I Tried the Viral 6-Day Superstar Blanket Crochet Along - Here's What Happened

Felix Schneider · 2026-07-18

With Lori Holt's new crochet book coming out soon, I've found myself reaching for my crochet hooks and yarn a lot recently. The 6-Day Superstar Blanket Crochet Along hosted by Betty McKnit has been the talk of the town for a few years now, and this year she partnered with Juniper Moon Farm for the coziest color gradients yet. Keep reading to see what I made and learn how you can join in on the stitchy fun! ### What You'll Need for the 6-Day Superstar Blanket This year's 6-Day Superstar Blanket Crochet Along featured the Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow yarn collection. There are so many great gradients to pick from! For mine, I chose the Alaskan June Afternoon Cirrus Rainbow Cotton Yarn. The pretty corals melt into bright peony pinks and soft greens, creating the look of a blooming flower. Here is what you will need to participate: - 6 Skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow Cotton Yarn (I needed just a little bit of a seventh skein to finish mine) - 6-Day Superstar Blanket for Juniper Moon Farm Exclusive Pattern Variation (free pattern with ads or ad-free PDF pattern) - Stitch markers - Scissors - Yarn needle - US Size H (5mm) crochet hook (I used this for my first skein) - US Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook (I used this for the rest of the blanket) ### How I Approached the Project I started with the smaller US Size H hook for the first skein, just to see how the yarn would behave. The texture felt tight and sturdy, which was great for the beginning. But as I moved through the pattern, I realized switching to the US Size I hook gave the blanket a softer, more drapey feel. That's the beauty of crochet - you can adjust as you go. This is how far I got with my first skein of yarn! It's amazing how fast a good gradient yarn works up. ### The Crochet Along Community While the live event has already wrapped up, Betty set up some great resources for crocheters to reference whenever they choose to start their 6-Day Superstar Blanket. You can visit her blog post to learn all about the project, the resources, and the community surrounding the crochet along. She also has a great video introduction to the crochet along on her YouTube channel. You can hear what I had to say about my finished blanket on the Behind The Seams Livestream from Friday, July 10th. ### Will You Join In On The Stitchy Fun? I had so much fun crocheting up this blanket. It's not just about the finished product - it's about the process, the colors, and the sense of accomplishment. I can't wait to see all of the amazing 6-Day Superstar Blankets you make! Be sure to check out Betty McKnit, Knitting Fever, and Juniper Moon Farms on socials to see all the amazing blankets already out there if you need some stitchy inspiration. Happy crocheting!