6-Day Ridgy Didge Blanket by Betty McKnit

6-Day Ridgy Didge Blanket

Crochet
June 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in sc
5.5 mm (I)
6.0 mm (J)
5000 - 5316 yards (4572 - 4861 m)
One size with chart for customization and resizing
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD
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The wait is over for the 6-Day Ridgy Didge Blanket

This blanket is a variation on the classic 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB). This textured stripe was conceptualized by Diane Kagay and members of the 6-Day Blanket Group and was named by Sue McKinnon and Kati Poli.

This version of the 6-Day Ridgy Didge Blanket is written to give you options for creating a custom 6-Day Crochet blanket with the Ridgy Didge stripe.

Details
US Terminology with UK Conversions provided
Finished Size: 62” x 79 - Resize Chart included
Gauge: Variable - shown in Worsted Weight
Skill Level: Easy

Yarn
5316 yards of #4 Worsted Weight yarn
Shown in Lion Brand Re-Spun) (aff) in six colors, yardage divided as follows:
1000 yards in each of the following four colors: Color A Fjord, Color B Cranberry, Color C Heliotrope, Color D Sahara,
658 yards in each of the following two colors: Color E Dark Denim, Color F Amber

Hook
I (5.5 mm) and J (6 mm), or appropriate hook for your yarn

What’s the difference between this pattern and the original 6DKB?

Size - the original blanket was toddler size, this pattern makes a large blanket and is adaptable to any size and any weight of yarn.
Yarn Weight - The original blanket used chunky weight yarn, this pattern uses #4 Worsted Weight but can be adapted to any yarn.
Edge and Border - this pattern has instructions for an edge and a custom border, the original only gave instructions for tassels.
Stitches: this pattern uses the same six rows of stitches that the 6-Day Kid Blanket uses with color changes on a different row and textured stitches added.
Straight top and bottom: The original started and ended with chevrons, this blanket has options to start and end with a straight edge with optional instructions for chevron start.