While this star shaped afghan sports the usual gaps parallel crochet stitches form, a modified hdc2tog and an adjacent dc stitch fill in the cracks normally made by chains on an increase and skipped stitches on a decrease. The mhdc2tog and adc stitches may seem unconventional at first, but you might find after a few pattern repeats you will no longer need to reference the pattern.
If you are having trouble with the pattern, try the tutorial of the first three rounds.
Materials
Bernat Baby Coordinates Sweet Stripes
5.3oz/150g/404yd
2 skeins in Splash Stripes
Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
Blunt end yarn needle
Skill Level
Gauge
15dc and 8 ½ rows = 4”
Finished Size
33” across from valley to point
21” from center to point
Special Stitches
Adjacent double crochet (adc)– yo, in previous st just made insert hook in bottom left front prong, yo and pl through prong, [yo and pl through 2 loops] twice.
Modified half double crochet two together (mhdc2tog)– yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pl through lp, sk 1 st, insert hook in next st, yo and pl through lp (4 lps on hook), yo and pl through all lps.
To make hole-less starting rounds, use the magic loop technique.
Ch 2
Rnd 1: in second ch from hook *sc, ch 1, rep from *4 times more, join rnd with sl st to sc.
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1*sc in ch-1 st, ch 1, sc in sc, ch 1, rep from * 4 times more, end sc in ch-1 st, ch 1, join rnd with a sl st to sc. (10 sc)
Rnd 3: ch 1, *sk ch-1, (2 dc, adc, 2 dc) in next sc, sk ch-1, sl st in next sc, rep from *4 times more, join rnd with a sl st to ch-1.
Rnd 4: [sl st in next dc] 2 times, ch 3, *(3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next st, mhdc2tog, dc in next st, rep from * 3 times more, end (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next st, mhdc2tog, join rnd with a sl st to top of ch-3. (50 sts)
Rnd 5: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *(3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 3 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 3 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 3 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (70 sts)
Rnd 6: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, *(3dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 5 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 5 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 5 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 7: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, *(2dc, adc, 2 dc) in adc, dc in next 7 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 7 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (2 dc, adc, 2 dc) in adc, dc in next 7 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 8: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, *(3dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 8 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 8 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 8 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 9: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, *(3dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 10 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 10 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 10 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 10: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 11 sts, *(3dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 12 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 12 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in adc, dc in next 12 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 11: sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 13 sts, *(2dc, adc, 2 dc) in adc, dc in next 14 sts, mhdc2tog, dc in next 14 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (2 dc, adc, 2 dc) in adc, dc in next 14 sts, mhdc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-3.
Rep rnds 8-11 four times more, ending on row 27, continuing to (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in every tip for three rows and (2 dc, adc, 2 dc) in the next row, only changing the number of dcs between shells and mhdc2togs.
Border
Special Stitches
These stitches mimic the special stitches used in the body of the blanket, using the same technique and resulting in a slightly shorter stitch.
Adjacent half double crochet (ahdc)– yo, in previous st just made insert hook in bottom left front prong, yo and pl through prong, yo and pl through all lps on hook.
Modified single crochet two together (msc2tog)– insert hook in next st, yo and pl through lp, sk 1 st, insert hook in next st, yo and pl through lp (3 lps on hook), yo and pl through all lps.
Rnd 1: sl st in next dc, ch 2, hdc in next 42 sts, *(3 hdc, ahdc, 3 hdc) in adc, hdc in next 43 sts, msc2tog, dc in next 43 sts, rep from *3 times more, end (3 hdc, adc, 3 hdc) in adc, hdc in next 43 sts, msc2tog, join with a sl st to top of ch-2.
*That’s Cool* a random fact
Stainless steel is not completely rust-proof, but because of a hearty helping of chromium, it oxidizes less than it’s counterpart.
© 2007 Laura Lynn Hanks
This pattern works with other yarns as well. Here are other Chromium Star Blankets I have made:
Made with Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red and White and Caron Simply Soft Brites in Watermelon.
Made with Red Heart Super Saver in Ranch Red, Pumpkin and Dark Orchid.
Do you have a photo of a Chromium Star Blanket you would like to share? Comment below or email me at thekidneybean@gmail.com to include your photo in this post.
Are there corrections to this pattern that aren’t on here? I haven’t figured out how to do it yet, but I love the yarn I have and love the pattern, so want to keep trying.
thanks,
Karen
This pattern has been tested by three people and myself. However, if you do spot a mistake comment or email me at thekidneybean@gmail.com.
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How wonderful! I really love the colors that you used in all three blankets. I’ll definitely have to try this out the next baby blanket I make!
I was intimidated at first with the new stitches in this pattern. This is my first attempt at something harder than “beginner”. I love the afghan and have received so many comments on it. Thank you for the pattern!
Am I reading this correctly? Do you really only need two skeins for this, or are my eyes going after a long day at the computer?
Two 5.3 oz skeins. To make the finished size you’ll need about 11 oz of yarn. Round ripples and starghans don’t really take a lot of yarn and they go fast!
Wow..your star blanket is so lovely. Bright and shine like a star
hugs,
thata
I really love this pattern! Has anyone tried to alter it for a poncho?
Do you have a video of it
I finished my first star afghan! You can see it here:
http://amandascrochetconfessional.blogspot.com/2008/02/pictures-as-promised-almost.html
I used WW acrylic (partial skeins I need to get rid of) and a K hook (I stitch REALLY tightly). I was a little worried it would be wavy because of the larger hook, but it wasn’t a problem. It looks a little wavy in the pic, but that’s just the upholstery on the futon.
Thanks for the great pattern. I’ll probably be making several for kids through the year as a way to clear out my stash…
WOWZA!
Laura Lynn, Thanks so much for your recent comments on my brand new blog! Your work is so inspiring to a new crocheter!
I love the pink/red chromium star and the Tricot Machine black and multicolor trivet.
I will definitely be using your tutorials as well…They’re beautifully photographed and clear!
Thanks,
Sara
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I love love love this pattern. I have 4 people at work having babies in the next month. Was trying to find a different pattern than the usual and this is beautiful. Will work for both girls and boys!!! Thanks so much!
Hello! I’m surfing in from Craftster, thank you for the wonderful pattern! I did have a question….is it assumed your chaining 1 after every row? For example, row 4 says to:
Rnd 4: [sl st in next dc] 2 times
Is ther a ch1 or ch2 before that? Or am I just continuing on from the last sl st?
Thanks so much! :D
You do not ch-1 unless the pattern states to. For example, after you join round 3 with a sl st, you will then sl st in the next 2 dc and then chain 3. The sl sts are designed to move from the join to your beginning stitch position.
Hope that helps!
I want to do this pattern but I do not understand crochet talk could you possibly teach me in a dumber version so I may understand?
Did you ever get a reply to this? I, too, do not understand the lingo yet, but want to make this blanket!
So I know this isn’t my pattern or anything, but I love to help. The best I can recommend it to save this pattern, and take some time to learn pattern reading. It looks hard to do, but once you lean just a couple it becomes pretty easy to pick up. They have videos on YouTube, websites online. I recommend YouTube so you can get the opportunity to watch someone do the stitch at the same time. Have fun!
Crochet Cheat Sheet
i tried copying from Pinterest for you, but it didn’t work. go to pinterest.com and search for crochet cheat sheets, they have lots of things you can print to help you out
There are many books available that break the lingo down for you step by step
When trying to learn a pattern
Do not try and read the pattern then do it….
Read and do 1 stitch aft a time
Or you will get confused.
I’m trying this pattern, and have discovered I’m horrible at joins. It doesn’t look near as smooth as what I see here, but I still like the design. I think I might try a second one, just for the join practice.
I assumed that with each row after row 11, the dc’s between the shell and mod stitch increases by 2 dc’s….?
Melissa – Yes, that’s correct. Every row will increase by two double crochet stitches between tip and valley except for the decrease rounds with only two dc on each side of the adc tip.
This is sooo lovely! I have a week to make something for a baby shower, and this is sooo tempting! and two skeins makes it a winner, too! *THANK YOU!* for the pattern! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
I love this…..its so pretty. I made this for my daughter and she took it to school and her teachers and the parents was so wowed over it.
Your work is beautiful and thanks so much for the patterns.
thanks again
jae
Wow, thanks for the neat modifications! I like that there are no holes in the surface for tiny toes to catch in :)
Is this available in a knitting pattern?
I love it!! I don’t know how to crochet though.
YES! Thank you for thinking, and improving upon other patterns. I’ve, in the last 2 days, worked on two similar patterns with start of holes looking like a star or a ring – this will be my third star afghan pattern and I’ll start it tomorrow.
Thanks again! I’ve gotten great ideas.
Wonderful afghan! I’ll be using up a lot of my stash on making afghans from this pattern. I just hit one snag: I reached Row 8 and my dcs have been increasing by 2dcs (number of dcs between shells and mhdc2togs) until I got to this point. Row 8 would only increase by one, right? Please help. Thanks again for such a great pattern. I’ll post pictures when and as I finish them.
This is confusing to me.
The abbreviations are nearly impossible to follow and I have absolutely NO idea how I am supposed to start, let alone continue. Is there another set of directions I can get from somewhere else? More understandable, maybe? Like, what’s ‘yo’?
@Devyn Millyard:
‘Yo’ is croshet speak for ‘yarn over’. if this patern is hard to understand, you should probably find a more simple pattern first to familiarize yourself with crochet terms.
@thekidneybean:
I love love love this pattern also. My husband saw a picture of it online and bet me 20 bucks that I couldn’t make it. Let’s just say I’m in row 9 and he has admittd defeat. hehe. My son has already laid claims to it and there are a few pregos who would like one of these. Thatnk you for giving me something to bust my stash with!
Has anyone had any problems with ruffling? If you break the blanket into 10 sections, all 5 sections that go from valley to peak have ruffled. But the peak to valley sections are perfect! I did a gauge swatch and have been over the pattern time and time again, looking for something I did wrong. I have no idea what it could be. I’m using sugar n’ cream but that shouldn’t make a difference.
I’m gonna block it now and see if it helps, but it’ll still ruffle every time it’s washed.
I’d love to make more. Does any one have any ideas what I did wrong or can do differently for the next one?
Thanks!
-Katie
You are probably holding your tension tighter on one side than the other.
For the hook you used and the yarn, the increase for every round may be too much. It happened to my first round ripple…the superhero.
Increase in every other round or every two rounds will solve ruffling. You can test it by folding in half and/or quarters. If the fold is cupped or curved, stitches need added or removed. If folded in quarters if it isn’t a 90 degree corner, also, more or fewer increases. You don’t have to do an entire round to test it out either. Once you figure out the ratio of increases, you should be OK.
However, I always lay it out on clean carpet or blanket on slick floor/surface every round or two to smooth it out to block as I go and to catch errors in my stitching and make sure the ratio is still correct.
What is a PRONG? is that another term for POST? perhaps?
Other than that I understand the rest of the pattern perfectly =D.
Its a fabulous pattern. And will make a fabulous present for a friend of mine as long as I remember to mail it…lol.
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I just made the Chromium star blanket – I LOVE the pattern and it came out adorable. It came together so quickly (3 days) and the left-handed tutorials were a huge help. Thanks so much for sharing such a great pattern!
Thanks for the pattern! I especially like the technique for eliminating gaps–very clever. My version, made with Yarn Bee Sweet Delight, can be seen here: http://flickr.com/photos/mnmb/2697392860/.
I had a large stash of yarn ends that I wanted to do something with and this was the perfect project. It was a very straightforward design that was a lot of fun to crochet, not to mention that it was small enough to keep me interested in it long enough to finish. I love the end result.
to Katie: I noticed while I was working that the tension I had one direction, valley to peak, was not the same tension that I had going from peak to valley. Usually the straight rows in afghans pose no threat to even tension, but with the unique shape of the star blanket, going up was “looser” than going down. I got a slight ripple in the star’s arms, but given the nature of a scrapghan and all of the different weights of yarns it isn’t noticible.
oh, that’s pretty. I’m going to try this as soon as someone around me gets pregnant.
Okay so I screwed up and I figure I would go right to the source for some help. (LOVE the pattern BTW!)
I misread the pattern and went to 27 stitches in between points instead of going to row 27. In doing so I’ve done (2 dc, adc, 2 dc) for the last 3 rows to be able to keep my color pattern. Do you think I would be okay to continue in the correct way of 3 rows of 3dc, adc, 3dc and 1 row of 2dc, adc, 2dc from here or do I have to frog the bad part and redo that?
Thank you for this easy pattern. It is beautiful and so many people have told me how much they love it. I’ve made about 20 to send to the local N.I.C.U as preemie blankets.
This afghan turns out beautifully! I love the pattern. Once I got it down I didn’t refer back to the pattern until I came to the last row to finish it off. Nice not to be dragging a pattern around. It worked up really fast. Mine came out flat. I don’t know why others’ may have ruffled edges…but just block it.
I sent a pic, hope you post it
Hello, I love the stars. I’m looking for a 5-point start pattern that would resemble the Dallas Cowboy’s star. Any suggestions?
Thanks so much
me to
Your star is beautiful!
I have finished making one: http://wondercrumpet.blogspot.com/2009/02/star-is-born.html
It turned out beautifully, and is the first real crochet project I have ever made… thank you so much for the wonderful pattern and clear instructions!
I love the star but have a question about the border.I Only found one row for it and it said nothing about ending the work off. Just need to know how many rows to make for the border. Thank you very much. I had a 5 pointed pattern once for a star; it was very pointed and the picture shown was red, white, and blue. Yesterday, my 6 yr. old Granddaughter found her daddys’ afghan that I made for him yrs ago, and wanted it. He told her to ask Gradnma to make her one, and I cannot find that pattern. I appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks, Nelda Parker
I have a question about your pattern. I wrote it above, but they didn’t seem to want to e-mail it that way. My question is in regards to you star afghan. I only founbd one row for the border. Is that the last row? I wanted to make one for my 6 yrs. old granddaughter; Had a pattern once, but have lost it. Thanks, Nelda Parker
We’re getting another niece and nephew. I just completed my second one of these. I just loved the pattern so much, I had to make it again instead of a different blanket. I posted a picture of them on my blog and linked to your pattern. Thanks!
Love this pattern! I’m hoping to finish this baby blanket for my newest nephew but I’ve run into the same snag as Carla: “I reached Row 8 and my dcs have been increasing by 2dcs (number of dcs between shells and mhdc2togs) until I got to this point. Row 8 would only increase by one, right? Please help.”
Any advice? What did we do wrong?
Ah-ha! Round 7 = (2dc, adc, 2 dc)… not 3!
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1*sc in ch-1 st,
How do you single crochet in the same stitch?
I know I’m new, and i’ve tried even looking at you tube.
Please, and thank you!
The “sc in same st” that she’s refering to is the st from Rnd1 that you should have just sl st’d into, not the ch1 you make off that sl st.
Double posting? Ooops.
@Hil
This took me several attempts and unravelings to finally figure out, and I’ve read through the comments tons of times, so I’m going to try and explain it in my terms what I think it means (having finally moved on and gotten to row 8 in one sitting).
The “sc in same st” that she’s refering to is the st from Rnd1 that you should have just sl st’d into, not the ch1 you make off that sl st.
Also, this gave me TONS of trouble: In Rnd 1 you sc and ch1. The “sc in ch-1 st” in Rnd2 is referring to the ch-1 from Rnd1, not the ch1 you just made. Once you realize this, the “sk ch-1” steps make a lot more since (she’s refering to the ch-1 in the rnd previous to the one you’re working on).
Another stupid mistake I made was thinking that the adc stitch was two steps (as in two double crochets). If it’s a “2dc, adc, 2dc”, you should end up with 5 stitches to work with for the next round right there, not 6 like I was doing. I just ignored the two sentences in the tutorial after she says “Proceed as if this stitch were a normal double crochet stitch…” and just proceeded like it was a normal dc. I was most likely just not understanding what she meant, just pointing this out in case anyone else is getting weird counts. If I’m still misinterpreting, please let me know!
I was pretty much a Crochet beginner when I decided to tackle this and now I’m feeling a lot more confident. I love this pattern and I can’t wait to see the look on my boss’ face when I present it to her at her baby shower. Thanks!
No matter what I do I finish with 6 :(
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I found this through crochetpatterncentral.com while searching for a baby blanket pattern for my cousin’s soon-to-be son. My cousin is in the Air Force, and once I found this pattern, I knew I had to do a red, white, and blue star play mat for the baby! I started yesterday, and hope to be finished by tomorrow or the day after. Thanks again!
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Hi,
I think there is a mistake in the border pattern. Instead of hdc,it says dc.
Correct me if I am wrong.
THis turned out to be a great project for me.Finished it in 2 days flat.Have already been getting nice comments from friends and family.
Thanks
My daughter is doing stars in baby’s room. I wanted to make her something for it to match. This is perfect. I hope I can figure it out.
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This is the 5th time I’ve tried to start this pattern, and I finally got it! Well, I am at row six at least, I couldn’t figure out how many stitches you wanted us to have on the magic loop so I just did the math backwards, and figured out it is six like the magic loop tutorial explains. I wish that was more clearly stated for those of us that already knew what the magic loop technique was. I probably would have started this blanket successfully the first time a month ago. Round one reads as if you want us to repeat four more times into the chain that you did the first one in, NOT in the next stitches; I had a mass of stitches coming out on that chain stitch, then I’d rip it out, and try again to make it look like the pictures on the tutorial.
So, I think I’m going to make myself a modified cheat sheet PDF from your tutorial, and keep in on my hard drive for the next one I make for myself.
Grrrrr and LOL, thankfully I finally figured this out because I love the way the blanket looks in the pictures. I’ll post some progress pictures after I have a few more rounds done. =D
Could you think you could send me? I’m close to the depression to not be able to understand this pattern lol
If you do this could you possibly send it to me. Her way of explaining how to get this done is quite confusing.
Could you send me a copy of your modified PDF? I’m really having a hard time getting started lol
Your blankets are beautiful! I barely started making one yesterday, before I found your blog. I thought they were harder to make but so far, I am being able to figure out my own pattern just by looking at stars. In my case, I just started with a pentagon granny and took it from there.
ok i really want to make this pattern but i can’t figure out how it starts and the tutorial has no pics left in it. i did the magic loop technique but then i don’t understand is that the first round or do you slip stitch at the end of the magic loop and then chain 2 and go on to round one? i am really confused and the baby shower is in a week. HELP!
Once you finish with the loop you’re done with the Magic Circle and you do ss then chain 2.
Plz reinstate your photobucket acct. Im way too dependent on the pics and finally gathered what I needed. Swear they were there a week or 2 ago. Thanks for such a wonderful pattern. Im super anxious to get this under my belt.
Just finished this pattern and I love the blanket! It is unique and fun, and the instructions were very well written. Mine didn’t sit completely flat, then I washed it and laid it flat to dry and it is better, for now at least. Next time I will be more careful and see if I can avoid the ruffling. I am putting in the mail tomorrow and think my friend and her new baby will love it. Thanks so much for making and sharing this great pattern!
I was on the internet and I came across a white afghans I think it was for a baby but don’t know for sure, but i want to make it any way. it looks like a big dollie when it’s done. Can you help me find it. Thanks Joanne Tanner
Victory… I cracked your ass, I have triumphed!!!
Thx btw
i love this and want to make it asap… but what is a prong ? i cant seem to figure this out. also i was wondering when you’ll update your photobucket so we can see the tutorial pics? thanks !!
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Can i make this without the special adjecent stitch????? and can i use a larger stitch love the pattern. Thanks
Has anyone tried making this larger? I make blankets for Project Linus and they prefer a minimum of 36″. I imagine I can just keep going with more yarn, but I didn’t know if it would throw off the pattern. I might be able to increase the size with a larger hook but would rather keep a tighter stitch. Thanks for the wonderful pattern!
When I finished mine it was 60 something inches.
I have to say I am so excited to find this pattern! I am working on the first one now and already have ideas on colors for my next star blanket!!
thanks!!
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What a beautiful afgan! I’m looking for instructions for an 8″ star for a crochet Texas flag. Can you help?
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I’ve made three of these so far, starting the fourth and have onI was supposed to follow the magic loop instructions then start with your instructions. So I always started with 6 sc then ch 2 and went on to step one. I’d feel dumb, but I see other people don’t get the begining either, glad its not just me. Were your pattern testers meta gaming or something?
Thank you for this pattern! I’m still a beginner at crochet, but an ambitious one! LOL I’ve only been doing this for about a month. At first I was really confused, but after looking at your tutorial, I totally get it now, thank you for teaching me these techniques, I’ve really learned more than you know (especially about stitch placement). I’ve been working with red heart super saver in kelly green, because when I started I bought a mega-skein for practice and to avoid buying a lot of supplies for a craft without really trying it first. I really want to make one of these for my friend’s baby on the way. One question that I do have is about the yarn weight versus the hook size. The yarn that I’m using to practice isn’t very soft or fluffy, and I’m worried that, when I get the kind of “made-from-clouds” baby yarn, its going to be really hard to use such a small hook. Any suggestions or tips?
Just use a slightly bigger hook if they yarn is thicker. Most yarn you buy has a recommended hook sized and a number assigned to it that refers to the thickness of the yarn. 1 being very thin and 6 being Very thick. Hope this helps.
Oh, and… Lefties Unite!
I seen this pattern and all i could think of was how beautiful it was. An that i have to make this.
I have just started working on this blanket, which looks quite lovely from the pix. Just a couple of suggestions to help people accessing the pattern, especially those who are relative beginners, rather than just telling them to find another pattern: 1) A list of crochet abbreviations and what they mean; 2) An explanation about appropriate size hooks to use with different yarns. Also, the item could be made smaller and use for other purposes than a blanket, for example just for decoration or as a wall ornament, etc. It can also be modified to make a 6-pointed star which is what I am making. I will let you know how it turns out.
Absolutely gorgeous!
I love to make this blanket. I wish I knew more people who were pregnant! The shape is perfect for use as a car seat blanket, to wrap up a baby at the doctor’s office, a play mat on the floor, etc. The first time I made it I must have restarted 8 times; now I can get it on the first try. Thank you for sharing this pattern. It is truly a joy to make.
Thank you so much for this pattern! I have made one as a baby gift, and another (with a heavier yarn) for my 5 yo with yarn that has been frogged from thrift store sweaters (he LOVES it!). I also made one as a lap throw for the couch (it gets fought over all the time!). Right now I’m working on one for the 2 yo daughter.
Made an afghan using your pattern. Had fun while making it. Thank you.
Awesome, thanks. Making a rainbow one.
Fabulous pattern! Have made several of these from various types of yarn and they always turn out beautiful. I LOVE the joining and decreasing techniques and have used them elsewhere after learning them here. Your pattern instructions are very clear and consise. Thank you for shareing. God bless.
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I was looking for something to make my aunt for Christmas, and this is perfect, and I’m having fun doing it. Usually I find crocheting so monotonous, but the special stitches and that it increases with each round helps. But, it was the shape that drew me in. She is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, and with blue and grey yarn, this is absolutely the perfect gift to make her. I’m so happy I found this one.
I can only fit 3 points on round 3 I have tried it 5 times from the beginning and the same thing happens. I must be reading something wrong, anyone have any idea what I’m doing wrong?
I can only fit 4 points not 3, and I need 5 right?
I’m confused on the steps after rnd 11. How are you supposed to go back to rnd 8? There’s no way I can make it work to have only 7 dc followed by the (3dc, adc, 3dc) with 8 dc following. How do I make this work? Any advice?
Yep….
I couldn’t have said it better myself……
“continuing to (3 dc, adc, 3 dc) in every tip for three rows and (2 dc, adc, 2 dc) in the next row, only changing the number of dcs between shells and mhdc2togs.”
Don’t forget the last line…only changing the number of dcs between the shells (corner increases) and mhdc2tog (indented decreases). Each row will increase 1 more stitch, respectively.
Hello. I’ve just found your pattern, and, needless to say, I like it a lot. I’m thinking about working it with a N hook instead of a F and adding more rounds. (I need a blanket both my significant other and I can fit under.) But, I was wondering… How would you make a nautical star out of this pattern? I’m not much of one for stripes, so a nautical star is my next choice, and I’m not quite so sure how to do it.
Also, I’d like to know the specifics between rounds 11-27. How many stitches will there be in each round? Where do the decrease rounds begin? Please, help! I’ve got my supplies for this and everything. I would like to get started ASAP.
I enjoy looking through a post that will make people think. Also, many thanks for allowing me to comment!
Hi my name is Dadra and I have been looking for 6 to 24 point pattern. I have bought so many books and still have not found it can someone please help me with the whole pattern. Thank you God Bless
I,had a pattern for a5 pointed star, it was all done in single crochet. The color was white,red, and blue. When you started the points, it was 62 stitches done to 1. Then you started, the red and then the blue,and then the fringe. It was really beautiful, but I can’t find the pattern, tol get started . Could anyone have this patttern? I sure would love to have it again!
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Hi there! I just made a pink, white, and green star blanket using your pattern. It’s for a co-worker’s baby shower. She’s naming her baby girl Stella, so this is just perfect! Thank you very much for making this patter available. I had no trouble understanding the instructions, especially with the links to the videos. Thanks again! :-)
Oh my goodness. I am so excited to make this blanket for my best friend. Thank you!
Hello there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after checking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
Anyhow, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be
bookmarking and checking back frequently!
WAHOOO!!!! I finally made it through the 1st 3 rows……took several tries. AND I actually have 50 stitches!! Now I can move forward. I have been crocheting afghans like crazy this month, January 2013. This will be the most intermediate I’ve done.
oooops….meant 4 rows….
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Just the afghan pattern I was looking for. Something USA-y (in red, white and blue), but not a flag. A new Navy baby is on the way. :-) I look forward to trying the new adc stitch, too. Thank you!
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words of advice do not go into slip stich in round four lol….. My bad haha
Thanks for this pattern I’m making it into a cowboys blanket. Did the first 11 rows in blue but now I’m alternating the grey& white to break the monotony.
Monica,
Would you mind sharing how you’re proceeding after row 11? I don’t know if my stitches are off (though I’ve redone them a hundred times) but I’m getting 16 between some sides, 14 in others in row 12.
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I was wondering how much yarn was used for the 3 colored blanket? :) I am hoping to make one soon but only in 3 colors and I am trying to account for how much yarn I will need to buy :)
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I have a question…I’ve made the star and I want to fill in around it to make a pentagon shape with the star in the middle…how can I do this?
I’m a bit confused with the last step saying repeat 8-11 4x. I did all the steps consecutively now how can I go from 14dc back to 7dc? Was I supposed to do row 8, 4x then row 9, 4x exc.
Jacqueline,
Not sure if anyone replied to you about this. What you do with the section of instructions that say ‘repeat row 8-11 4x’ is this – after you come to row 11 the first time, start at row 8 again and work to row 11. Then do that again 3 more times, and you will have repeated the sequence of rows 8-11 4x. I hope that helps, and please forgive me if this has already been answered for you! :)
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Hi I love this pattern, I jave been looking for a star pattern for about a year now but always either has big gaps or starts out like a star and enda up a pentagon lol. Is this pattern a US pattern or UK? Thanks
I’ve been crocheting for along time and have been looking for some challenging tings to make . Thankyou for putting up this pattern for people like me to try ,l live in darwin australia we dont have much to choose from here. Thanks again pam
I’ve never made a blanket like this before, so it’s a bit of a challenge, but I like that! ;) It’s a gift for my fiance, so it’s important that I found a pattern that seemed ‘just right’ and this one fits the bill. I just have one question that I wanted to be sure of, having never made a star blanket before. I want to make mine bigger than the example made here, so if I repeat rounds 8-11 as instructed in the pattern but to a size of my liking, will it still turn out ‘properly’? I don’t want to keep going and it turns out warped and funky… LOL Thanks in advance for your help, whomever is able to reply!! ;)
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Thanks for sharing your pattern!
Thanks for the pattern. How would I go about adding a button and button hole to 2 of the points? To turn it into a baby carrier cover?
Just sew a button on one point, if you use the right size button you won’t need to make a buttonhole. You can button between the stitches.
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This might be an odd question but I stumbled across this pattern and want to try it out, but I am wondering if there is a way to turn it into a square? I’d love to add a border to it, so it would fit on my bed like a traditional blanket!
Love this pattern and am going to give it a go in the rainbow colours. I would just like to make the blanket larger than 27 rows…..looking to make it to fit queen sized bed. do I just continue on? This perhaps is a silly question, but I am not overly familiar with following patterns. Have tried some challenging granny squares and that’s about it.
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Ok, I need help……. I have tried this pattern twice now and both times it won’t lay flat. The middle sticks up. Am I just not increasing enough on the sides of the points?
Once again I’m ripping out days worth of work to try to figure this out! Frustrating!!
No matter what round ripple pattern I’ve ever made, I have always had to check at the beginning of each round to determine if it should be an even round or an increase round…..even from the beginning rounds. If when folded in half it isn’t a perfect ruler straight center and crescent it’s off. If it cups, too many stitches. If it bows, too few. Yours would indicate you have too many increases or had too few after the first rounds. Do the folding in half…and in quarters to see for yourself.
I want one
Hmm looks awesome
Where can I find what most of the abrievation mean
I would like to try
These are beautiful! I’m excited to give it a try!
Do you sell these blankets for people like me who cannot crochet? They are beautiful!
Can this pattern be converted into a knitting pattern, and if so, where can I get it at?
I love this pattern but I can’t crochet to save my life. I can however, knit very well. Is there a knitting pattern for this?
These are so beautiful and really shows your talent. Thank you for sharing. :)
Can u just make me one !!??
Love the look of this pattern! Has anyone been able to find a knitting version of this? Or do you by chance have a knitting version of the pattern? Id love to try it out and see if i can make it before my 3rd is born.
For those new to searching the internet. Go to Google dot com. Type in Knit A Star Shaped Afghan You get many results. From that search http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-starghan
What size Blanket does this actually make?
i love the star i just wish there was a video on how to make this its beautiful.
This may be my next project. Thank you for a most beautiful blanket. I love rainbows and you’ve given me a masterpiece to remember. I’ll show everyone when I’m done. I adore this blanket and it should take me hardly any time at all. Again, thank you and I’ll have a great time with this project.
The rainbow star you did, can you advise of the colours/yarn used? I saw it on a website and now I can’t find it. Thanks
Would you please send me this pattern. Be happy to pay for everything or if you live close to Terre Haute will meet some place. Call 812-236-6982 cell. Home 812-466-2761. Ruth Sappenfield. Thank You.
Ruth Sappenfield, the free pattern (since 2007) can be copied with pencil and paper, or saved in your phone or computer. Or copied and pasted to be printed.
Hi! I’m a newbie for doing crochet and I want to try my hand at this. Can you tell me ‘roughly’ what size bed this would fit please? And how would I make it bigger for a kind size bed?
Thanks!
Rebekah
Crib size:
Finished Size
33” across from valley to point
21” from center to point
To continue a 5 point round ripple much larger and the points become ridiculous. You would do better to find a pattern for a 6, 8, 10, 12 point round ripple. You can search/Google (example) crochet (or knit) 12 point round ripple or 12 point star afghan
Hey this seems to be getting shared like crazy lately and the picture coming up as the picture for the blanket is actually mine! Would you mind linking my ravelry or giving my photo credit please? Thanks!
Provide your Ravelry link and which one is yours. There are three different afghans shown at the pattern above.
Can u make the blanket larger for a teen/adult
Just want to double check. In the ahdc does prong mean post? Like if you do a FPhdc. I want to make sure I do it right, and I can’t find any terminology anywhere for prong.
Click on the link for the first three rounds tutorial explains the prongs.
Or maybe make a small video of you doing both stitches, and adding it on here. Always cool when you get to make a new stitch and spread it.
I want to make the big one with all the colors shown. Do you have the pattern for that one?
I’m doing it now. Can’t find the pattern. Change colours on round five and then every round thereafter.
Ok. So I was a little off. Row five is one row of black followed. Y there rows of colour and that’s that pattern that repeats
Would love this star pattern
Need explanation of some of the special stitches
for your tutorial on the first 3 rounds… it goes strait into round2, and im trying to figure out round 1 and its just not working…. is there any you tube or step by step photos that i can see so i can see where i am going wrong?
What is the finished size of this blanket?
It say this is a pattern sized for baby’s but this is what my 7 yr neice wanna for her birthday to Replace her baby blanket. She is almost as tell as her 11 yr old sister. My question is can I make this blanket just a little bigger. And how would I go about that? Thank you….
Do you sell them?
is this the same pattern as the bright primary colors with black borders as the photo I followed to this pattern? it doesn’ty even look the same. If so, does anyone have th3 color names and how many rows of each to get the same look?
Is there a video tutorial on how to make this blanket? I am fairly new to reading patterns and am having a hard time getting started. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!
Did you ever make this? There is a short tutorial on the special stitches if you look up chromium Star blanket up on YouTube. I had a heck of a time with round one and two. Eventually I just modify the pattern. I did a magic loop and 20 double chains in the loop to replace rounds 1 & 2. I could probably write up the modifying pattern for you if you are interested.
My daughter just got married and showed me this star blanket.
If 2 skeins are for a baby size blanket, how many skeins will be needed for a blanket big enough for the back of a couch?
I want to surprise her for Christmas .
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i love this pattern! but i struggled heaps in the start, due to lack of tutorials. but once i got the hang of it, i made a quick one. :) hope it helps others.
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Can someone help me with this pattern? I don t get it when it will become a star..i m on round 5 but it looks just like a flower..am i doing something wrong?
I was looking at the multi colored one with the black between colors. Do you just use this pattern and keep going and change colors as you want? My granddaughter want me to make it for her.
Hi! My mom is making a blanket from this lovely pattern! I’m mildly (read: very) obsessed with science and when she showed me it I immediately became very curious about the name.
Why did you decide to add chromium to the name?
Thank you!
-Katee
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Just started this pattern.. Seems pretty easy to me but I’m a long time crocheted.. I did substitute the aca for a trc.. Seems to work better for me. Will let you know when I get done
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I am so anxious to get started to make this star for my friend as a gift. She asked me about it for her a couple of years ago but I was not good enough with knowing my stitches to be able to know what I was doing. Now I think I can tackle it and for it to turn out nice. Thank you so much!
Why couldn’t I print the instructions?
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I love this pattern. It is my go-to for baby blankets. Every time I make it, I have to frog the first two 3 or 4 times. You would think that I would learn… 😉😅
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Hi. I love your colors! Can you make this larger? I want to make star for my niece who is a teenager
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