Crochet Whimsical Celestial Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted Weight Yarn in the following colors:
  • Pale Blue: 2 skeins
  • Soft Yellow: 1 skein
  • White: 2 skeins
  • Light Grey: 1 skein
• Crochet Hook: US-H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Finished Size

Approximately 36" x 36"

Gauge

14 sts x 10 rows = 4" in double crochet stitch

Instructions

Blanket Center

1. Using Pale Blue, ch 102.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (100 dc)
3. Row 2-10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
4. Switch to Soft Yellow for crescent moon motifs. Follow chart for filet crochet or surface crochet to create moon shapes across the blanket. Place large crescent in the center.
5. Add clouds and stars using Light Grey and White. Use a combination of surface crochet and tapestry crochet techniques.

Border

1. Switch to White yarn.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire blanket edge, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to the first sc.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, *(sc, sk next st, 5 dc in next st, sk next st, sc) around. Join with sl st to the first sc.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Lightly block blanket to shape, if desired.

Your whimsical celestial baby blanket is now complete. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of magic to your baby's room.