Starflower

-------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Starflower** - by Tin Can Knits ============ -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ***The crisp geometries of this floral blanket will delight you each time you bind off another hexagonal piece...and then once more when you arrange them into a colourful bouquet!*** -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Like our knits?** [Get our email updates][1] to hear about new designs, tutorials and subscriber-only special offers! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Share your progress** with us on [Instagram][2] or Ravelry by adding the hashtags [#StarflowerBlanket][3] and [#TinCanKnits][4] - we love to see your knits! -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- **Pattern Info** **Sizing** This design is modular, and can be knit in any yarn weight, so you can make it whatever size & shape you like! However, we have included 3 layout options in 3 yarn weights, to make things easy! Sizes: Stroller (Crib, Throw) Each hexagon is approximately: 5.5" wide in sock/sport weight 7.5" wide in DK weight 9" wide in Worsted/Aran weight **Stroller** Sock/Sport: 5x7 layout measures 28x35" DK: 4x5 layout measures 30" x 35" Worsted/Aran: 3x3 layout measures 27" x 26" **Crib** Sock/Sport: 6x9 layout measures 33" x 45" DK: 5x7 layout measures 38" x 47" Worsted/Aran: 4x5 layout measures 36" x 41" **Throw** Sock/Sport: 8x11 layout measures 44" x 54" DK: 6x9 layous measures 45" x 60" Worsted/Aran: 5x7 layout measures 45" x 57" **Yarn** For a single flower motif: Sock/Sport: 40 yds DK: 45 yds Worsted/Aran: 55 yds For Stroller (Crib, Throw) Sock/Sport: 1500 (2300, 3800) yards DK: 1200 (2000, 3000) yards Worsted/Aran: 600 (1250, 2250) yards *Sample info: Samples shown are in John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK in KBN12 and John Arbon Yarnadelic Worsted in a rainbow of colours.* **Gauge** Blocked hexagon measures 5.5 (7.5, 9)" for Sock/Sport (DK, Worsted/Aran) weight yarn **Suggested Needles** Sock/Sport: US #3 / 3.25mm DK: US #5 / 3.75mm Worsted/Aran: US #7 / 4.5mm Pieces are worked either on DPNs or on a single long circular using the magic loop method. If you decide to work the optional edging, you will need one or more 32”+ circular needles. *\*[Magic loop technique][5], with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs.* **Notions** Crochet hook, darning needle, stitch markers **Pattern Formats** Lace pattern is both charted and written out. **Helpful Tutorials** [How to read a knitting chart][6] [Pinhole cast-on][7] [How to work an i-cord edging][8] [Slip stitch crochet seam][9] --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- For abbreviations, techniques, and to contact us, visit [www.tincanknits.com][10]. --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- [1]: http://eepurl.com/k5p8L [2]: https://www.instagram.com/tincanknits/ [3]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/StarflowerBlanket [4]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tincanknits/ [5]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/magic-loop/ [6]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/06/06/how-to-read-a-knitting-chart/ [7]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2012/05/25/pinhole-cast-on-tutorial/ [8]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2022/01/13/how-to-knit-an-i-cord-edge/ [9]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2012/05/27/slip-stitch-crochet-seam-tutorial/ [10]: http://www.tincanknits.com