Moogly CAL 2025 || Sweetcorn Motif Crochet Block

Sweetcorn Motif – Moogly CAL 2025 || Crochet Block by Marly Bird & Robyn Chachula

It’s time for another gorgeous square in the Moogly 2025 Crochet-Along (CAL), and this one is extra special! The Sweetcorn Motif was co-designed by me, Marly Bird, and my dear friend (and incredible designer) Robyn Chachula. Together we created a block that blends bold texture, playful pops of color, and timeless crochet structure—all wrapped up in a 12” square.

Whether you’re making the full Moogly blanket or just looking for a stand-alone motif to play with, this block is sure to shine in your crochet collection.

A crocheted Sweetcorn Motif crochet block in blue, orange, beige, and pink is displayed on a pillow and tray. Three small yarn skeins are beside it. Text reads: “Sweetcorn Moogly Crochet-Along Pattern.”. -Marly Bird

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👉 Learn about the Year Long Crochet-Along on Moogly Blog here

About the Moogly CAL History

Every year, Tamara of Moogly hosts her beloved Crochet-Along (CAL) featuring free crochet block patterns from a variety of designers. Each block measures 12” x 12” and is released on a schedule, so by the end of the year you have a complete blanket made from squares designed by some of your favorite crochet pros.

✨ Free Patterns – Every block, including this one, is available as a free pattern.
✨ Annual Series – The CAL runs all year long with new blocks added regularly. (Started in 2015)
✨ Designer Variety – Each square is unique, offering lots of fun techniques and stitch combos.
✨ Standard Size – Blocks are designed to measure 12” square so they’re easy to join together.

You can always find the current and past blocks on Moogly’s Blog.

The Sweetcorn Motif – 12 inch crochet square block

This crochet square block was a joy to design with Robyn. We wanted something that balanced structured rounds of stitches with playful bursts of popcorns for texture. The final square almost looks like little kernels of color bursting out from the center—hence the name Sweetcorn!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: 12” x 12”
Special Stitches: Popcorn, stacked dc, standing dc
Yarn Used: Caron One Pound (Faded Brick, Cape Cod Blue, Pink, and Dove)
Hook Size: J/10 (6.0 mm)

Robyn created a stitch diagram and we both made samples to show off how versatile this block can be with color. You can follow the written instructions, use the diagram, or even join along with the video tutorial.

A YouTube video thumbnail featuring text that reads "Free Crochet Block" and "Moogly Crochet-Along Pattern," with images of colorful Sweetcorn Motif crochet block squares in blue, peach, and cream tones in the background. -Marly Bird

Past Moogly Blocks by Marly Bird

Over the years I’ve had so much fun contributing squares to the Moogly CAL. If you’d like to stitch more of my designs, check out these past blocks:

Two women smiling at the camera, one with curly hair and the other wearing glasses, both sporting festive headbands with glittery designs from quickie patterns. -Marly Bird

Moogly x Marly Bird: A Longtime Collaboration

This isn’t my first time teaming up with Tamara of Moogly—and it certainly won’t be the last! We’ve worked together on multiple crochet events, including:

Past Moogly CAL blocks (see the list above).
Stash Busting Quickies Vol. 1, 2, and 3 – fun round-ups of quick and practical crochet patterns.
Collaborations from our days at RedHeart.com, where we both created patterns and tutorials for yarn lovers everywhere.

I always love working with Tamara, and adding Robyn into the mix makes this collaboration extra sweet.

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Why You’ll Love This Block

The Sweetcorn Motif is perfect for adventurous crocheters who want to:

Practice popcorn stitches for dimensional texture.
Add bold pops of color to a blanket project.
Explore different techniques like stacked and standing double crochets.
Create a statement piece that can stand alone as a pillow cover, wall hanging, or centerpiece square.

If you’ve been following along with the CAL, this block will fit seamlessly into your blanket. And if you’re new—don’t worry! You can jump in at any point.

Ready to Crochet The Square?

🧶 Below you will find the full pattern for the crochet square
📺 Watch the video tutorial to follow step by step.
✨ Then come back here to share your progress with me on social media using #MarlyBird and #MooglyCAL.

A Sweetcorn Motif crochet block in blue, orange, beige, and pink is displayed on a white tray with matching yarn bundles. Close-up shots and a pillow featuring the block are shown. Text reads: "Free Crochet Block Moogly Crochet-Along Pattern. -Marly Bird

Sweetcorn Motif – MOOGLY 2025 CROCHET BLOCK

Designed by Robyn Chachula

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

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

Gauge

Motif = 12” [30.5 cm] x 12” [30.5 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MATERIALS

Yarn

Caron, One Pound (100% acrylic, 812 yds / 742 m, 16 oz/ 454 g, CYCA# 4 worsted) Best place to get this yarn is directly from Yarnspirations.

Color A: Faded Brick

Color B: Dove

Color C: Cape Cod Blue

Color D: Pink

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

⭐️ Magic loop or Adjustable Ring: Wrap yarn around your fingers, pull up a loop through the ring created, chain 1. Follow directions for the number of stitches for round 1. Pull on the yarn end to close the ring.

⭐️Popcorn: Work 4 dc in st indicated, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in top of first dc worked, insert hook in dropped lp and draw through.

⭐️Beginning Popcorn: Ch 3, work 3 dc in st indicated, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in top of beginning ch, insert hook in dropped lp and draw through.

⭐️ Stacked Double Crochet (Stacked Dc): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between two legs of the base, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.

⭐️ Standing Double Crochet (Standing Dc):With slip knot on hook, yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch or space, yarn over hook and pull up a loop, [yarn over hook, draw through two loops on hook] twice.

CROCHET STITCH DIAGRAM

NOTES

Weave in ends as you crochet each round. It will be very overwhelming if you wait until you are ready to block the motifs.
When changing color in a new round, you can change your color with 2 loops left on your hook of your previous color then start the first stitch of the round. Or you can join the new color with a standing sc or dc.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to Read Crochet Diagrams >> Click Here for Video Help <<
Weave in Ends >> Click Here for Video Help <<
Stacked Double Crochet >> Click Here for Video Help <<
Standing Double Crochet >> Click Here for Video Help <<
Sweetcorn Motif Video Tutorial >> Click Here for Video Help <<

Moogly CAL 2025 || Sweetcorn Motif Crochet Block Instructions

Make an adjustable ring with color A,

Round 1 (RS): Beginning popcorn in ring, ch 2, *popcorn in ring, ch 2; repeat from * 6 more times, sl st to first st, close ring, change color to B, fasten off previous color, do not turn- 8 popcorn + 8 ch-2 sps.

Round 2: (Stacked dc, 2 dc) in first ch-2 sp, *ch 5, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp] twice; repeat from * twice more, ch 5, 3 dc in last ch-2 sp, sl st to first st, do not turn – 24 dc + 4 ch-5 sps.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc between first and last st, *(5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc) in next ch-5 sp, skip 3 dc**, sc in space before next dc; repeat from * around ending at **, sl st to first sc, change color to C, fasten off previous color, do not turn- 40 dc + 4 sc + 4 ch-2 sps.

Round 4: *Sl st to next dc, ch 4, sl st to next ch-2 sp, ch 4, skip next 4 dc, sl st to next dc**, ch 3, skip next sc; repeat from * around ending at **, ch 1, dc in first st (counts as ch-3 sp) , change color to D, fasten off previous color, , do not turn – 8 ch-4 sps + 4 ch-3 sps.

Round 5: (Beginning popcorn, ch 3, popcorn) around post of dc, *ch 4, sc in next sl st, ch 4**, ([popcorn, ch 3] twice, popcorn) in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around ending at **, popcorn in first ch-sp, ch 3, sl st to first st, change color to C, fasten off previous color, do not turn – 12 popcorn + 8 ch-3 sps + 8 ch-4 sps.

Round 6: Stacked dc in first popcorn, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 5 dc in next 2 ch-4 sps, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp**, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next popcorn; repeat from * around ending at **, dc in first popcorn, ch 3, sl st to first st, fasten off- 72 dc + 4 ch-3 sps.

Round 7: Join color B with a sc in the first st of previous round (same st as join), *[ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next 2 dc] 5 times, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-3 sp**, sc in next dc; repeat from * around ending at **, fasten off – 56 sc + 24 ch-1 sps + 4 ch-3 sps.

Round 8: Join color A with sl st to first ch-1 sp, beginning popcorn in same ch-1 sp, *[ch 2, popcorn in next ch-1 sp] repeat to corner ch-3 sp, ch 2, ([popcorn, ch 2] twice, popcorn) in corner ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning popcorn, fasten off- 36 popcorn + 36 ch-2 sps.

Round 9: Join color C with stacked dc (or standing dc) in first ch-2 sp on side of motif, 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, *3 dc in each ch-2 sp to corner center popcorn, ch 2; repeat from * around to last ch-2 sp, 3 dc in last ch-2 sp, sl st to first dc – 108 dc + 4 ch-2 sps.

Round 10: Stacked dc in first dc, *dc in each dc to corner, (dc, ch 2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp; repeat from * around to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc, sl st to first dc to join, fasten off – 116 dc + 4 ch-2 sps.

Round 11: Join color D to first dc after corner ch-sp on previous round with sl st, sl st in next dc, *[ch 1, skip next dc, sl st in next 3 dc] repeat across to last 3 dc before corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip corner ch-2 sp**, sl st in next 2 dc; repeat from * around ending at **, sl st to first sl st, fasten off- 28 ch-1 sps + 4 ch-3 sps + 88 sl st (not including join).

Round 12: Join color A with sc in first ch-1 sp, *[ch 3, skip sl sts, sc in next ch-1 sp] repeat across to corner ch-sp, ch 3, 3 sc in corner ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, ch 3, sl st to first sc to join, fasten off – 24 ch-3 sps + 40 sc.

Round 13: Join color C with sl st in first ch-3 sp of previous round, ch 2 (counts as hdc), 3 hdc in same ch-3 sp, *4 hdc in each ch-3 sp across to corner, 5 hdc in center sc of corner; repeat from * around, sl st to top of beginning ch to join, fasten off and weave in all ends- 148 hdc.

A multicolored crocheted square in blue, orange, beige, and pink—featuring the Sweetcorn Motif crochet block—with yarn balls and hooks nearby. Text reads: "Free Crochet Block – Moogly Crochet-Along Pattern." Wooden surface background. -Marly Bird

The Moogly CAL is one of my favorite annual traditions because it brings the crochet community together through creativity, learning, and sharing. Every square is a chance to try something new, and I hope the Sweetcorn Motif inspires you to play with color and texture in a fun, approachable way. Whether you make one block or a whole blanket, you’re adding a little piece of handmade beauty to the world—and that’s always worth celebrating.

❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird

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Moogly CAL 2025 || Sweetcorn Motif Crochet Block

About the Moogly CAL History

The Sweetcorn Motif – 12 inch crochet square block

Past Moogly Blocks by Marly Bird