Blanket measures 34½” wide x 36½” long yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1

(87.5 x 92.5 cm). (star base made); repeat from * across, hdc in
last ch, turn—53 star bases and 1 hdc.
Special Stitch Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 3
sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over hdc in ch-1 space of each star base, hdc in
and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw beginning ch, turn—160 hdc.
LW4574 through all 3 loops on hook. Row 3: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), insert
hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a
Special Technique loop, insert hook in next ch, yo and pull up a
Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, loop, [insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a
crochet insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and loop] 3 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops
Designed by Cristin Berrafato draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through on hook, ch 1 (star base made), *insert hook in
both loops on hook. ch-1 space of star base just made, yo and pull
up a loop, insert hook in same st as last loop
What you will need: Notes made of last star base, [insert hook in next st,
1. Blanket is worked back and forth in 2-row yo and pull up a loop] 3 times, yo and draw
RED HEART® Anne Geddes
Baby™: 4 balls 411 Dolphin A, 1
repeats of star stitches. Bases are made in through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1 (star base
each 504 Robin B, 591 Posy C, odd-numbered rows and 3 hdc in the top of made); repeat from * across to beginning ch,
and 203 Daffodil D each base completes the stitches in even- hdc in top of beginning ch, turn.
numbered rows. Rows 4–87: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 forty-two
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2. Ch 1 at top of star base closes the stitch. times.
4mm [US G-6]
Begin next base in space of same closing Row 88: Repeat Row 2. Do not fasten off.
Yarn needle, stitch marker stitch.
3. Border is worked in joined rounds with right Border
GAUGE: 8 sts = 5” (12.5 cm); side facing. Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 3 sc in first st
10 rows = 4” (10 cm) in star st. 4. Star motifs are worked separately and (corner made), sc in each st across to last st,
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any
size hook to obtain the gauge.
sewn to blanket. Center of star is made 3 sc in last st (corner made); working across
in continuous rounds, then each point is ends of rows of first side, sc evenly spaced to
worked in rows. first ch; working in opposite side of foundation
Buy Yarn ch, 3 sc in first ch (corner made), sc in each
BLANKET ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch (corner

Twinkle Stars
RED HEART® Anne
Geddes Baby™, Art.
With A, ch 163. made); working across ends of rows of other
E805 available in solid Row 1 (right side): Insert hook in 2nd ch from side, sc evenly spaced to first sc; join with slip

Baby Blanket
3.5 oz (100 g) 340 yd (310 m) and hook, yo and pull up a loop, [insert hook in st in first sc.
multi 3.5 oz (100 g) 290 yd next ch, yo and pull up a loop] 4 times, yo and Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 3 dc in next
(265 m) balls draw through all 6 loops on hook, ch 1 (first st, *dc in each st to center sc of next corner,
You’ll feel like singing Twinkle, Twinkle Little star base made), *insert hook in ch-1 space 3 dc in center sc of corner; repeat from *
Star when you wrap this darling blanket of star base just made, yo and pull up a loop, around, dc in each remaining st to beginning
around a sweet baby. Star appliques can be insert hook in same ch as last loop made of ch; join with slip st in top of beginning ch.
last star base, yo and pull up a loop, [insert Round 3: Slip st in each st; join with slip st in
made in colors to coordinate with the nursery. hook in next ch, yo and pull up a loop] 3 times, first st. Fasten off.
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LW4574 Twinkle Stars Baby Blanket Point #6 ROW 4
Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn with sc
Star (make 11 – 4 each with B and C and 3 in last st of previously made point, sc in next 6 ROW 3
with D) sts, sc in same st as first st made of point #1,
Center turn—8 sc.
Ch 2. Rows 2–9: Work same as Rows 2–9 of point ROW 2
Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch #1. Do not fasten off.
ROW 1
from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker for
beginning of round and move marker up as Edging
each round is completed. Round 1: Working across ends of rows and in
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around—12 sc. sc at top of each point, sc evenly around; join
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. star base
from * 5 times—18 sc.
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; FINISHING chain
repeat from * 5 times—24 sc. Weave in all ends. Using photograph as a half double
Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; guide, sew stars to blanket. crochet
repeat from * 5 times—30 sc.
Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; ABBREVIATIONS
repeat from * 5 times—36 sc. A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc.; ch =
Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; ch; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double
repeat from * 5 times—42 sc. crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es);
Note: Continue in rows. [ ] = work directions in brackets the number
of times specified; * = repeat whatever
Point #1 follows the * as indicated.
Row 1 (right side): Sc in next 8 sts; leave
remaining sts unworked, turn—8 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog,
turn—6 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog,
turn—4 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, turn—2 sc.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, turn—1 sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in sc. Fasten off.

Point #2–#5
Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn with sc
in last st of previously made point, sc in next 7
sts, turn—8 sc.
Rows 2–9: Work same as Rows 2–9 of point #1.

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