Afghans and Blankets
The next candidate for our star-covered nap is this wonderful blanket. Overall, it's adaptation of the popular Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket and shows how a circular pattern can make a symmetrical starburst pattern. Indeed, this would make a great floor play blanket for the little one.
The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry:
Afternoon Nap
Afghans and Blankets
- Designed by Sherri Hoch
Is there anything better than an afternoon nap under a squishy, soft and warm blankie? I don't think so! Take a look at this sweet, modern looking and very simple blankie by Sherri Hoch. What's more, the deep, blue, ocean color adds a fantastic pop to the whole project. The finished size is 55” x 47”.
Star Blanket
Afghans and Blankets
To begin exploring the theme of a star-covered nap, here is a beautiful striped star baby blanket. In particular, its glorious stripes radiate outward with Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn, a soft and delicate touch for tender young skin.
Starburst Granny Square Blanket crochet pattern
Afghans and Blankets
You can get the crochet pattern to make your own Starburst/ Sunburst Granny Square Blanket - called the Rainbow Starburst Blanket. This pattern will make a blanket 105cm x 145cm. The Blanket is made using Stylecraft Life DK yarn and a 5mm hook in 13 colours and a joining colour. You'll need 1 ball of each colour, and 5 balls of the joining colour (If Single crocheting tougher, 4 balls if you continuous join) Written in US terms Difficulty is Advanced beginner, you will need to know how to (USA Terms) HDC, DC, TC, 2DC Cluster and 3 DC cluster, Slip stitch to join.
Mini Galaxy of Change
Afghans and Blankets
However, just because the blanket is a star-covered nap accessory, it doesn't have to be all serene and peaceful. In addition to the color choice (quite calm in this case) the star blanket can also have a pretty varied and wild texture, and this wonderful project shows you how. The texture transitions are particularly wonderful.
Space Ripple Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Afghans and Blankets
What is cuter than a baby wrapped in a crochet blanket? Not much. These Round Ripple Baby Blankets are so pretty, you'll want them as a keepsake forever. This crochet afghan pattern would also look really nice any other color to match the nursery. Round ripple afghans are unique in many ways. They are not square or rectangular which gives them a special star-burst shape that kids and adults both like. Here are a couple of Round Ripple Afghan Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern for you to make them. You can crochet them in pink or blue for the perfect baby gift. You can customize round ripples in a variety of ways to suit your needs. You can increase the size easily just by adding more and more rows. You can also start a round ripple with a coaster, a trivet, a place-mat etc. The links for the free patterns are provided below photos. Happy crocheting.
