This pattern is a variation of the 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB) and makes an “adult-sized” blanket. To achieve the 3D color popping stripes we have altered the original pattern to change colors on different rows than the original 6DKB. There are a variety of ways to alter the look of the 6DKB by changing colors on different rows, and this particular variation is known as the Popsicle Effect. Many thanks to Jeana Roberson for this dramatic variation.

I’ve created my own custom border based on ideas I found in Edie Eckman’s book “Around the Corner Crochet Borders” and “Every Which Way Crochet Borders.”

Details:
US Terminology
Finished Size: 50 x 60” throw
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn: 340 yards of (4) worsted weight yarn in five colors.
Choosing yarn for the “POP” sicle effect.
You will need five colors of yarn ranging in tone from white to very dark. Suggested sequence of white, off-white, light grey, dark grey, and then a darker color of your choice. The most important part of this technique is that Color A and B are very highly contrasted since that is what creates the “pop” effect. The tone of the remaining three colors should graduates from dark to light