7 Crochet Star Blanket Free Patterns
A star blanket is crocheted from the center out, so it grows in rounds and the points form on their own as you increase and decrease. There is no seaming and no long foundation chain, and a baby size takes a few evenings. The finished shape makes a lovely photo blanket for a newborn.
We opened and checked each of these 7 free patterns. You will find an 8-point and several 12-point stars, a shooting star with a tail, and two chunky starburst throws that work up fast in thick yarn. Most are rated easy by their designers; the main skill is keeping track of where the points start, and stitch markers take care of that.
Crochet Star Blanket Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted (#4) or chunky (#5) yarn in one or two colors; self-striping yarn also works well
- A 5 mm to 5.5 mm hook for worsted, larger for chunky
- Stitch markers to mark each point
- A yarn needle and scissors
1. Shooting Star Baby Blanket
Photo: The Crochet Crowd
A star with a trailing tail, made in two colors of Caron Jumbo Twirl, which is a big self-striping cake. Four balls make the whole blanket with a 5.5 mm hook. The full materials list, finished size and abbreviations are on the page.
- Designer: The Crochet Crowd
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Caron Jumbo Twirl, 4 balls
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. 12 Point Star Blanket
Photo: Bella Coco Crochet
A 12-point star using only basic stitches, with a three-round repeat you keep working until the blanket is the size you want. The designer rates it beginner-friendly and says it is easy to size up or down. Made in aran weight wool with a 5 mm hook.
- Designer: Bella Coco Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: aran (#4) wool blend
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Super Star Baby Blanket
Photo: The Crochet Crowd
A two-color star in Bernat Super Value, one ball of blue and one of white, with a video that shows exactly where to put the hook after each point. The designer notes that new crocheters tend to miss the first stitch there, which bends the points, so watch that part.
- Designer: The Crochet Crowd
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic, Bernat Super Value, 2 balls
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. 8 Point Star Afghan
Photo: Meladora's Creations
An 8-point star in worsted weight with a 5 mm hook, built from V-stitches and front post double crochets so the arms of the star have raised ridges. The written rounds are given in full and the designer explains how to handle leftover stitches at the end of a round.
- Designer: Meladora's Creations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. 12 Point Star Blanket with Video
Photo: 365 Days of Dana
Another 12-point design, this one in acrylic with a full video tutorial as well as the written pattern, and notes for taking it to throw size. A good choice if you learn better by watching the rounds being worked.
- Designer: 365 Days of Dana
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: worsted (#4) acrylic
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Baby Starburst Blanket
Photo: The Crochet Crowd
A beginner starburst in Bernat Baby Marly, a chunky baby yarn, with a tutorial. The chunky weight makes the points bold and the blanket quick. The designer calls it a straightforward pattern.
- Designer: The Crochet Crowd
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: chunky (#5), Bernat Baby Marly
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free written pattern
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. 12 Point Star Baby Blanket
Photo: Dreamee Crochet
A soft 12-point baby blanket the designer says is simple enough for any beginner. Yarn options from cotton to chunky are discussed on the page, and the pattern is also sold as a PDF if you want it printed.
- Designer: Dreamee Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: see pattern (cotton, aran and chunky options discussed)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
For a first star, pick a 12-point pattern with a video: Bella Coco (#2) or 365 Days of Dana (#5). Twelve points means smaller, gentler increases than eight, so the shape is easier to keep flat.
For speed, the two Crochet Crowd baby blankets (#1 and #6) use big self-striping or chunky yarn, so the color work is done for you and the rounds grow fast.
For texture, Meladora’s 8-point afghan (#4) has raised post stitches along the arms that make the star shape stand out even in one color.
FAQ
Why do the points of my star blanket curl?
Usually the increases and decreases are out of line. Mark the center of every point and every valley with a stitch marker before each round, and check that the increase lands exactly on the point stitch. Blocking the finished blanket flat also helps a lot.
What size is a crochet star baby blanket?
Measured point to point, 30 to 36 inches is typical for a baby blanket. Because the blanket is worked in rounds, you simply stop when it reaches the size you want, and the designers here give yardage for the size they made.
Which yarn is best for a star blanket?
A smooth worsted acrylic in a solid or self-striping color shows the points clearly. Chunky yarn makes a bold, fast throw. Fuzzy or textured yarns hide the star shape, so save those for a plain blanket.
Pick a 12-point pattern, put a marker on every point, and you will have a star-shaped baby blanket by the end of the week.