{"title":"Straight Start Patterns","description":"These 6-Day Kid Blanket inspired patterns all use the straight start and squared off edge. Enjoy them!","products":[{"product_id":"bettys-sideways-pocket-shawl-a-6-day-kid-blanket-variation","title":"Betty's Sideways Pocket Shawl - Crochet Pattern by Betty McKnit","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e***Crochet Pattern Only***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe 6-Day Kid Blanket \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetty’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSideways Pocket Shawl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis project is for a pocket shawl in the 6-Day Kid Blanket pattern. The shawl is created sideways with a straight start, and the chevrons are built up from the chain. The pockets are crocheted as additional width which will be folded up before working the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinished length: 60” (variable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal length before pockets are folded up: 84” (variable)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth: 16-18”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis project can be worked in three weights of yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDK (3) = 23 points\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 20 oz\/1600 yards\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 5.5 mm hook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorsted (4) = 20 points\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 30 oz\/2000 yards\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 6 mm hook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShown in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/2iltc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/2iltc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLion Brand Mandala Roving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 4 cakes (1600 yards)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e US I\/5.5 mm hook (treat yourself to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/bettysfurls\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.tinyurl.com\/bettysfurls\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eʻ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003es Favorite Furls Odyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBulky (5) = 14 points\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1000 yards\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e M\/8 mm hook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBulky Shawl shown in (discontinued) Lion Brand Woolease Chunky.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Substitution: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1026079\u0026amp;u=1807282\u0026amp;m=72611\u0026amp;urllink=www.lionbrand.com\/collections\/yarn-weight-5-bulky\/products\/hue-me-yarn\u0026amp;afftrack=Pocket%20Shawl\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1026079\u0026amp;u=1807282\u0026amp;m=72611\u0026amp;urllink=www.lionbrand.com\/collections\/yarn-weight-5-bulky\/products\/hue-me-yarn\u0026amp;afftrack=Pocket%20Shawl\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHue and Me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/2k2e9\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/2k2e9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor Made Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty McKnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39906003910808,"sku":"BMCK-SIDEPOCKET","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/products\/15029B81-F8F6-4DAA-8AFE-2A9D600D424F_1_105_c.jpg?v=1620272320"},{"product_id":"6-day-baby-blanket-crochet-pattern-by-betty-mcknit","title":"6-Day Baby Blanket - Crochet Pattern by Betty McKnit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Crochet Pattern Only \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Day Baby Blanket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet Pattern by Betty McKnit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSkill Level: Easy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6-Day Baby Blanket is made with cheerful, saturated gender-neutral colors and has wide stripes with a squared off striped edge that's finished off with playful points. \u003cbr\u003ePurchase a kit with for all the Nurturing Fibres yarn you will need at Good Loops Yarns. Finished Size: 28\" by 37.5” \u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Easy \u003cbr\u003eMaterials: 1500m\/1641yards of light double-knit weight yarn divided as follows: \u003cbr\u003eColor A - Teal Green (Adventurine) 250m\/274yards \u003cbr\u003eColor B - Dark Brown (Pecan) 125m\/137 yards \u003cbr\u003eColor C - Mint Green (Mint) 125m\/137yards \u003cbr\u003eColor D - Coral (Sunkissed Coral) 375m\/410yards \u003cbr\u003eColor E - Dark Blue (Baltic) 125m\/137yards \u003cbr\u003eColor F - Light Blue (Watershed) 125m\/137yards \u003cbr\u003eColor G - Light Brown (Coco) 125m\/137yards \u003cbr\u003eColor H - Bright Yellow (Sunglow) 125m\/137yards \u003cbr\u003eColor I - Rust (Persian) 125m\/137yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blanket shown is made with \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nfecocotton\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nfecocotton\"\u003eNurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e3 Sunkissed Coral, 1 Watershed, 1 Sunglow, 1 Baltic, 1 Coco, 1 Persian, 1 Mint, 1 Pecan, 2 Aventurine. \u003cbr\u003eHook: 3.75 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrochet Pattern Only - Digital File \u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty McKnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40142592770200,"sku":"BMCK-6DBB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/products\/B353042F-DA3E-479E-9EC1-575A3C299E25_1_105_c.jpg?v=1622344406"},{"product_id":"6-day-pocket-shawl-and-sideways-pocket-shawl-crochet-patterns-by-betty-mcknit","title":"6-Day Pocket Shawl and Sideways Pocket Shawl Crochet Patterns by Betty McKnit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo pocket shawls inspired by the 6-Day Kid Blanket by Betty McKnit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first, conceptualized by Oldboiler Robo, is worked by making a long scarf and separate pockets that are attached together with a simple wide edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second starts with a loooooooong starting chain, and the pockets are formed  by folding up the sides and securing with the edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different looks, one hot 6-Day Kid Blanket trend!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty McKnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40177791828120,"sku":"BMCK-POCKETBUNDLE","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/products\/04D9E2C0-F4C9-44E6-BF93-A79747E3931A.png?v=1622696683"},{"product_id":"6-day-kid-blanket-viral-variation","title":"6-Day Viral Kid Blanket - Crochet Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrochet Pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWritten Pattern Only - No Graphs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTHIS IS IT!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis blanket is a variation on the classic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bettymcknit.com\/6daykidblanket\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6-Day Kid Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (6DKB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original Classic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bettymcknit.com\/6daykidblanket\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6-Day Kid Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was written for a toddler-sized blanket made with chunky weight yarn, and can easily be made in six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis pattern gives instructions for a baby blanket with DK yarn in four colors, and beautiful details - a straight start and squared off edge for a clean look, topped off with a camel stitch border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinished Size: 38” x 42” (baby blanket size)\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003e2400m\/2600 yards total DK weight in four colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eShown in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-us\/p\/stylecraft-special-dk?utm_medium=affiliate\u0026amp;a_aid=40766a56\"\u003eStylecraft Special DK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eColor A: Teal, Color B: Sage, Color C: Duck Egg, Color D: White (two balls of each) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSome other suggested color combinations shown:\u003cbr\u003eMocha, Vintage Peach, Toy, Cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eRoyal, Storm Blue, Cloud Blue, White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eTurquoise, Apricot, Mocha, White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eThis pattern is also available with GRAPHS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eMATCHING BUNNY LOVEY BY COURTNEY SHEPHERD @gothfaeriescreations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrochet Pattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betty McKnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40246167699608,"sku":"BMCK-6DKBVIRAL","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/products\/AEC89FDE-64AA-4823-8DE7-9571AB9FD0FF_1_105_c.jpg?v=1623634029"},{"product_id":"copy-of-6-day-kid-blanket-viral-variation-with-graphs","title":"6-Day Viral Kid Blanket - Crochet Pattern WITH GRAPHS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCrochet Pattern Digital Download\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTHIS IS IT!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis crochet pattern is a variation on the classic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bettymcknit.com\/6daykidblanket\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6-Day Kid Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (6DKB)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eINCLUDES PATTERN AND GRAPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe original Classic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bettymcknit.com\/6daykidblanket\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6-Day Kid Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was written for a toddler-sized blanket made with chunky weight yarn, and can easily be made in six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis pattern gives instructions for a baby blanket with DK yarn in four colors, and beautiful details - a straight start and squared off edge for a clean look, topped off with a camel stitch border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinished Size: 38” x 42” (baby blanket size)\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003e2400m\/2600 yards total DK weight in four colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eShown in: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-us\/p\/stylecraft-special-dk?utm_medium=affiliate\u0026amp;a_aid=40766a56\"\u003eStylecraft Special DK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eColor A: Teal, Color B: Sage, Color C: Duck Egg, Color D: White (two balls of each) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSome other suggested color combinations shown:\u003cbr\u003eMocha, Vintage Peach, Toy, Cream\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eRoyal, Storm Blue, Cloud Blue, White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eTurquoise, Apricot, Mocha, White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: var(--color-text);\"\u003eMATCHING BUNNY LOVEY BY COURTNEY SHEPHERD @gothfaeriescreations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betty McKnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40246222618776,"sku":"BMCK-VIRALGRAPH","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/products\/D7003F83-ACBA-4D04-9FE9-EEA6D903D27B_1_105_c.jpg?v=1623636422"},{"product_id":"6-day-ridgy-didge-baby-blanket","title":"6-Day Ridgy Didge Baby Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 6-Day Ridgy Didge Baby Blanket is a variation on the classic crochet pattern the 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB), Baby Blanket, and Viral Blanket. It uses the same stitches as the original 6-Day Kid Blanket with texture added and a new border.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUS Terminology\u003cbr\u003eFinished Size: 38” x 42” (baby blanket size)\u003cbr\u003eGauge: 3.5 st\/in and 4 rows\/in dc\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Easy\u003cbr\u003e2000m\/2400 yards total DK weight in five colors\u003cbr\u003eShown in: Stylecraft Special DK, Color A: Cream, Color B: Duck Egg, Color C: Vintage Peach, Color D: Turquoise, Color E: Toy (one ball of each)\u003cbr\u003eHook: G (4 mm) and G+ (4.5 mm) hook\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the difference between this pattern and the original 6DKB?\u003cbr\u003eSize - the original blanket was toddler size, this is a baby blanket.\u003cbr\u003eYarn Weight - The original blanket used chunky weight yarn, this pattern uses DK.\u003cbr\u003eEdge and Border - this pattern has instructions for an edge and a custom border, the original only gave instructions for tassels. \u003cbr\u003eStitches: this pattern uses the same six rows of stitches that the 6-Day Kid Blanket uses with color changes on a different row and textured stitches added.\u003cbr\u003eStraight top and bottom: The original started and ended with chevrons, this blanket has options to start and end with a straight edge with optional instructions for chevron start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty McKnit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44224372605151,"sku":"BMCKRidgyDidgeBaby","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/files\/B92D8E78-9A53-4E3A-A8A7-04D426316662_1_105_c.jpg?v=1686717528"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5622\/7736\/collections\/A6EA1AD1-298C-4C8D-B90C-75F80C6847B6_1_105_c.jpg?v=1624414757","url":"https:\/\/www.bettymcknitshop.com\/en-ca\/collections\/straight-start-patterns.oembed","provider":"Betty McKnit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}