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.
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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.
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. π§Άππ