Crochet Hugs & Kisses Starshine Afghan + Tutorial
I am very proud to introduce to you the 7th in the Hugs & Kisses Series of patterns, Starshine! This was very challenging for me to accomplish but I promise you, the pattern is not hard and it’s fun because you change stitches enough to keep your interest. Honestly, as it grows, you will not want to put your crochet hook down.
I went with a 6 point star based on how much I love the look of Mikey’s Fluffy Unicorn Blanket and at the very beginning is started the same way. But that’s where is ends. You will love the cross stitches and popcorns as it created a texture that you can’t keep your hands off of.
I used 4 Caron Big Cakes in Jordan Almonds to crochet my blanket. I let the colors just flow as they like, but you can stripe it in your favorite worsted weight yarn, or it would look lovely in a solid color also. You are the artist!
Bernat POP! Yarn is another great option for crocheting this blanket. You can see Mikey using it in the tutorial below. Check out his lovely color changes as he hooks this up. You would need 9 balls of this yarn.
TIPS
- The pattern has a repeat of 7 rounds shown in the tutorial from round 6 – 12. Once you complete these rounds, go back to round 6 and begin again.
- Watch for Rounds 10, 11 and 12. The points are different so the afghan remains laying flat.
This lovely yarn just made me so incredibly happy as I hooked along and I would lay the star-shaped blanket out and feel like it was more like a warm sunshine looking up at me, hence the name Starshine. Once I completely finished it, the old song from the 60’s kept rolling through my head, Good Morning Starshine, the Earth says, “Hello”.
I can’t wait to see your crocheted versions of this fun project. Be sure to post them on our Facebook wall and Mikey just might share them. And if you have any questions, ask away in our Facebook Stitch Social Group. You can always tag me and I’m happy to help.
CLICK HERE to download a printable pattern.
Errata
4/28/18 – Round 37 should say:
Rnd 37: Sl st in next st, ch 3, X-st 19 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
in ch-2 sp, X-st 19 times, dc, dc2tog, *dc, X-st 19 times, (2 dc,
ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, X-st 19 times, dc, dc2tog; rep from *
around, sl st to beg st. – 228 X-st, 42 dc
7/5/18 – Round 43 should say:
Rnd 43: Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 47 st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in
ch-2 sp, dc in next 48 st, sk 2 sts, *dc in next 48 st, (dc, ch 2,
dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 48 st, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl
st to beg st. – 588 dc
Tutorial
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Mikey I am at row 12 and mine still won’t lay flat. Any tips?
Mikey at the first round you stated they were 12 double crochet, I think you meant half double crochet. Please let me know if I’m wrong. I cant read patterns so I rely on your videos, which I love so much. Thank you so much. Keep them coming.
That is true, the first round is hdc.
So once I get to her row 55, if I want to continue, go back to row 6 and repeat? Super confused. I looked at row 6 to 12. After 12 and going back to six it’s a row that normally wouldn’t come next. So I guess I’m stumped on this repeat thing. Please help 🙂
I can not get the pattern to come up so that I can print it.
What kind of error are you getting? I just tried and it opens for me.
I can not get the printed pattern to come up.
You need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer or it won’t open. Adobe Reader is free – just search for it online and download it onto your computer and your pattern (and loads of others) will open.
I have been searching for just the right afghan to make because I’m about to be a first-time grandma! I really love this, but I’m intimidated. I’m good at afghans that are square and just change stitches. I still tie off when I change colors and weave in my ends so I’m not as seasoned as others, but what I make does turn out beautiful! I think I’m going to watch the tutorial then give it a shot!
Your video was not available
I re-edited it due to an error… It should be up again in about 20 min.