Shooting Star Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This crochet star blanket is perfect for your little one!

If you're stuck in a crochet rut, consider working on this Shooting Star Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern. This project shows that not all free crochet baby blanket patterns need to look the same or have the same features. What really sets this pattern apart from the pack is its shape. The circular design is unique and unexpected, but the overall look is totally traditional. Best of all, you only need one skein of each yarn color to complete this project, so there's no need to worry about breaking the bank. Make a star baby blanket your loved ones will treasure for years to come.

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge4 rows – 3-1/4”; 6 dc – 2-1/4”

Finished Size37" x 37"

Materials List

RED HEART Super Saver (4 ply): 1 skein each 0311 White, 0381 Light Blue, 0724 Baby Pink, 0668 Honeydew, 0345 Baby Print
RED HEART Classics: 1 skein 0261 Maize
Crochet Hook: 5.0mm (US H-8) or size needed for gauge

Instructions

Round 1: With white ch 4, slip stitch in first ch from hook and form a ring, ch 3, dc in ring, (ch 1, 2 dc) 7 times, ch 1, slip stitch to ch 3 of beginning ch 3. (16 dc in ring)
Round 2: Slip stitch to ch 1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 1 space, ch 1] around, join to top of beginning ch 3.
Round 3: Slip stitch to ch 2 space, Beg Sh in same space, dc in next ch 1 space, [Shell in next ch 2 space, dc in next ch 1 space] around, join to beginning ch 3 and fasten off.
Round 4: Join light blue in any ch 3 space, Beg Sh in same space, dc in each of next 2 dc, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, [Shell in ch 3 space, dc in each of next 2 dc, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc] around, join to beginning ch 3.
Round 5: Slip stitch to ch 3 space, Beg Sh in same space, dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, [Shell in ch 3 space, dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 3 dc) around, join to beg ch 3.
Round 6: Slip stitch to ch 3 space, Beg Sh in same space, dc in each of next 4 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 4 dc, [Shell in ch 3 space, dc in each of next 4 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 4 dc] around, join to beginning ch 3 and fasten off.
Round 7: Join white in any ch 3 space, Beg Sh in same space, dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, [Shell in ch 3 space, dc in each of next 5 dc, skip 2 dc, dc in each of next 5 dc] around, join to beginning ch 3 and fasten off.

Color Scheme

Continue pattern adding 2 dc on each repeat between the Shells in the following color sequence:

3 rounds baby pink, 1 round white, 3 rounds honeydew, 1 round white, 3 rounds maize, 1 round white

Edging

With baby print (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in any ch 3 space, *[skip 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc] until next ch 3 space, (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 3 space, continue pattern repeating from * around, join to beginning sc and fasten off.

Special Stitches

Beginning Shell (Beg Sh): (ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in space or stitch as indicated.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in space or stitch as indicated.

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princess6860504

Aug 24, 2018

Oh my gosh, the starburst design afghan can be adapted to fit any room and any decor! Red, white, and blue for your patriotic fans tonal shades of mocha, taupe and cream for a more neutral decor or brights like a coral, turquoise, and mint for something really fun and summery! It really is an all purpose pattern. It will be fun to see it take shape as you go round and round. LOVE!

Daughter of Light

Apr 23, 2018

How pretty! I love the different shape and I imagine baby and mom will too! Wow! What's not to love about this one! You can change up the colors to match your own decor or tailor it to the nursery if you're gifting it. If you do it in the colors shown it's appropriate for both genders too! It's also designated as an easy pattern so you can always have one made up and on hand.