Simply Stars Blanket

Bring a colorful constellation of stars into your home with the Simply Stars Blanket. Perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings on the sofa, or as a gift for boys and girls of all ages.

The Simply Stars blanket uses just one color per round to create six-pointed stars and magically turn them into squares! A continuous lacy join is used to connect them, then the blanket is framed with a pointed border.

Method:

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

It contains one pdf with written round by round instructions, step by step photos, and photo tutorials for all special stitches, a second print friendly pdf with no photos or diagrams, and a third pdf containing ideas for different layouts with different colors.

Stitches Used:

ch       chain

slst    slip stitch

sc        single crochet

hdc     half double crochet

dc       double crochet

tr        treble crochet

dc2tog double crochet 2 together – photo tutorial included

fphdc hdc worked around the front post - photo tutorial included

fptr    tr worked around the front post - photo tutorial included

bphdc hdc worked around the back post - photo tutorial included

nj        needle join – photo tutorial included

ch2 picot picot made with 2 ch – photo tutorial included

Size:

Instructions are given for the blanket pictured, which was constructed with 36 Simply Star blocks joined in a 6 x 6 configuration. Worked at the gauge stated below the completed blanket measures approx. 48¼” (122 cm) square.

However, the border is designed to accommodate any configuration and number of squares that you wish so that you can make larger or smaller square or even rectangular blankets. Notes for doing this are included.

Gauge:

Using DK yarn and a 4.5mm (7) crochet hook a completed block measures approx. 6¾” (17 cm) square.

Using 4 ply yarn will result in a smaller block, using worsted weight (aran), chunky (bulky), or jumbo yarn will result in a larger block.

Yarn:

This pattern was designed with Cygnet Glittery DK, a 98% acrylic, 2% polyester yarn with 274m in 100g balls. You can use any weight and fiber of yarn that you like to make your blanket, just use an appropriately sized hook for the yarn that you are using. To make the blanket shown I used the following quantities:

Yarn A – 9632 Jack O’Lantern approx. 590 metres (645 yards)

Yarn B – 9428 Phantom approx. 650 metres (711 yards)

Yarn C – 9217 Cauldron approx. 1020 metres (1120 yards)

Hook:

4.5mm (7) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge (or appropriate for your yarn).

Other Materials Required:

2 lockable stitch markers

Tape Measure

Scissors

Darning needle for sewing in ends.