The Moon & Stars Baby Blanket is a free crochet pattern on my blog.

This is a fun and easy square baby blanket that can be easily customized!  Featuring large stars that are worked right into the blanket - no sewing - small star appliqués that are sewn where desired on the blanket, a fun and cute star border and a moon happy face!

This main body of this square baby blanket works up in all double crochet stitches starting with multiple rounds worked as a circle which is then squared once the moon section is complete.  Size of the blanket can be easily customized by working more or fewer rounds.

The large stars are worked into a ch-1 stitch worked between double crochet stitches - no sewing for these stars other than tacking down while weaving in the ends!

The mini star appliqués are optional but create a pleasing randomness to the stars.  These one-round stars are easy with simple single crochet and chain stitches.

The star border is an easy one round edging created by working mini stars around the outside edge of the blanket.

Links to tutorials for the large stars, the mini star appliqués and the star border are all provided to help you through this pattern.

Approximate finished size: 34” x 34” square