Starry Night Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
An Easy Star Pattern Knit Baby Blanket
I just love knitting baby blankets! Even if I have no human babies to gift them to, my cat babies George and Peanut always love a good kitty sized blanket to cuddle up with. Plus baby blankets are super appreciated when donated to charities and hospitals. And this star knit blanket pattern is a projects that feels just as good to make as it does to gift. It has pretty stars softly embossed across a smooth stockinette background, so it looks detailed and thoughtful… but it’s actually made using only knits and purls.
I designed this pattern to be beginner friendly, especially if you’re still getting comfortable switching between knit and purl stitches. It’s a project where you can build confidence as you go. The stars are created just by switching between the two stitches, which makes it a great way to practice without feeling like you’re learning something complicated.
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Choosing Yarn to Knit Your Star Blanket
I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran for this blanket because it’s soft, durable, and comes in so many great colours. You can go classic with soft neutrals, or pick something a little brighter depending on your style. It works beautifully for all genders, and parents will love that it’s cozy, washable, and most of all adorable! It’ll be a blanket that actually gets used… not just folded nicely in the corner while everyone says “aww” and then never touches it again.
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Starry Night Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to make one baby blanket:
- US 10.5/6.5 mm Straight Knitting Needles (14″ long).
- 4 Skeins of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Yarn in Washed Teal
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.
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The free knitting pattern for this blanket is available right here on this page, as this site is sustained through ad support.
If you like things a little more streamlined, I’ve put together an ad-free, downloadable PDF version of the pattern. It’s perfect for easy printing and can be can be purchased through My Ravelry Store or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
Finished Size:
This blanket measures: 28” wide X 39” long.
Gauge:
14 stitches, 18 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch.
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Starry Night Baby Blanket Free Pattern:
Cast on 107 stitches (or a multiple of 36 plus 19, plus 16 for border).
Knit 10 rows for bottom border in garter stitch (knit all stitches). Continue to Body of Blanket.
Body of Blanket:
- Row 1: K8, *K2, P2, K11, P2, K9, P3, K7; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K2, P2, K11, P2, K10.
- Row 2: K8, *P3, K2, P9, K2, P10, K3, P7; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P3, K2, P9, K2, P3, K8.
- Row 3: K8, *K3, P3, K7, P3, K10, P3, K7; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K3, P3, K7, P3, K11.
- Row 4: K8, *P4, K3, P5, K3, P12, K1, P8; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P4, K3, P5, K3, P4, K8.
- Row 5: K8, *K4, P4, K3, P4, K12, P1, K8; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K4, P4, K3, P4, K12.
- Row 6: K8, *P5, K4, P1, K4, P6, K2, P11, K2, P1; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P5, K4, P1, K4, P5, K8.
- Row 7: K8, *K5, P9, K7, P2, K9, P2, K2; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K5, P9, K13.
- Row 8: K8, *P6, K7, P8, K3, P7, K3, P2; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P6, K7, P6, K8.
- Row 9: K8, *K6, P7, K9, P3, K5, P3, K3; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K6, P7, K14.
- Row 10: K8, *P5, K9, P8, K4, P3, K4, P3; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P5, K9, P5, K8.
- Row 11: K8, *K3, P13, K7, P4, K1, P4, K4; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K3, P13, K11.
- Row 12: K8, *P1, K17, P5, K9, P4; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P1, K17, P1, K8.
- Row 13: K8, *P19, K5, P7, K5; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P19, K8.
- Row 14: K8, *P7, K5, P12, K7, P5; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P7, K5, P7, K8.
- Row 15: K8, *K7, P5, K11, P9, K4; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K7, P5, K15.
- Row 16: K8, *P8, K3, P10, K13, P2; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P8, K3, P8, K8.
- Row 17: K8, *K8, P3, K8, P17; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K8, P3, K16.
- Row 18: K8, *K1, P7, K3, P7, K18; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K1, P7, K3, P7, K9.
- Row 19: K8, *K9, P1, K15, P5, K6; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, K9, P1, K17. Row 20: K8, *P9, K1, P15, K5, P6; repeat from * to last 27 stitches, P9, K1, P9, K8.
Repeat rows 1-20 until blanket measures just under 36 inches.
Knit 10 more rows in garter stitch for top border.
Cast off and weave in ends.
Wet block the blanket to even out and flatten stitches. If you are not familiar with wet blocking, I have written a blog post to explain how: Wetblock Your Knitting.
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed this star knit baby blanket pattern.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
Very cute blanket! Thank you for making this a free pattern. I want to make this next winter.
You’re welcome!
I would like to purchase, but not through Ravelry. Do you have an alternative?
Hi Carolyn, you can purchase it through this website as well. I am away on vacation but I plan to add it to Etsy eventually too.
Hello, just wondering what ply wool did you use for this blanket?
Hi Hayley, the yarn used is Aran weight (10 ply)
Thank you for your generosity and talent
You’re welcome Bonnie!
I do not have a baby to knit this for. But my son’s dog Miss Ellie who is 9 yrs old loves her blanket. I think she will enjoy this one as well. She is all the time cold.
Awe, this warms my heart! I hope Miss Ellie enjoys the blanket!
This is so cute. Thank you: silly question maybe but does the 29” get knit out of the number of stitches first cast (109) or do you do it twice and join two pieces together? TIY
You’re welcome Wendy! Yes, the 29″ inches is from the number cast on.
Your photo is so lovely!
Could a modeling career be around the corner?
Great job with the patterns
Thank you Susan!!
I printed this out on 3-24-2021 and today 3-29-2021 I am attempting to knit this fabulous pattern. Love that it’s so simple you can’t go wrong. Hopefully anyway again I thank you.☺☺
Love this blanket cant wait to get started, was wondering tho i have a heap of DK wool, could i use that to make this blanket? ?
Hi Sue, I would recommend against using DK weight yarn, unless you go down a couple of needle sizes and cast on extra stitches to make up for the smaller stitches.
Hi there,
My new nephew was born this week and I have 600g of James C. Brett marble chunky wool and would love to knit this blanket for him. This wool calls for 6mm knitting needles do I need to adjust the pattern much or can I just make a start.
Regards, Polly
Hi Polly,
No, that is just the math that is used to calculate how many stitches to cast on in case you want to make the blanket bigger 🙂
Hi again,
You say cast on 107 STS. In the brackets it says cast on multiple of 39 plus 19 plus 16 for the border. After casting on 107 do I also need to cast on 16 for the border?
Regards,
Polly
Hi Alnaar can I use 6min needles
Thanks
Hi Victoria,
Yes you can, just keep in mind that the blanket might be a tad smaller and have less of a drape. I think it should still look great since its not a huge difference in needle size.
Hi,
I made this blanket for my Neice’s son in a softer yarn and it came out beautiful but was a bit hard to see the star shape. I was planning on making another one for my Nephew but was wondering if I could use another brand of yarn?? I would like to purchase a brand from Michael’s.
Thanks
Fran
Hi Francine, I’m happy to hear that it turned out well! Yes you can use any Aran weight yarn to make this blanket. If you go down to size 5.5 needles, the pattern will stand out more too. If you do, the blanket will be smaller so you might want to cast on 143 sts instead of 107 to make up for that. The fabric will be more dense and have less of a drape too.
Oh wow I know a special little girl that is getting this beautiful blanket. Thank you so much.
Hi Jody,
That’s wonderful to hear! I’m sure she will adore her new blanket. It was my pleasure to share the pattern with you. Happy knitting!