Dreamlike Star-Moon Blanket

This blanket includes the main part and decorations. The main part involves crocheting motifs first, then sewing them together and adding the border. The motifs are divided into: Motif One to Motif Six. After completing the main part, crochet and sew on the decorations. For specific notions, yarns, and colors, please refer to the paper instructions.

The handcrafted measurements may have an error of 1 to 2 cm. Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Material : Susan's Family Impression Misty Feather
Hook : 3.00 mm crochet hook

Note: After you finish crocheting the motif, if it's a little not even, you can steam block it slightly on the wrong side of the blanket later.

Chart Key

ch: chain

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

tr: treble crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

fptr: front post treble crochet

bpdc: back post double crochet

MR: adjustable magic ring

ch2 sl picot: chain 2, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

sc2-in-1: 2 single crochets into the same stitch

dc3-bobble: double crochet 3 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

dc2-bobble: double crochet 2 stitches into the same space and work together

tr2-bobble: treble crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

ch3 sl picot: chain 3, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

sc3-in-1: 3 single crochets into the same stitch

dc3tog: double crochet 3 stitches together

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

dc4tog: double crochet 4 stitches together

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fpttr: front post triple treble crochet on right side, back post triple crochet on wrong side

Chart Key

dc5-popcorn1: 5 double crochets popcorn1

dc5tog: double crochet 5 stitches worked together

fpttr2tog: front post triple treble crochet 2 stitches worked together

fptr2tog: front post treble crochet 4 stitches worked together

fpdtr2tog: front post double treble crochet 2 stitches worked together

bean stitch: chain 2, work 2 half double crochets into the same black loop and work together, chain 1，slip stitch at back loop of next stitch

Note: This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Motif OneA1​ 00' 56'' ​(Part 1) 

Motif One starts with a magic ring, and you crochet in rounds along the ring. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note:
1. Some stitch techniques have special entry positions; Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.
2. At the end of each Motif One, leave a tail of about 35 cm.

Part 2 Motif TwoA2​ and Motif Three 22' 13'' ​(Part 1) 

Motif Two and Motif Three both start with a magic ring, and you crochet in rounds along the loops of the magic ring. The first seven rounds are identical. Motif Three is just missing the final round compared to Motif Two.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: When there's a horizontal line below the stitch symbol, it indicates that you should pick up and work a half stitch. At the end of each Motif Two, leave a tail of about 35 cm. At the end of each Motif Three, leave a tail of about 1 m.

Part 3 Motif Four A3​ 30' 26'' ​(Part 1) 

Motif four also starts with a magic ring, and you crochet in rounds along the ring. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Leave about 35 cm of yarn tail at the end of each of the three Motif four.

Part 4 Motif Five A4​ 53' 19'' ​(Part 1) 

Motif five is divided into Section 1 and Section 2. Section 1 is identical to the first 7 rounds of Motif 1. Section 2 involves crocheting in rows along two of its sides. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

The chart demonstrates using the motif in the top-left corner as an example.

Note:
1. At the beginning and end of Section 2, leave about 30 cm of yarn tail.
2. The number of motif five have four, and each one is crocheted using the same method. The only difference is the direction of the small stars, meaning you start joining the yarn from a different corner each time.

Part 5 Motif Six A5​ 58' 34'' ​(Part 1) 

Motif six also starts with a magic ring, and you crochet in rounds along the ring.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Don't crochet the chains too tight, ensuring the fabric piece won't shrink.

Part 6 Sew and Crochet the edgeB​ 58' 55'' ​(Part 2) 

After all the motifs are crocheted, first sew and crochet the edging for the middle motifs, then sew and crochet the edging for the outer-ring motifs.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: For all Motif One, Motif Two, and Motif Three, the center stars or moons should be kept facing the right way. Also, any group of puff stitches in the 13th round of Motif Six should be placed facing the right way. Refer to the actual project for details.

Part 7 DecorateC​ 80' 54'' ​(Part 2) 

The decorations include small moons, small stars, large moons, and large stars. The small moons and small stars are secured in Section 2 of Motif 5, while the large moons and large stars are sewn onto the corners of the blanket.Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: There are 2 large moons, each one is crocheted first, leaving about 1 meter of yarn tail at the end for sewing. Sew and stuff with scrap yarn as you go, then secure it to the blanket. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: There are 2 large stars, each made by joining 2 large star motifs. For each large star, the first motif ends with a normal break yarn, while the second motif does not break the yarn at the end. Then, join the two motifs together by working single crochets along the edge and stuffing in some scrap yarn. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.