Five-pointed star on a navy background, 25×25 squares. Worked in C2C, this is a great learn-the-method pattern with a clear, satisfying motif.
Stitch
Corner-to-corner (C2C)
Size
25×25 sq
Colours
2
Difficulty
Beginner
Time
10–20 hours
Finished
~8×8 in (20×20 cm) in DK-weight yarn
Palette
Corner-to-corner (C2C) is a deceptively quick method — you build the blanket diagonally with three-treble blocks, which means it grows fast and the colour changes happen at predictable points. The Simple Star is a good "second C2C project" — bigger and more recognisable than the typical "first C2C" rectangle.
Two colours keeps it tidy. Navy and gold give a Christmas / festive feel; swap in pastels for a nursery, or red and white for a Texas / Lone Star State flag-style piece.
If you've never done C2C before, read our chart guide first — the row direction alternates, which trips most people up on their first attempt. After three or four rows it clicks.