Crochet 4th of July Star Lovey

The Crochet 4th of July Star Lovey is a perfect project for adding a festive touch to your Independence Day celebrations while also making a cute and cuddly gift for a little one. This pattern combines creativity with a patriotic theme, allowing you to showcase your crochet skills in a fun and meaningful way. The star shape adds a whimsical charm to the lovey, making it a delightful accessory for snuggles and playtime. With its red, white, and blue colors, this project captures the spirit of the holiday and brings smile-inducing coziness to any setting. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this lovey pattern is sure to bring joy and a sense of accomplishment to your crafting endeavors.

For the blanket part, I followed the pattern below from a blog, working 10 rows red, 2 rows white, 2 rows blue, and the border round in blue:

Round 1: Starting with Bright Yellow. Ch6. Sl st to join ring. *SH. Ch3. Repeat from * three more times. <4 SH with 4 Ch3 corners>

Round 2: *SH in Ch2. [2dc. Ch3. 2dc] in Ch3. Repeat from * around.

Round 3: Change to Spring Green. SH in every Ch2. INC SH in every corner Ch3.

Round 4: SH in every Ch2. Over INC SHs work as follows: SH in first Ch 2. [2dc. Ch3. 2dc] in Ch3. SH in next Ch2.

Rounds 5-12: Repeat rows 3 & 4 consecutively. Change colors as follows; Blue, Amethyst, Shocking Pink, Pumpkin

Round 13: Change to Bright Yellow. 5dc in every Ch2. In each Ch3 corner space, crochet as follows; 2dc. 1tc. Ch2. 1sc in the top of the tc. 2dc. Fasten off and weave in all ends and tails.

Star Pattern