Twinkle Star Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight (approximately 600-800 yards total in cotton blend yarn)
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends
• Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge:

12 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Size:

Approx. 30 x 36 inches.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• st = stitch

Pattern Instructions:

1. Starting with Color A, chain 90 stitches.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. (88 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip first dc, *dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc; repeat from * across, ending with dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, *dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next dc; repeat from * across. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Change to Color B or next desired color.
6. Repeat Rows 2-4, alternating colors every 4 rows, until the blanket measures approximately 36 inches long.

Star Motif:

To create stars, use following method:

• With contrast color, make a magic ring.
• Round 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
• Round 2: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch) 5 times. Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends securely. Attach stars evenly across the blanket wherever desired using a few sts of sc to secure them.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry for best results.

Enjoy crafting this beautiful blanket for your little starlight!