Starflower

The starflower is known for its unusual display of seven petals. It represents the balance of harmony and chaos that is so often found in nature. It’s so helpful to remember that there is a natural ebb and flow of life. My desire in designing and crocheting this blanket is to keep that balance in mind and to find joy in both the hills and the valleys. 

60” L x 34” W (152 cm x 86 cm)

Intermediate: Starflower is full of fun and engaging stitches, including slip stitch, single, half single, double, half double, and cute little nupps! My favorite part is the adorable leaf section, which is created by going back and forth in short rows. A video tutorial is available to help with this section. In the starflower section, the first half of the flowers are crocheted on one row and then the second half is finished on the next row. A video tutorial is also available for the starflowers.

US size ​​G/6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

US size E/4 (3.50mm) crochet hook, for last round of border

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers

* Progress report at least once a week

* Report any and all errors in pattern (such as typos, errors in math, unclear instructions, etc.) as soon as possible

* Create a Ravelry project page with photos (Please include at least one photo of finished blanket)

* Use tester code TEST-DOS-58EK3S in pattern name “Starflower Blanket” when creating project on Ravelry

* Use @knittingknicely and @expressionfiberarts when tagging on social media

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

When testing is complete, you will receive one pattern of your choice from my Ravelry Store (excluding patterns not owned by Knitting Knicely). You must meet all the above Expectations by the July 17th, 2025, deadline in order to receive the item.

Please send a private message if you would like to receive a discount code for the yarn that was used in the sample. This yarn is not a requirement, but is recommended (it’s absolutely delicious to crochet with!). 

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.