Crochet Festive Whimsical Starburst Popper Free Pattern

Crochet Festive Whimsical Starburst Popper

Materials Needed:
- 2 skeins of cotton yarn in various colors
- Crochet hook (size G or H, depending on your tension)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing (optional for a plushie version)

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Instructions:

1. Start the Body:
   Make a magic ring. Inside the ring, work 6 sc (6). Pull the ring tight.
2. Round 1: Increase in each sc around (12).
3. Round 2: *1 sc, 1 increase* repeating around (18).
4. Round 3: *2 sc, 1 increase* repeating around (24).
5. Rounds 4-6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (24).
6. Round 7: *2 sc, 1 decrease* repeating around (18).
7. Round 8: *1 sc, 1 decrease* repeating around (12). If you are stuffing the popper, now is the time to add a small amount of stuffing.
8. Round 9: Decrease around until closed (6).
9. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Adding the Starburst Design:

1. Choose a new color and attach it at the top of the popper.
2. Work 3 dc into the same stitch, then skip 1 stitch and sl st into the next stitch. Repeat this around until you've made the starburst patterns evenly spaced. Cut and fasten off this yarn.

Finishing Touches:

1. For the tassels, cut strands of yarn about 6 inches long and tie them together with another strand to hold them in place.
2. Attach tassels to the base of the popper using the yarn needle.
3. You can also embellish further with beads or small decorations if desired.

Your Crochet Festive Whimsical Starburst Poppers are now complete! Create a whole set in different colors for a cheerful display at your next celebration!