If you’re looking for a crochet blanket that is both beautiful and beginner-friendly, this Free Celestial Glow Crochet Blanket Pattern is a perfect project.
The textured star stitch creates a soft, glowing look across the blanket while super bulky yarn helps the project work up quickly.
Whether you’re crocheting for your home or making a thoughtful handmade gift, this free crochet blanket pattern is relaxing, cozy, and rewarding to create.
Finished Size
Approx 45″ x 55″ [114.5 x 139.5 cm]
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
- Bernat® Forever Fleece™ (9.9 oz/280 g; 194 yds/177 m)
- Yarn weight: Super Bulky 6
- Matcha (61023) 6 balls or 1090 yds/990 m
- Size U.S. P/16 (11.5 mm) Susan Bates® Crystalites® crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Gauge
- 7 sc and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm]
- 4 Star Clusters = 4″ [10 cm]
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
Notes:
- Blanket is worked side to side.
- Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
Ch: 113 (multiple of 2 ch + 3)
1st row: (WS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 111 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 3. Draw up a loop in each of the following sps:
2nd and 3rd loops from hook, first hdc and each of next 2 hdc. Yoh and draw through all 6 loops on hook – beg Star Cluster made.
Ch 1.
Draw up a loop in each of the following sps: Top of previous Star Cluster, under 2 vertical strands of last st of previous Star Cluster, in same sp as last loop drawn up of previous Star Cluster and each of next 2 hdc. Yoh and draw through all 6 loops on hook – Star Cluster made.
Ch 1.
Rep from * to end of row. 1 hdc in same sp as last loop drawn up of previous Star Cluster. Turn.
55 Star Clusters and 1 hdc.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first st. 1 hdc in next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in top of next Star Cluster. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 111 hdc.
4th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 dc in next hdc. Beg Star Cluster over previous dc. Ch 1. Star Cluster. Ch 1. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 54 Star Clusters and 2 hdc.
5th row: Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in top of next Star Cluster. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 111 hdc.
Repeat: Rep 2nd to 5th rows for Star Stitch pat until Blanket from beg measures approx 45″ [114.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row. Fasten off.
You Did It
This Free Celestial Glow Crochet Blanket Pattern is a fantastic project for crocheters who enjoy textured stitches and quick results. The star stitch creates a beautiful fabric that looks intricate while remaining simple to repeat.
With super bulky yarn and an easy stitch pattern, this blanket grows quickly and makes a cozy handmade addition to any space.
