Free Pattern: Galactic Lacy Starburst Wall Hanging

Free Pattern: Galactic Lacy Starburst Wall Hanging

Introduction

Welcome to the world of crochet! In this tutorial, we will guide you through crafting a mesmerizing wall hanging that captures the essence of a cosmic starburst. This Galactic Lacy Starburst Wall Hanging blends intricate lacework with celestial motifs, allowing you to bring a touch of the universe into your home. Perfect for beginners, this pattern is not only simple to follow but also results in an elegant piece of home decor that will impress anyone who sees it.

Materials Needed

• Lightweight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Midnight blue
  • Silver
  • Deep purple
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Wooden dowel (for hanging)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Using the midnight blue yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain-3. You should have a total of 12 dc.
3. Round 2: Chain 4 (this counts as dc and a chain-1). In the next dc, work a dc, then chain 1. Repeat this pattern around, joining with a sl st to the 3rd chain of the beginning chain-4. You will have 12 dc and 12 chain-1 spaces.
4. Round 3: Slip stitch into the first chain-1 space. Chain 3 (counts as dc), then work (dc, chain 2, 2 dc) in the same space. For the next chain-1 space, repeat (2 dc, chain 2, 2 dc). Continue this pattern around and join with a sl st to the top of the chain-3. You will have 48 dc and 12 chain-2 spaces.
5. Round 4: Change to silver yarn. Chain 1, single crochet (sc) in the same stitch, then sc in the next dc. For the next chain-2 space, work (sc, chain 3, sc). Then sc in the next 4 dc. Repeat this pattern around and join with a sl st to the first sc. You will have 60 sc and 12 chain-3 spaces.
6. Round 5: Change to deep purple yarn. Slip stitch into the first chain-3 space. Chain 3 (counts as dc), then work (2 dc, chain 3, 3 dc) in the same space. Skip the next 5 sc, then work (3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc) in the next chain-3 space. Repeat this pattern around and join with a sl st to the top of the chain-3. You will have 72 dc and 12 chain-3 spaces.
7. Round 6: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch, then sc in the next 2 dc. For the next chain-3 space, work (sc, chain 5, sc). Then sc in the next 6 dc. Repeat this pattern around and join with a sl st to the first sc. You will have 84 sc and 12 chain-5 spaces.
8. Finishing: Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
9. Blocking: Block the piece to open up the lace pattern, allowing the intricate design to shine.
10. Hanging: Attach a wooden dowel to the top edge of the starburst using a simple slip knot technique with the midnight blue yarn to create a hanging loop.

Your Galactic Lacy Starburst Wall Hanging is now complete! Enjoy the beauty of your creation as it captures the light and adds a celestial touch to your home decor.