Cats and the Midnight Sky by Maxine Shelley

Cats and the Midnight Sky

Crochet
August 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
5.5 mm (I)
1600 - 1650 yards (1463 - 1509 m)
US
English
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Are they lovers, friends, siblings? Are they male or female? The only thing that’s for certain is that these two cats are enjoying the still night under the stars and each other’s company. The rest of their story is up to you to define. Using Overlay Mosaic Crochet, this baby blanket features two cats sitting close together under a sky dotted with twinkling stars.

This pattern requires approximately 1,600-1,650 yards between 4 different colors. Using worsted weight yarn and 5.5mm hook, the finished dimensions are 37inx42in.

Construction: I used overlay mosaic for the main/center blanket with an envelope border to hide the ends followed by overlay mosaic crochet in the round for the outer paw print border.

Your purchase includes line by line written instructions for the entire pattern as well as PDF charts.

American Terms Used:
SS; Slip Stitch
ST; Stitch
CH; Chain
SC; Single Crochet
DC; Double Crochet
BS: Border Stitch
INC: Increase of 3 SC ST
SM: Stitch Marker

Materials Used:
8 Stitch Markers (2 per corner)
5.5mm hook (or manufacturer recommended if using different yarn)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Yarn:

Main/Center Pattern
Color 1: I Love This Yarn; Black 350 yards
Color 2: Crafters Secret:; Green: 100-150 yards
Color 3: I Love This Yarn Metallic; Peacock: 350 yards
Color 4: Big Twist Value; Soft Gray: 150-175 yards

Envelope Border:
I Love This Yarn: Black: 200-250

Mosaic Paw Print Border:
Color 1: I Love This Yarn; Black: 200-250
Color 2: Big Twist Value; Soft Gray: 150-200

Total yardage:
Black: 800
Green: 100-150
Blue: 350
Grey: 350
Total: 1600-1650