Completed Project: Baby Boy Starghan

Here's the starghan, finally finished - too late for the baby shower but in plenty of time for the baby.



After having to rip out the first attempt, I was true to form and hooked this blanket out in record time (just 10 days). The weaving in of the many ends took a few days (out of procrastination, not difficulty). I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (same as I used for a baby blanket last year, minus the terracotta color) and the size should be just right for the little guy's crib. As always, full details on Ravelry.

The blanket and one of the blue-green baby hats have been shipped to the momma-and-daddy to-be. I hope they keep the little guy warm and comforted.

Baby Starghan

The baby starghan is done!



I don't know if this picture is much different, but here it is.



Pattern: Baby Starghan by The Diva Crochets

Hook size: F

Dimensions: 19 1/2" from point to center; 38" point to point across

Yarn:
Bernat Baby Coordinates in

• White
  
• Baby Pink
  
• Lemon Custard (yellow)
  
• Iced Mint (green)
  
• Soft Blue
  
• Soft Mauve (purple)

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But how does one fold a starghan??? This is what I came up with. The back doesn't look great, but this is how I will put in the box when I ship it off to the Mom- and Dad-to-be.

1. Fold all the points into the center.


2. Fold one point of the pentagon into the center.


3. Fold the top two corners to the center (like an envelope flap).


4. Fold the left side to the center.


5. Fold the right side to the center.


6. Flip over and voila!

Progress Report: Baby Starghan

When you start a small project, the initial progress is swift. As it gets larger, it takes more time to see a change. Thus, my progress with the blanket this past week was a slow one. Not to mention that I was also busy trying to finish my final graduate paper (which I'm happy to report it's done and I will graduate in May).



The size is about 17" from center to point and over 30" from point to point. Compared to the last progress report, I guess I have made some progress.

A lot of the progress was made yesterday when Sean and I drove all the way out to Hagerstown to see my hairdresser, Carla. She recently relocated from Baltimore so we made the 1 1/2 hour trip out to see her. Not only did I get my hair cut at a significant discount (Hagerstown prices are almost 50% less than Baltimore prices) we did some much needed clothes shopping at the outlets. And since Sean was behind the wheel, I got quite a bit of crocheting done as we drove up and down the hills of Western Maryland.

I'm going to finish this with the yellow and pink and then either 2 or 3 rows of white. I envision this blanket being used as a decoration in the crib or as a floor blanket on which the little Superstar can hang out or eventually crawl on. Then it's onto the second blanket for the little Superstar! She's so spoiled already!

Progress Report: Baby Starghan

Note: I decided to join the Starghan CAL at Crochetville while making this project.

I made a lot of progress on the starghan since Sunday morning. I credit the progress to crocheting while watching episodes 1-3 of Discovery Channel's planet earth. (What an amazing documentary!! If you didn't see it Sunday, I suggest checking it out this weekend.)



So far it is 10" from center to point.



I'm going to continue with another rainbow and see how big it is at that point (and how much yarn I have left). If it's close to its final size, I'll just finish it off with a wide white border.

Progress Report: Baby Starghan

Once Dax's Baby Blanket was done, I started the Baby Starghan. The starghan is for one of my best friends whose nickname is Superstar. Seems appropriate that I make a star-shaped blanket for her baby girl. Superstar Junior isn't due to arrive until July but she's accepting gifts prior to the birth. Auntie Sam wants to get this out to California well before the arrival.

This starghan will be colorful and fun, using all colors of the rainbow. I started making the starghan with an G hook, which is the usual hook I use with the baby sportweight from Bernat. For the rainbow, I started with the colors going in reverse (pink in the center).



But I thought the blanket was too loose and I didn't like the way the pink looked near the center. So I took out my F hook and made a second one, this time using purple for rows 4 and 5.



Comparing the two, I like the stitch size and color scheme of the F hook purple one.



Here are the details of this project:

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Pattern: Baby Starghan by The Diva Crochets

Hook size: F

Yarn:

Bernat Baby Coordinates in

• White
  
• Baby Pink
  
• Lemon Custard (yellow)
  
• Iced Mint (green)
  
• Soft Blue
  
• Soft Mauve (purple)

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I'm also making another blanket for the little Superstar. (She's spoiled already!) I ordered the Afghan of the Sandman pattern and bought some pretty pink yarn (Bernat Softee Baby). I'm hoping to start this blanket soon, too.