Wrap yourself in a blanket that looks like a glowing night sky! The Free Cosmic Glow Crochet Blanket features beautiful starburst clusters and bold stripes that create a striking textured pattern.
Whether you’re crocheting for your home or creating a handmade item to sell, this blanket pattern is both beginner-friendly and visually stunning.
Skill Level
Easy
Gauge
6 dc and 3½ rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Finished Size: Approximately 50″ x 60″ [127 x 152.5 cm]
Materials
- Yarn: Bernat® Blanket Mist-ical™
- Weight: Super Bulky (Weight 6)
- Ball Size: 10.5 oz / 300 g, 220 yds / 201 m
- Contrast A – Cinder (13004): 3 balls or 605 yds / 553 m
- Contrast B – Grey Cloud (13015): 3 balls or 555 yds / 508 m
- Size U.S. N/15 (10 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximate(ly)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue(ity)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
Notes: To change colors, work to last 2 loops on hook. Drop previous color from hook, draw new color through and proceed.
Stripe Pattern
With A, 2 rows. With B, 2 rows. These 4 rows form Stripe Pat.
With A, ch 97.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. Skip next 3 ch. 7 dc in next ch. Skip next 3 ch. 1 sc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * to last 4 ch. Skip next 3 ch. 4 dc in last ch. Join B. Turn.
2nd row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. Ch 3. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 7 times. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – 7 dc cluster made. Ch 3. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc.
Rep from * to last 4 sts. Ch 3. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – 4-dc cluster made. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 3 dc in top of 4-dc cluster. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 7 dc in next 7-dc cluster. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join A. Turn.
4th row: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc). (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – 3-dc cluster made. Ch 3. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3. 7-dc Cluster. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc in each of last 2 dc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 7 dc in top of next 7-dc cluster. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc.
Rep from * to last 3-dc Cluster. 4 dc in top of last 3-dc Cluster. Turn. Join B.
Cont in Stripe Pat, rep 2nd to 5th rows until work from beg measures approx 60″ [152.5 cm], ending on a 2nd or 4th row. Fasten off.
Edging
With RS facing, join A with sl st to any corner of Blanket. Ch 1. Work sc evenly around, having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts
The Cosmic Glow Crochet Blanket is a perfect combination of comfort and texture. With its super bulky yarn and repeating starburst pattern, it works up quickly while still looking intricate and stylish.
Once finished, you’ll have a soft, eye-catching blanket that’s perfect for cozy evenings, gifts, or even selling at craft markets.
