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🧶 31 Days of Squares: Day 7 – 8" Cabled Star Square

Day 7 Crochet Square - Cabled Star

We’ve made it through Week 1! 🎉 Seven squares in, and today’s pick is a showstopper. The 8" Cabled Star Square by Amelia Beebe is everything I love in a crochet project: texture, structure, and just the right amount of “wait… how do I do this again?”

This square looks intricate, but once you get the flow, it’s surprisingly approachable—especially if you take it slow and follow the directions carefully.

🌟 Pattern Review: A Star is Born

This stunner comes from Ravelry: 8" Cabled Star Square. When I first opened the pattern, I had a moment of “oops, maybe this is too ambitious for Day 7,” but I was wrong. It’s wonderfully written and worked up smoothly with a little focus and coffee.

The finished square is crisp, textured, and gorgeous. I can absolutely see an entire blanket made from this pattern. Would it be a labor of love? Yes. Would it be worth it? Also yes.

8 inch Cabled Star Crochet Square

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✂️ Weave In Those Ends

Like always—give your square a final check and weave in those ends before you toss it in the “done” pile. You’ll thank yourself later when assembling time comes.

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