Monochrome Starburst Throw (Free Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern)

Monochrome Starburst Throw (Free Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern)

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There is something truly magical about black and white crochet.

Simple. Timeless. Bold. Elegant.

This Monochrome Starburst Throw has quickly become one of my favorite blankets I’ve ever made — not only because of how beautiful it turned out, but because of how relaxing, customizable, and beginner-friendly the entire process was.

If you love granny squares, starburst designs, or classic black-and-white color palettes, this blanket is going to steal your heart.

And the best part?
This is a free crochet pattern that you can completely customize — colors, borders, size, joining method — there is no right or wrong here. No matter what you choose, this blanket will come out absolutely beautiful.

Why I Love This Blanket So Much 🖤✨

This project checks every single box for me:

✔ Cozy
✔ Simple
✔ Visually striking
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Relaxing
✔ Easy to customize
✔ Perfect for mindless crocheting

Blankets are my number one favorite thing to crochet when I just want to unwind. There’s nothing better than sitting down with yarn, putting on a good show, and watching a blanket slowly grow stitch by stitch.

And this one?
This one is special.

The starburst granny square design creates gorgeous texture and dimension, while the black and white color palette keeps everything clean, modern, and timeless.

It’s the kind of blanket that works in any home décor style — modern, gothic, minimal, cozy, farmhouse — it fits everywhere.




Skill Level & What You Should Know First

This pattern is beginner-friendly, but you should be comfortable with a few basic techniques before starting.

You’ll want to know how to:

  • Make a Magic Ring

  • Chain

  • Single Crochet (SC)

  • Double Crochet (DC)

  • Work in the round

  • Fasten off and weave in ends

If you’re brand new to crochet, I highly recommend starting with:

And don’t forget to download my free printable Crochet Abbreviations Cheat Sheet from my Freebies section — it’s incredibly helpful when following patterns like this one.

Finished Blanket Size & Layout

For this blanket, I used:

  • 6 squares wide

  • 8 squares long

  • Total of 48 granny squares

This creates a beautiful throw-sized blanket — perfect for:

  • Couch throws

  • Decorative blankets

  • Reading blankets

  • Gifts

  • Bed accents

You can easily adjust the size by adding or removing squares.
Want a baby blanket? Use fewer squares.
Want a bed blanket? Add more rows and columns.

This pattern grows with you.


                  

Supplies You’ll Need 🧺

To create this blanket, here’s what I used:

Yarn

  • Black yarn

  • White yarn

Any weight 4 acrylic yarn works beautifully for this project. Acrylic is durable, washable, and perfect for blankets.

If you’re unsure what yarn to choose, check out:
Best Yarn for Beginners (What to Buy & What to Avoid)

Crochet Hook

  • 5mm crochet hook

A comfortable hook makes a HUGE difference when making dozens of squares.

Tapestry Needle

For weaving in tails and finishing joins.

Optional Tools

Special Stitches Used in This Pattern

Before we begin, let’s go over the special stitches used in this starburst square.

These create the beautiful texture and layered look of the design.

Puff Stitch

Puff Stitch Instructions:

  1. Yarn over and insert into stitch

  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

  3. Yarn over and insert into same stitch

  4. Yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook)

  5. Repeat once more (7 loops on hook)

  6. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops

  7. Chain 1 to lock the stitch in place

This completes one Puff Stitch.

Partial Cluster

Partial Cluster Instructions:

  1. Yarn over and pull up a loop

  2. Pull through 2 stitches (not all)

  3. Repeat two more times

  4. You should have 4 loops on your hook

  5. Pull through all 4 loops

  6. Chain 2

Cluster Stitch

Cluster Instructions:

  1. Yarn over and insert into stitch

  2. Pull up a loop

  3. Pull through 2 stitches (not all)

  4. Repeat three more times

  5. You should have 5 loops on hook

  6. Pull through all 5 loops

  7. Chain 2





Starburst Granny Square Pattern

Each square is worked in four rounds, then finished with a single crochet border.

Round 1

In a magic ring:

  • Chain 3

  • Work 15 Double Crochet into the ring

Slip stitch to the top of the first DC (not the Ch 3).
Fasten off.

(16 total stitches)

Round 2

Attach new yarn in any DC.

  • Draw up a long Chain 1

  • Work a Puff Stitch in the same space

Continue working Puff Stitch in each DC around.

Slip stitch to the first Ch 1 space (not the first puff stitch).
Fasten off.

(16 Puff Stitches total)

Round 3

Attach new yarn in any Ch 1 space.

  • Chain 2

  • Work Partial Cluster in the same space

In the next space and each space around:

  • Work Cluster Stitch

Slip stitch to the top of the first Ch 2 space (not the first cluster).
Fasten off.

(16 Cluster Stitches total)

Round 4 (Turning the Circle into a Square)

Attach new yarn in any Ch 2 space.

Work the following in the same space to create a corner:

  • Chain 3

  • 2 Treble Crochet

  • Chain 2

  • 3 Treble Crochet

In the next space:

  • 3 Double Crochet

Next space:

  • 3 Half Double Crochet

Next space:

  • 3 Double Crochet

Next space (corner):

  • 3 Treble Crochet

  • Chain 2

  • 3 Treble Crochet

Repeat this pattern around the square until finished.

Slip stitch to join and fasten off.

Single Crochet Border on Each Square

For every completed granny square:

  • Attach yarn in any stitch

  • Single crochet around the entire square

  • Work 3 Single Crochet in each corner

This gives each square a clean, polished edge and prepares it for joining.

Fasten off.

Joining Your Granny Squares

You can use any joining method you love:

  • Single crochet join

  • Slip stitch join

  • Whip stitch

  • Mattress stitch

For this blanket, I personally used the zigzag join stitch.

There are wonderful video tutorials available on YouTube from multiple creators explaining this method — I highly recommend checking them out if you’d like to try it.

The zigzag join adds:

✔ Texture
✔ Strength
✔ Beautiful visual detail

Once all squares are joined, it’s time to finish the blanket.

Blanket Border Instructions

Once your blanket is fully assembled:

Border Round 1

  • Attach yarn in any stitch

  • Single crochet around the entire blanket

  • Work 3 SC in each corner

Slip stitch to join.

Border Round 2

  • Chain 3

  • Double crochet in every stitch around

In each corner:

  • Work 3 DC in the middle stitch of the 3 SC from the previous round

Continue around and slip stitch to join.

You can:

  • Stop here

  • Add more DC rounds

  • Add decorative borders

  • Add color changes

There are endless border options that would compliment this blanket beautifully.




Why This Pattern Is Perfect for Beginners 🧶

This is one of those patterns that builds confidence FAST.

Here’s why beginners love it:

✔ Repetitive structure
✔ Clear rounds
✔ Small manageable squares
✔ Easy to fix mistakes
✔ No shaping
✔ Simple joining
✔ Customizable

You’re practicing:

  • Magic rings

  • Puff stitches

  • Clusters

  • Corners

  • Borders

  • Joining techniques

All in ONE project.

By the time you finish this blanket, your skills will have leveled up dramatically.

Customization Ideas ✨

This is where the fun really begins.

You can customize this blanket by changing:

  • Colors

  • Number of squares

  • Square size

  • Joining method

  • Border style

  • Border width

Try:

  • Rainbow starburst

  • Pastel tones

  • Halloween colors

  • Gothic reds and blacks

  • Jewel tones

  • Ombre layouts

The sky is truly the limit with this pattern.

No matter what you choose, this blanket will come out beautiful.

Want More Granny Square Inspiration?

Every crocheter should have at least one good granny square book on their shelf.

I highly recommend:

👉 The Granny Square Book – Perfect for learning dozens of different granny square styles and creating even more blankets, pillows, and projects.

Final Thoughts 🖤✨

The Monochrome Starburst Throw is everything I love about crochet:

✔ Relaxing
✔ Beautiful
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Customizable
✔ Cozy
✔ Timeless

Whether you keep it for yourself, gift it to someone special, or make several in different colorways, this blanket is the kind of project you’ll come back to again and again.

Because sometimes the best crochet projects aren’t complicated ones —
They’re the ones that let your creativity shine, your hands relax, and your home grow just a little cozier.

🖤🧶✨




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