An easy star stitch crochet blanket pattern – the Celeste Blanket – is now a free crochet throw pattern here on the blog. Read all about the easy construction and scroll down for the complete free pattern.
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The Celeste Blanket is a fun and cozy crochet project that’s perfect for sprucing up your home. Made with chunky yarn, this throw-size blanket features the gorgeous star stitch, giving it a squishy texture that’s both eye-catching and super comfy. You can go with a striped design in your favorite colors or keep it simple with a solid color. What really makes this star stitch crochet blanket stand out is its versatility. For a modern look, try neutral tones with a pop of color, or go bold with vibrant stripes. Either way, this crochet pattern lets you make it your own. The thick, plush feel of the yarn makes it ideal for snuggling up during chilly evenings.
One of the best things about this star stitch crochet blanket is how quick and easy it is to work up. The repeating pattern is simple enough to crochet while watching TV or chatting with friends, making it a great option whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. The soft, cushy texture is perfect for cozying up on the couch, and the blanket’s versatile design fits any décor. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, the Celeste Blanket is sure to be a hit.
The Celeste Crochet Blanket Construction
This chunky crochet blanket pattern is a simple striped blanket featuring 2 beautiful stitches: the star stitch and simple double crochet (dc) sections. Because of the very different gauge of these 2 stitches, different hook sizes as well as stitch count is used for the different sections so you won’t have any edges pulling in.
Downloadable Star Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
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Before You Start Your Celeste Star Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
Materials
- 10 mm / US N – 15 hook
- 7 mm / US L – 11 hook
- Zeeman Julia (Bulky weight 5, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 170m/186yd, 100g/4.4oz):
- 6 skeins in off-white
- 2 skeins in each contrasting color: yellow & pink
You can easily substitute with any chunky weight yarn you want.
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern with your 7 mm / US L – 11 hook, is 12 st by 8 rows of dc stitches for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).
Size
The blanket crochet pattern is designed for a throw-size blanket of 125 cm by 150 cm / 49” by 59”.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
Notes
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row/round. Instructions between () are worked in the same stitch/space.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row/round between < >.
The turning ch 1, ch 2 don’t count as stitches throughout the pattern except if mentioned.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
- “dc 1” means to double crochet in the next stitch,
- “dc 2” means to double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
- and “2 dc” means to double crochet twice in the next st.
Special Stitches and Techniques
- Star stitch: You can find a detailed photo and video tutorial for this stitch here.
- Insert your hook in the second chain from the hook, and draw up a loop.
- Insert your hook in the following chain and draw up a loop. Repeat until you have 6 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over, draw through all 6 loops on hook.
- Chain 1 to secure. This creates a small hole called the eye of the star. Take note of this space, as we’ll be working into it multiple times.
- Insert your hook into the eye of the star and draw up a loop. (2 loops on hook.)
- Insert your hook in the space between the last two spikes of the first star, and draw up a loop. (3 loops on hook.)
- Insert your hook in the same chain or st of the last loop of your previous star, and draw up a loop. (4 loops on hook.)
- Insert your hook in the next open chain or st, and draw up a loop. (5 loops on hook.)
- Repeat Step 8 for a total of 6 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over, draw through all 6 loops on your hook, and chain 1 to secure.
Repeat steps 5-10 across the row. To avoid gaps at the edge, you’re going to work a half star by repeating steps 5-7.
Construction
The Celeste Blanket is a simple striped blanket featuring 2 beautiful stitches: the star stitch and simple dc sections. Because of the very different gauge of these 2 stitches, different hook sizes as well as stitch count is used for the different sections.
The Actual Star Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
Color Stripe
With your 10 mm / US N – 15 hook, and pink color yarn ch 144 st.
Row 1: Ch 4, star stitch across, turn. <72 stars>
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each eye across, sc in the edge of row, turn. <145 st>
Repeat Row 1 and 2 eleven times.
White Stripe
Switch to off-white color yarn and 7 mm / US L – 11 hook
Row 1: Ch 2, dc, [dc2tog, dc 6] across, turn. <127 st>
Row 2 – 7: Ch 2, dc across, turn.
Row 8: Ch 2, dc, [2dc, dc 6] across, turn. <145 st>
Repeat Color Stripe in yellow
Repeat White Stripe
Repeat Color Stripe in pink
Repeat White Stripe
Repeat Color Stripe in yellow
Border
The border is worked in the round, without turning after every round.
Join yarn in a corner and dc around:
- 1 dc in each stitch
- 10 dc in the side of a white stripe
- 30 dc in the side of a colored stripe
- (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in each corner
- Repeat Round 2 six times.
Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part, make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your blanket even prettier and help straighten your edges block your project. Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
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