whole year long CAL.
Deanna Pechler says
Can't wait for the new Moogly 2024 CAL
Please notify by email
TexasGal6_crochet says
Looking forward to doing the Moogly CAL this year. The New Year will be the year for me as most of the things I'll make will be for me this time. 😃
Please sign me up to receive notifications!
Daphne says
Looking forward to 2024!
Kathie L Clark says
Love this, can't wait to get started- thanks!
Laurie Sachs says
I am just learning to crochet, and I would love to receive the patterns and watch the instructions for making this CAL2024! Thank you, Laurie
Lisa says
Would love to get the CAL updates
Karen Wills says
Please notify me by email of updates! Thank you!
Charlotte M Meador says
I really enjoy these CALs and have saved all the previous yrs as well.
Thanks for doing this for all of us.
Charlotte Meador
Hilda says
I would love to join the 2024 CAL. Thank you for this, Tamara!
Eve Campbell says
Hello, I am new to Moogly and excited to join the 2024 CAL, I look forward to learning lots of new things and becoming part of this crochet community
Jules says
Having enjoyed the 2023 CAL, I am looking forward to the 2024.
Thank you for all your time and passion for what you do.
Janet Young says
I can’t wait to get started. I love crochet alongs
Arielle Devilbiss says
Looking forward to this years CAL!
Rita Wray says
Please notify me of new posts via email.⁷
Jean Huber says
Please notify me of the CAL 2024 posts.
Truus says
Looks great. Can't wait to get started.
Carol says
Looking forward to the 2024 Moogly CAL. Please keep me posted with updates. Thanks. And have a very happy, healthy and blessed New Year.
Carmen says
I would love to join the cal.
Valerie Dix says
Love your patterns!!
Adriane says
I would love some notifications of patterns and new updates. Love this idea been looking for one like this for a while now. Thank you!
Diane Zoock says
Looking forward to the 2024 CAL
Debbie says
I look forward to doing this year long stitch along with everyone.
Kathy Lapinsky says
Notify me please. Thank you.
Emma says
Excited to do this for the first time!
Deb says
I look forward to joining the 2024 year-long stich-along with everyone.
Sandy says
Looking forward to a fun year of learning and sharing ideas! Thank you, Tamara. By the way, I love using the Susan Bates Twist and Lock crochet hooks.
Natalie S Martin says
This sounds very exciting! Looking forward to this CAL!
Sandra Johnson says
I really want to try to keep up this year and finish. I think I will do lots of different colors.
Stacey David says
Can’t wait to see all of the new squares!
Shelley Rushing says
Please notify me
Jerri says
"Notify me of new posts by email"
Cindy says
Excited to get started!
Thank you for making patterns available by e-mail.
Ambrosia says
This will be my first year.
Yolanda says
This looks exciting! Please notify/update me via email, please!
Cathy says
This will be my first year. As a newer crocheter I hope I will be able to complete the squares.
Cindi says
This will be my first CAL. Will there be left-handed tutorials included?
Tamara Kelly says
For the stitches - if I've missed one, let me know! 🙂
Ronda Stewart says
Looking forward to January 11 and starting the MooglyCA202projects. My first time joining.
Amanda says
Cannot wait to participate.
Verna Escudero says
Can’t wait to start
Ruth Berke says
This will be my first moogly cal and can't wait to get started!
Suki says
I would like to be notified with updates for the CAL 2024
Betsy says
Looking forward to the 2024 CAL!
Susan Jones says
Thank you for organizing this ambitious project.
Jo says
Count me in!!
Claire Spencer says
Just purchased my yarn for the Moogly CAL 2024. Please notify me when patterns/videos are published.
Many thanks.
Julia Cullimore says
Please notify me for 2024
Julia Cullimore says
How do I start this?
Tamara Kelly says
Just start crocheting when the squares come out! There are links above to the group and such if you'd like to make it "official"! 🙂
Michelle Dengel says
Notify my of new post by email. Excited to do the CAL
Kelly says
Please email me the 2024 CAL
Anja says
Iam a moogly first timer. Looking forward to the challenge.
Jane says
Yes, would love to have updates by email, thanks.
Rachel Webber says
Exciting!
Joy Jacobsen says
Cannot wait to start.
Barbara Carolyn Hamlet says
I would like to join.
Yvonne Logar says
i would love to be notified with the patterns.
Alex says
Please notify me! Thank you and excited to join!
Ginger B says
Excited to start a new CAL!
Selina says
Hi,
This will be my first CAL also, I am so looking forward to it. I am going to f I can use some of my stash. Would love to know what sort of wool would be okay? An acrylic or a blend?
Thanks, I am looking forward to the emails please
Selina
JP says
Amazing 10 years in a row - congratulations! What a fun CAL - I’m excited to join this year. I look forward to the updates
Cindi says
Thanks!
Darby says
CAL newbie here but can’t wait to join you all and hopefully make some new friends.
Nicole says
<3
Susan Horton says
Can’t wait. Ready for a stash buster. With a neutral and white border.
Verna Escudero says
Thanks
Kathleen says
Notify me of new posts by email please!
Courtney says
Let’s give it a shot
Alex says
Looking forward to the 2024 cal
Sheryl Buchheit says
This will be my first CAL! Very excited to join!!
Shelley Seabrook says
Excited to start!
Nancy says
Notify me of new posts by email
Helene says
Please notify me with updates. Excited to join!
Jeffrey W says
Looking forward to this!
Despina Vegas says
so exciting
Maggie B says
I would like to join CAL 2024
Traudy says
Please notify me of each new square for the 2024 CAL, thank you.
Myriam says
Newby here... Can't wait to start!
Patricia Town says
I have 15 Grandchildren. Every year for the past 5 years I have gifted the yearly, Moogly Cal 5×5 afghan to one of them. They love it! And so do I!
Itrust Moogly Cal will continue! So do my remaining Grandies!!
Thank you so much!
Christine Asbell says
Ready to get started!!! This will be my first CAL
Jess says
This sounds amazing! Would love updates!
Sandra Johnson says
Excited to start. Send any info. Etc.that we will need. Thank you.
Meg Atterton says
Looking forward to it.
Anna Sobb says
Please send me all the information on Moogli blocks for 2024 , I’m very very interested!
Thank you
Anna
Victoria says
CAL 2024
Kathy says
Sign me up for the 2024 CAL
Laney Shambach says
Excited to see what's in store for 2024.
Cecilia Young says
I would like to receive the CAL notices as I am making a 5 x 6 bedspread and need 6 more squares.
Gracellen Mitchell says
Excited for the 2024 CAL! Thank you!
Linda C says
This will be my first crochet along. I cany wait.
Betsy Huffman says
First-timer looking forward to this!
Cindy Lizotte says
Very excited for a year or crochet fun! Sign me up!!
Judy Drake says
Looking forward to joining in. Thank you.
Mollie Bean says
This will be my first MOOGLY CAL
Would love to get newsletters
Cassie Lantzy says
Please send the emails. This looks like fun.
Daniela says
Wow, that sounds so cool. Looking forward for the new squares. So yes, please notify me of new posts by email. Thanks a lot!
Marsia Brancken says
Excited to start!
Angie says
Loving the choice of different patterns to be able to produce a totally unique blanket as a gift.
Looking forward to learning so much during this project, please include me in any updates
Peggy says
Thank you!
Elizabeth says
Looking forward to this CAL!
Brenda says
Interested in learning new patterns with this.
MS says
Cal 2024
Clare Jeannotte says
Looking forward to trying this finally in 2024! Please send me updates via email!
Susan K. Schmidt says
This will be my first Moogly CAL
Dayna H says
I would love to receive updates!
Anna says
Hi Happy New Year to you and all!!! I’m very interested in join the group, and receive all the info regarding 2024 moogly sampler
Thank you
Colleen Roberts says
Missed 2023, but ready for 2024. Found a lot of ww yarn still in sleeves at local thrift store. Stash is full and ready.
Janet says
Please send me notifications for the 2024 CAL. Thank you.
Susan Jackson says
Would love to be added to the newsletters and patterns. looking forward to this years CAL. First one
Monnette says
I would like pattern alerts by email.
Jenn s says
I'm so excited for MooglyCal 2024. Please email me the patterns.
Debbie says
Looking forward to it!
Marge says
Notify me by email of new posts. This is my first CAL
Andra Ridout says
Can’t wait
Judy says
Joining the 2024 CAL, please email me when a new pattern is posted! ty
Kay says
Looking forward to seeing what's coming up this year 🙂
Nycole Miles says
Looks fun!
Barbara says
Please notify me of squres as they are posted. Thank you.
Nicole says
Starting a little late, but I can't wait to see the end result.
Fay Gable says
Notify me of new posts by email
Dina says
I'm excited to participate this year!
Karen H. says
Looking forward to this new CAL.
Arienne says
I am sorry I’m a little late…
My sweet husband has encouraged me to join!! Please add me to the list 🙂
Daune says
Would love to be added to the list for 2024! Thanks to all your creators.
Jessica says
This sounds like so much fun!
Anne Chimelis says
I’m excited to join for first time! I’d love to know the meaning behind blog name 😉❤️🤷🏻♀️ I finished first square and it was a doozy! Lol
Tamara Kelly says
Yay, thank you! Moogly comes from my daughter - when she was a toddler, she would call anything wobbly "moogly" - it became a family word, and when I started a blog I was feeling very wobbly and uncertain, and so... 🙂
girliefriend says
Would love to receive notifications please.
girliefriend says
forgot to check notify me by email
Gudrun says
First time joining this CAL, looks like a lot of fun!
Ruth Udell says
Looking forward to the new CAL, thanks so much for doing this, it's amazing.
Alison Ford says
Really want to give this my best shot
REGINA VENETTOZZI says
Please email me the notifications of the squares as they’re released. Thanks! My first time with your CAL - where have I been? Lol
Cristie says
Just saw the 2023 finished MooglyCal. There are some amazing squares in there. I would like to join this time around!
Beth Zurcher says
My first CAL Afghan. Can’t wait! Please send first pattern notifications.
Eva Reynolds says
Please send the patterns for the CAL! Thanks!
Jo Ann Carmichael says
Looks like a lot of fun.
Starting a few months late, working hard to catch up.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Welcome!!
Elizabeth Kurata says
Please put me on your email list.
Angel says
Please notify me of new posts by email
Tina Page says
Just starting now!
Yay!!
Tamara Kelly says
Yay, welcome!!
suzanne marshall says
WOW! only just found this! What a great idea! Please sign me up for notifications!
Tamara Kelly says
Yay, welcome!!
Susan says
A bit late finding this but would love to join in.
Tamara Kelly says
Yay, so glad you are here!
Connie Matthews says
Joining really late but I love your CAL's and can't wait to make this one!
Tamara Kelly says
Yay! Thank you so much!