Welcome back to My Crafts Ideas! Today, I’m excited to share a beautiful Star Blanket Pattern that’s perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to any space. This pattern is ideal for those who love creating stunning, star-shaped blankets with intricate details. Let’s dive into the pattern details and get started on this wonderful project!
GAUGE
14 double crochet (dc) stitches x 8 rows = 4”
Save time and ensure your blanket turns out perfectly by checking your gauge.
Skills/Techniques Used in This Pattern:
Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), and double crochet (dc) stitches.
Shell stitch.
V-stitch.
Working in joined rounds.
Stitch Guide:
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch.
V-stitch (V-st): (dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated stitch.
Pattern Notes:
The blanket is worked in joined rounds.
If you increase the size of the blanket by adding more rounds, you will need additional yarn.
Materials
Yarn of your choice (consider using a soft, medium-weight yarn for comfort and ease)
Crochet hook that matches your yarn (refer to yarn label for recommended size)
Scissors
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Instructions
Foundation Ring: With color A, ch 4; join with sl st in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 10 dc in ring, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the same stitch as joining sl st, 2 dc in each stitch around, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 22 dc.
Round 3: Ch 3, skip the same stitch as joining sl st, *skip next stitch, V-st in next stitch; repeat from * to last stitch, skip last stitch, dc in the same stitch as joining sl st, ch 2, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 (to join round and complete last V-st) – 11 V-sts.
Round 4: Sl st to ch-2 space of next V-st, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same ch-2 space (first shell made), shell in ch-2 space of each V-st around, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 shells.
Round 5: Sl st in next stitch, ch 3 (counts as dc), *shell in next ch-2 space, dc in next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next stitch; repeat from * to last ch-2 space, shell in last ch-2 space, dc in next stitch, skip last stitch, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 shells and 22 dc (6 dc between ch-2 spaces).
Round 6: Sl st to dc immediately following the ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next 2 stitches, shell in next ch-2 space, *dc in next 2 stitches, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next 2 stitches, shell in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 shells and 44 dc (4 dc along each side of 11 points).
Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next 2 stitches, dc in next 3 stitches, shell in next ch-2 space, *dc in next 3 stitches, skip next 2 stitches, dc in next 3 stitches, shell in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, dc in last 2 stitches, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 shells and 66 dc (5 dc along each side of 11 points).
Round 8: Sl st to ch-2 of next shell, ch 3, *dc in each stitch to 1 stitch before space where 2 stitches were skipped in previous round, skip next 2 stitches, dc in each stitch to next ch-2 space, shell in ch-2 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 shells and 88 dc (6 dc along each side of 11 points).
Round 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in each stitch to 1 stitch before space where 2 stitches were skipped, skip next 2 stitches, dc in each stitch to next ch-2 space, shell in ch-2 space; repeat from * around, dc in last 2 stitches, join with sl st in the top of the beginning ch-3 – 11 shells and 110 dc (7 dc along each side of 11 points).
Rounds 10-19: Repeat Rounds 8 and 9 until you have 19 dc along each side of 11 points.
Option to Increase Size: Continue to repeat Rounds 8 and 9 until desired size is achieved. Each round will increase by 1 dc along each side and will continue to have 11 points.
Last Round (Round 20): Sl st to ch-2 space of next shell, ch 1, *3 sc in the same ch-2 space, sc in each stitch to 1 stitch before space where 2 stitches were skipped, skip next 2 stitches, sc in each stitch to next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st in the first sc – 429 sc (18 sc along each side of 3-sc points). Fasten off.
Finishing
- Gently block your blanket to the desired shape.
- Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
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Abbreviations
- beg: begin(ning)
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hk: hook
- rem: remain(ing)
- rep: repeat
- rnd(s): round(s)
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sp(s): space(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
I hope you enjoy creating this stunning star blanket. It makes a wonderful gift and a charming addition to any room. Don’t forget to share your creations with us at My Crafts Ideas – we love seeing your beautiful work! Happy crocheting!
