StarBrights Blankie

Doll-sized version

Kids love bright colors and Red Hearts Starbright colorway is the perfect way to get tons of color into a fun blankie.

This blankie is basically a giant granny square in one color so the way a round is started varies from how it is done when using multiple colors.

In addition, a larger hook is used to make the work go faster, or you can use the recommended hook for the yarn you choose.

The image to the left shows a small doll-sized version of the blankie.

Sizes and Materials List …
Size: 36″ x 36″
Hook(s):

US K/10.5 (6.5 mm)

Yarn:

Red Heart Classic Art E267 [100% Acrylic, 146 yds/100 g skein]

Colors &
Approx. Yardage

(A) 0168 Starbrights, 992 yds
(B) 0230 Yellow, 24 yds

Notions Yarn Needle
Gauge: Gauge is not important for this project.
Skill Level - Beginner Download PDF Version of Pattern
Notes …
Stitches Used Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Extended Single Crochet (esc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Abbreviations

Each (ea)
Stitch(es) (st / sts)

Instructions …
Blankie
Beg Ring With color A, ch 4, join with sl st.
Round 1 Ch 5 (beg dc plus 2), (3 dc, ch 2) three times in ring, 2 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg dc (top of third ch).
Round 2 Sl st twice in first ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)  in next
ch-2 sp,* rep from * to * twice, ch 1, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in top of
beg dc.
Round 3

Sl st twice in first ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, * dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, rep from * to next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)  in next ch-2 sp, ch 1*, rep from * to * twice, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in top of beg dc.

Rep round 3 until blankie is approximately 36″ square. Fasten off.

Edging

Join color B with sl st to any dc around edge, ch 1, sc in same dc in ea dc around, 1 sc in ea ch-1 sp,  3 sc in ea ch-2 sp (at corners), join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing …

Weave in ends. Wash and block as needed.

Pattern and photos © Darlisa Riggs, CatBird Studios