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Galactic Garland in Cascade Anthem DK – Crochet Pattern Summary (DK718)

Galactic Garland is a free, beginner-friendly crochet pattern designed by April Garwood and published by Cascade Yarns as pattern number DK718. The finished project is a whimsical, space-themed decorative garland measuring approximately 45 inches long, making it a charming addition to nurseries, children's rooms, party décor, or any space that calls for a touch of cosmic flair. The garland features a collection of crocheted celestial motifs — including a Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Stars — worked individually and assembled into a single hanging decoration.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a crocheted celestial garland composed of multiple three-dimensional and flat motifs representing objects from our solar system and night sky. The individual components include:

• Sun – A stuffed, rounded sphere-like element constructed from two crocheted circles joined together, approximately 5 inches across. Six sun circles are made and seamed to create a dimensional, lightly stuffed sun centerpiece.
• Moon – A crocheted celestial motif worked in continuous rounds, giving it a smooth, seamless construction.
• Jupiter – Another dimensional motif worked in continuous rounds, referencing the iconic banded appearance of the solar system's largest planet.
• Stars – Flat, pointed star motifs worked in joined rounds. Steaming the finished stars is recommended to help them lay flat and hold their shape.

Together, these motifs are assembled along a length of yarn or chain to create the finished garland. The combination of stuffed 3D elements and flat decorative pieces gives the garland visual depth and texture.

Materials Used

Yarn

The pattern calls for Cascade Yarns® Anthem DK, a 100% acrylic yarn that comes in 100 g (3.5 oz) skeins with approximately 248 yards (227 meters) per skein. Five colors are used across the garland's motifs:

• Color #20 – Yellow (used for the Sun)
• Color #45 – Autumn Sunset
• Color #75 – Dusty Blue
• Color #7 – Silver
• Color #14 – Cream

One skein of each color is required. Because Anthem DK is 100% acrylic, the finished garland is durable, easy to care for, and colorfast — practical qualities for a decorative item that may be handled frequently or displayed long-term.

Hook and Notions

• US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Locking stitch marker – used to track the beginning of rounds in continuous spiral construction
• Polyester stuffing – used to give the Sun (and likely other dimensional motifs) a soft, rounded shape
• Yarn needle – for weaving in ends and seaming motifs together

Gauge

The stated gauge is 12 rounds of the Sun Circle equals approximately 4¾ inches in diameter. Because this is a decorative accessory rather than a fitted garment, gauge is used primarily to ensure the finished motifs reach their intended size. Working tightly, as the pattern notes instruct, is important for achieving neat, well-defined motifs and for keeping stuffing from showing through the fabric.

Techniques and Construction Methods

This pattern introduces and reinforces several fundamental crochet construction techniques, making it an excellent project for beginner crocheters who want to build confidence with in-the-round work and shaping.

Magic Circle (Magic Ring)

Each circular motif — including the Sun circles — begins with a magic circle (also called a magic ring). This technique creates an adjustable loop that can be pulled tight to close the center of a round motif completely, eliminating the small hole that can result from a