If you're looking for a sweet and unique project for your next baby shower gift or nursery décor piece, this crochet star baby blanket is a dreamy choice. Featuring a charming star shape that expands with every round, this blanket is both visually striking and wonderfully customizable.
Crochet Star Baby Blanket
Whether you prefer soft pastels or bold colors, the pattern allows you to switch shades every few rows, adding flair and personality. Designed to grow with ease, this project is beginner-friendly yet impressive enough to become a cherished keepsake. Plus, the repeating rounds make it a relaxing, meditative project once the rhythm sets in.
Materials and Yarn
- Use any soft, non-bulky yarn
- Choose as many colors as you’d like (creator used green and off-white)
- Crochet hook size recommended for your yarn
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Round 1: Magic Circle and Double Crochets
- Create a magic circle
- Chain 1 to secure the circle
- Work 20 double crochets into the circle
- Pull the yarn tail to tighten
- Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet to close the round
Forming the Star Points
- Skip the first stitch
- Single crochet into the next stitch
- Skip one stitch, in the next stitch:
- Place 3 double crochets
- Chain 3
- Place 3 more double crochets into the same stitch
- Skip the next stitch
- Single crochet into the following stitch
- Repeat from * around
- Slip stitch into the first single crochet to finish the round
Round 3 and Beyond: Expanding the Star
- Slip stitch into the next stitch
- Work 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 stitches
- In the chain-3 space from the previous round:
- Place 3 double crochets
- Chain 3
- Place 3 more double crochets
- Work 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 stitches
- Skip 2 stitches
- Double crochet into the next 2 stitches
- Repeat around
- Slip stitch to the first double crochet to complete the round
Color Changes
- To change colors:
- Begin a slip stitch as usual
- Yarn over with the new color to finish the slip stitch
- Pull both yarns tight to secure
Suggested: Change colors every 5 rounds
Sizing and Finishing
- Continue working the star pattern until the blanket reaches your desired size
- Weave in all ends with a yarn needle
Optional: Add a border or edging for extra flair
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