Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket

Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket

A charming and versatile baby blanket featuring the beautiful star stitch, perfect for snuggling little ones.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn, 100% cotton, approximately 800-1000 yards. This pattern is excellent for stash-busting! Feel free to substitute with any yarn weight and fiber content from your stash. Adjust your hook size accordingly to achieve a fabric you love. For heavier yarns, you will need more yardage; for lighter yarns, less.
• 5.0 mm (H/8 US) crochet hook. Adjust hook size as needed for your chosen yarn and desired fabric density.
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm
• Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• yo: yarn over
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat
• sk: skip
• fsc: foundation single crochet

Special Stitches

Star Stitch (star st): Insert hook into the eye of the previous star stitch, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into the side of the last dc, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert hook into the same st as the last dc, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), sk next st, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), sk next st, insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop (6 loops on hook), yo and pull through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1 to close the star (this forms the "eye" of the star).

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Ch 32. Alternatively, fsc 30.

Body

Rnd 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 7: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 8: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 9: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts) Rnd 10: Ch 2 (does not count as st), turn, hdc in each st across. (30 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Weave in all loose ends securely using a tapestry needle. Block your blanket gently to even out stitches and achieve desired dimensions.

Tips

• To check your gauge, crochet a swatch that is at least 15 cm x 15 cm. This will ensure your blanket comes out to the intended size and uses the predicted amount of yarn.
• When substituting yarn, always make a swatch to ensure you like the drape and feel with your chosen hook size.
• For a cleaner edge, turn your work after every round, even if the pattern doesn't explicitly state it for every line.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com