Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket
Introducing the Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket, a truly enchanting creation that will wrap your little one in warmth and comfort. This exquisite blanket is meticulously handcrafted using the art of crochet, resulting in a stunning piece that is both visually captivating and incredibly soft to the touch. The intricate starlight pattern adds a touch of magic to the design, making it a perfect addition to any nursery or baby's room. This blanket is not only a practical item for keeping your little one cozy, but also a work of art that will be cherished for years to come. Whether you're looking for a special gift for a baby shower or simply want to spoil your own bundle of joy, the Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket is sure to delight and captivate all who lay eyes on it.
Two easy formats have been used to write this crochet starlight baby blanket pattern for UK crocheters and USA crafters.
Abbreviations UK & USA
Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket UK
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 3 + 1.
With colour 1 make 121ch, (RS) 1tr into 4th ch from hook, * miss 2ch, 3tr into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 3ch, miss 2ch, work 2tr into last ch. Turn.
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in colour 2.
3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * miss 2dc, 3tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 2dc, 2tr into last dc. Turn.
4th Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in colour 3.
Rpt 3rd & 4th Rows.
Changing the colours 1, 2 & 3 every 2 rows, rpt 3rd & 4th Rows until work measures approx 33.5 inches.
With colour 1 rpt 3rd Row once. Fasten off.
Border – With WS facing, join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each tr to 3tch, 3dc into top of 3ch, work dc evenly into row ends down first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch along starting ch edge, 3dc into corner, work dc evenly into row ends up second side of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Working 3htr into each corner, start with 1ch, work 1htr into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1htr into each dc to end, ss to first htr on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket USA
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in multiples of 3 + 1.
With color 1 ch121, (RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook, * skip 2ch, 3dc in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 3ch, skip 2ch, work 2dc in last ch. Turn.
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in color 2.
3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, * skip 2sc, 3dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 2sc, 2dc in last sc. Turn.
4th Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in color 3.
Rpt 3rd & 4th Rows.
Changing the colors 1, 2 & 3 every 2 rows, rpt 3rd & 4th Rows until work measures approx 33.5 inches.
With colour 1 rpt 3rd Row once. Fasten off.
Border – With WS facing, join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each dc to 3tch, 3sc in top of ch3, work sc evenly in row ends down first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along starting ch edge, 3sc in corner, work sc evenly in row ends up second side of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Working 3hdc in each corner, start with ch1, work 1hdc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1hdc in each sc to end, sl st to first hdc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
