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Does anyone have a link to a pattern for a star applique? I'm making the flag afghan from Lion's website, but I don't like the stars - they're too spindly. I've tried about a dozen I found online, but don't like any of them on the afghan. I need one that's solid, not lacy, and pointy, not curvy tips. The yarn is chunky & soft, so the applique needs to be substantial as well. Not asking too much, am I ?!?!?! Here's the afghan: (You might have to join the Lion site to see it, but it's free) http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-americanaAfghan.html?noImages=Thanks for any suggestions!
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Last year I too was on the quest for a perfect crocheted star. Almost impossible to find. This is the one I ended up using: Patterns for both a small & large star: http://expimag.blogspot.com/2007/12/christmas-star-ornaments.html
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NAZ! That is sooooo cute!
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I should mention the reason I needed a crocheted star was because my 3.5 yr old had the original TMX talking Elmo when she was 8 months old. She wore that poor thing out, so when they came out with a new talking Elmo Live, I got her that. The problem was the old Elmo had a big yellow star on his chest and the new one didn't. She constantly pointed that out to me. Needless to say the new Elmo ended up getting a crocheted yellow star for his chest too. The things we do for our offspring. ps - I should also mention that picture isn't mine - it's from the website with the pattern.
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Oh, it's perfect - I'm going to go make one right now! Thanks so much!
Naz, you're a good mom!
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Well, in the hour or so since I looked up Naz's suggestion, I made six stars, and they're PERFECT!!!
I also love the fact that the pattern uses the "wrong" side, something I never would have thought of, yet it looks so much prettier.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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I can't wait to see your afghan. For so long I've wanted to crochet a flag blanket, just never got around to doing it.
Check out my website at: http://www.naztazia.comMy how-to videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/naztaziaI'm also on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/naztaziaCertified Red ♥ Heart Ambassador
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