Starburst Doily Pattern

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The Starburst Doily features a striking design inspired by radiating sunbursts. This doily is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home, whether as a table centerpiece or decorative accent. It’s beginner-friendly but also includes a few intermediate touches to help you expand your skills.

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Finished Size

Approximately 8 inches in diameter (size may vary depending on yarn and hook).

Materials

Yarn: #2 fine cotton yarn or #3 light-weight yarn in two contrasting colors (optional for a vibrant effect).
Hook: 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Other Supplies: Scissors, yarn needle, blocking pins, and a foam board (for blocking).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc: Single Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
tr: Treble Crochet
fpdc: Front Post Double Crochet
sp: Space
st(s): Stitch(es)

How to Do These Stitches

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Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc):

Yarn over and insert your hook around the post of the indicated stitch (from front to back and around to the front).
Yarn over again, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook).
Yarn over, pull through the first two loops.
Yarn over again, pull through the last two loops.

Treble Crochet (tr):

Yarn over twice, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop (4 loops on the hook).
Yarn over, pull through the first two loops.
Repeat twice more, pulling through two loops each time.

Key Tips for Success:

Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds, especially with intricate designs.
Maintain consistent tension to avoid uneven radiating lines.
Block your doily to highlight the starburst pattern and ensure the edges lay flat.

Pattern

Round 1:

Start with a magic circle.
Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into the circle.
Pull the loop tight and join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2:

Ch 3 (counts as dc), fpdc around the first dc of the previous round.
Dc in the next st, fpdc around the same st. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (24 sts: 12 dc, 12 fpdc)

Round 3:

Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in the same st, ch 2.
Skip 1 st, work 2 tr in the next st, ch 2. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the first tr. (12 clusters with ch-2 spaces)

Round 4:

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc into the same ch-2 sp.
Sc in the space between the next two tr clusters, work 3 dc into the next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 clusters)

Round 5:

Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 5.
Skip 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 5. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 ch-5 loops)

Round 6:

Sl st into the first ch-5 loop, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 dc into the same ch-5 loop.
Sc in the next ch-5 loop, work 7 dc into the next ch-5 loop. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 petals)

Round 7 (Optional Contrast Color):

Attach a contrasting color to any sc between petals.
Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 7.
Sc in the next sc between petals, ch 7. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Finishing Touches

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Block the doily by pinning it onto a foam board and lightly spraying it with water to shape it. Let it dry completely for a polished look.

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