Why My 6-Day Superstar Blanket Took Me by Surprise

Eleanor Vance · 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. This year, she partnered with Juniper Moon Farm for the coziest color gradients yet. Keep reading to see what I made and to learn how you can join in on the stitchy fun. ### What Made This Year's Crochet Along Special The 6-Day Superstar Blanket Crochet Along has been around for a while, but this year's edition felt different. Betty McKnit teamed up with Juniper Moon Farm to offer the Cirrus Rainbow yarn collection, which features stunning gradients. For my blanket, 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. It's like having a garden wrapped around your shoulders. ### What You'll Need to Get Started Before you dive in, here's a quick list of supplies. Most of these you probably already have on hand. - 6 skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Cirrus Rainbow Cotton Yarn (I needed just a bit of a seventh to finish mine) - 6-Day Superstar Blanket pattern for Juniper Moon Farm exclusive variation (free with ads or 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) ### How the Project Came Together I started with the smaller hook for the first skein, and I was amazed at how fast the pattern built up. The 6-Day Superstar Blanket is designed to work up quickly, even if you're not a speed crocheter. By the end of day one, I had a solid chunk of fabric. The color transitions in the yarn did most of the heavy lifting, so I didn't have to worry about changing colors myself. That's the beauty of a good gradient yarn. ### Where to Find Resources and Community Even though the live event has wrapped up, Betty set up some great resources for crocheters to reference whenever they choose to start their own blanket. You can visit her blog post to learn all about the project, the resources, and the community. She also has a helpful video introduction on her YouTube channel. I talked about my finished blanket on the Behind The Seams livestream from Friday, July 10th. It's worth checking out if you want to see the final result up close. ### Why You Should Give It a Try I had so much fun crocheting this blanket. It's not just about the finished product, though that's pretty great too. The process itself is relaxing and rewarding. If you're looking for a project that feels manageable but still impressive, this is it. Be sure to check out Betty McKnit, Knitting Fever, and Juniper Moon Farm on socials to see all the amazing blankets already out there. You might find just the inspiration you need. ### Final Thoughts Crocheting this blanket reminded me why I love this craft. It's creative, meditative, and connects you with a community of makers. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just picking up a hook for the first time, the 6-Day Superstar Blanket is a fantastic project. So grab your yarn, pick a gradient that speaks to you, and get stitching. You won't regret it.