Crochet Whimsical Textured Starburst Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (4) - approximately 900 yards in your main color and 300 yards in a contrasting color
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

12 double crochets and 8 rows = 4 inches in starburst stitch pattern.

Finished Size:

Approximately 36" x 48"

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Instructions:

Starting Chain:

Start with a foundation chain of 106 stitches.

Row 1:

1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 2 ch, *2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch; repeat from * to last ch, 1 dc in last ch. (Total 138 dc)

Row 2:

Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, *1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * across. (Total 174 dc)

Row 3 (Starburst Stitch):

Ch 2, turn, *dc in first dc, ch 3, dc in same dc; repeat from * across to end of row. (You will have a series of starburst shapes)

Row 4:

Ch 1, turn, sc in the first dc, *2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in next dc; repeat from * across. Finish off.

Border:

Switch to contrasting color. Join yarn with a slip stitch at any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Finishing:

Block your blanket gently to shape. Enjoy your beautiful starburst blanket, perfect for keeping little ones cozy or as a stunning decoration!