Six-pointed star blanket uses the Tunisian Slant Stitch and color changes to create wide stripes which meet to form a burst of color that radiates from the center. The stripes are continued in the surrounding border.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZE
Approximately 120” across from star point to star point.

MATERIALS
Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn (170 yds/156 m, CYCA #4) 6 skeins of A, B, C, D (24 skeins)

Yarn used in sample Lion Brand “Vanna’s Choice” (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 170 yds/156 m, CYCA #4 medium, worsted/aran) #860-158 Mustard (A) 6 skeins, #860-135 Rust (B) 6 skeins, #860-133 Brick (C) 6 skeins, #860-148 Burgundy Wine (D) 6 skeins

Size M/13, 9.00 mm Tunisian hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn Needle

GAUGE
11 sts and 12 rows = 4”

This blanket can easily be adapted to afghan or baby blanket size by reducing the stitch count. Great in a solid color or also in random stripes as a scrap yarn blanket.