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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

The Star Blanket Tutorial - Free Crochet Pattern

The Star Blanket Tutorial

Round 1: Ch 7, dc in first ch, *ch 3, dc in first ch. Repeat from * 2 times. Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch to join, ch 3. (5 spaces) 

Round 2: 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in first ch 2 space, *shell in next ch 2 space. Repeat from * around. Sl st in 3rd ch of beginning chain to join. (30 dc/5ch-2 spaces) 

Round 3: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, shell, *dc in next 2 dc, sk 1 dc2tog, 2 dc, shell. Repeat from * to 5th point. 2 dc, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch to join. (50 dc/5 ch2 spaces) 

Round 4: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, shell, *4 dc, sk 1 dc2tog, 4 dc, shell. Repeat from * to 5th point. 4 dc, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch to join. (70 dc/5ch 2 spaces) 

Round 5: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 5 dc, shell, *6 dc, sk 1 dc2tog, 6 dc, shell. Repeat from * to 5th point. 6 dc, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. (90 dc/5 ch2 spaces) 

Round 6: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 dc, shell, *8 dc, sk 1 dc2tog, 8 dc, shell. Repeat from * to 5th point. 8 dc, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning chain. (110 dc/5 ch 2 spaces) 

Round 7: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 dc, shell, *10 dc, sk 1 dc2tog, 10 dc, shell. Repeat from * to 5th point. 10 dc, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. (130 dc/5 ch 2 spaces) 

Round 8: Sl st in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 dc, shell, *12 dc, sk 1 dc2tog, 12 dc, shell. Repeat from * to 5th point. 12 dc, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. (150 dc/5 ch 2 spaces) 

Round 9 +: Continue with this pattern as above. Each row will increase by 20 stitches with 5 chain 2 sp.  When you decide you Star Blanket is large enough.  Snip the end on the thread.  Pull through and weave in loose threads.

To purchase this Star Blanket as a finished Item go to RhinoSaurusRexKnits.  Custom colors available upon request.

The Star Blanket

 The Star Blanket one of our newest creations.  It is shown here in the smallest size, 36"x36" from star tip to star tip. This whimsical Star Blanket is sure to give you sweet dreams as you nestle beneath it stripey softness. Made in radiating colors of pale and darker hues, The Star Blanket is a playful, celestial addition to any crib, couch, or bed.

The Star Blanket is available for purchase at RhinoSaurusRexKnits in three sizes.  Small is perfect for a baby or toddler.  Medium is just right for a child. Large would make a star spangled addition to your couch.

To Make Your own Star Blanket click The Star Blanket Tutorial for the pattern.