After you guys told me how much you loved the Sweethearts Baby Blanket pattern, I decided to come up with another blanket pattern that uses knits and pearls to create a repeating shape. This time I chose stars! If you’re looking to create the perfect sleepy time baby blanket, I know you’ll love this super fun pattern.
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I have written out and posted the free pattern for the Starry Night Baby Blanket below on this page.
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Starry Night Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to make this 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.
Finished Size:
This blanket measures: 28” wide X 39” long.
Gauge:
14 stitches, 18 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch.
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.
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I hope you enjoyed this free pattern and I am so grateful for your support! Don’t forget that you can purchase the ad-free PDF file. Purchasing the PDF file helps support this website and allows me to continue to share my patterns and inspiration with you guys!
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26 Responses
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!