I was fortunate enough to be asked to test this lovely square designed by Jen Maude of Jam Made. The Blooming ’76 eight inch afghan square.

Photo Credit: Jen Maude (Ravelry) Blooming ’76 (8″ square)

Blooming ’76 (8 Inch) Afghan Square

Photo Credit: Jen Maude (Ravelry) Blooming ’76 (8″ square)

Photo Credit: Jen Maude (Ravelry) Blooming ’76 (8″ square)

I love how the design multiples and develops as you attach the squares together.

Being very new to crocheted afghan squares, I was surprised to discover the correct way to measure the size of your square is diagonally from corner to corner…

I suspect the squares I have been crocheting for the KRW Knitwear CAL are not the correct size…in fact, I am fairly confident they are TOO big! I was measuring the sides of the squares to make sure they met the dimensions specified (they are a crochet until you reach a 6″ square measurement, type of pattern).

I am very happy to have gained this new nugget of information!

I learn something new with every pattern I hook!

Jen’s Blooming 76 pattern is very easy to follow – the instructions are detailed enough for even a novice Crocheter to understand.  Jen also includes links to resources to assist you with the ‘special’ stitches used in the design.

When Jen told me she was pricing her pattern at $2.00 I was very surprised as I thought it should be worth much more – especially as it is a building block that can be used to make so many other stunning projects!

Here is my finished (unblocked) square:

Photo Credit: Jen Maude (Ravelry) 3 Versions of Elephant