crocheting the viral 6 day star blanket! (how long does it take?)

[@enchantedmind7368]

I made one of these blankets, but I didn't like the idea of repeating the same color pattern over the entire thing. So I thought it would be fun to use dice to decide what color the next row would be. I got 7 colors of yarn and used an 8 sided die, so each color was assigned a number and 8 was a free choice. I allowed myself to re-roll though if i really didn't like it, and I also didn't want the same color to repeat for more than 2 rows. But I love how it turned out and really want to make another one the same way

[@Lis_Kid]

I really like this idea! Might steal it from you to make my own star blanket :)

[@Phosphate777]

That's so fun! I made a lap throw out of scraps of yarn a few winters ago where my only rule was that I had to alternate between the solid and variegated yarn. I would crochet until I ran out and then I would use the next ball. It made a (I'll be honest unexpectedly) very pretty and fun lap throw.

[@Longcoolwoman-l5g]

I like the colors you chose. Purple is my favorite and green is my second fav. I may mimic your choices. 😆

[@julescraftfolk]

I love this idea so much! If I make another I'm gonna steal this :)

[@bay1634]

i’m prolly not gonna make this blanket, BUT, i did just order about 25 skeins of each a different color. had no idea what kind of striped to do and your roll method is suchhhh a great idea. relieves a lot of stress of picking colors lol i’ll prolly write a number on each label on the skeins and write them on lil papers to draw from a bowl. thank you for the idea!

[@shiro8306]

3:39 "so if you've ever made a granny square...." *Me watching this as im making the famous hexagon cardigan*

[@julescraftfolk]

Ohhh I've never made the hexagon cardigan. Maybe that should be my next project :)

[@shiro8306]

@@julescraftfolk you should!!

[@lisasternenkind6467]

😂😂😂

[@Tenareful]

sizing up hooks as you go is a really smart idea

[@grammasscotsgirl]

I used Caron Cakes and didn't worry about being "matchy matchy" - just let the colours fall as they came out of the cake, regardless of where in the round I was - using the 12-Point Ripple. Five cakes per blanket. 3 days per blanket, 5 blankets, while sitting at the lake. Any star blanket is beautiful. Now I want to try this one.

[@julescraftfolk]

That’s a great idea, and less ends to weave in!!

[@susieinthecountry4434]

i made a 12 point ripple blanket as well and, for me, just wasn't impressed with it and am contemplating frogging it.

[@catherinefenech8782]

Why dont you show us from the start please to make it with you.thanks.

[@Sy-zm5dh]

i love patterns that use different stitches for most the rows it makes me feel like i’m working faster🙌

[@julescraftfolk]

So true, it adds so much nice variety 😀

[@TheVoidIsBees]

I started making one of these a few months back when the weather was chilly here. I think I got through like 20 hours of audiobooks while working on it. It was very nice and cozy to have it in my lap when it was cold but as the weather got warmer I put it on hold because I was sweating buckets by the time I'd finished a round. I'll definitely pick it back up again when it gets colder, it's definitely a fun project to do.

[@julescraftfolk]

You’re so right. This is definitely a winter project. It’s great as it starts to get bigger and it can keep you warm while you crochet. The one downside is the cats were always sitting on it so it was tricky to get anything done!

[@cranberry420]

As someone who can crochet for maximum an hour a day (chronic pain) this will take me to long.... But it looks so good!! Man, I don't need new wips.... But it looks so good.....

[@julescraftfolk]

Maybe you could do it as a year long project, and just do a little bit here and there?

[@ambrosemoonchild1985]

I've been working on one of these as a side stash buster project. It's still super fun to just do a row or two at a time. Definitely one of the least tedious blanket patterns I've made

[@abigailb1580]

I've been working on mine since February, and I just finished today! I have pretty bad carpal tunnel so I have to pace myself as well

[@abigailb1580]

it's also kind of discouraging because the rounds take longer as you go on so it seems like you're progressing less and less

[@Audrey.Znid__]

Im 4 days in realizing I should have used a thicker yarn😭

[@CrochetTime2024]

The way you feel about the stitches is exactly how I feel

[@Hhavynn]

I love this! I'm going to use this as a stash buster / scrap user and make the colors really chaotic and not care too much with how they fall. I think it would be really fun and super colorful!

[@rosemarie-graceorr1825]

I made this as a scrap buster project. Literally none of the colours make sense but it looks so cool. I absolutely love it and it’s one of my favourite things ever

[@gmy_2006]

12:05 It is so refreshing discovering fellow Aussie crafters online when the youtube space is so saturated by American creators. Hearing your mention spotlight instead of Joannes snapped me to attention and I love that I don't feel like I live in a alternate crafting community. 💚💛

[@julescraftfolk]

Haha so true…I wonder what everyone in America would think of spotlight!! Next time maybe I’ll spice things up and go to Lincraft 😂

[@caroleshaw9822]

Another Aussie here....Just found Jules. Don't you just love her jacket!

[@SynfullyWkd67]

I have no life lol, mine will be finished by tomorrow and just started it last night. I have some very pretty Mandala yarn I was using to make and actual Mandal blanket, but lost my pattern so took it apart to make this. The color way is really bright colors called Gnome. Thanks for sharing! Love the colors you picked!

[@WistyFish]

I’m working on this same project now and I have the same favorite rows lol. Mine is almost done, and it’s also kinda witchy! Great minds!

[@julescraftfolk]

Oh yay!!! That’s so funny we love crocheting the same rows. Enjoy your witchy blanket, I love mine so much 😄🔮

[@WistyFish]

@@julescraftfolk thank you! You run a great channel here btw! Keep it up!

[@SyrenDeeVOA]

This color palette is absolutely gorgeous!

[@draconicgremlin7484]

I’m thinking that this might be a good blanket to do for a temperature blanket

[@julescraftfolk]

That's a great idea!!

[@naughtscrossstitches]

nope .... because you will start off strong and easy to do. with short rows and then as you lose energy each row will take significantly longer to do.

[@JDiamondW1]

I've made a number of Betty's original 6-day blankets. I'm a slow crocheter as well as the blankets where the first patterns I made after a 30 year time off from crocheting. However the 5 blankets I did make for toddlers and newborns came out amazing and the parents loved them. I love how in the original blanket you could change where you changed colors so the pattern looked completly different. I'm so glad I found your channel. I've subscribed and look forward to watching more.

[@ScrawnyTreeDemon]

Excellent colour choice! Both varied and coordinated ♥ Your editing is engaging but not distracting, and your narration is very pleasant :) Keep up the good work!

[@julescraftfolk]

Thank you so much, that's lovely for you to say 😍

[@dawnsaurora]

The colours you chose are so pretty! They compliment each other so well!

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks! I love how the colours turned out too 😀

[@abagailbilledeaux4945]

They call it a 6 day blanket but I got carpal tunnel 2 weeks in 😢😂

[@julescraftfolk]

Oh No!! that's not good at all. Hope you're feeling better now!

[@Miastrong930]

Awesome blanket. Thank you for sharing and walking through the process. Your colors are beautiful.

[@alyngriff]

i don'tknow why i haven't thought of joining while using a slip knot, but that's genius

[@neyney_baneyney]

This is going to take me a year to complete 🤣🤣😅

[@pyenygren2299]

5:48 A cat scale is always a good scale. 🤩

[@YARNBARF]

As a former LadyTrucker, I can relate to that comment, lololol!!

[@naughtscrossstitches]

A few years back there was another one of these star ones that was a 6 day blanket and very quickly people found that it really wasn't a six day blanket as everyone spends a different time on it. Hello to another Aussie :D

[@needleandhomestead]

OMG yes to matching one for your cats. I’m living that idea. A couple years ago I made a crochet cat couch the same color as our couch and laugh every time I see my cat curled up on it at night.

[@julescraftfolk]

I love that you made your cat a mini couch!! That is tooo cute 🥰 maybe I’ll have to make a mini couch and a little star blanket to go on it!

[@kleinerriese14869]

I love how it turned out with the colors ❤

[@angieelliott8741]

Your color choices were gorgeous! I love how this turned out!! I did a star blanket last year, and I am super happy with it. It covers my entire California King size bed. I did it in a flat black, sparkly black and favorite stripe. All red heart. I want to do it again in cream or Aran and a sparkly white and the retro stripe color way by red heart!!! I may want to try Betty's pattern so it will be different from the first one!!

[@julescraftfolk]

Wow a California King size! That is amazing! The yarn choices sound great too! 😁

[@daniellethompson681]

I loved everything about this video, Jules. Thank you so much for the time and care taken to film and for the tips and tricks. Really appreciated the thoughtful approach! Love your blanket! Its beautiful 😍 💕

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate you watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@shheih285]

I made the Christmas Tree Skirt variation of this blanket, with size 1 (fingering/sock/baby) super fine yarn, and after adding an extra section at the center for a waist, it made a really cool Barbie skirt. I'd like to try making it into a hooded cape for Barbie next.

[@Lithillia]

I feel I don't see lots of yarn workers mix wool and acrylics, and even different weights. And I personally do this often, if it is for myself or people that I know will adhere to a mixed yarn cleaning rule. It feels refreshing to see this. And I also make small personal adjustments to patterns like standing stitches instead of chain twos, or what number advised. I think this would be a great project for left over yarn scrap cakes. I make those all the time as well.

[@eileenszudejko3455]

Thinking about starting with some left over yarn inside, then using the different big twist Halloween yarns as well as other variegated yarns for some other rows

[@breakmydreams]

That turned out super cute

[@teresabarbot8323]

Love the colors you’ve chosen 💙💜🩵🤍♥️ it simply gorgeous!! ⭐️ Thank you for sharing your talent and making it inspirational for folks to try.

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks so much 😊 I'm glad you liked it!

[@sarahwood3076]

Your blanket looks amazing!!

[@galaxy_tripod0_0]

Thank you for this! I wanted to make a blanket for each of my grandma's for Christmas and I was wondering, hehe. Since it's already halfway through November. Awesome!

[@ACRMedia]

I love mix-matching yarn... I'll have to do this 6-day challenge! Also, I love the purple 😍

[@CrochetbyJessie]

Omg no way how have I only just seen this video! The first two examples are blankets I made! I love this 🥰❤️

[@julescraftfolk]

Oh yayyy! Yours looked amazing 🤩 thanks for helping inspire me to make one 😁

[@julescraftfolk]

I subscribed to your channel and love that you do mosaic crochet, I’ve been wanting to learn!!

[@CrochetbyJessie]

@@julescraftfolkthank you so much!! 🥰

[@CrochetbyJessie]

@@julescraftfolkthank you!! Just subscribed to your channel too 🥰 mosaic crochet is so fun I can’t recommend it enough! ❤

[@QueenofmyPlantpot]

This is so so beautiful! I love the colors and the hippie witchy vibe it emanates. I have planned some peojects for the next months but omg! Maybe a toddler sized version for my little niece for christmas. Take care, beautiful 😊

[@tinaneely1]

I love this. I just found you today so I’m gonna have to think about starting that soon. After my I don’t know the other projects I have started.

[@deliasimon7043]

This video is so cozy i love it

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks so much 🥰 it was a fun and cozy project to make!

[@heathernolan902]

Your blanket is absolutely gorgeous 🤩

[@julescraftfolk]

Thank you! 😊

[@YARNBARF]

This is now on my To-Do list of patterns to make!! I really enjoyed watching your video, and as a crazy cat lady, I love the picture of Ren with part of the blanket on him. May I use that as a thumbnail on a future video? I will give full credit to you, of course, and put the link to this video in my description box. Blessings!!

[@julescraftfolk]

Yes, make it! It was fun. And of course you can use the photo, I love it when Ren gets the recognition he deserves 😁

[@eggysalad]

it took me a year and a half to do a blanket with 150 granny squares with stars in each square... i wonder how long this would take me... i get too distracted and work on too many projects at once!

[@julescraftfolk]

Whoa 150 granny squares is an epic feat! This blanket would feel so quick in comparison 😀

[@donnacooper3838]

Your blanket is amazing. You did an awesome job! 😊

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks so much!

[@denisejf]

Your blanket is really beautiful!!!🤗

[@julescraftfolk]

Thank you, I’m so happy with how it turned out! 😄

[@gojenn0927]

Love your color choices!!

[@julescraftfolk]

Cheers!! I’m really glad they ended up looking so good together!

[@cyrilwilde6832]

i make a full size star blanket in 6 days but i think i was only able to do that because i was only using two cakes ( one ombre one solid black) so i could carry up the yarn and because i was crocheting for much longer each day

[@those_eyes]

So beautiful! Great tips! Thanks! New sub!

[@julescraftfolk]

I’m so glad you liked it, thanks for subscribing!!

[@tamagothci]

I’m currently working on my own star blanket with a cake yarn (I think that’s what it’s called when it’s multicoloured) and it is turning out well but I really wish I had chosen a solid colour for just the centre because it’s really uneven! Oh well love it anyway, definitely don’t think I’ll have it finished as fast though… my attention span gets smaller as the rounds get longer

[@x.fatima3622]

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L. BEAUTIFUL !!

[@julescraftfolk]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@susieinthecountry4434]

i love your sweater!

[@LIFESTYLE__2704]

The way u hold the hook is so mesmerising to me, I hold it like a pen ✍️

[@skullotonin]

people that hold the hook even like a PEN mesmerize me… i hold mine underhand lol

[@voidpossums]

im planning to edit it slightly so i can make a sort hexagon granny square type of cardigan with it. my frst attempt with te blanket got a bit wonky so i hope itll work out for me now

[@melanieroberts6666]

Thank you so very much for an awesome video you are definitely delightful and I found your skills and knowledge very helpful the blanket you made is just gorgeous and you have certainly inspired me to try to make one myself x

[@julescraftfolk]

Thank you for the lovely comment! I'm glad you liked the video, and have fun making your own blanket!

[@laurenaf8367]

That is gorgeous 🤩

[@cillekrogholm2130]

If I were to make this, could I double the yarn and up the hooks to make it thicker and finish it faster?

[@julescraftfolk]

Absolutely!! It would be nice and warm with thicker yarn too 😀

[@LewisGray-x4l]

any chance you could show or explain how you tie the knot and do a standing stitch?

[@AbigailTheCrocheter]

So I started one of these blankets over the summer and then stopped. Now I said I wanted to continue it. I start looking at the rows and nothing is right, turns out I messed pretty much the whole thing up that I had so I’m currently taking this whole thing apart.😢No clue what I was thinking when I was doing this stuff but oh well.

[@kiraxmh]

i am curious if i use blanket sized yarn would it work up faster :o

[@MusicEdits-123]

I’m so confused 0:49 do you need 2000 metres of 8 ply yarn AND 2200 yards of DK yarn or just one?

[@julescraftfolk]

Just one of them. I put the different measurements because some countries are different. I ended up using 865 grams of most 8 ply yarn (there was some 10 ply as well) 😀

[@MusicEdits-123]

@ thank you so much, I plan on going on vacation for two weeks and I gotta find a bag that will fit my yarn so I can take it on the plane 😂

[@sylwianilsson7618]

It's beautiful when you wear it too ❤

[@ViolettaSachra]

Great video, thanks for timing the process for us :D love the colors you chose, they fit really well together! now i was just wondering how much it weighed in the end? could be helpful for others to buy the right amounts of yarn 0:-)

[@julescraftfolk]

I should have weighed it in the video because that is helpful info!! I just put it on the scales and it’s 865grams 😀 I used mostly 8-10ply yarn for this one!

[@ViolettaSachra]

@@julescraftfolk great, thank you :)

[@p0_llen]

hello!! i want to attempt this blanket but with chunky yarn, is the pattern reproductible even if i use it?

[@aliceDarts]

It should be. The end result should be a chunky very warm blanket.

[@patarmstrong9949]

Looks gorgeous

[@oraleeirvin4703]

It's beautiful 😍

[@julescraftfolk]

Thank you! 🥰

[@pattygadzina425]

What level do you need to be to make this?? I know the basic crotchet stitches (single, half double and double) and that's about it. I've never done anything else that crotcheting back and forth in a straight line, so no granny, no increasing or decreasing, magic circles or anything. Is this a learn-along-the-way pattern or do i need to learn some skills separately before i attempt this??

[@andreamp09]

I think you should try it and see! I went from making a bookmark to a plushie to a full-blown sweater. So far, I haven’t encountered anything that I couldn’t figure out with a few Google searches/youtube tutorials.

[@susanfryer1616]

Lovely blanket for an adult ❤

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@bababobo281]

put this video on while I was crocheting haha

[@julescraftfolk]

I LOVE watching crochet videos while I crochet!!

[@novo2872]

blankets cool, how do I make that cardigan tho?

[@julescraftfolk]

Haha I loved making this cardigan! I've got a video about it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnJo5tmlr-Eeqc and I'm working on a pattern too :)

[@dawnsaurora]

How many rows did it end up being?

[@julescraftfolk]

Hi! It was 45 rows 😀

[@mymacymiller]

Hi! Love Loved the video!! I was just wondering- what mic do you use?

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks! It’s a DJI wireless mic 😀

[@idkbutimqueer4978]

Hi! Omg you totally convinced me to make one! How much yarn would you say this took?

[@julescraftfolk]

Do it!!! I used 865 grams all up for mine 😀

[@Andi-ex1js]

The thing with these kinda blankets is that they get to a good size really quickly... But then the never ending outer rounds just kill me They just end up taking so long at some point and it just destros my will to keep going Like my temperature blanket for 2024 was just 250 stitches per row and i got to mid february.. But that was in september And i just switched to granny square style, so 33 rounds each month, 12 squares. And it's so much better First 17 rounds are just done without any Problem. And then it starts to get slow But nowhere as bad as those damn 250 single crochet rows

[@SandyKasi]

Hi how much yarn would I need to make this star blanket do reply ❤ Sandy Kasi 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Emma-dh5he]

Betty mcknit website gives an extensive chart for yarn weights/ amounts

[@vinita_pansari]

The sweater that u are wearing is so beautiful..is there a link to that

[@julescraftfolk]

I made it! it was such a fun one, I've got a video about the process and I'm working on writing up a pattern kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnJo5tmlr-Eeqc

[@coolchameleon21]

i really wanted to make one of these when i first saw them, but they seem pretty impractical tbh. they’re such a weird shape and would be awkward to use as a blanket. like ig it could just be for decoration, but if i have a blanket on my bed or couch or whatever i want to be able to use it 😅

[@julescraftfolk]

I actually really like the size, it’s good for on your legs/lap while on the couch! And I also like wrapping it around like a chunky shawl 😀 Its the first blanket I’ve made, maybe for the next one I’ll do something bigger!

[@caroledwards7322]

Do you have a tutorial for the pattern

[@julescraftfolk]

Hi! The pattern is by @bettymcknit she has tutorials on her page 😀

[@broganmullis159]

How many grams of wool did you use in total for your blanket? It looks incredible by the way ❤

[@julescraftfolk]

Thanks!! I used 865 grams all up for this blanket!

[@monicaherrera4655]

I try to make my blankets big but I get tired and my fingers hurt so I only make it for baby’s 😅😊

[@patriciachristabel3717]

Can you share roughly how many balls/grams you ended up using?

[@nushratgt5879]

omg you say “threw a spanner in it” instead of wrench and i love that , and it makes sense bc spanner wrenches

[@julescraftfolk]

Haha I've never thought about that....that's just how I've always said it, maybe it's an Australian thing!

[@elias.bouchard]

assuming you're American that's a British expression 😂

[@jessicaacunaalvarez6859]

How cuteeeee!

[@kapeloeswitch]

Hello are you also familiar with mosaic crochet? There is a blanket made with the apperance of quilt bocks. By Tinna from iceland. Love you video in the 6day starblanket.

[@ruthdennisKnits]

WHERE IS THE PATTERN FOR THE SWEATER YOU ARR WESRING❓❓❓ New subscriber in Houston 🧶😎

[@nordgirl9372]

Wanted to write the same! I love your Jacket from the beginning of the video!

[@nordgirl9372]

Just found her tutorial on the cardigan! Yippieh Yeah: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnJo5tmlr-Eeqc

[@pixie7349]

My dumb butt is going I could do that in 3 off days maybe if I crochet 8 hours a day 😅

[@pyenygren2299]

18:01 Well, you _THINK_ this is your blanket. It belongs to the cat. 🐱😅

[@nikiastewart3286]

Why is amount of yard needed listed in grams?

[@lindajam8202]

NOT even close to enough yarn for a king sized bed. I make many blankets that fit a queen-sized bed and it takes more than you have there. And dk wt takes even more because you don't get the coverage per stitch with that lighter wt yarn.

[@casper1626]

sure, but this isnt a rectangle shaped blanket

[@emilyavalos94]

Not sure where you’re from, but different parts of the world use different terms for bed sizes. For example, the UK “king” is about equivalent to the U.S. “queen.” Just something to keep in mind. She also picks up more yarn mid video.

[@deborahjohnson7861]

❤

[@dejahdanger]

I really wanted to watch this while working on a hat pattern but the elevator music reminds me of being on hold and I couldn’t do it. 😢

[@ashleebowie2549]

The vid tuts are too long and the written pattern is confusing, cam someone rewrite the pattern or do a tut!!!😭

[@taylorwalters9184]

I've just been crocheting along with the tutorial and skipping once she explains the current rows pattern. The written pattern is extremely confusing to me too!

[@SandyKasi]

Hi thanks beautiful tutorial doll I'm Mrs Sandy Kasi SA Kzn Durban tc God bless ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹💕🥰🙏🏻

[@SandyKasi]

NB I've subscribed to ur channel tc God bless ❤🌹💕🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@catsareexcellent]

This was one of the most unpleasant patterns ever. I absolutely HATED it. The written pattern is not made in a way that makes sense at all. Some spots are okay and some makes no sense. I wouldn’t recommend trying this pattern at all

[@GreenTea_98]

I agree, the written pattern is super horrible to follow. but she has videos you can follow along with and once you have the first rows done it's just repeated so you can remember how to do it.