Crochet Vibrant Rainbow Starburst Blanket Free Pattern

Create a stunning centerpiece for any room with this vibrant Rainbow Starburst Blanket. Perfect for advanced beginners, this crochet pattern uses a dazzling array of colors to form a captivating circular design. Enjoy crafting this beautiful blanket that adds a lively splash of color to your home decor.

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft Life DK in 13 colors plus 5 balls of joining color
• Crochet Hook: 5mm
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this pattern.

Stitches Used (US Terms)

• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet
• TC - Treble Crochet
• 2DC Cluster
• 3DC Cluster
• Slip Stitch

Instructions

Center Starburst

1. Round 1: With the first color, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as DC), 15 DC into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (16 DC)
2. Round 2: Ch 3, DC in same st, 2 DC in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Change to next color. (32 DC)

Starburst Pattern

3. Round 3: Ch 3, *DC in next st, 2 DC in next. Repeat from * around. Join. Change color. (48 DC)
4. Round 4: Ch 3, DC in next 2 sts, *2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. Change color. (64 DC)
5. Round 5: Ch 3, DC in next 3 sts, *2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. Join. Change color. (80 DC)

Continue to increase pattern, adding 16 DC each round, following color sequence to achieve a gradual rainbow effect.

Edging

1. Final Round: With joining color, ch 3, HDC in each st around. Join.
2. Finish: Fasten off and weave in all ends with tapestry needle.

Your Rainbow Starburst Blanket is now complete and ready to brighten your space!