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How to Crochet a Sunburst Medallion

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How to Crochet a Sunburst Medallion

Sometimes it is fun to play with yarn and let your imagination take you where it will. This lens will give you the pattern for crocheting some sunny and flowery looking medallions which can be sewn together in endless combinations.

The following crochet pattern is for the Sunburst or Solar Medallion.

Sunny Sunburst Solar Medallion Pattern

Instructions

Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch1, *sc in ring, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with a sl st. (12 ch-1 spaces)

Rnd 2: Sl st in next sp, ch 6, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 11 times. Join to 3rd ch of beg ch 6.

Rnd 3: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, 3 tr in same space, holding back the last lp of each tr on hook; yarn over and draw through all lps on hook, ch 1 to fasten (a cluster) *Ch 4, 4 tr in next sp, holding back last lp of each tr on hook, ch 1 to fasten cluster; repeat from * around, ch 4, join to top of 1st cluster

Rnd 4: Ch 6, *sc in next sp, ch 3, dc in top of next cluster, ch 3; repeat from * around, ch 3, join to 3rd ch of first ch 6. Fasten off.

(a glossary of crochet terms can be found near the bottom of this lens)

Creative Ideas

What can I make with the Medallions?

This is the fun part! Once the medallions are made the list of what you can do with them is endless! You can sew them together to make handbags, baby blankets, quilts, vests, skirts, sweaters, scarves, belts, place mats, hairbands, and more! Try mixing up the sizes and colours for different effects. The only limit to using this pattern is your imagination.

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Glossary of Crochet Terms

What do all those abbreviations mean?

beg = begin(s)(ning)
bet = between
BO = bind off, fasten off
bpdc = Back Post double crochet
btwn = between
CC = contrasting color
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dbl = double
dc = double crochet
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
dtr = double treble (triple) crochet
est = establish(ed)
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpsc = front post single crochet
fptr = front post triple crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
lp(s) = loop(s)
M1 = make 1
M2 = make two
MC = main color
meas = measure(s)
opp = opposite
pat = pattern
Pm = place marker
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rev = revers(e)(ing)
rsc = reverse single crochet
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sc3tog = single crochet 3 together
sk = skip
sl = slip
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
sq(s) = square(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
t-ch = turning chain
tbl = through the back loop
tog = together
tr = treble (triple) crochet
wyib = with yarn in back
wyif = with yarn in front
yo = yarn over

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  • pheonix76 Jun 30, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
    The vest is a great idea and the little girl is beautiful! (: Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this.
  • TrainYourDogHere Feb 8, 2011 @ 6:50 am | delete
    I love your itty bitty girl vest! 8))
  • tandemonimom Dec 5, 2010 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    So cute! I love the little sunburst vest!
  • WordCustard Apr 24, 2010 @ 9:05 am | delete
    This is a really helpful lens -- delivers exactly what it promises in clear instructions and an attractive style! Would love to see more of your crochet, Susanne. :)
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