Starghan Crochet-Along * Finally edited * Correct Version in Blog *

[RoseRed]

I'm in - I just printed out the pattern. yarndiva - thanks so much for posting on my baby afghan ideas post. I feel like making camo. This should be fun.

[hseger]

Oh everything looks so cute I can't wait to start mine. Soon very soon hahaha

[mizduck]

I think I found 5 more after I posted the pictures and have about 5 more that I just up and abandoned!!

 

 

Know what ya mean....

Ok, as promised, here is my star so far...

I, too, modified a bit. I am using an H hook partially because I'm using simply soft. I also started doing just 1 dc on each side of the ch-2 on every third row. For some reason my previous stars wanted to be a little wonky. Maybe my tension is too tight? Anywho, this is helping my star to lay flatter. Yea! I'm so excited to be in this CAL! This is an awesome 'ghan, Diva!

[FlowerPower06]

I've got a feeling this is gonna be a WIP for me very, very soon!

[happy stitcher]

I just had an idea that I thought you all might like to hear...

 

If you made one corner of a large star into a hood (after you go the star the way you wanted it) then it could be a star-shaped hooded baby towel. I'm going to have to try that! I have some cotton yarn that I hadn't figured out how to use yet.... it would be perfect!

[yarndiva]

Great Job, Kris!

 

Yes, some people have a problem with the "2 dc shell tips" and I'm glad you solved the problem by making it into "1 dc shell tips" instead.

 

Love your clover hook, I bought mine last week with my 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby, but my hands hurt when I use that kind of hook so I will have to return it for a refund (and maybe more yarn later? )

 

Thanks for showing your progress!!

[yarndiva]

I just had an idea that I thought you all might like to hear...

 

If you made one corner of a large star into a hood (after you go the star the way you wanted it) then it could be a star-shaped hooded baby towel. I'm going to have to try that! I have some cotton yarn that I hadn't figured out how to use yet.... it would be perfect!

 

OOh, that's a great idea too!

 

Too bad my kids are too big that, maybe I can make it into a robe of something...hooded/not hooded.

 

Wow, this is soo exciting!!

[mizduck]

That's rotten about the clover hook, Beth. But on the bright side, there is the yarn to be had!!! That's never a bummer! It really did take me awhile to get used to, but I love them now. Only thing is the G hooks is a different mm than any other G hook....very annoying! Thank you for the compliment.

[ginamaria73]

This pattern is exactly what i have been looking for for my partners neices. I told her that i found the pattern & now i just need to know what colors.Iam so excited.

[RoseRed]

I started it last night and the star is about a foot across with camo and an I hook. I really don't like the way the camo pattern is forming.

 

What size hooks do you guys usually use for this pattern?

[mizduck]

I'm using an H hook Rose.

[yarndiva]

Sometimes, going up or down a hook size helps if the yarn is variegated.

 

Also, if you alternate the camo with solid stripes, it should look better since the contrasts will look pleasing to the eyes.

[RoseRed]

I put the camo down and I picked up my blues. i started it with varigated blues, 2 srands and an N hook. It's coming out AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Also I really, really, really wanted to make an 8 pointer so I re worked the first few rounds R1-16 dc, R2-32dc(2dc in each st), R3-same as Round 2 of 5 point star except with 3 extra points. I finally picked up batteries so now I have to find my camera LOL. I'd lose my head if it wans't attached. My living room looks like a yarnquake. So many colors, so many patterns - it's hard to pick just 1!

[yarndiva]

Great way of adjusting the pattern to make it an 8 star!

 

Do you mind if I go ahead and revise the pattern for instructions to make 5-8 (or more) pointed stars? I have been toying with the idea, since it's just simple math, but you beat me into putting it in writing and I have created this pattern 4 1/2 years ago

[Pharmagurumi]

I decided to use an H hook on mine. I'm using Bernat's camoflage for the yarn. Blue Frost and White colors. I'm really liking how it's turning out. Here's a pic for everyone!

 

[RoseRed]

Beth,

 

Why would I mind - it's your pattern. I just played around with it a little bit. I think it's 4 st's for each extra point - if that helps any. I LOVE the way you start the ripple in this pattern btw. RR

[Appliejuice]

I just printed out the pattern and I am going to start it tonight, but I am not sure I will be able to finish on a reasonable time. So, I don't know if I want to join the CAL, but I will do one. How is that for being wishy-washy?

[yarndiva]

Hi Happiness!

 

I love that blue camo look for the center!! I've always done a solid center...what a kewl idea!!

[KellyA]

I just finished one for my oldest daughter for Christmas

 

I will think about another later in the year

Here's a picture

PS she wanted it large enough for a twin bed

 

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/07ChristmasAmi.jpg

I think I met the goal

Love all the ones that have been started

I will be here to cheer you on:cheer

[Pharmagurumi]

I just finished one for my oldest daughter for Christmas

 

I will think about another later in the year

Here's a picture

PS she wanted it large enough for a twin bed

 

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l115/kalbrecht7/07ChristmasAmi.jpg

 

 

I think I met the goal

Love all the ones that have been started

I will be here to cheer you on:cheer

 

I -love- your colors. Very bold and striking! Her bed must look awesome.

[StephanieD]

Happiness, I really like the look of that camo...I really like that.

 

Kelly, your starghan is GORGEOUS! I love those colors!

 

Seeing you guys' progress makes so excited to go pick up more yarn for my own starghan.

[ginamaria73]

Ohhh-i love the camo!!

[Appliejuice]

I am having trouble getting started on the starghan. I got only to row four and can't figure out what I am doing wrong . I will start over tonight and see if I can figure this out (maybe my brain was asleep last night). Beth, if I have trouble again, may I PM you with questions?

 

KellyA, your starghan is beautiful. Stunning colors.

[thatcaptjim]

Ooh. There's something to add to the 52 projects this year department...dang. Cash is tight right now, so no extra yarn for me...wonder what I have in the scrap box. Hm. Not much. 2 and a half skeins of Caron SS in white (which I do not like, no sir) and tons of tan Red Heart...how did I wind up with 4 skeins of THAT? Bleargh. Oh well. Maybe next week, after payday

[yarndiva]

Michelle,

 

Of course you can pm me!! I'm always (almost) online!!