Star Blanket

This Star Blanket is the cutest baby blanket you will ever see that's worked in rounds. Plus, it's not just a rectangular baby blanket that everyone makes, it's star-shaped! The newborn that receives a blanket like this will definitely grow up feeling special. You can use Bernat® Pipsqueak in Silly Sea and Whitey White contrasting colors with this free crochet pattern or choose a different color depending on gender. Make this baby blanket the center of attention in baby's room.

Intermediate

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge10 dc and 6 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

Finished SizeApprox 40 ins [101.5 cm] from point to point.

Materials List

Bernat® Pipsqueak (100 g/ 3.5 oz; 109 m/ 120 yds) or (250 g/8.8 oz; 274 m/300 yds)
- Contrast A (58730 or 59730 Silly Sea) 259 m / 283 yds
- Contrast B (58005 or 59005 Whitey White) 208 m / 227 yds
Size 6.5 mm (U.S. K or 10½) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Instructions

Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
Beg at center, with A, ch 5. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 2 (does not count as st). 12 hdc in ring. Join with sl st to first hdc. 12 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *3 dc in next hdc. 1 sc in next hdc. Rep from * around to last hdc. 3 hdc in last hdc.
Join B with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: With B, sl st in next dc. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. *Miss next sc. 1 dc in next dc. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * 4 times more. Join A with sl st to top of ch 3.
4th rnd: With A, sl st in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in next dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc.** Draw up a loop in each of next 2 dc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
5th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc.** Miss next st. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Miss last st. Join B with sl st to top of ch 3.
6th rnd: With B, sl st in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc.** Sc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Sc2tog over last 2 dc. Join A with sl st to top of ch 3.
7th rnd: With A, ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc.** Miss next st. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Miss last st. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
8th rnd: Sl st in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc.** Sc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 8 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Sc2tog over last 2 dc. Join B with sl st to top of ch 3.
9th rnd: With B, ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 9 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 10 dc.** Miss next st. 1 dc in each of next 10 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Miss last st. Join A with sl st to top of ch 3.
10th rnd: With A, sl st in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 10 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 11 dc.** Sc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 11 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Sc2tog over last 2 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
11th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 12 dc. *(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 13 dc.** Miss next st. 1 dc in each of next 13 dc. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Miss last st. Join B with sl st to top of ch 3.

Cont as established, (working 1 rnd B; 2 rnds A throughout) until work from center to outer point measures approx 20 ins [51 cm] ending with 2 rnds A. Fasten off.

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pamarkley 9963712

Nov 01, 2020

I've been crocheting a long time and I can't even get started with this. What purpose does the chain 2 in the first round serve? Typically it counts as the first stitch meaning that I would only have to crochet 11 stitches.

Hippie Chick

May 02, 2018

The yarns used on this cute star blanket are so soft. I want to make a larger version of this for myself and just snuggle up in it and take a nap! Not only are those super chunky yarns soft, they work up extra fast so you dont have to spend so much time making the blanket instead of enjoying using it.

Daughter of Light

Mar 29, 2018

This Star Blanket would be absolutely amazing in a very bright yellow! Isn't that one of the best thing about handicrafts? We can customize them for those we will be giving them to! Wouldn't this be perfect in a nursery with a theme of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"? Wow! Sooo many different directions you can take this one!!!

Beddae

Jan 15, 2018

Im considering trying this great blanket but was concerned about all your comments. The Yarnspirations site has a tutorial by Mickey of the Crochet Crowd. I havent watched it all yet, but thought maybe it would help with some of the questions people have. Good Luck

Member 8609428

Jan 03, 2018

do you have this pattern in a graph ???

AFC Editor Julia

Jan 03, 2018

Hi there, Sorry, there isn't a graph for this pattern. Yarnspirations didn't provide one. Thanks! Julia, AFC editor

Morehouse17

Oct 31, 2017

Where is the picture?

AFC Editor Julia

Nov 01, 2017

Hi Morehouse, The photo should be showing now! Julia, AFC editor

heidispring98 0276 901

Jul 13, 2017

I love this pattern! I am at the end of row 11 and the instructions say to continue as established. But what does that mean? Continue the pattern using what established row/row(s)? I don't want to continue and mess up the work I have done! Thanks!

AFC Editor Julia

Jul 13, 2017

Hi heidispring, This is a Bernat pattern so I would recommend contacting Yarnspirations support for advice straight from the source. I can offer my advice and observations, but since we are not the creators of this pattern, I can't say for certainty that this is what they meant. It seems to me as though there's an establish pattern with some increases as you progress from row to row. Take a look at your pattern and compare the directions for the rounds and see how you can continue while keeping your increases in mind. I hope that helps! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

heidispring98 0276 901

Jul 12, 2017

I am done with the 11th row, and the rest of the instructions say to "continue as established...until work from center to outer point measures approx 20 ins ending with 2 rnds A. Fasten off". So do I just continue as the 11th round instructs or is it the last three rows? So confused. This should be more clear for people. Thanks! Loving the blanket so far!

Hippie Chick

May 17, 2017

You must be my lucky star. The little one will be a super star rocking this adorable blanket. Bernat Pipsqueak yarns are so very soft yet very durable. Its a heavy-weight yarn and the blanket should last for many years through several children if taken care of properly. Would love this in bright yellow.

karen1camposano 57 53507

Apr 09, 2017

Looking forward to starting this blanket for a colleague who is due in the Autumn. Looked through lots of patterns but this is the one that stood out for me and don't have to change the colours, this is perfect

Delphine Bryant

Feb 21, 2017

I like to see these unique patterns. The first time I saw I star blanket I wanted to make one but got side tracked with another project. Looking for something new and I'm trying this. The word intermediate is a little frightning. I hope if I use a single color it won't be too difficult.

Zeemer

Oct 24, 2016

Love this Star Blanket. I have saved a lot of star shaped baby blanket like this and hexagonal blanket but this is the first time I'm seeing this striped blue star blanket for a baby. I will definitely place this in the queue. You can also use a different color or colors for this pattern. Perfect as christening gift or for personal use.

potsdam2sa 5344589

Mar 30, 2015

Have you tried this craft? What did you think? I tried making this with the free pattern I got with my yarn. It was graded as easy! I can crochet advanced, but could not make this pattern. BECAUSE THE DIRECTIONS WERE INCORRECT! Now I find it as intermediate and the directions are TOTALLY DIFFERENT. I will try again and hopefully this time they are correct. Forgive me if I am not optomistic.

happyhooker

Nov 05, 2017

I agree. This is one of the hardest patterns to read that I have ever encountered. And what do you do with the strands of yarn created by not fastening off when changing colors? Really?

jennifershotwell 2 130734

Feb 24, 2015

This yarn was very hard to work with. Too fuzzy any tips on how to find my next stitch placement?

princess6860504

Feb 21, 2017

OOhh, I know how that is. I am pretty experienced and even I have trouble finding where my stitch goes. Also forget about if you make a mistake and have to pull out your last few stitches. Try not to do that. It may tangle and snarl. Any kind of boucle type yarn is very nice in hand but can be difficult for you if you need to rip out a row or a few stitches. It's a neat idea, though.

skar4life 5424476

Feb 23, 2012

How many points is the star supposed to be? I'm a beginner at this & i'm getting a little confused by the pattern. I keep ending up with seven points but it doesnt look right. Any help please!

schnibbitymom1

Dec 02, 2011

This is absolutely the prettiest thing I've seen for the little ones in some time! I just crocheted another blanket (my own design, seen at my Ravelry.com account) and wish I had found this before hand. Make no mistake, I love the one I just did for my new grand-nephew, however, I think I would have preferred this one. Oh well, at least until the next adorable blanket I see!!