This pattern features an 8 pointed star blanket with a no-gap center and a plush Ox to celebrate the Year of the Ox which begins Feb. 12, 2021.

This pattern was created for the expected child of a wonderful co-worker who, along with his wife, happens to be from Taiwan. There are several aspects of this blanket tied to Taiwanese (and also Chinese) culture that make it special - read all about them on the first page of the pattern or in the blog post included in this listing.

The full pattern is 10 pages long and includes detailed pattern notes, tips, and photos to help you along the way.

The pattern takes an estimated 11 - 15 hours to complete.

Gauge
Blanket
14 dc = 4 inches
8 rows in dc = 4 inches

Plush Ox
7.5 sc = 2 inches
8 rows in sc = 4 inches

Materials

• Red yarn - Lion Brand Pound of Love in Cherry - 1 skein (about 541 m/592 yd needed)
• Gold yarn - Loops and Threads Impeccable in gold - 1 skein (about 215 m/235 yd needed)
• Cream yarn - Loops and Threads Impeccable in aran - 1 skein (estimated 50 m/55 yd needed)
• Crochet hook - size G (4 mm) or whatever size is needed to meet the gauge
• 1 pair of 14 mm safety eyes
• 1 pair of 12 mm safety noses (OR use black yarn to embroider the nostrils) Stuffing - polyester, cotton, or any natural and dryer safe fiber are recommended for this project
• Tapestry needle
• Snips

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