6-Day Crochet – Corner to Corner Tranquility Stripe Blanket

Introduction

This pattern is a variation of the 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB). It is comprised of the same six rows of single crochet, double crochet, and double crochet granny clusters, but it does not chevron. It has a simple single crochet border that shows off the diagonal construction.

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Overview

This pattern is complete adaptable to any yarn and size. It begins at one corner and increases on both sides until the desired width of the completed blanket is reached. Then it proceeds to a bias section which continues to increase on one side and decrease on the other until the desired length is reached. The final corner of the blanket is created then with decreases on both sides. A simple single crochet border completes this simple yet stunning project.

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What’s the difference between this pattern and the original 6DKB?

• Size – this pattern is design-your-own size, the original made a toddler blanket.
• Yarn Weight – Both patterns are made in 5 weight with options for resizing with different weights of yarn
• Edge and Border – this pattern has instructions for a simple edge and border, the original only gave instructions for tassels. 
• Stripes – this pattern uses the same stitches as the 6-Day Kid Blanket but it does not chevron, and is worked from corner to corner.

Details: 
US Terminology with UK Conversions
Finished Size: 50” x 60” (Easily resized)
Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Yarn: Can be made in any yarn in any size. 
Shown in 3405 Yards of Jiffy Bonus Bundle in Color A Coastal, Color B Sea Foam, Color C Clay, Color D Plum, and Color E Eggplant (one ball of each).
Hook: K (6.5 mm) hook
(make a swatch to determine the best hook for your yarn).
Gauge: 10 sc x 12 r on K-10.5 (6.5mm)
(It is not important to match gauge)

Abbreviations

6DKB: 6-Day Kid Blanket
C2C: Corner to corner
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
dc3tog (cluster)
dec dc2tog: double crochet two together decrease
edc: extended double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet two together decrease
sl st: slip stitch
standing dc: standing double crochet
stsc: stacked single crochet
sk: skip
sp(s): space(s) 
yo: yarn over

Special Stitches:

dc3tog – worked as a cluster into one stitch – not over three stitches
[yarn over, pull up a loop, yo and pull through two loops] 3 times. Yarn over, and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. (Be sure to pull up a loop in the same stitch every time.) dc3tog complete. stacked single crochet: ch 1, sc in first st. 

dec dc2tog: [yo, pull up a loop in the next st, yo, pull through two loops] twice. yo and pull through all loops on the hook.

edc: yo, pull up a loop in the next st, yo and pull through one loop on the hook, [yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook] twice.

sc2tog: pull up a loop in each of the next 2 sts, yo and pull through both loops on the hook.

standing dc: standing double crochet: pull up the working loop to the height of a double crochet stitch, wrap the loop around your hook, holding it against the hook with your finger, pull up a loop in the space or stitch indicated, yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook and under the first twist around the hook, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook.

stsc: stacked single crochet: only used at the beginning of the row. sc in first st of the row, insert the hook into the side the sc just made, and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops. stsc complete.

Repeats
(   ) Work stitches in parentheses in the same st or sp.
[   ] Repeat everything within the brackets the indicated number of times.
*Indicates beginning of repeat.
** Indicates end of repeat on last repeat only (ignore it until last repeat).

Stitch Counts

• Stitch counts between < >
• <+/-> gives the difference from the total stitch count of the previous row.
• I’ve given the counts I feel are most helpful, sometimes in lieu of a total stitch count.
• Counts for subsequent rows are given in parentheses like so: repeat 1 (repeat 2, repeat 3) etc.
• Unless indicated otherwise, ch 3 counts as dc.
• If your stitch counts are off, avoid the temptation to self-correct without understanding your mistake. The pattern should work out as written.
• I’ve given you counts for 10 repeats. You do not have to do them all.

Notes

• ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as dc unless otherwise indicated
• stsc at the beginning of the row counts as dc unless otherwise indicated
• Some crocheters choose to omit the ch 1 at the beginning of the sc rows
• Keep edge stitches loose.

Does it Really Only Take Six Days?

All of my patterns that use the same six rows alternating rows of sc, dc, and clusters, with or without chevrons, is called 6-Day Crochet. The name comes from the original 6-Day Kid Blanket, which was toddler sized and made with chunky yarn, and took me an easy six days to make. This variation uses the same stitches as that original pattern, but you can use any yarn and make it any size you want, so whether you can meet the six day deadline will depend on the size of the blanket you wish to make. It’s completely possible to make an adult-size 6-Day C2C Tranquility Stripe Blanket in six days.

For more information please see my article, Why is it Called the 6-Day Kid Blanket?

How to Resize

This blanket can be made to any size. Work Part 1, increasing both sides until the blanket is the width you would like it to be (I’ve given you counts for 10 repeats – you do not have to work them all). Change to Part 2, and work to desired length. Change to Part 3.

About the Row/Round Numbers

In order to provide consistency across all of the 6DKB pattern variations, the repeating rounds correspond to the original 6DKB. The cluster rows are always Row or Round 2 and 3, the dc rows are always Row or Round 5 and 6, and the sc rows are always Row or Round 4 and 7. This makes it easy to adapt any pattern to the Snowflake Effect, Viral Stripes, Popsicle, Ridgy Didge, or the original Vivid Chevrons. It also helps me answer your questions and keep my many 6-Day Crochet patterns straight.

You will start with Part 1 which has six Setup Rows which you will only work once. After that, you will repeat Rows 2-7 until your blanket reaches the width you would like it to be. Do not repeat the Setup Rounds. Move on to Part 2 and 3 and end with two Decrease Rows.

You will be guided to work the rows in the proper order; don’t let the numbers throw you off or overthink a change in the sequence. 

Side EdgesThis pattern utilizes the stacked single crochet at the start of the rows in order to create straight side edges. Please see the abbreviations at the beginning of this pattern for an explanation of the stitch.

Work your edge stitches loosely to alleviate any pulling or curling.

Changing Colors
I have given instructions to change colors every three rows, in the following sequence: 

A, B, C, D, E, D, C, B, A, E

This pattern can take on many different looks by striping it in different ways, and there are infinite options, including self-striping yarns and gradients. Please see my article “No Two 6-Day Kid Blankets are Alike” for more information about the different 6DKB stripes and how to create them.

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To change yarn on color changes, draw the new color through the last two loops of the last stitch of the row before the color change.

Begin Pattern

Begin with Color A and change colors every three rows in the following sequence: A, B, C, D, E, D, C, B, A, E

Part 1: Increase both sides

With Color A, ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring (magic ring not recommended).

Setup Row 1: ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ring. <6 dc>

Turn

Setup Row 2: stsc, 2 dc in same st, sk 2, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, sk 2, 3 dc in top of ch 3. <9 sts>

Turn

Setup Row 3: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st. <11 sc>

Turn

Change to Color B

Setup Row 4: stsc, dc in same st, dc in each st across, 2 dc in last st. <13 sts>

Turn

Setup Row 5: stsc, dc in same st, dc in each st across, 2 dc in last st. <15 sts>

Turn

Setup Row 6: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st. <17 sts>

Turn

Setup rows complete. Change to Color C and Proceed to Row 2.

Row 2: stsc, 2 dc in same st, sk 1, [3 dc in next st, sk 2] to last 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, sk 1, 3 dc in last st. 

<7 (12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37, 42, 47, 52) 3-dc clusters>

Turn

Row 3: stsc, 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each sp to end, 3 dc in last st. 

<8 (13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 53) 3 dc clusters>

Turn

Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st. 

<26 (41, 56, 71, 86, 101, 116, 131, 146, 161) sts> 

Turn

Change to Color D

Row 5: stsc, dc in same st, dc in each st across, 2 dc in last st. 

<28 (43, 58, 73, 88, 103, 118, 133, 148, 163) sts>

Turn

Row 6: stsc, dc in same st, dc in each st across, 2 dc in last st. 

<30 (45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165) sts>

Turn

Row 7: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st across, 2 sc in last st. 

<32 (47, 62, 77, 92, 107, 122, 137, 152, 167) sts>

Turn

Change to Color E

Repeat 2-7 to desired width, ending with row 4. I have given counts for 10 repeats. You do not have to do them all.

Proceed to Part 2 for a rectangle and part 3 for a square. Continue changing colors every three rows in the following sequence: A, B, C, D, E, D, C, B, A, E

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Part 2: Bias Section

Because this pattern is made to be variable, changes in stitch count given as <+-> total stitch count difference from the previous row.

Row 5: stsc, dc in same st, dc in each st to last 4 sts, dec dc2tog, sk 1, edc in last st. <-1>

Turn

Row 6: stsc, sk 1, dec dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in each st across to last st, 2 dc in last st <-1>

Turn

Row 7: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc to last 2 sts, sk 1, sc in last st <+0>

Turn

Change Colors

Row 2: stsc, [sk 2, 3 dc in next st] to last 2 sts, sk 1, 3 dc in last st <+1>

Turn  

Row 3: stsc, 2 dc in same st, [3 dc in next sp] to last sp, sk sp between last 3 dc and st sc, edc in last st. <+0>

Turn

Row 4: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st to last, 2 sc in last st. <+1>

Turn

Change Colors

Repeat these six rows to desired length, ending with Row 4. Proceed to Part 3.

Part 3: Decrease Both Sides

Row 5: stsc, sk 1, dec dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in each st to last 4 sts, dec dc2tog, sk 1, edc in last st. <-4>

Turn

Row 6: stsc, sk 1, dec dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in each st to last 4 sts, dec dc2tog, sk 1, edc in last st. <-4>

Turn

Row 7: ch 1, sc in same st, sk 1, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sk 1, sc in last st. <-2>

Turn

Change Colors

Row 2: stsc, [sk 2, 3 dc in next st] to last 3 sts, sk 2, edc in last st. <-2>

Turn

Row 3: stsc, sk first sp, 3 dc in each sp to last sp, sk sp between last 3 dc and st sc, edc in last st. <-3>

Turn

Row 4: ch 1, sc in same st, sk 1, sc in each st to last 4 sts, sc2tog, sk 1, sc in last st. <-3>

Turn

Change Colors

Repeat the six rows from Part 3 until 8 sts remain (for me, that was a Row 3), proceed to Decrease Rows.

Decrease Row 1: stsc, sk 1, [dec dc2tog] twice over next 4 sts, sk 1, dc in last st. <4 sts> 

Decrease Row 2: stsc, dec dc3tog. <2 sts>

Fasten off. Proceed to Border.

Border Row 1: Attach Color E in any stitch along the top row and work a round of sc around the entire piece, working 3 sc in each corner. When working the sides, use the turning chains and the sc and stacked stitches as foundation chains, working under 2 threads of each stitch. Check your work often to make sure it is lying flat and adjust the number of stitches as needed. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Border Row 2 – 4: ch 1, sc in same st and each st around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Tested by Maureen Clausen, Melissa Crawford, Shelley Dueck, JoAnn Elliott, Tere E. Hubler, Katherine Field, Juli Frazier, Kristina Hinebaugh, Jackie Houser, Philip Kirby, Bryna Kline, Conny Meert, Jessica Perdergraft, Beth Pogosov, Kara Williamson.

Sample crocheted by Audrey Blackburn @ragemadeco

Beth McKee Elliott, also known as Betty McKnit, is a crochet and knitting designer, instructor, community leader, and Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator. Her signature style, 6-Day Crochet, is showcased in the viral crochet patterns the 6-Day Kid Blanket and 6-Day Star Blanket.

Beth/Betty is passionate about designing quick, adaptable, go-to crochet and knitting projects, and is committed to being accessible to assist crafters in bringing their dream projects to life.

She specializes in Somatic Crochet and Knitting, a mindfulness practice that combines crochet/knitting with body awareness techniques to prevent injury and promote well-being and creativity in crafting.

Items created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale with credit to Betty McKnit in your listing. Mass production is not permitted.

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