Making a starshaped crochet blanket can be a fun and rewarding project! Here’s a guide to help you create one:
Materials Needed:
1. Yarn: Choose a medium weight yarn (worsted weight) for your blanket. The quantity will depend on the size of the blanket you wish to create.
2. Crochet Hook: Use a hook suitable for the yarn you’ve chosen (commonly a 5mm or H/8 hook for worsted yarn).
3. Scissors: To cut the yarn.
4. Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
5. Measuring Tape: To check the size of your blanket.
Instructions:
Step 1: Start with a Magic Ring
1. Create a magic ring (or chain 5 and join to form a loop). This will serve as the center of your star.
2. Ch 2 (this counts as the first double crochet (DC)).
3. In the magic ring, make 11 more DC. You should have a total of 12 DC in the ring.
4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial ch 2 to close the round.
Step 2: Create the Points of the Star
1. Round 2: Ch 2, then DC in the next stitch, ch 2, slip stitch back into that same stitch; repeat from to around. You will have 12 points (each point is formed by the ch 2).
2. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial ch 2.
Step 3: Increase the Size
1. Round 3: Join to the first point created with a slip stitch. Ch 2. DC in the first DC, DC in the next point, and then ch 2, slip stitch back into that same point; repeat around.
2. Continue to add additional rounds similar to round 3 but with more DCs for each point until you achieve your desired star size. You can increase the stitch count for the points based on your preference (like adding 2 DCs instead of 1 in each point).
Step 4: Shape the Blanket
1. After reaching the desired size of the star shape, you can switch to a simple round or a different border to create a more uniform blanket. You may choose to just continue in rounds from the points downwards, gradually increasing the number of DCs in between the points as you go.
2. Keep increasing until you achieve the desired diameter of the blanket or until it’s large enough to cover.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
1. Once you reach the desired size, fasten off and weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
2. You can also add a decorative border around the edge if you like, such as a simple single crochet (SC) round or any pattern you prefer.
Step 6: Block (Optional)
Blocking can help even out the shape and give the blanket a finished appearance. Simply wet the blanket and pin it to the desired measurements until it dries.
Tips:
You can adjust the size of your starshaped blanket by changing the number of rounds or the yarn weight.
Experiment with different colors or variegated yarn for an interesting design.
Make sure to check your tension to ensure a consistent stitch size.
Happy crocheting! Your starshaped blanket will be a cozy and beautiful addition to your home or a lovely gift for someone special.