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Starry Night Blanket

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This blanket is divided into four parts: the main part, lace trim, decorations, and lining. Start by knitting the main part, then work on the lace trim, followed by making the decorations, and finally sew on the lining on the wrong side.

The handcrafted measurements may have an error, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: Susan's Family Morandi 8# & Diamond Thread Wool & Alpaca & Sequin Mohair

Needle & Hook: 6.00 mm circular needle & 3.00 mm crochet hook (for stars), 4.00 mm crochet hook (for threads)

Chart Key

K on RS, P on WS: knit on right side, purl on wrong side
P on RS, K on WS: purl on right side, knit on wrong side
k1tbl: knit stitch through back loop on right side, purl stitch through the back loop on wrong side
sl: slip the stitch with yarn on the wrong side of work.
SL 1 WYIF: with yarn in front, slip stitch purlwise on right side; with yarn in back, slip stitch purlwise on wrong side
M1BL: make one backwards loop
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together on right side, purl 2 stitches together on wrong side
skp(o): on right side, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over; on wrong side, change the place of first 2 loops, purl 2 stitches together

Chart Key

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sl: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
tr: treble crochet

Note: 1. 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. 
2. The chart represent the right side of fabric, so check the key to see how to work a certain symbol on the right side and on the wrong side.

Part 1 Main partA​ 00' 51'' ​(Part 1) 

The Main part divides into four pieces: A, B, C, and D. All of them use the backward loop cast on to start, and are knitted in rows. After all pieces are completed, sew them together according to the piece layout diagram. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Sew together using 39#Whisper White (single strand) of Morandi 8#.

Piece A Color
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Color 2 Morandi 8#: 12#Monaco Blue (1 strand)
Color 3 Diamond Thread Wool: 11#Bright Black (2 strands)
Color 4 Morandi 8#: 13#Ashley Blue (1 strand)
Color 5 Diamond Thread Wool: 09#Brilliant Blue (2 strands)
Color 6 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (2 strands)
Color 7 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (2 strands) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (3 strands)
Color 8 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (2 strands)
Piece A: Thread (4.00 mm crochet hook)
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Color 2 Morandi 8#: 12#Monaco Blue (1 strand)
Color 3 Diamond Thread Wool: 11#Bright Black (2 strands)
Color 4 Morandi 8#: 13#Ashley Blue (1 strand)
Color 5 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (2 strands)
Color 6 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (2 strands) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (3 strands)
Color 7 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (2 strands)

Piece B Color
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Color 2 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (2 strands)
Color 3 Morandi 8#: 13#Ashley Blue (1 strand)
Color 4 Diamond Thread Wool: 09#Brilliant Blue (2 strands)
Color 5 Morandi 8#: 12#Monaco Blue (1 strand)
Color 6 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (2 strands) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (3 strands)
Piece B: Thread (4.00 mm crochet hook)
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)

Piece C Color
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 12#Monaco Blue (1 strand)
Color 1 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (2 strands) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (3 strands)
Color 1 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (2 strands)

Piece D Color
Color 1 Diamond Thread Wool: 09#Brilliant Blue (2 strands)
Color 2 Diamond Thread Wool: 11#Bright Black (2 strands)
Color 3 Morandi 8#: 12#Monaco Blue (1 strand)
Color 4 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (2 strands) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (3 strands)
Color 5 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (2 strands)
Color 6 Morandi 8#: 13#Ashley Blue (1 strand)
Color 7 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Piece D: Thread (4.00 mm crochet hook)
Color 1 Diamond Thread Wool: 09#Brilliant Blue (2 strands)
Color 2 Diamond Thread Wool: 11#Bright Black (2 strands)
Color 3 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (2 strands)
Color 4 Morandi 8#: 13#Ashley Blue (1 strand)

Part 2 Lace trimB​ 00' 07'' ​(Part 2) 

Using 3 circular needles, pick up strands and knit jacquard and 1×1 ribbing patterns along the main part counterclockwise. Increase stitches at the four corners, and finally bind off with 1×1 ribbing. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Lace trim Color
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Color 2 Morandi 8#: 12#Monaco Blue (1 strand)
Color 3 Diamond Thread Wool: 09#Brilliant Blue (2 strands)
Color 4 Morandi 8#: 13#Ashley Blue (1 strand)
Color 5 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (2 strands)
Color 6 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (2 strands) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (3 strands)
Color 7 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (2 strands)

Part 3 DecorationsC​ 33' 12'' ​(Part 2) 

The decorations divide into three parts: threads, stars, and tassels. The threads need to be crocheted and sewn onto pieces A, B, and D. The stars are located on piece D, and the tassels are at the four corners of the blanket. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Stars×9 (3.00 mm crochet hook) Color
Color 1 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (1 strand)
Color 2 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (1 strand)
Color 3 Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (2 strands)
Note: Three each of three different colors.

Tassel×4
Color 1 Morandi 8#: 39#Whisper White (1 strand)
Color 2 Diamond Thread Wool: 04#Khaki (1 strand)
Color 3 Alpaca: 15#Samoan Sun (1 strand) +
Sequin Mohair: 07#Pale Banana (1 strand)
Color 4 Diamond Thread Wool: 03#Bright Gold (1 strand)
Note: The dimension of the tassels is 15cm.

Part 4 LiningD​ 57' 28'' ​(Part 2) 

Finally, sew the lining to the wrong side of the main part. Before sewing, wash and iron the lining, and pre-shrink it. Also, iron the blanket on its backside to shape. Complete these steps and then sew together. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

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