How To Crochet The Star Stitch: Free Crochet Striped Blanket Pattern

Introducing the star stitch crochet striped blanket pattern, a contemporary and stylish blanket featuring a stunning star stitch pattern. What makes this blanket truly special is its gorgeous stripe design, incorporating four beautiful colours in a harmonious blend.

This pattern includes a handy colour chart for easy reference (included in PDF). It is accompanied by a video tutorial that explains the intricate stitch pattern and provides valuable tips on how to carry yarn up the side of the blanket to minimize the number of tails to weave in. This technique ensures a clean finish by concealing the carried yarn within a border that seamlessly completes the blanket.

Crocheted using Color Theory Worsted weight yarn from Lion Brand, this blanket exudes a modern and boho aesthetic, making it a perfect addition to any contemporary home decor.

Get started on this project to create a piece that will not only keep you warm but also add a touch of elegance and style to your living space.

Below, you will find everything you need to make this crochet striped blanket pattern, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet blanket pattern, please share!

How To Crochet The Star Stitch

Crocheting the star stitch offers a unique blend of texture and visual appeal. Its raised star-like clusters create stunning visuals and add depth to your projects. Plus, it’s a fun challenge for intermediate crocheters, allowing you to expand your skills while creating something beautiful.

Here’s a breakdown of how to crochet the star stitch: To start the Star Stitch (Sc5tog):

1. Pull up a loop in the eye of the previous star.
2. Pull up a loop by going through the leg of the last loop of the previous star.
3. Pull up a loop in the base stitch of the previous star.
4. Pull up a loop in the next 2 stitches.
5. With 6 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.
6. Chain 1 to complete the stitch.

How To Carry Yarn Up The Side

I’m going to assume you’re like me and prefer to avoid dealing with all those pesky tails to weave in at the end of your project. When working on a crochet striped blanket, like the one you’re about to start, you have two options. You can either cut the yarn after each colour stripe (which will result in a lot of tails to deal with!), or you can carry the yarn up the side by crocheting over the other colours to bring them up row by row. This second method not only saves you time but also creates a quicker finish without the need for excessive weaving in of ends.

Do I Need To Block A Crochet Blanket?

Blocking your crochet blankets is always a good idea. Blocking will straighten out your edges, smooth out imperfections, give your blanket a beautiful, luscious drape, and provide a professional finish. Depending on the fibre you use, your blanket may also curve to one side. This is a common issue with chenille yarns. Blocking will fix any curving that may occur.

Recommended Yarn for a Crochet Striped blanket

When choosing yarn for colour combinations in the star stitch striped blanket, Color Theory stands out as an excellent option. Designed with careful consideration of colour harmony, Color Theory ensures that every hue in the palette complements each other seamlessly. This makes it an ideal choice for creating beautifully coordinated crochet striped blankets. Additionally, Color Theory has a unique buttery softness and exceptional drape, setting it apart as a premium acrylic yarn.

Striking Colour Combinations for Blankets

Sizes Included for the Striped Crochet Blanket

One Size: 44″ x 54″ includes 1″ boarder

Skill Level

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

If you love Color Theory and the crochet star stitch, check out my Little Star Baby Hat, which combines both!

Substituting Yarn

Color Theory worsted-weight yarn offers a luxurious and soft quality in a diverse selection of modern colors, making it a perfect choice for complementing your home decor.

When substituting yarn, it’s crucial to choose a yarn with a weight similar to the one specified in the pattern to achieve the intended sizing. Color Theory yarn leans towards the lighter side of worsted weight, making it challenging to find an exact match. Opting for a slightly heavier, worsted weight yarn may result in a slightly larger blanket, which can bring a unique touch to your project. If precise sizing is not a major concern for you, the variation in size shouldn’t be a significant issue.

Guage Swatch

For those who prefer to maintain the exact dimensions of the blanket, it is recommended to create a gauge swatch before starting the project. This preliminary step allows you to check if your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications, ensuring that your finished blanket matches the intended size accurately.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes

Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed

Mary Maxim Maximum Value (CDN)

Heatherly worsted

Caron One Pound

Gauge

Blanket: 16 sts (8 stars) and 10 rows equal to 4″ in 5.5mm hook

Border: 8 sts and 8 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 5mm hook

Abbreviations

Ch – Chain

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Lp – Loop

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sc5tog – Star Stitch

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

YO – Yarn over

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Special Stitches

Beg sc5tog (Star Stitch): Working from the foundation chain or beg chain 3, pull up a lp in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a lp in the next 4 chs (or the next ch and the next 3 sts), with 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1 (creates the eye of the star).

Sc5tog (Star Stitch): Pull up a lp in the eye of the previous star, pull up a loop by going through the leg of the last loop of the previous star, pull up a lp in the base st of the previous star, pull up a loop in the next 2 sts, with 6 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 6 loops, ch 1.

End sc4tog (Star Stitch): Pull up a lp in the eye of the previous star, pull up a loop by going through the leg of the last loop of the previous star, pull up a lp in the base st of the previous star, pull up a loop in the last st, with 5 loops on the hook, yo, pull through all 5 loops, ch 1, turn.

Video for the Star Stitch Striped Crochet Blanket

The tutorial provides detailed instructions on crocheting the intricate star stitch pattern, showcasing each step to help you master this beautiful and unique stitch. You’ll learn the techniques to create clean colour changes and perfect stripes, ensuring a seamless and professional finish.

One of the key highlights of this tutorial is the demonstration of how to carry yarn tails up the side of the blanket, eliminating the need to cut the yarn at every colour change and minimizing the number of ends to weave in. This smart method not only saves time but also results in a neater and more efficient crocheting process.

In the Sahara Stripes crochet pattern video tutorial, you will be guided through the essentials of the project, beginning with an overview of the recommended yarn and hooks to use for the best results.

Start Stitch Crochet Striped Blanket

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Border

Round 1:

With RS facing and smaller hook, join yarn C to the first st at the top right corner with a sl st. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across (166 sts), at corner, ch 1, work 195 sts evenly along the side of the blanket (3 sts/2 rows) at the corner, ch 1, work 166 sts evenly along the bottom of the blanket, at corner, ch 1, work 195 sts evenly along the side of the blanket, at corner, ch 1, rev sl st in the first sc to join—722 sts, 4 ch-1 sps.

Rounds 2-4:

Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st around, at each corner work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in ch-1 sp, rev sl st in first sc to join, last round fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

Immerse the blanket in lukewarm water with a small amount of dish soap, baby soap, or woolwash. Let it soak for approximately 25-30 minutes. After soaking, gently squeeze out excess water. To eliminate further moisture, wrap the blanket in a towel and press to absorb excess water. If needed, repeat with additional towels.

Next, lay the damp blanket out on blocking mats and carefully pin it to the desired measurements. While pinned, allow the blanket to air dry completely. Once dry, remove the pins to reveal a beautifully blocked and finished blanket.

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