The Starlight Throw
The Starlight Throw blends star stitches, puff stitches, and simple double crochet repeats to create a cozy, modern texture. Designed to be soothing to work without constant counting, it’s the perfect blanket to sink into at the end of a long day.
The Starlight Throw
The Starlight Throw was designed to be the perfect cozy project. The textural combination of stitches is soothing to work up, making the project something you look forward to sinking into at the end of a long day. I wanted something relaxing to crochet without constant counting, but still interesting enough to feel engaging, so I combined star stitches, puff stitches, and simple double crochet rows to create a balanced, modern texture. Working in a soft neutral palette let the stitches take center stage, giving the blanket a cozy depth without fussiness. The result is a very approachable project that grows beautifully section by section, ideal for makers who crave both comfort and simplicity.
Check out the Day With Rae blog for behind the scenes on designing the Starlight Throw!
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About the Pattern
The pattern is written in US crochet terms and worked in rows. The pattern guides you through making a throw-sized blanket (50 x 60 inches), however it is easy to adapt to make any size you prefer, simply by increasing the foundation chain by multiples of 2, making sure your total number of chains is also divisible by 3 to account for both the puff stitch and the star stitches.
In the border section of the pattern, you’ll have the option to create a border with space to add tassels, or for a solid border without the tassels.
Materials
For the featured Starlight Throw, I used Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn in the shade "Cloud". This acrylic worsted weight is easy to work with, affordable, machine washable, and allows the stitch definition in this pattern pop. If you’d like to customize, you can substitute with any medium (4) worsted weight yarn.
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the shade Cloud, or any Medium / Worsted Weight, #4 yarn.
Yardage requirement for a throw-sized blanket (50 x 60 inches): 2,850 yards
Hook: US J/10 (6.0 mm) and US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook
(adjust as needed to meet gauge)
Notions:
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Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
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Stitch markers, scissors, and measuring tape as necessary
Stitches
Below are the stitches and techniques used in the Starlight Throw.
All stitches are written in U.S. crochet terminology.
Abbreviations
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YO – yarn over
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sk – skip stitch
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ch – chain
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sc – single crochet
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hdc – half double crochet
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dc – double crochet
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hdc2tog – half double crochet two together
Foundation Single Crochet (fsc)
This technique creates your foundation chain and first row of stitches at the same time. It gives your blanket a stretchy, even edge and removes the tightness that often comes from working into a traditional chain.
Ch 2. Insert hook into the first ch, YO, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
YO, pull through 1 loop (this forms the “chain”).
YO, pull through both loops (this completes the sc).
Insert hook into the “chain” you just made, YO, pull up a loop.
Repeat steps 2–4 until you have the desired number of stitches.
Star Stitch
A textured two-row stitch that creates a soft, twinkling look. The stitch that gives this blanket it’s name!
Row 1 (Star Row)
Ch 3.
Insert hook into the first ch from hook, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the second ch, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the first st, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the second st, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the third st, YO, pull up a loop.
YO, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 — this creates the “eye.”
For the rest of the row:
Insert hook into the eye of the previous star, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook between the legs of that star, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the last st used, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the next st, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the next st, YO, pull up a loop.
6 loops on hook.
YO, pull through all loops. Ch 1.
The second row is made up of hdc, worked into the “eye” of the star stitch in the previous row.
Puff Stitch
Always worked on the wrong side of the blanket to create puffy texture that appears on the right side of the blanket.
Insert hook into st, YO, pull up a long loop.
*YO, insert hook into the same st, YO, pull up a long loop.*
Repeat between * * 3 more times.
YO, pull through all loops.
Ch 1 to close.
If you’re a visual learner like me, I love these tutorials from Nordic Hook:
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Star Stitch: https://nordichook.com/star-stitch/
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Puff Stitch (start at step 8): https://nordichook.com/aligned-puff-stitch/
Gauge
Star Stitch Section:
7 star stitches × 5 rows = 4” × 4” using US J/10 (6.0 mm) hook.
Double Crochet + Puff Stitch Section:
Approximately 5 puff stitches per 4”. All of Section 2 together measures about 3” in height when worked with:
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US 7 (4.5 mm) for double crochet rows
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US J/10 (6.0 mm) for puff stitch rows
Adjust hook size as needed to meet gauge. If your swatch begins to ripple or wave when transitioning between the star stitch and the dc/puff section, try going down one hook size for the double crochet rows. For me, switching down to a US 7 hook created a smooth, even fabric.
Pattern
Foundation
Start with a Foundation Single Crochet (fsc) of 180 stitches. (If you prefer a traditional chain, ch 181 and sc 180 across.)
Section 1: Star Stitches
Hook: US J/10 (6.0 mm)
Row 1:
Ch 3.
Insert hook into the first ch from hook, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the second ch, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the first st, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the second st, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the third st, YO, pull up a loop. (6 loops on hook.)
YO, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1 — first star complete.
To continue across the row:
*Insert hook into the eye of the star you just made (ch 1 space), YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook between the legs of the previous star, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the last st used for the previous star, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the next st, YO, pull up a loop.
Insert hook into the next st, YO, pull up a loop. (6 loops on hook.)
YO, pull through all 6 loops. Ch 1.*
Repeat from * to * across, stopping when 1 stitch remains unworked.
In the last used st of the previous star and the final unworked st, work hdc2tog.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in the first st. Work 2 hdc in each star eye (each ch 1 space) across. Hdc in the final st.
Repeat Rows 1–2 four more times (for a total of 5 star stitch rows).
Section 2: Double Crochet + Puff Stitches
You will alternate between your smaller hook (to adapt to the different gauge and avoid waves in the blanket) and your larger hook (for nice fluffy puff stitch texture).
Row 1, using hook: US 7 (4.5 mm): Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st and in each st across.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. Dc in next st and in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. Dc in next st and in each st across.
Row 4 – Puff Stitch Row. Switch to Hook US J/10 (6.0 mm): Ch 1, turn. Hdc in first st. Ch 2, sk 2. *Work a puff stitch in next st:
Insert hook into st, YO, pull up a long loop.
(YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a long loop) 4 total times.
YO, pull through all loops. Ch 2, sk 2.*
Repeat from * across.
Hdc in final st.
Row 5: Switch back to Hook US 7 (4.5 mm). Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. Dc in next st and in each st across.
Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. Dc in next st and in each st across.
Repeat Sections 1 and 2 until you have seven puff rows, and 8 star stitch sections.
If you are looking to make the blanket longer, continue repeating the sections to your preferred length, ending with the star stitch section.
Border
After your final row of star stitch, switch to a US 7 (4.5 mm) hook.
Ch 1, turn. Hdc in the first st and in each st across, working 4 hdc into the final st to turn the corner.
From here, you’ll continue working around the entire edge of the blanket.
Quick Tip:
Distribute your stitches as evenly as possible. If the edge begins to ripple or wave, you’re adding too many stitches—reduce the number worked into each row edge.
Long Edge (Side of Blanket):
Work down the long side of the blanket by placing hdc stitches into the side of each row:
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Work approximately 3 hdc into the side of each star stitch row
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Work approximately 2 hdc into the side of each dc row and puff stitch row
At the bottom corner, work 4 hdc in the final st to turn the corner.
Short Edge (Bottom of Blanket): You can choose a straight edge or create small spaces for attaching tassels.
Option 1: No Tassels
Hdc in each st across the bottom edge. Work 4 hdc in the final st to turn the corner.
Option 2: Tassel Spaces
Hdc in the next 4 st. *Ch 1, sk 1, hdc in the next 4 st.* Repeat from * to * across. Work 4 hdc in the final st to turn the corner.
Long Edge (Second Side):
Work up the second long edge the same way as the first:
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3 hdc in each star stitch row
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2 hdc in each dc row and puff stitch row
Work 4 hdc in the final st to turn the corner.
Short Edge (Final Side):
Option 1: No Tassels
Hdc in each st across. Work a slip stitch into the corner st to finish.
Option 2: Tassel Spaces
Hdc in the next 4 st. *Ch 1, sk 1, hdc in the next 4 st.* Repeat from * to * across. Slip stitch into the final corner st to finish. Trim and weave in ends.
if you chose the tassel option, attach tassels at each ch space along the short edges of the border.
