6-Day Ridgy Didge Star Blanket

6-Day Ridgy Didge Star Blanket Crochet Pattern by Betty McKnit Instant Digital Download This variation of the classic 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB) and 6-Day Star Blanket works from the center out into the shape of a seven-pointed star. It has an exciting textured stripe called the Ridgy Didge, conceptualized by Diane Kagay, Erin Boom Iske and Stephanie Pundt-Werner. Sue McKinnon and Katie Poli suggested the name. Introduction This fun and easy pattern is adaptable, perfect for crocheters of all levels of experience. It is easy enough for new crocheters and interesting and addictive for the more seasoned. It is just like the viral 6-Day Star Blanket, but has an adaptation of Round 6 to create a textured ridge. This blanket can be made in virtually any yarn, can be striped any number of ways, and you can make a blanket of almost any size you like. The border is a very simple reverse single crochet. Details: US Terminology (UK Conversions) Skill Level: Easy Gauge: varies depending on your yarn. Finished Size: Variable This pattern is adaptable to the type and amount of yarn you have. Lovey: 12 rounds 40” Baby Blanket: approximately three pattern repeats 60” Full Size Blanket: approximately five pattern repeats Materials: Shown in #5 weight Caron O’go Colorama Yarn (discontinued). I used seven colors and changed at random every three rows, but you can use any number of colors you like and change colors on any row you want (or not at all). Approximate yardage: For DK or #3 weight yarn you will need approximately 1400 yards for a 40” baby blanket and 2400 yards for a 60” throw-sized blanket. For Worsted or #4 weight yarn you will need approximately 1200 yards for a 40” baby blanket and 2200 yards for a 60” throw-sized blanket. For Chunky or #5 weight yarn you will need approximately 2000 yards for a 60” blanket. Hooks 5.5 - 6 mm for #3 weight yarn 6.5 - 7 mm for #4 weight yarn 8 - 9 mm for #5 weight yarn A free version of this pattern is published with advertisements at www.bettymcknit.com