I made one of these blankets, but I didn't like the idea of repeating the same color pattern over the entire thing. So I thought it would be fun to use dice to decide what color the next row would be. I got 7 colors of yarn and used an 8 sided die, so each color was assigned a number and 8 was a free choice. I allowed myself to re-roll though if i really didn't like it, and I also didn't want the same color to repeat for more than 2 rows. But I love how it turned out and really want to make another one the same way
That's so fun! I made a lap throw out of scraps of yarn a few winters ago where my only rule was that I had to alternate between the solid and variegated yarn. I would crochet until I ran out and then I would use the next ball. It made a (I'll be honest unexpectedly) very pretty and fun lap throw.
I started making one of these a few months back when the weather was chilly here. I think I got through like 20 hours of audiobooks while working on it. It was very nice and cozy to have it in my lap when it was cold but as the weather got warmer I put it on hold because I was sweating buckets by the time I'd finished a round. I'll definitely pick it back up again when it gets colder, it's definitely a fun project to do.
You’re so right. This is definitely a winter project. It’s great as it starts to get bigger and it can keep you warm while you crochet. The one downside is the cats were always sitting on it so it was tricky to get anything done!
12:05 It is so refreshing discovering fellow Aussie crafters online when the youtube space is so saturated by American creators. Hearing your mention spotlight instead of Joannes snapped me to attention and I love that I don't feel like I live in a alternate crafting community. 💚💛
OMG yes to matching one for your cats. I’m living that idea. A couple years ago I made a crochet cat couch the same color as our couch and laugh every time I see my cat curled up on it at night.
As someone who can crochet for maximum an hour a day (chronic pain) this will take me to long.... But it looks so good!! Man, I don't need new wips.... But it looks so good.....
I've been working on one of these as a side stash buster project. It's still super fun to just do a row or two at a time. Definitely one of the least tedious blanket patterns I've made
Excellent colour choice! Both varied and coordinated ♥ Your editing is engaging but not distracting, and your narration is very pleasant :) Keep up the good work!
it took me a year and a half to do a blanket with 150 granny squares with stars in each square... i wonder how long this would take me... i get too distracted and work on too many projects at once!
Thank you so very much for an awesome video you are definitely delightful and I found your skills and knowledge very helpful the blanket you made is just gorgeous and you have certainly inspired me to try to make one myself x
Hello are you also familiar with mosaic crochet? There is a blanket made with the apperance of quilt bocks. By Tinna from iceland. Love you video in the 6day starblanket.
NOT even close to enough yarn for a king sized bed. I make many blankets that fit a queen-sized bed and it takes more than you have there. And dk wt takes even more because you don't get the coverage per stitch with that lighter wt yarn.
Not sure where you’re from, but different parts of the world use different terms for bed sizes. For example, the UK “king” is about equivalent to the U.S. “queen.” Just something to keep in mind. She also picks up more yarn mid video.
I made one of these blankets, but I didn't like the idea of repeating the same color pattern over the entire thing. So I thought it would be fun to use dice to decide what color the next row would be. I got 7 colors of yarn and used an 8 sided die, so each color was assigned a number and 8 was a free choice. I allowed myself to re-roll though if i really didn't like it, and I also didn't want the same color to repeat for more than 2 rows. But I love how it turned out and really want to make another one the same way
I really like this idea! Might steal it from you to make my own star blanket :)
That's so fun! I made a lap throw out of scraps of yarn a few winters ago where my only rule was that I had to alternate between the solid and variegated yarn. I would crochet until I ran out and then I would use the next ball. It made a (I'll be honest unexpectedly) very pretty and fun lap throw.
I like the colors you chose. Purple is my favorite and green is my second fav. I may mimic your choices. 😆
I love this idea so much! If I make another I'm gonna steal this :)
3:39 "so if you've ever made a granny square...." *Me watching this as im making the famous hexagon cardigan*
Ohhh I've never made the hexagon cardigan. Maybe that should be my next project :)
@@julescraftfolk you should!!
sizing up hooks as you go is a really smart idea
i love patterns that use different stitches for most the rows it makes me feel like i’m working faster🙌
So true, it adds so much nice variety 😀
I started making one of these a few months back when the weather was chilly here. I think I got through like 20 hours of audiobooks while working on it. It was very nice and cozy to have it in my lap when it was cold but as the weather got warmer I put it on hold because I was sweating buckets by the time I'd finished a round. I'll definitely pick it back up again when it gets colder, it's definitely a fun project to do.
You’re so right. This is definitely a winter project. It’s great as it starts to get bigger and it can keep you warm while you crochet. The one downside is the cats were always sitting on it so it was tricky to get anything done!
12:05 It is so refreshing discovering fellow Aussie crafters online when the youtube space is so saturated by American creators. Hearing your mention spotlight instead of Joannes snapped me to attention and I love that I don't feel like I live in a alternate crafting community. 💚💛
OMG yes to matching one for your cats. I’m living that idea. A couple years ago I made a crochet cat couch the same color as our couch and laugh every time I see my cat curled up on it at night.
The way you feel about the stitches is exactly how I feel
I’m working on this same project now and I have the same favorite rows lol. Mine is almost done, and it’s also kinda witchy! Great minds!
Oh yay!!! That’s so funny we love crocheting the same rows. Enjoy your witchy blanket, I love mine so much 😄🔮
@@julescraftfolk thank you! You run a great channel here btw! Keep it up!
As someone who can crochet for maximum an hour a day (chronic pain) this will take me to long.... But it looks so good!! Man, I don't need new wips.... But it looks so good.....
Maybe you could do it as a year long project, and just do a little bit here and there?
I've been working on one of these as a side stash buster project. It's still super fun to just do a row or two at a time. Definitely one of the least tedious blanket patterns I've made
i don'tknow why i haven't thought of joining while using a slip knot, but that's genius
This is going to take me a year to complete 🤣🤣😅
Excellent colour choice! Both varied and coordinated ♥ Your editing is engaging but not distracting, and your narration is very pleasant :) Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much, that's lovely for you to say 😍
I’m thinking that this might be a good blanket to do for a temperature blanket
That's a great idea!!
They call it a 6 day blanket but I got carpal tunnel 2 weeks in 😢😂
Oh No!! that's not good at all. Hope you're feeling better now!
This color palette is absolutely gorgeous!
This video is so cozy i love it
The way u hold the hook is so mesmerising to me, I hold it like a pen ✍️
people that hold the hook even like a PEN mesmerize me… i hold mine underhand lol
Your blanket is absolutely gorgeous 🤩
Thank you! 😊
Love the colors you’ve chosen 💙💜🩵🤍♥️ it simply gorgeous!! ⭐️ Thank you for sharing your talent and making it inspirational for folks to try.
Thanks so much 😊 I'm glad you liked it!
Love your color choices!!
Cheers!! I’m really glad they ended up looking so good together!
Your blanket is amazing. You did an awesome job! 😊
Thanks so much!
Your blanket is really beautiful!!!🤗
Thank you, I’m so happy with how it turned out! 😄
it took me a year and a half to do a blanket with 150 granny squares with stars in each square... i wonder how long this would take me... i get too distracted and work on too many projects at once!
any chance you could show or explain how you tie the knot and do a standing stitch?
Looks gorgeous
Lovely blanket for an adult ❤
Thanks so much!! 🥰
Thank you so very much for an awesome video you are definitely delightful and I found your skills and knowledge very helpful the blanket you made is just gorgeous and you have certainly inspired me to try to make one myself x
Thank you for the lovely comment! I'm glad you liked the video, and have fun making your own blanket!
blankets cool, how do I make that cardigan tho?
Haha I loved making this cardigan! I've got a video about it here czcams.com/video/XHfrh0aZQDE/video.html and I'm working on a pattern too :)
Hello are you also familiar with mosaic crochet? There is a blanket made with the apperance of quilt bocks. By Tinna from iceland.
Love you video in the 6day starblanket.
How cuteeeee!
Hi how much yarn would I need to make this star blanket do reply ❤ Sandy Kasi 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Betty mcknit website gives an extensive chart for yarn weights/ amounts
omg you say “threw a spanner in it” instead of wrench and i love that , and it makes sense bc spanner wrenches
Haha I've never thought about that....that's just how I've always said it, maybe it's an Australian thing!
The sweater that u are wearing is so beautiful..is there a link to that
I made it! it was such a fun one, I've got a video about the process and I'm working on writing up a pattern czcams.com/video/XHfrh0aZQDE/video.html
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NOT even close to enough yarn for a king sized bed. I make many blankets that fit a queen-sized bed and it takes more than you have there. And dk wt takes even more because you don't get the coverage per stitch with that lighter wt yarn.
sure, but this isnt a rectangle shaped blanket
Not sure where you’re from, but different parts of the world use different terms for bed sizes. For example, the UK “king” is about equivalent to the U.S. “queen.” Just something to keep in mind. She also picks up more yarn mid video.
I really wanted to watch this while working on a hat pattern but the elevator music reminds me of being on hold and I couldn’t do it. 😢
Hi thanks beautiful tutorial doll I'm Mrs Sandy Kasi SA Kzn Durban tc God bless ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹💕🥰🙏🏻
NB I've subscribed to ur channel tc God bless ❤🌹💕🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The vid tuts are too long and the written pattern is confusing, cam someone rewrite the pattern or do a tut!!!😭