Why I Finally Joined the 6-Day Superstar Blanket Crochet Along (And You Should Too)

Emily Davis · 2026-07-18

With Lori Holt's new crochet book coming out soon, I've found myself reaching for my hooks and yarn a lot more lately. The 6-Day Superstar Blanket Crochet Along, hosted by Betty McKnit, has been a big deal in the crafting world for a few years now. This year, she teamed up with Juniper Moon Farm to create the coziest color gradients I've ever seen. Keep reading to see what I made and how you can jump into the stitchy fun yourself. ### What You'll Need to Make the Blanket This year's crochet along used the Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow yarn collection, and there are so many gorgeous gradients to choose from. For my blanket, I picked the Alaskan June Afternoon Cirrus Rainbow Cotton Yarn. The corals blend into bright peony pinks and soft greens, making it look like a blooming flower. Here's your supply list: - **6 skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow Cotton Yarn** (I needed a little bit of a seventh to finish mine) - **6-Day Superstar Blanket pattern** (free with ads, or buy the ad-free PDF) - **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) I was surprised how much I got done with just that first skein. The color changes keep things interesting, and the pattern works up fast once you get the rhythm down. ### My Experience with the Crochet Along The live event has already wrapped up, but Betty set up some great resources for anyone who wants to start their own blanket. You can visit her blog post to learn all about the project, the resources, and the community behind the crochet along. She also has a helpful video introduction on her YouTube channel that walks you through the basics. I even shared my finished blanket on the Behind The Seams Livestream from Friday, July 10th, if you want to hear my thoughts. One thing I loved was how the pattern uses simple stitches to create a complex-looking design. You don't need to be an expert to make something beautiful. The gradient yarn does a lot of the work for you, so even beginners can get great results. ### Will You Join In On the Stitchy Fun? I had so much fun crocheting this blanket, and I can't wait to see all the amazing 6-Day Superstar Blankets you make. Be sure to check out Betty McKnit, Knitting Fever, and Juniper Moon Farms on social media to see all the incredible blankets already out there if you need some inspiration. > "The best part of a crochet along is the community. You're never alone when you're stitching along with hundreds of others." Happy crocheting! Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for more patterns and supplies.