STARBURSTS, SWIRLS and STARSHINE - Free Pattern

Originally I made these with white,  yellow and gold thread, however I recently was asked for some star decos in other colours.  Of course I thought why not - and I have decided to share the colour process including step by step photos with you all here!  So grab your thread or yarn and hooks and lets start!

STARBURSTS

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Change colour whenever you like.

Skill Level:	Easy
Yarn:	Cotton DK 8ply  ●  #3  ●  Light weight
Hook:	E-4 (3.5mm)
Stitches:	single, double, half double, treble crochet
Gauge/Tension:	Not critical for this pattern
Measurements:	Vary depending on yarn and hook
Terminology:	USA - American crochet terms

Rnd 1:  Magic loop, Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 9dc in loop, join with sl st in BL of ch3. (10sts)

Increase Rnd

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, 2sc in BL of same st, 2sc in BL of next st and every st to end, join with sl st in ch1. (20sts) 

Mini Star Points Rnd

Rnd 3:  *Ch3, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc in next st, skip next st, sl st in next st, rep from * to end.  (10 mini star points)

Medium Star Points Rnd

Working behind mini star points

Rnd 4:  Sl st in 1^st skipped st under 1^st mini star from previous rnd, *Ch5, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, skip next mini star, sl st in next skipped st under next mini star, rep from * to end (5 medium star points)

1^st Star Edge

Crochet along edge of star points just made as follows:

Rnd 5: Sc in next 4sts, *2sc in top of star point, sc in BL of next 4sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3sts, rep from * to end, ending with skip last st, join with sl st in next st.

2^nd Star Edge

Working in BL of every st

Rnd 6:  Ch1, sc in BL of next 4sts, *[sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc] in next st, (top of star point), sc in BL of next 3sts, sc3tog, sc in BL of next 3sts, rep from * to end, ending with sl st in last st and join with sl st in both loops of ch1.

Finish, cut yarn and hide ends.

Now make as many as you like. 

You can download the FREE pdf PATTERN which includes all three (3) motifs

Starbursts, Swirls and Starshine

from my online stores

RAVELRY OR  CRAFTSY 

(PLEASE NOTE:  the pdf pattern download DOES NOT include these step by step photos)

THIS TIME just for a bit of fun, I have decided to join two starbursts together.

Join with Sc in BL of each motif, 2sc in star point, and sc2tog in base of star points.

USA American CROCHET Terms
Abbreviation	Description
[ ]	work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
**	repeat the instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
( )	work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
approx	approximately
beg	begin/beginning
BL	back loop
CC	contrast colour
ch	chain stitch
cm	centimetres
cont	continue
dc	double crochet
FL	front loop
hdc	half double crochet
in	inches
MC	main colour
rep	repeat
rnd(s)	round(s)
sc	single crochet
sl st	slip stitch
st(s)	stitch(es)
tr	treble crochet

Copyright © 2008  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.  

TERMS OF USE: All patterns and photographs are protected by UK and International Copyright law. You may not resell or redistribute these patterns in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited.  Barbara Summers' patterns may not be used for mass production purposes.

Starbursts, Swirls and Starshine

Three (3) easy crochet motif decorations 
(My favourite free pattern for stars and swirls inspired by Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night")

download the FREE pdf PATTERN

which includes all three (3) motifs

Starbursts, Swirls and Starshine

from my online stores

RAVELRY   OR   CRAFTSY 

(PLEASE NOTE:  the pdf pattern download DOES NOT include these step by step photos)

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
2008 (C) Copyright - All rights reserved.

DAISY GRANNY Square Crochet FREE Pattern

Time to use up your odd balls of stashed yarn, discontinued yarn and odd colours. One of the best ways to use up that stash of yarn is to start making some colourful granny squares.

I am making my DAISY GRANNY squares using Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca yarn. I had some remnants of black and cream, as well as 1 x 200g ball of Geranium and 1 x 200g ball of Fawn.

I am not sure how long it will take me to finish my squares because whilst I am travelling, I don't get much time to crochet.

So, to get you all started here is the pattern for DAISY GRANNY square A. (Square B is available in the download pdf pattern)

You can mix and match your colours, alternate the squares or choose either Square A or Square B for your project.

The DAISY GRANNY Pattern is written below OR you can download the FREE pdf PATTERN from my online stores:

RAVELRY           CRAFTSY 

 DAISY GRANNY SQUARE FREE PATTERN

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy

MEASUREMENT:  Rowan square 4.5in (11cm) ● Katia square 4.5in (11cm) ● BWM square 5in (12.5cm) ● Size will vary depending on yarn and hook used

YARN USED:  Rowan Bamboo Soft ● 100% Bamboo ● 50g  112yd (102m) OR Katia Swing ● 70% Acrylic 30% Cotton ● 50g  178yd (163m) OR Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca ● 100% Alpaca ● 200g  437yd (400m)

YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any yarn and recommended hook

TENSION:  Not critical for this pattern

NOTIONS:  7 (4.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Daisy Granny square is worked in the round.  Each round is completed before changing colour.  Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) squares, square A using four (4) colours, square B using three (3) colours.  Squares can be made using two (2), three (3) or more colours.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

PATTERN STARTS:

SQUARE A

With MC and 7 (4.5mm) hook

Rnd 1:  Magic ring, Ch1, 7sc in ring, join. (8sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, *(2dc, ch1) in next st, rep from * around, join.

CHANGE TO CC1

Rnd 3:  Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, *(4dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.

CHANGE TO CC2

Constructing corners

Rnd 4:  Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 5dc in same sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, [6dc in next ch1-sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, join.

CHANGE TO CC3

Rnd 5:  Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, ending with ch2, join with sl st in top of ch3.

Rnd 6:  Sl st in ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *[3dc in next ch2-sp] 4 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.   Fasten off and hide ends.

SQUARE B - download the FREE pdf PATTERN for BOTH squares from my RAVELRY shop OR my CRAFTSY shop

USA - American Crochet Terms

Abbreviation	Description
[ ]	work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
( )	work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
approx	approximately
beg	begin/beginning
CC	contrast colour
ch	chain stitch
cm	centimetres
cont	continue
dc	double crochet
in	inches
MC	main colour
rep	repeat
rnd(s)	round(s)
sc	single crochet
sl st	slip stitch
st(s)	stitch(es)

Copyright © 2008 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved.

TERMS OF USE: All patterns and photographs are protected by UK and International Copyright law. You may not resell or redistribute these patterns in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited.  Barbara Summers' patterns may not be used for mass production purposes

download the FREE pdf PATTERN from 

my RAVELRY shop

OR

my CRAFTSY shop

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

(C) 2008  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet
All rights reserved.