Crochet Delightful Textured Starburst Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in pastel pink, mint green, and creamy white (800 yards total)
• Hook: Size H (5.0mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 4 inches = 12 stitches in star stitch (after blocking)

Finished Size: Approximately 30" x 30"

Pattern Instructions:

1. Foundation Row: Start with a magic ring or chain 5 and join to form a circle. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), and work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3. (12 dc)
2. Row 1: Ch 1, *5 sc into the next dc, skip the next dc, 1 sc in the next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (20 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, 1 star stitch in the first sc, *1 star stitch in the next 5 sc, skip 1 sc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first star stitch. (10 star stitches)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, *5 dc in the first star stitch, skip the next star stitch, 1 sc in the next star stitch; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (60 stitches)
5. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 for texture, alternating colors each time you start a new row. Continue this pattern until the blanket reaches your desired length.
6. Border: With creamy white, work 1 sc in each stitch around the perimeter. For corners, work 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join with sl st to the first sc and weave in your ends.

Your delightful starburst blanket is now complete! Perfect for keeping little ones warm and cozy.