Starry Night Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

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.

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.

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!   

Should you have any issues with the download, please email: info@leeleeknits.com for assistance. 

Purchase the PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically after purchase) for $5 USD by clicking the button below or through Ravelry. 

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