This Star Crochet Blanket is a delightful pattern for any crocheter looking to create a stunning piece with a classic star motif. Using the soft and lightweight PlainJane Sandwashed Sport Yarn, this blanket is perfect for cozy evenings or as a thoughtful gift. Below, you’ll find all the details on materials, color guides, and step-by-step instructions to bring your Star Crochet Blanket to life.
Materials
Yarn: PlainJane Sandwashed Sport Yarn (142 yards / 50g per skein)
Hook Size: 3.5mm crochet hook
Gauge: 20 stitches x 10 rows = 4″ x 4″ in double crochet (dc) stitch
Abbreviations & Stitches Used
ch: chain (yarn over and pull through the loop)
sc: single crochet (insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops)
dc: double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops twice)
sl: slip stitch (insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook)
Size and Yarn Requirements
| Blanket Size | Main Color | Minor Color A | Minor Color B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30″ x 36″ | 8 skeins | 5 skeins | 5 skeins |
| 40″ x 48″ | 13 skeins | 8 skeins | 8 skeins |
| 50″ x 60″ | 21 skeins | 12 skeins | 12 skeins |
Instructions
Main Part of the Blanket
Foundation Chain The pattern repeat is based on 8 stitches and 4 rows. Start with a foundation chain of 130 (178, 226) stitches based on your chosen size.
Changing Colors: Alternate colors every row. Keep the main color uncut at the end of each row to easily switch back.
Creating Loops: For rows where a 10-chain loop is created, the loop is decorative and does not count as a stitch.
Row-by-Row Breakdown
Row 1 (Main Color) Work on the bumps on the back of the foundation chain.
Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next bump, (10 ch, sl to last dc, dc in each of next 6 bumps, 10 ch, sl in last dc, dc in each of next 2 bumps) repeat until the end. Do not cut the yarn.
Row 2 (Minor Color A) Change to Minor Color A. Ch 3, turn the fabric, dc in next stitch, (10 ch, sl to make loop, skip 1 st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 10 ch, sl to make loop, skip 1 st, 2 dc in next 2 sts). Repeat across. End with a single dc in the last stitch. Cut the yarn.
Row 3 (Main Color) Do not turn; continue to work on the wrong side using the main color.
Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next stitch, (10-ch loop, skip 1 st, dc in each of next 2 sts, 10-ch loop, skip 1 st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts) repeat to end.
Row 4 (Minor Color B) Change to Minor Color B. Ch 3, turn the fabric, (10-ch loop, skip 1 st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, 10-ch loop, skip 1 st, dc in each of next 4 sts). Repeat across and finish with dc in each of next 3 sts in the last repeat.
Repeat Rows 1-4 Continue repeating Rows 1-4 for a total of 86 (114, 142) rows, depending on your desired blanket size.
Final Row For the last row, dc across without creating loops.
Border
Set Up Row With the fabric upside down, start from the 130th (178th, 226th) st of the setup chain.
4 dc in the 3rd ch of the starting 3-ch (1st dc), placing a marker on the 2nd dc as a corner stitch. Work along each side with 2 dc in each row and add 5 dc at each corner.
Border Rounds
Round 1 (Main Color) Sl st to next st, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), sc in same st, ch 1, skip 1 st, sc across to the corner, and in each corner, make (sc, ch 2, sc).
Round 2 (Minor Color B) 1 sc in each 1-ch space, ch 1 to the corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner.
Round 3-4 Repeat as in Round 2, alternating Minor Color A and B for each round.
Final Touches
After completing all rounds of the border, weave in all ends neatly. This blanket makes a cozy, textured project that will be a highlight in any room!
