The Inspiration: I was commissioned to create a Texas Flag Blanket by my cousin and friend. She has recently moved to Texas after securing an reo bank owned property in a real estate auction and wanted a blanket to decorate the couch in her living room. Her new home looks absolutely gorgeous. She has been so lucky, as despite the fact that it is a foreclosure property, her new home seems to be in such good condition. It had clearly been a very well looked after house. Anyway, being from Texas myself this was a very special project for me.
Materials: To create the Texas Flag Blanket, you will need an I hook, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting the yarn, and a measuring tape to check gauge. However, if this feels like it is beyond your skill set then you can always look at finding a personalized blanket (personalisierte decke for our German Texas enthusiasts) online! The preferred yarn used in this project is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn. I used 3 skeins of each color to create the size in my photos. I had half or more of each of my 3rd skeins to spare. I then used more of the white yarn to create the star.
Length and Size Options: I have included in this pattern all of the measurements for baby blankets in sizes: Stroller, Receiving, Toddler and Swaddle and all adult sized blankets in sizes: Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, Super Queen, and King and all the information you will need to create this blanket in measurements very close to those sizes, as the proportion may not be perfectly in line with those sizes, but you can get close. NO MATH REQUIRED.
I take pride in the fact that my patterns are very versatile, and a plethora of sizing options or embellishment options are available with most of my patterns, and this one is no different. It is my greatest hope that you are able to use this pattern in a variety of different ways!
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Is your pattern for the star adjustable to the different sizes of the blanket or is it the same for all???
It is the same for all. There are only suggested sizes for different sizes in the pattern. It is super simple to adjust the blanket sizing. The star fit a toddler size only a little larger than my original picture, and still looked very nice. If you went any smaller than that you may need to adjust the star. If you need my help I can work one up for you and add it to the pattern. I honestly didn’t expect as many people to be interested in that pattern and had originally planned to pull it down! Message me on Facebook,and I can help you in real time 🙂 I will do some fixing on this pattern in the days to come.
I’ll definitely look you up on Facebook. I appreciate you eagerness to help. I actually had purchased a different pattern for the blanket but the star portion of the pattern was very flawed and I was unable to crochet anything that resembled a star from it. The designer ignored my messages for help. So I’ve purchased your pattern so I can complete my project. I love your pattern, very neat and descriptive. Also I found the links to tutorials very helpful. Thank you
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I would be happy to help in any capacity I can 🙂