Looking for a project that jumps your crochet skills up a level? Then come check out the simple yet ornate Larkwood Crochet Block—a pattern that promises to be a wonderful addition to your crochet repertoire! The Main Block is constructed from 9 smaller motifs that can be arranged in numerous layouts. The smaller motifs are seamed with a clever joining technique that you can use again and again on other projects. Robyn crafted this project to dip our toes into with what mosaic crochet and third loop crochet can create when they mix together.

MOOGLY CAL 2024

Each year our friend Tamara hosts an amazing blanket crochet-a-long on her website, Moogly. We are honored to be BLOCK #4 on this year’s journey. You can head over to her site to see blocks #1-3 and be sure to bookmark her site for the remaining blocks this year. You will see each year they are truly a one of a kind project. Each year we learn a new trick, and can’t wait to see what’s in store this year!

🧶✨ Add a splash of texture and color to your crochet creations with the Larkwood Crochet Afghan Block! Perfect for crafters who love detail, this pattern features nine small squares joined to form one large, cozy block. And the best part? It’s a free pattern from MarlyBird.com!

Whether you’re working on the 2024 Moogly Afghan or looking for a stand-alone project, this block brings warmth and style to any piece. Dive into the full video tutorial on YouTube and watch your Afghan come to life, one square at a time. #MarlyBird #CrochetLove #LarkwoodBlock #MooglyAfghan2024

MOOGLY CAL 2024- LARKWOOD CROCHET AFGHAN BLOCK

Designed by Robyn Chachula and Marly Bird

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Block is 12” [30.5 cm] wide by 12” [30.5 cm] long. 

Gauge 

1 small motif = 3.5” [9 cm] x 3.5” [9 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge. 

MATERIALS

Crochet Yarn 

Caron, One Pound (100% acrylic, 812 yds / 742 m, 16 oz/ 454 g, CYCA# 4 worsted) 

Color A: Dark Pink

Color B: Hollyhock

Color C: Soft Gray Mix

Crochet Hook

Size J/10 [6.0 mm]

Notions 

Tapestry needle

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain(s) 

Dc – Double Crochet 

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

MC – Main Color

RS – Right Side 

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s) 

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES 

⭐️ Third Loop: Middle bar located on wrong side of st under the top two loops (created by the yarn over)

CROCHET STITCH DIAGRAM

NOTES

• Join each round by removing your hook from your free loop and threading it through the top 2 loops of the first st. 
• Optional, mark the first stitch in each round. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL

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AFGHAN BLOCK TUTORIAL

LARKWOOD CROCHET BLOCK PATTERN

SMALL MOTIF

Make 9, 5 with color A as the MC and 4 with color B as the MC

Make an adjustable ring with MC

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 12 dc in ring, join to first st, do not turn- 12 dc. 

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), hdc in first st, *(hdc, ch 3, hdc) in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around to last 2 sts, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in next st, hdc in last sts, join to first st, change to color C, do not turn- 16 hdc + 4 ch-3 sps. 

Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in third loop of next 2 sts, *(hdc, ch 3, hdc) in ch-3 sp, hdc in third loop of next 4 sts; repeat from * around to last ch-3 sp, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in last ch-3 sp, hdc in third loop of last 2 sts, join to first st, change color to MC, fasten off color C, do not turn- 24 hdc + 4 ch-3 sps. 

Round 4: Ch 1, dc in first st from Round 2 (in unused top 2 loops, in front of work), *hdc in third loop of next 2 sts, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in next ch-3 sp, hdc in third loop of next 2 sts**, dc in next 2 sts on Round 2; repeat from * around ending at **, dc in last st of Round 2, fasten off MC- 24 hdc + 8 dc + 4 ch-3 sps. 

JOINING MOTIFS

Using the photo as a guide, arrange motifs as shown.  Seam motifs together by working a sl st through the back loop of each motif.  Hold one motif on top of the other.  Join color A to the back loop of the first st on each motif working through both adjoining motifs at the same time. Holding your working yarn to the back, insert your hook from the front to the back and sl st in each st through the back loop.  Do not fasten off until you have joined 3 pairs together.  Repeat on the remaining 3 motifs.  When working the perpendicular seam, repeat directions until at the previous seam, sl st over the seam and continue joining motifs.  See video tutorial for more tips. 

EDGING

Join color B to any hdc in the third loop of the center small motifs along the edge of the block with a sl st.

Round 1: Ch 1, *hdc in the third loop of each st to the ch-sp of the small motif before the seam**, hdc in the back ridge of the next ch, hdc in the center of the seam, hdc in the back ridge of the next ch on the next motif; repeat from * across ending at ** in the corner ch-3 sp, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in the corner ch-3 sp. Repeat around all sides of the block, join to the first hdc, change color to C, do not turn, do not fasten off color B- 128 hdc + 4 ch-3 sps.

Round 2: Ch 1, *hdc in the third loop of each hdc to ch-3 sp, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in next ch-3 sp: repeat from * around, hdc in the third loop of each hdc to beginning, join to first st, change color to B, fasten off color C- 136 hdc + 4 ch-3 sps. 

Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in third loop of each hdc to 7 hdc before ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts on Round 1 (working in the unworked top 2 loops), sc in third loop of next 5 hdc, 5 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in the third loop of the next 5 hdc, dc in the next 2 sts on Round 1; repeat from * around, sc in the third loop of each hdc to beginning, join to first st, fasten off and weave in all ends- 140 sc + 16 dc