The Blanket Yarn Crochet Star is a design that you can make either on its own for decor and gift-giving or in coordination with the Large Sleepy Time Crochet Gnome, a project that made in sponsorship with Fairfield World.
The Blanket Yarn Crochet Star is a beginner-friendly project that works up quickly using, as the name implies, blanket yarn to produce a cushy star that is approximately 10 inches from the top tip of the star to the bottom tip.
Read on to learn more about the inspiration and yarn choice for the Blanket Yarn Crochet Star or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.
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The Inspiration
The Blanket Yarn Crochet Star is made to coordinate with the Large Sleepy Time Crochet Gnome, a project designed by me and sponsored by Fairfield World.
The inspiration for the Blanket Yarn Crochet Star came because options are just the best! I love options in a pattern. If they aren’t there, I often create my own.
Many of you too have expressed that you like options in a pattern and when I can, I’m happy to oblige!
Sure, perhaps the star can be considered more of an addition to the Large Sleepy Time Crochet Gnome than a design option, but it’s still so much fun and adds to the possibilities!
And……Talking About Options!
After making the Sleepy Time Crochet Gnome and the Blanket Yarn Crochet Star and you may be excited to know that I didn’t actually stop there either.
Nighttime makes me think of both the stars and the moon. So yes, you guessed it, you can find a Blanket Yarn Crochet Moon pattern to go with the set as well.
Whether you decide to make a single piece or all three I hope that you love your project. Happy Crocheting!
The Yarn
The yarn used to make the Blanket Yarn Crochet Star is Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket in Sunsoaked OR Pale Grey.
Bernat Blanket Yarn is a chenille-like, Super Bulky, Size 6, 100% Polyester yarn that produces items that work up quickly and have the ultimate come hold me tight, squish factor.
Substitutions. Any brand of Super Bulky, size 6 blanket yarn should work well for making the Blanket Yarn Crochet Star. Just note that due to variations among brands the finished size and appearance could potentially vary slightly. The pattern has not been tested using smaller yarn weights. As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations to share!
The Pattern
Difficulty
Beginner
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size J/10 (6.0 mm)
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Poly-fil
- Tapestry needle
- Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing
- Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket Yarn (6-Super Bulky, 100% polyester, 220 yds/201 m, 10.5 oz/300 g): Color (A) Sunsoaked OR Pale Grey, used approx. 65 yds/59 m
Gauge
Using hook size J/10 (6.0 mm) the first 4 rounds of the star measure approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter.
Finished Measurements
Using hook size J/10 (6.0 mm) the Blanket Yarn Crochet Star measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) from top point to bottom point. The center portion is approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) across.
Design Notes
- The pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
- The pattern is written in both continuous rounds and rows. It will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the rounds and move it up at the start of each additional round.
- At the end of each round/row, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
- Further design notes will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
- ch – Chain
- Rnd(s) – Round(s)
- Row(s) – Row(s)
- sc – Single crochet
- sc2tog – Single crochet 2 stitches together (regular decrease)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(s)
- [ ] / ( ) – Work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
- magic circle/adjustable ring
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Let’s Make Our Blanket Yarn Crochet Star!
>Design Note: The star is made by creating the center and then adding the points. Once two stars are created they are seamed and stuffed with Poly-fil.
Center of the Star
Make 2
Using Color (A)
- Rnd 1: 8sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (8sts)
- Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 8sc in 2nd chain from hook. (8sts)
- Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (16sts)
- Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 8 times. (24sts)
- Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 7 times, sc in the next st. (32sts)
- Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 8 times. (40sts)
- Do not fasten off. Continue on with making the first point of the star.
The Star’s Points Will Now Be Added
The star’s points are worked in turned rows.
>Design Tip: Use a regular sc decrease when working in rows.
First Point
Continuing in Color (A)
Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.
- Row 1: Sc in the next 8sts, leave the remaining are unworked. (8sts)
- Row 2: Sc in each st across. (8sts)
- Row 3: Sc2tog, sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog. (6sts)
- Row 4: Sc in each st across. (6sts)
- Row 5: Sc2tog, sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog. (4sts)
- Row 6: Sc in each st across. (4sts)
- Row 7: [Sc2tog] 2 times. (2sts)
- Row 6: Sc2tog. (1st)
- Fasten off.
- If desired, weave in the ends or they can be encased in the center when the two halves are seamed together.
Points 2-4
Continuing in Color (A)
Repeat directions for the first point for the next three points. Begin the next point with a standing sc in the next available st on the center of the star, to the left of the previously made point.
Point 5
Continuing in Color (A)
Repeat directions for points 2-4. If making the first of the two stars, fasten off. If making the second star do not fasten off but continue on with the instructions for joining the two stars together.
>Design Option: Not pictured, but a totally fun option would be to add large safety eyes and/or embroidered eyes and a mouth to the star. If doing so be sure to add them before seaming the pieces together.
Joining the Two Stars Together
The star can be finished in a couple of different ways. Option 1 will leave a nice single crochet edge. Option 2 is hand-stitched and leaves more of a seamless edge.
Determine which option is preferred and continue on with the pattern as directed.
>Design Tip: For either joining method, it may be helpful to use locking stitch markers in a few places around the edge of the stars to join and hold them together while stitching.
Option 1: Single Crochet Edge
- After completing the second star: Ch 1, turn, place both stars together with the wrong sides facing, matching up the stitches on the outer edges.
- Sc the stars together along the entire outer edge ensuring that all the ends are encased inside the star if they have not been woven in. Place 3sc all in the same st at the top of each point and a sc between each point (into the last Rnd of the center of the star). Stuff the star with Poly-fil using a chopstick or something similar to reach into the points of the star before fully stitching the star together.
- Fasten off and weave in the end.
Option 2: Hand-stitched Edge
- Once the second star is finished, fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching around the entire outer edge of the star.
- Place both stars together with the wrong sides facing.
- Match up the outer edges of the star for stitching together.
- Thread the yarn tail with a tapestry needle.
- Insert the needle into the coordinating stitch of the first star from the wrong side of the work to the right side of the work through the edge of the row.
- In the next coordinating st, insert the needle from the inside to the outside of the st through the edge of the row of the second star.
- Continue alternating stitching back and forth between the two sides of the star for each st in the same manner as noted above making sure to line up the outside edges.
- Stuff the star with Poly-fil using a chopstick or something similar to reach into the points of the star before fully stitching the star together.
- Secure the end and weave in the tail.
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As soon as I saw this I knew I will have to make 2 of these for the little girls next door, ages 6 and 8. It’s PERFECT and not at all babyish. They’re pretty “hip” girls, you know, and gnomes have sat on their front porch for about 6 years now. I can’t wait! Maybe I need one, too
I’m so glad that you like the pattern. I’d love to see your projects if you’d like to share. Happy Crocheting!