Thanks for visiting my page! Here is a new free pattern from me! My Star Chaser Afghan, is a fun twist on the regular Granny Square Blanket! ✨
Very beginner friendly and works up quickly!
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Here is the free pattern/tutorial:
Materials:
Yarn – Any yarn will work – I used Medium/DK weight for my example blanket
Crochet hook – Any hook will work – I used a ‘I’ hook for my example blanket – 5.5 MM
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Notes:
I Fasten Off each row to change colors: Video tutorial here, step by step photo tutorial here!
To keep your square/blanket straight, flip your work every row
Crochet Stitches Needed:
Chain – CH
Stitch – ST
Skip – SK
Playlist Featuring How to Start a Circle techniques here!
Slip Stitch (SL ST):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Double Crochet Stitch (DC):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Granny Stripe Stitch:
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Pattern:
Pick your favorite way to start a circle or square, playlist above!
Row 1: Make circle, CH 3, 2 DC into center of circle, CH 3, *3 DC into circle, CH 3, Repeat from * 2 more times, SL ST into first DC stitch made in this row
You’ll have 4 sides of 3 DC and 4 corners of CH 3
Row 2: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC all into that corner space, *CH 1, SK 3 STs, 3 DC into the next open space, CH 1, SK 3, (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) into the next corner space, repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 3: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 1 DC, CH 3, 2 DC, *then make 1 DC into each ST/CH across to the next corner space, corner space: (2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC), repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 4: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 1 DC, CH 3, 2 DC, *then make 1 DC into each ST across to the next corner space, corner space: (2 DC, CH 3, 2 DC), repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 5: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, *SK 2 STs, make 3 DC into the next ST, repeat from * across, next corner space: (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC), repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 6: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, *SK 3 STs, make 3 DC into the next space between STs, repeat from * across, next corner space: (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC), repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Repeat Rows 3-6 for however big you want your blanket
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You can find this free blanket pattern here in my Ravelry shop if you want to download the free PDF or here in my Ribblr shop!
Let me know what you think of this pattern! Enjoy! ⭐
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Check out this playlist featuring more free blanket patterns here!
Here are some more free blanket patterns to check out:
Circle of Cheer Afghan, pattern here!
Misty Astoria Afghan, pattern here!
Diamond Stripe Granny Blanket, pattern here!
You can find video tutorials from me here!
More crochet patterns from me here!
& photo tutorials from me here! 💗
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