Compare & Contrast: Red Heart Yarns Sweet Home vs. Bernat Blanket Yarn

May 17, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: basic, beginner, bernat, bernat blanket yarn, blanket, blanket yarn, chenile, chenille, compare, contrast, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fluffy, for the home, free pattern, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart sweet home, red heart yarns, red heart yarns sweet home, stitch, sweet home, teach, tutorial, vs, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

As I sit through these weeks of Safer At Home, I decided to sort through some of the yarn I have in my stash. I came across several types of yarn with similar qualities and decided to do a contrast and comparison blog. Below are my observations between Red Heart Yarns Sweet Home and Bernat Blanket Yarn. Please refer to the photos for visual observations throughout.

First let me break down the specifics between the two fibers

Sweet Home

Maker: Red Heart Yarns

Content: 100% polyester
Ball size: 297 g/10.5 oz, 177 meters/193 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 6 – Super Bulky

Retail Price: $10.99USD

Chenile style yarn

Color used in this blog: Dark Denim

Get the yarn here: https://amzn.to/2YhlDBN

Blanket Yarn

Maker: Bernat

Economical big ball size
Content: 100% polyester
Ball Size: 300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards
Care: Machine wash and dry
Gauge: 6 Super Bulky
Knitting Gauge: 8 sts and 13 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. 11) knitting needle
Crochet Gauge: 7 sc and 8 rows with a 8 mm (U.S. L/11) crochet hook
Recommended for: Knit and crochet home decor projects

Retail price: $10.99USD

This super cozy, super bulky chenille-style yarn is available in a range of stylish shades to compliment your home decor.

Color used in this blog: Frosted Blue

Get this yarn here: https://bit.ly/2KLV0gs

As you can see in these details, the two are identical in content, similar in ball size, same care instruction, and price. Not much to break down since these particulars are so alike.

I decided to work up an identical short granny square pattern with each and compare and contrast working with each of these skeins.

I started with Sweet Home. It seems a tad lighter and more flimsy in my opinion. It makes a slightly smaller square using the same hook and pattern. There is more flow and movement in the Sweet Home because of that light and flimsy feel.

The density of Bernat Blanket Yarn seems thicker than the Sweet Home yarn and therefore this gives this fiber a somewhat firmer feel. There is less movement in the piece because of the density and firmness.

After washing:

After washing, there was no shrinking in either of the yarns and both kept their shape. The yarn is extremely soft before washing, but after washing, I personally feel like they are fluffier and softer than before! The Bernat Blanket Yarn has become more flexible and free-flowing losing some of the firmness evident pre-wash. It’s like snuggling a light cloud. I can’t think of better words than soft, light, and fluffy.

Last thoughts:

While comparing these two fibers, I consistently felt they rival one another quite closely. The main difference was felt in the work up of these two fibers with Sweet Home more free-flow whereas the Bernat has more firmness. However, upon washing the consistency is nearly identical in both. I feel these two could work together and be very compatible with no blatant difference. One of the best discoveries of finding two compatible fibers is that it increases your color choices and options when creating with either of these skeins.

While working with these, I discovered a love for both and look forward to integrating them into a project in the near future. There is so much to love about a fiber that feels like these two do!

The crochet hook I used was a 12mm and I found it on Amazon here.

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Large Basket using Chunky Yarn

March 29, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, Video Tutorial Tags: bag, basic, basket, baskets, beginner, bernat maker, bernat maker big, bulky, chunky, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, kitties, learn, organization, organize, pattern, stitch, storage, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnspirations, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Sometimes things don’t go the way we expect and we have to improvise. Which is exactly what I had to do for this beautiful Chunky Basket. This is my latest project for the Funky with Chunky yarn event! Using Bernat Maker Big Yarn I created this very practical, very sturdy basket that is perfect for so much around the house. Great for storage, toys, organization, towels, you name it, one or more of these baskets will come in handy and look stylish, too!! I know for my house, this basket will be great for storing either yarn or Nasir’s toys. With Easter around the corner and the ‘safer at home’ quarantine ordinance in place, this would make a great kids basket. I am sure we will get a lot of use out of this home accessory. Be sure to follow along in today’s video tutorial or written pattern to make your own. Don’t have this yarn? Use tee shirt yarn or any variation of chunky yarn that’s size 5 to create this piece.

This video was not filmed in typical YARNutopia fashion. Because of the latest mandates imposed by the Governor regarding Safer At Home policies. My parents will be unable to travel. Therefore, this was filmed by yours truly. Enjoy!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this basket:

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Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Bernat Maker Big Yarn in Dusk Blue
–Size L-8.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can make this as tall as you want. The smaller the hook you use, and the tighter the tension you have, the sturdier your basket will be.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Large Basket using Chunky Yarn

March 29, 2020 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor Tags: bag, basic, basket, baskets, beginner, bernat maker, bernat maker big, bulky, chunky, chunky yarn, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, diy, fashion blogger, fashionable, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, home, home decor, home organization, how to, how to crochet, organization, organize, pattern, stitch, storage, teach, tee shirt yarn, tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Bernat Maker Big Yarn in Dusk Blue
–Size L-8.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
ESC: Extended Single Crochet (Insert hook, YO, pull through, YO, pull through ONE loop, YO, Pull through 2 loops, stitch made)

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Basket:

Work in continuous Rounds for the base

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 ESC into 2nd Ch from hook. (8)

Rnd 2: 2 ESC in each st around. (16)

Rnd 3: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next st] 8 times. (24)

Rnd 4: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 2 sts] 8 times. (32)

Rnd 5: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 3 sts] 8 times. (40)

Rnd 6: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 4 sts] 8 times. (48)

Rnd 7: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 5 sts] 8 times. (56)

Rnd 8: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 6 sts] 8 times. (64)

Rnd 9: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 7 sts] 8 times. (72)

Rnd 10: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 8 sts] 8 times. (80)

Rnd 11: [2 ESC in next st, ESC in next 9 sts] 8 times. (88)

Rnd 12: Work in BLO for this round only. Sl st into next st, Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), DC in the BLO of every st around, sl st to first st. (88)

Rnds 13-21: Ch 2, DC in each st around working in both loops, Sl st to first st. (88)

Rnd 22: Mark your stitches to make handles (see video tutorial for visual instructions), Ch 2, DC in first st, Ch 8, Sk 8 sts, DC in next 35 sts, Ch 8, Sk 8 sts, DC in the rest of the sts around, sl st to first st.

Rnd 23: Ch 2, DC in all sts and all chs around, sl st to first st.

Fasten off, Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

12 Days of Christmas 2019

December 13, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: 12 days of christmas, babies, baby, basic, beginner, christmas, christmastime, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decor, decoration, easy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, for the home, free, free crochet, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, hat, holiday, holidays, home decor, how to, how to crochet, learn, ornaments, pattern, red heart yarns, simple, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

Here are all the 12 Days of Christmas projects compiled in a one stop blog post! You can click the image or the link above it to view the video tutorial and written pattern for each project. Enjoy and happy holidays!! ~Nadia

Lace Shell Bookmark

2. C2C Holiday Hot Pad

3. Winding Ribbon Tree Ornament

4. Beanie with Bling

5. Rustic Holiday Decoration

6. Argyle Cup Cozy

7. Rustic Wall Hanging

8. Candy Curl Swirl Ornament

9. Holiday Centerpiece

10. Buffalo Plaid Coasters

11. Bow & Bauble Door Hanging

12. Simple Stocking Hat

12 Days of Christmas: Bow & Bauble Door Hanging – Photo Tutorial

December 11, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor Tags: basic, bauble, beginner, bow, christmas, crochet, crochet bow, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, door entrance, door hanging, doorway, entrance, entry way, entryway, fashion blogger, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, home, red heart yarns, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wreath, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

The Bow and Bauble Door Hanging is the best way to greet your guests on this 11th Day of Christmas! I created a crochet bow, then I paired the bow with some simple yet colorful ornaments and some shimmering ribbon. I love the final result!!

Here is a list of supplies I used:

Chic Sheep Yarn in Linen

Crochet Hook Size H-5.00mm

Thick Silver Ribbon

Thin Silver Ribbon

Ornament Baubles

Fabric Glue

Yarn Needle

I first made this piece. Pattern below image.

First I chained 120, Then I worked a DC in the very first chain to create a ring and I just worked in continuous rounds putting a DC in each chain around, and then continuing to put a DC in each stitch around without slip stitching to the beginning or anything. I worked in a swirl! Then after Round 12, I fastened off with a long tail.

I used that long tail and cinched the center of the bow down like this.

Then I took the ribbon and fabric glue and attached it in the center of the bow.

After that, I tied on the baubles and my bow was complete!!!

I did this project in an afternoon. It was sooooo easy!!

12 Days of Christmas: Buffalo Plaid Coasters – FREE Crochet Video Tutorial

December 10, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, kitchen, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, buffalo plaid, buffalo plaid coasters, christmas, christmas gift, coaster, coasters, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheted coasters, crocheting, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, holiday gift, holidays, home decor, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, plaid coasters, red heart yarns, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

‘Tis the season for warm fires, hot cocoa with cookies, and friends to share it all with! Holiday entertaining is made even more festive with these black and red checked coasters! The plaid design is perfect for bringing a splash of bright color to protect and decorate the table top. Have you always wanted to try out how to crochet plaid? Well here is your chance to learn how in this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial and pattern. Now, if you will excuse me, there are a couple of mouthwatering cookies that need to find their way into my tummy! Enjoy all the drinks and goodies all year long with this great project!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these coasters:

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Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
–Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the colors Charcoal, Berry Red, Cherry Red
-F-3.75mm crochet hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Work over the top of your unworked yarn so you can trail it up to the next row. (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

12 Days of Christmas: Rustic Wall Hanging – Photo & Written Tutorial

December 7, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor Tags: basic, beginner, boho, christmas, christmas decoration, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decoration, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, holiday decor, home, red heart yarns, rustic, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wall, wall decor, wall hanging, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Our 7th day of Christmas brings more holiday decor! This rustic wall hanging has elements of crochet and craft mixed with elements of the outdoors. Follow through my step by step instructions and make your own wall hanging today.

The Materials I used are as follows:

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Gold and Green

Chic Sheep Yarn (Red Heart) in Linen

3 Pinecones (from outside)

A Large Stick from outside

Cinnamon Sticks

Scissors

Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook

Step 1: I tied yarn to the stick on each end to make it be able to hang on a hook

Step 2: I crocheted the stars and tree (See pattern below)

Step 3: I used the Linen yarn and tied the pinecones, cinnamon sticks, stars and tree to the wall hanging using the Linen colored yarn.

It was so easy! I finished in an hour!!

Patterns:

Star:

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 10 dc in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first st. (10)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc each st around, sl st to first st. (20)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *hdc in next st, [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in next st, hdc in next st, sl st in next st*, repeat from * around, end with Sl st in last st. Sl st to first st to close round. Fasten off, Weave in ends. (5 points made)

Tree:

I followed along to this pattern by Carol from Pure Sugar blog. She designed the Country Christmas Crochet Garland and I used the motif for the tree design in the center.

When I put everything together, this is how it looks! It’s so lovely on my wall!

12 Days of Christmas: Rustic Holiday Decoration – Step by Step Photo Tutorial

December 5, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts, Crafts, home decor Tags: ball ornament, basic, beginner, cabin, christmas, christmas tree, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decoration, fashion, fashion blogger, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, handmade ornament, holiday, holiday decoration, holiday ornament, holidays, home, homemade ornament, ornament, ornaments, photo tutorial, pinterest, rust, rustic, winter, wonderland, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

If anyone is looking for a rustic holiday decoration, I have just the thing for you! I did these easy jute covered balloon balls and they turned out so awesome. Below you can see my step by step process from start to finish. This idea has me thinking in all kinds of creative directions using string art to decorate for the holidays. I may have to make more! In the meantime check out my picture tutorial and follow along today.

First I gathered all the supplies I needed. (See photo above)
Water Balloons, Scissors, Paint brush, Mod Podge, and Jute.
I also used rubber gloves and a tupperware container that are not pictured.

I blew up the balloons to be mini balls, and then I added the Mod Podge to the tupperware container.

I proceeded to dunk the jute into the mod podge and then wrap it around the balloon using my rubber gloves for protection.

I wrapped about 20 times.

Then I used the paint brush to reinforce the mod podge to the jute.

I let it dry for 24 hours.

Once it was all dry, I popped the balloon and removed it from the middle of the ball.

The jute stayed in place!! Woohoo!! I then used a tweezer to get any extra mod podge out of the gaps and make the ball look cleaner.

I added an ornament hook to the ball and hung it on my tree!

12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Festive Wreath

December 12, 2018 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, christmas, christmas decor, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decor, decoration, door, door hanging, doors, fashion blogger, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, gift idea, handmade, holiday, holidays, home, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wreath, wreaths, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

On the LAST of our 12 Days of Christmas project I present to you this lovely wreath! Using a simple leaf design, dress up a door wreath for the holiday or ANY time of the year! This lovely home decor accent is the perfect way to greet your guests this holiday season! Happy, Happy Holidays EVERYONE! May you find plenty of projects to keep your hooks busy in the days ahead! Love and warm fiber hugs to all!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make the leaves:

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***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
–Floral Wire
–Wire cutters and Pliers
–Wreath
–G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-Work in the BLO of this whole pattern

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Leaf

Make as many as you’d like!

Ch 13
Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, HDC in next ch, DC in next ch, TR in next 4 chs, DC in next ch, HDC in next ch, SC in next ch, Sl st in last ch, Continue working on opposite side of the foundation ch, Ch 1, Sl st back into the last ch, SC in next st, HDC in next st, DC in next st, TR in next 4 sts, DC in next st, HDC in next st, SC in next st, Sl st in last st. Do not fasten off.

Rnd 2: Work in a continuous round. SC in each st around working AROUND the floral wire so the edge of your leaf has the wire inside the stitches.
See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cut the wire and hide it behind the leaf.

Assembly:
Glue all the leaves to your wreath. Be careful with the Hot Glue Gun.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: Chunky Basketweave Blanket

October 1, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blankets, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, basket, basketweave, bedding, bedroom, beginner, bohemian, boho, chic, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, hygge, instagram, kinfolk, learn, little things, pattern, queen, queen size, red heart yarns, room, stitch, sweet, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, weave, woben, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 6 Comments

My Solid Tan Chunky Basketweave Blanket is the next project you must add to your to do list! This supremely soft and comfy blanket will make you want to wrap yourself up and not come out for the rest of the season! Grab a good book, a cup of hot tea, and this cozy blanket and you have all the perfect comforts for a fantastic night in!

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Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this project:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES

-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-I used Red Heart Sweet Yarn but you can use any bulky size yarn to make this blanket.
-This blanket measures 70 inches wide and 71 inches long
-This blanket uses 1,780 yards of yarn. (I used a total of 20 skeins of Sweet yarn in this project)
–You can get other blanket sizes here (about halfway down the page there’s measurements on different blanket sizes)
-For a baby blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 64 chains
-For a throw blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 80 chains
-For a Queen blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 104 chains
-For a King blanket, my recommendation is to make your foundation chain 144 chains
-Learn more about the basketweave stitch here

Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Sweet in Tan
–10mm crochet hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Chain 104 or any multiple of 8 (see other blanket measurement sizes here)
Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook and across, turn. (102 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) *FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, BPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning chain, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) *BPdc around the post of next 4 sts, FPdc around the post of each of next 4 sts, rep from * ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2
Row 5: Repeat Row 2
Row 6: Repeat Row 3
Row 7: Repeat Row 2
Row 8: Repeat Row 3
Row 9: Repeat Row 3
Rows 10-71: Repeat rows 2-9 for however long you want to make your blanket
When you are finished with your last row, SC around the entire blanket to clean up the edges and put 3 SC in each corner.
Sl st to first SC, and fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: The Cozy Colossal Blanket

August 19, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blankets, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, bed, bedroom, blanket, bulky, chunky, colossal, cozy, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, home, house, how to, how to crochet, irresistible, jumbo, learn, pattern, red heart yarns, single crochet, stitch, teach, thick, throw, throw blanket, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 5 Comments

Days turned into weeks, that turned into months, and I finally finished. My crochet hand and arms had a mega workout, but it was so worth the effort. This beautiful chunky yarn blanket using Red Heart Irresistible Yarn is one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever made for the home. Just in time for cold nights and winter winds, it truly is…irresistible.

This blanket is an investment piece. These chunky yarns are not skeins you are going to find in a bargain bin. They can be pricey. This is one of those projects where coupons and sales come in handy!! This is definitely a piece you want to have for your home or for a gift to someone VERY special. Side note–this blanket does shed, and I personally have not felted mine to reduce the shedding, but you can opt to do whatever you feel.

I made my project in stripes, but you can make it in a solid tone. It’s a striking blanket no matter what you decide to do. This afghan is extremely heavy–I would guess about 10-12 pounds, maybe more! This is a very trendy and popular piece that you find in high end home decor.

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this fabulous blanket:

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***You can definitely sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES:
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-You will need 760 Yards of yarn for this whole project.
-You can use any type of Bulky or Jumbo yarn to crochet this blanket. I would recommend using 2 or 3 strands of bulky yarn together to crochet the same thickness as my blanket. You can add as many strands of yarn to your likeness to make a super chunky blanket!! Have fun with it!
-Different Afghan Sizes can be found in the middle of this page here.

Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Irresistible in Grey
–Red Heart Yarns Irresistible in Vintage
–Xtreme Wood 9″ Crochet Hook
If that’s out of stock, try this link for a different 25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

Shop Red Heart Yarns Website Today!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Work in the BLO
Starting with Grey,
Ch 75 (or any amount for the measurement you want your blanket to be)
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (74 sts)
Row 2: SC across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-35: Repeat Row 2.
You can make your blanket as wide as you want, just repeat the pattern to make more rows.
End with Grey yarn (the same color you started with)
Fasten off, weave in any ends.

Assembly step:
I changed color every 5 rows. See video tutorial for visual instructions on changing color and if you run out of yarn during your project.

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

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Crochet Tutorial: Star Stitches and Stripes Chunky Blanket

July 14, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blankets, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, afghan block, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, bedroom, beginner, blanket, block, bulky, christmas, chunky, crafty, crochet, crochet addict, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, decor, diy, fancy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, for the home, free crochet pattern, free pattern, grande, handmade, home, how to, how to crochet, i made this, joy creators, learn, living room, pattern, red heart, red heart yarns, star, star stitch, stars, stitch, teach, thick, throw, throw blanket, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnball, yarnballs, yarnie, yarnutopia 5 Comments

Chunky blankets are all the rave lately. Perfect for any decor, be it the bedroom, living room, or cozy sitting area, my Star Stitches and Stripes Chunky Blanket will be the ultimate room accessory. A bold statement that is not only striking in any room of your home but also functional.

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Follow along with this video tutorial to make this blanket:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-You will need 966 Yards of yarn for this whole project.
-You can use any type of Worsted Weight, Aran, or Bulky yarn to crochet this blanket
-Different Afghan Sizes can be found in the middle of this page here.

View the full kit of supplies you will need for this project here!!

Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Grande in Oatmeal (9 balls)
–Red Heart Yarns Grande in Teal (12 balls)
–Stitch Marker
-N-12.00mm Crochet Hook (Find cool hooks I usually use in my video tutorials here!)
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Measuring Tape

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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Ch 75 or any multiple of 2 +1

Row 1: In the Second Ch from hook, pull up a loop in each of next 5 chs, YO and pull through the 6 loops on hook, ch 1. *Pull a loop through the “eye” formed by the Ch 1 just made, pull a loop through back of last loop of star st, pull a loop through same ch where last loop of star st was made, pull a loop through each of next 2 chs, YO and pull through the 6 loops on hook, ch 1. Repeat from * to the end of the row, HDC in the last ch, Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: SC in HDC, SC in “eye” of next star, 2 SC in the “eye” of each star stitch across, ending with SC in top of the turning Ch, Ch 2, Turn.

Row 3: Pull a loop through front strand of 2nd Ch from hook, pull a loop through back strand of same Ch, Pull a loop through each of the next 3 Sts, YO and pull through the 6 loops on the hook, Ch 1. *Pull a loop through the “eye” formed by the Ch 1 just made, pull a loop through back of last loop of star st, pull a loop through same St where the last loop of star st was made, pull a loop through each of next 2 Sts, YO and pull through the 6 loops on hook, ch 1, repeat from * to end of the row, HDC in last turning Ch. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 4-70: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 ending with a repeat of Row 2 (Single Crochet Row)

Assembly step:
I changed color every 10 rows. See video tutorial for visual instructions on changing color and if you run out of yarn during your project.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Like this blanket?? Try making the Steampunk and Stars Cowl!!

After washing:

Last thoughts:

Pattern:

Basket:

Here are all the 12 Days of Christmas projects compiled in a one stop blog post! You can click the image or the link above it to view the video tutorial and written pattern for each project. Enjoy and happy holidays!! ~Nadia

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3. Winding Ribbon Tree Ornament

4. Beanie with Bling

5. Rustic Holiday Decoration

6. Argyle Cup Cozy

7. Rustic Wall Hanging

8. Candy Curl Swirl Ornament

9. Holiday Centerpiece

10. Buffalo Plaid Coasters

11. Bow & Bauble Door Hanging

12. Simple Stocking Hat

Patterns: Star:

Tree:

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**View the full kit of supplies you will need for this project here!!**

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Patterns:

Star:

View the full kit of supplies you will need for this project here!!