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Solar System Space Blanket Pattern

Solar System Space Blanket Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journeyβ€”perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Solar System Space Blanket Pattern

This pattern creates a childrens Solar System blanket worked from a corner and expanded into a rectangular shape, complete with a textured sky background and a bright sun. The design uses linked double crochet rows for a subtle ribbed texture and surface crochet to add orbit lines. Youll also crochet colorful planet appliques to sew onto the finished blanket for a playful, educational touch.

Solar System Space Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes step-by-step rounds for the sun, the blanket main body, border rounds and full printable planet applique instructions. Photos and marking suggestions help place orbit lines and planets accurately.

Why You'll Love This Solar System Space Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends textured stitch work with whimsical applique details that bring the solar system to life. I enjoyed designing the sun corner and planning the orbit markings so they sit naturally on the blanket. The use of linked double crochet gives the blanket a cosy ribbed look that is both modern and durable. Sewing on the planets is one of my favorite finishing steps β€” it transforms the piece from a blanket to a story-ready play surface.

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Switch Things Up

I love how adaptable this blanket is β€” I often change the planet colors and sizes to create a themed version like pastel nursery tones or bold primary colors for a playroom.

You can make the blanket larger or smaller by adjusting your yarn weight and hook size; switching to a bulkier yarn and larger hook gives a chunkier, cozier blanket while lighter yarn and smaller hooks yield a mini or stroller-sized blanket.

I sometimes swap the linked double crochet for rows of half double crochet for an easier texture if I want a quicker make with a smoother look.

For a modern look, I experiment with neutral background colors and bright single-color planets to create contrast without overwhelming the design.

Want removable planets? I attach small appliques with buttons or snaps so they can be removed for washing or used as learning pieces.

Consider embroidering constellation shapes instead of orbit lines or adding a name or date via surface crochet for a personalized gift option.

I often add a thin fabric backing or an extra backing round of single crochet to make the blanket more durable and less likely to snag during play.

Try creating a matching set by crocheting a pillow with the sun or a large planet motif on the front using the same colors and stitches.

If you enjoy amigurumi, experiment with small 3D planet toys using the same basic planet rounds and stuff them lightly for a coordinated play set.

I recommend experimenting on a small swatch before committing to orbit line colors β€” surface crochet tension can change the look significantly, so practice and adjust tension until the lines lay flat and even.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Not marking the designated rows for orbit lines will make placement inaccurate; mark the rows along the left edge as instructed so orbit lines align correctly. βœ— Working surface crochet too tightly will pull and distort the blanket fabric; keep a loose, consistent tension and check after each orbit line. βœ— Skipping the turning chain technique or pulling the beginning chain too tight will create a bunched edge; always pull beginning chain 1 up to the height of a dc and turn counterclockwise at row ends. βœ— Ignoring stitch counts after increases/decreases leads to shape issues; count stitches frequently and refer to the specific round totals in parentheses to confirm accuracy.

Solar System Space Blanket Pattern

Make a playful solar system blanket that combines textured linked double crochet with colorful planet appliques. This pattern guides you through creating a corner-to-rectangle blanket with surface-stitched orbit lines and easy appliques. Youll enjoy a structured project with clear rounds and helpful photos to guide placement and finishing. Perfect for a special baby or kids blanket with personality and learning charm.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Solar System Space Blanket Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) - Approximately 2600 yards total
  • 02
    Sun Color: Canary - 220 yards
  • 03
    Sky/Background Color: Dove Heather - 2300 yards
  • 04
    Orbit Line Color: White - 110 yards
  • 05
    Planet Colors: 5-20 yards per planet (sample pack of colors recommended)
  • 06
    Sample made in Brava Worsted Weight Yarn

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size J (6.00 mm) - used for blanket
  • 02
    Crochet hook size H (5.00 mm) - used for appliques
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Measuring tape

Progress Tracker

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β€” Sun :

Round 1 :

Ch 2 (pull last ch up to height of dc), dc in 2nd ch from hook, 2Ldc in same ch, turn (3)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in same st as last st, 2Ldc in each st across, turn (6)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in same st as last, Ldc in next st [2Ldc in next st, Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, turn (9)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next st, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 2 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, turn (12)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (12)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in same st as last, Ldc in next st, [2Ldc in next st, Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] across, turn (18)

Round 7 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (18)

Round 8 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next st, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 2 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 3 sts, turn (23)

Round 9 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (23)

Round 10 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 3 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last st, turn (29)

Round 11 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (29)

Round 12 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 3 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 4 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 4 sts, turn (34)

Round 13 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (34)

Round 14 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next st, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 5 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last st, turn (40)

Round 15 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (40)

Round 16 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 4 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 6 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 6 sts, turn (45)

Round 17 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (45)

Round 18 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next st, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 7 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 2 sts, turn (51)

β€” Blanket Main :

Info :

Long Edges = 11" (after Sun section)

Round 19 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (51)

Round 20 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 6 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 8 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 7 sts, turn (56) *mark this row along left side of blanket for a sun outline

Round 21 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (56)

Round 22 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 2 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 9 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 2 sts, turn (62) *mark this row along left side of blanket for a sun outline

Round 23 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (62)

Round 24 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 7 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 10 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of last 9 sts, turn (67) *mark this row along left side of blanket for a sun outline

Round 25 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (67)

Round 26 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 2 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 11 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 3 sts, turn (73)

Round 27 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (73)

Round 28 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 9 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 12 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 10 sts, turn (78)

Round 29 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (78)

Round 30 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 3 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 13 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 3 sts, turn (84)

Round 31 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (84)

Round 32 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 10 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 14 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 12 sts, turn (89) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Mercury orbit line

Round 33 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (89)

Round 34 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 3 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 15 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 4 sts, turn (95)

Round 35 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (95)

Round 36 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 12 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 16 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 13 sts, turn (100)

Round 37 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (100)

Round 38 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 4 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 17 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 4 sts, turn (106)

Round 39 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (106)

Round 40 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 13 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 18 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 15 sts, turn (111) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Venus orbit line

Round 41 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (111)

Round 42 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 4 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 19 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 5 sts, turn (117)

Round 43 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (117)

Round 44 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 15 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 20 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 16 sts, turn (122)

Round 45 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (122)

Round 46 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 5 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 21 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 5 sts, turn (128)

Round 47 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (128)

Round 48 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 16 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 22 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 18 sts, turn (133) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Earth orbit line

Round 49 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (133)

Round 50 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 5 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 23 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 6 sts, turn (139)

Round 51 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (139)

Round 52 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 18 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 24 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 19 sts, turn (144)

Round 53 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (144)

Round 54 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 6 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 25 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 6 sts, turn (150)

Round 55 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (150)

Round 56 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 19 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 26 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 21 sts, turn (155) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Mars orbit line

Round 57 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (155)

Round 58 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 6 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 27 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 7 sts, turn (161)

Round 59 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (161)

Round 60 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 21 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 28 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 22 sts, turn (166)

Round 61 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (166)

Round 62 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 7 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 29 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 7 sts, turn (172)

Round 63 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (172)

Round 64 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 22 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 30 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 24 sts, turn (177)

Round 65 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (177)

Round 66 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 7 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 31 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 8 sts, turn (183) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Jupiter orbit line

Round 67 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (183)

Round 68 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 24 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 32 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 25 sts, turn (188)

Round 69 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (188)

Round 70 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 8 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 33 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 4 more times, Ldc in last 8 sts, turn (194)

Round 71 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (194)

Round 72 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 25 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 34 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in each of the last 27 sts, turn (199)

Round 73 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in each st across, turn (199)

Info :

Long edges measure 37"

β€” Shaping & Right Edge Shortening :

Info :

At this point the top edge measures 34" long. Rows will begin to shorten along the right edge to form the right straight edge; slip stitches do not count in end-of-row stitch totals and should be worked loosely.

Round 74 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 8 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 35 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in next 28 sts, Lhdc in next 5 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (194)

Round 75 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 6 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 2 sts, Ldc in each st to end, turn (187)

Round 76 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 27 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 36 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 2 more times, Ldc in next 33 sts, Lhdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, slst in next st, turn (183) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Saturn orbit line

Round 77 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 7 sts, sc in next 13 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 2 sts, Ldc in next 2 sts, Ldc in each st to end, turn (175)

Round 78 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 9 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 37 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 3 more times, Ldc in next 3 sts, Lhdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, slst in next st, turn (178)

Round 79 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 12 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 1 st, Ldc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (165)

Round 80 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 28 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 38 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 2 more times, Ldc in next 8 sts, Lhdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, slst in next st, turn (165)

Round 81 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 5 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 3 sts, Ldc in each st to end, turn (159)

Round 82 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 9 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 39 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 2 more times, Ldc in next 21 sts, Lhdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (161)

Round 83 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 1 st, Ldc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (157)

Round 84 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 30 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 40 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, Ldc in next 35 sts, Lhdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (157)

Round 85 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (153)

Round 86 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 10 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 41 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 2 more times, Ldc in next 6 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (152) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Uranus orbit line

Round 87 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (150)

Round 88 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 31 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 42 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, Ldc in next 23 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (149)

Round 89 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (146)

Round 90 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 10 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 43 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, Ldc in next 38 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (145)

Round 91 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (142)

Round 92 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 33 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 44 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, Ldc in next 10 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (142)

Round 93 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in next st, Ldc in each st to end, turn (139)

Round 94 :

Ch 1, dc in 1st st, Ldc in next 11 sts, 2Ldc in next st, [Ldc in next 45 sts, 2Ldc in next st], repeat [ ] 1 more time, Ldc in next 27 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (139)

Info :

At this point the left edge measures 47" long and has been completed; rows will shorten along both sides to fill in the lower right edge.

Round 95 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 2 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 109 sts, Lhdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts, slst in next st, turn (120)

Round 96 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 10 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in next 101 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (107) *mark this row along left side of blanket for Neptune orbit line

Round 97 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 92 sts, Lhdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, slst in next st, turn (100)

Round 98 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 6 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in next 85 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (91)

Round 99 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 2 sts, Ldc in next 79 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, slst in next st, turn (86)

Round 100 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 74 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (80)

Round 101 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next 2 sts, Ldc in next 70 sts, Lhdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (75)

Round 102 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 3 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Lhdc in next st, Ldc in next 65 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (69)

Round 103 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 60 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (64)

Round 104 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 55 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (59) *Optional: mark this row along left side of blanket for Pluto orbit line

Round 105 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 53 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (57)

Round 106 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next 3 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 47 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (51)

Round 107 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 43 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (47)

Round 108 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 39 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (43)

Round 109 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 34 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (38)

Round 110 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 31 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (35)

Round 111 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 27 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (31)

Round 112 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 23 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (27)

Round 113 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 20 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (24)

Round 114 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 16 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (20)

Round 115 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 13 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (17)

Round 116 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc and next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 10 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (14)

Round 117 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 6 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, turn (10)

Round 118 :

do not ch, (skip slst from prior row) slst in top of sc, sc in next st, hdc in next st, Ldc in next 2 sts, Lhdc in next st, sc in next st, slst in next st, fasten off and weave in ends (6)

β€” Border Notes :

Info :

The main body of the blanket has been completed. For the first couple rows, the color will follow the color of the blanket (sun color on rows where sun color was crocheted). You will switch to sky color as you work around remainder of blanket. Evenly crochet the same number of stitches along top and bottom and same number for left and right sides; each edge should end with an odd number of stitches.

Round 1 :

With right side facing you (sun is in the upper left corner), join with the sky color of yarn in the side of R19, sc along row ends (about 3sc per 2 rows works well), crochet down the left side of the blanket. When you reach the corner stitch of the blanket work all the following in the corner st {sc, ch 1, sc}, mark the chain 1 space with a stitch marker. Continue to evenly crochet along the bottom of the blanket substituting hdc or dc where needed to even the edge.

Round 2 :

Turning after Round 1 and still using sun color of yarn, Ch 1, sc in each st to top corner of blanket. In corner ch sp crochet all the following [sc, ch 1, sc], continue to sc across row in sun color until the color changes in Round 1; at this same stitch switch back to sky color. Single crochet around entire blanket working corners with a [sc, ch 1, sc] in ch sp of each corner. When row is completed join in top of beg sc, fasten off and weave in end.

Info :

Two rounds of the border have been completed; this is an ideal time to block your blanket to a rectangular shape.

β€” Adding Orbit Lines :

Info :

The blanket should be blocked. Crochet the sun ray and orbit lines by surface crocheting between the marked rows, include the 2 rows of the border for a polished look. Surface stitches must be crocheted at a tension that will not pull the blanket tight - double check after each orbit line. The first 3 marked rows (R20, R22, R24) will surface crocheted in the same color as the sun. Each of the remaining 9 marked rows will be orbit lines (sample used white). After the sun ray and orbit lines are crocheted continue to the final rounds of the border.

β€” Blanket Border Continued :

Round 3 :

With right side facing you (sun in the upper left corner) and using orbit line color, join with a slst in the corner chain of the lower left corner of the blanket. Ch 1, [in ch sp work (sc, ch 1, sc)] sc in each st across to next corner sp, repeat [ ] around, join in top of beg sc.

Round 4 :

Switch to sun color of yarn, Ch 1, [in ch sp work (sc, ch 1, sc)], sc in each st across to next corner sp, repeat [ ] around, join in top of beg sc.

Round 5 :

Switch to sky color of yarn, Ch 1, [in ch sp work (sc, ch 1, sc)], sc in each st across to next corner sp, repeat [ ] around, join in top of beg sc.

Round 6 :

Switch to sun color of yarn, Ch 1, [in ch sp work (sc, ch 1, sc)], sc in each st across to next corner sp, repeat [ ] around, join in top of beg sc.

Round 7 :

Ch 1, {in corner ch sp work (sc, ch 1, sc), ch 1, skip next st, [spike sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st], repeat [ ] to corner ch sp}, repeat { } around entire blanket, join in top of beg ch, fasten off and weave in all ends.

β€” Planet Appliques :

Info :

All appliques will be crocheted with crochet hook size H (5.00 mm). Each planet will be made by crocheting the Basic Planet pattern below then following the specific planet notes. On the final round of each applique join with an invisible join. Placement of planets can be decided by you; layout planets prior to sewing them on for best spacing.

β€” Basic planet pattern :

Use Crochet Hook Size H (5.00 mm) :

R1: Ch 2, in 2nd ch from hook work 8sc, join in top of beg sc with a slst, turn (8) pull beginning end of yarn to close center hole, (a magic circle may be used instead of a beg chain 2)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, 2sc in each st around, join & turn (16)

Round 3 :

ch 1, sc in each st around, join & turn (16)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next st, [2sc in next st, sc in next st], repeat [ ] around, join & turn (24)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, [2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts], repeat [ ] around, join & turn (32)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next 3 sts, [2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts], repeat [ ] around, join & turn (40)

Round 7 :

Ch 1, sc in each st around, join & turn (40)

Round 8 :

Ch 1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next 4 sts, [2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts], repeat [ ] around, join & turn (48)

Round 9 :

Ch 1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next 5 sts, [2sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts], repeat [ ] around, join & turn (56)

Round 10 :

Ch 1, sc in each st around, join (56)

β€” Mercury :

Info :

Yarn Color: Asphalt Heather. Completed Size: 2 1/4" across center of circle. Complete basic planet pattern through R4. Planet will be sewn onto 1st orbit line.

β€” Venus :

Info :

Yarn Color: Orange. Completed Size: 3 1/2" across center of circle. Complete through R6. Planet will be sewn onto 2nd orbit line.

β€” Earth :

Info :

Yarn Color: Celestial. Completed Size: 3 1/2" across center of circle. Complete through R6. Planet will be sewn onto 3rd orbit line. Creating the 'land' (yarn color: Grass): Embroider "x" across to create general shapes then follow small shaping rounds provided to create continental shapes before sewing to blue earth applique.

β€” Mars :

Info :

Yarn Color: Paprika. Completed Size: 3 1/2" across center of circle. Complete through R6. Planet will be sewn onto 4th orbit line. Creating the Rocky Surface (yarn color: Sienna) tie yarn into knots and place randomly to replicate rocky surface; weave ends to back and leave hidden when sewn.

β€” Jupiter :

Info :

Yarn Color: Marina. Completed Size: 5 1/4" across center of circle. Complete through R10. Planet will be sewn onto 5th orbit line. Creating the Storm Ball (yarn color: Coral): Ch 2, 5sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with an invisible join in top of 1st sc; sew small circle applique to lower left of Jupiter applique.

β€” Saturn :

Info :

Yarn Color: Custard. Completed Size: 4 3/4" across center of circle. Complete through R9. Planet will be sewn onto 6th orbit line. How to crochet rings (yarn color: Lady Slipper): Ch 25, 3sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 22 sts, 3sc in last st, turn (28). Ch 1, working in back loop only 2BLsc in 1st 3 sts, BLsc in next 2 sts, 2BLsc in each of the last 3 sts, fasten off (34).

β€” Uranus :

Info :

Yarn Color: Cornflower. Completed Size: 4" across center of circle. Complete through R8. Planet will be sewn onto 7th orbit line. How to crochet planet rings (yarn color: Sky): Ch 27, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 20 sts, 2sc in each of the last 3 sts, fasten off (30).

β€” Neptune :

Info :

Yarn Color: Solstice Heather. Completed Size: 3 3/4" across center of circle. Complete through R7. Planet will be sewn onto 8th orbit line.

β€” Pluto (optional dwarf planet) :

Info :

Yarn Color: Persimmon. Completed Size: 2 1/4" across center of circle. Complete through R4. Planet will be sewn onto 9th orbit line.

Assembly Instructions

  • Block the blanket to a rectangular shape after completing the first two rounds of the border to set the shape before surface crocheting orbit lines.
  • Mark the designated rows along the left side of the blanket (as noted in rounds with '*mark this row') to identify where to add the sun outline and orbit lines prior to surface crocheting.
  • Surface crochet the sun rays and orbit lines between the marked rows, checking tension often so the surface stitches do not pull the blanket fabric.
  • Layout planet appliques on the finished blanket to choose placement; sew each planet securely in place using a yarn needle and matching yarn with whipstitch or invisible mattress stitch.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Use stitch markers to keep track of your marked rows for orbit and sun outlines; this helps align surface crochet lines accurately.
  • πŸ’‘Work slip stitches at the right edge loosely so the edge does not pull tight; slip stitches do not count in end-of-row stitch counts.
  • πŸ’‘Weave in ends as you go and block the blanket before adding orbit lines for best results and a polished finish.

This Solar System Space Blanket Pattern brings a playful, educational twist to a cozy baby or childrens blanket. The textured linked double crochet body pairs perfectly with bright sun and orbit lines, plus crochet planet appliques for a whimsical finish. Make one for a gift or a classroom reading corner and let imaginations orbit. πŸ§ΆπŸŒ™πŸš€

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished blanket measures approximately 38" wide x 50" long in the sample using worsted weight yarn and hook J (6.00 mm).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can adjust yarn weight and hook size to change the finished size, but stitch counts and totals will be affected; check gauge and adjust accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses linked double crochet, linked half double crochet, surface crochet, and shaping techniques; basic crochet experience and ability to follow rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours depending on experience, yarn handling, and time spent on appliques and surface crochet.