I came across a pattern for a baby blanket using the "star stitch" not only had I never heard of this crochet stitch before, but I had never tried it. SO I taught myself a new stitch. The Star Stich Baby blanket Pattern by LisaAuch Crochet I call this the Easy Star Stitch Stripey Blanket The perfect for a baby cot blanket, lapghan or snuggle blanket. (Very Warm No whole baby Blanket ) The star stitch is also known (as I have since found out and hence probably why I haven't heard of it before) the Margarite stitch, daisy stitch, and star stitch. Very easy to pick up and not only makes a beautiful stitch and pattern, but it is also a lovely to work, especially in nice thick Aran Yarn. I loved how easily it worked up, and changing colors on the stripes was effortless and give such a beautiful finish. Making it an ideal one-colored or multi-colored stitch to use. I made a lapghan for my Uncle. Changing colors in every row with one cream in between. The star st