6-Day Ridgy Didge Superstar Blanket

6-Day Ridgy Didge Superstar Blanket Crochet Pattern by Betty McKnit Instant Digital Download This variation of the classic 6-Day Kid Blanket works from the center out into the shape of a fourteen-pointed star. It has an exciting textured stripe called the Ridgy Didge. The Ridgy Didge Stripe was conceptualized by Diane Kagay, Erin Boom Iske and Stephanie Pundt-Werner. Sue McKinnon and Katie Poli suggested the name. 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 6-Day Superstar 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. It has a super simple one round border. Details: US Terminology (UK Conversions) Skill Level: Easy Gauge: varies depending on your yarn. Finished Size: Variable, blanket shown is 40” across 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 Stylecraft Special DK in Color A: White, Color B: Toy, Color C: Lincoln and Color D: Spice (one ball of each). Approximate yardage for 2 common sizes and weights: For DK or #3 weight yarn you will need approximately 1200 yards for a 40” baby blanket and 2000 yards for a 60” throw-sized blanket. For Worsted or #4 weight yarn you will need approximately 2000 yards for a 40” baby blanket and 2400 yards for a 60” throw-sized blanket. Hooks: 5.5 - 6 mm for 3 weight and 6.5 - 7mm for 4 weight yarn. There is a free version (with advertisements) of this pattern published at www.bettymcknit.com.