Stitch the Brilliance of the stars into this blanket with a combination of stars, wrapped stitches, garter stitch and stockinette. It is filled with familiar knitting to make quick progress and the intricacy of the stars to keep it interesting. Designed with many options: Baby and Lap sizes in a square or rectangular shape in 3 yarn weights for a single or several shades.

Finished Sizes
DK
Baby Square 23.5”/60cm, Rectangle 23.5/60cm x 33.25”/84cm
Lap Square 27.5”/70cm, Rectangle 27.5”/70cm x 37.25”/95cm
Worsted
Baby Square 27.75”/70cm, Rectangle 27.75”/70cm x 39”/99cm
Lap Square 32.5”/83cm, Rectangle 32.5”/83cm x 43.75”/111cm
Aran
Baby Square 31.5”/80cm, Rectangle 31.5”/80cm x 44.25”/112cm
Lap Square 36.75”/93cm, Rectangle 36.75”/93cm x 49.5”/126cm

Yardage
DK
Baby Square 990 yds / 910m, Rectangle 1390 yds / 1270m
Lap Square 1370 yds / 1250m, Rectangle 1840 yds / 1680m
Worsted
Baby Square 820 yds / 750m, Rectangle 1160 yds / 1060m
Lap Square 1130 yds / 1030m, Rectangle 1530 yds / 1400m
Aran
Baby Square 960 yds / 880m, Rectangle 1360 yds / 1240m
Lap Square 1330 yds / 1220m, Rectangle 1800 yds / 1650m

Gauge
DK 20 sts and 28 rows on US6 (4mm),
Worsted 17 sts and 24 rows on US7 (4.5mm),
Aran 15 sts and 20 rows on US8 (5mm),
over 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st worked in the rnd , lightly blocked.

Construction
The Brilliance Blanket is worked in the rnd from the center to the outer border. Written pattern with row by row instructions or work completely from charts.
Skills Required
Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, yarnover, and work in the rnd.

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Thank you to Kristi at Shalimar Yarns for her inspiring palette and support. This design has been tech edited by Chris Evans.

This design is dedicated to my sister Denise as she becomes a Grandmother. I am so much better for the joys and sorrows we have shared along life’s journey.

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