Thanks for visiting my page! Here is a new free pattern from me! My Star Struck Afghan Pattern is similar to a regular granny square blanket, but with one extra step!
Only 2 stitches in a square pattern!
Pretty 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 and step by step photo tutorial here!
To keep your square 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!
Double Crochet Spike Stitch (DC Spike):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Pattern:
Pick your favorite way to start a circle or square, playlist above!
Reg Granny Row:
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
Reg Granny Row:
Row 2: (Start at corner space) CH 3, 2 DC into the same space, CH 3, 3 DC into same corner space, *CH 1, SK to next corner space, (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) all into that next space, repeat from *, SL ST into the 1st CHs you made in this row
Spiked Granny Row:
Row 3: (Start at corner space) CH 3, 2 DC into that space, CH 3, 2 DC into that same space, *CH 1, SK 3 STs, 1 DC into next open space, 1 DC Spike into the ST below from row 2, 1 regular DC into same space, CH 1, SK 3 STs, (3 DC, CH 3, 3DC) into that next corner space, repeat from *, SL ST into the 1st CHs you made in this row
Spiked Granny Row:
Row 4: Repeat Row 3
You would now repeat Row 2 for 2 rows
Then repeat Row 3 for 2 rows
for how big you want your blanket
End your blanket on 2 Granny Rows to keep your afghan from bowing on the edges
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You can find this free blanket pattern here in my Ravelry shop if you want to download the free PDF!
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:
Vivaciously Vibrant Afghan, pattern here!
Little Sweetheart Afghan, pattern here!
Total Knockout Afghan, 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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