{"id":1886,"date":"2025-11-09T03:03:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T03:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=1886"},"modified":"2025-11-09T03:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T03:03:37","slug":"the-starburst-filigree-top-an-elegant-impressive-crochet-blouse-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=1886","title":{"rendered":"The Starburst Filigree Top: An Elegant, Impressive Crochet Blouse Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inspired by the intricate and elegant stitch work demonstrated in the video IMPRESSIVE\u2728\ud83d\ude0dCrochet Blouse Pattern<\/em>, this pattern utilizes a delicate shell-and-V-stitch combination to create a lightweight, draping fabric perfect for a stunning summer top or light sweater. This garment is constructed from two identical rectangular panels (front and back) that are seamed together, allowing the stitch pattern to be the star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udccb Pattern Details & Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/td>Detail<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Project<\/strong><\/td>Starburst Filigree Crochet Top<\/td>Sizes S (M, L, XL, 2XL)<\/td><\/tr>
Skill Level<\/strong><\/td>Intermediate<\/td>Requires familiarity with V-stitches and shell stitches.<\/td><\/tr>
Yarn<\/strong><\/td>Fingering Weight (Category 1) or Sport Weight (Category 2) Cotton\/Bamboo blend.<\/td>Approximately 800 (950, 1100, 1250, 1400) meters.<\/td><\/tr>
Hook<\/strong><\/td>3.5 mm (US E-4)<\/strong> or size needed to obtain gauge.<\/td>A slightly larger hook than recommended for the yarn helps with drape.<\/td><\/tr>
Notions<\/strong><\/td>Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Scissors.<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gauge (Measured in Starburst Filigree Stitch, blocked)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1 Starburst Repeat (3 DC and 1 V-Stitch block) and 4 rows = 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide by 1.5 inches (4 cm) tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcda Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Ch<\/strong><\/td>Chain<\/td><\/tr>
St(s)<\/strong><\/td>Stitch(es)<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/strong><\/td>Single Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
DC<\/strong><\/td>Double Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
Tr<\/strong><\/td>Treble Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
Sk<\/strong><\/td>Skip<\/td><\/tr>
Sp<\/strong><\/td>Space<\/td><\/tr>
WS<\/strong><\/td>Wrong Side<\/td><\/tr>
RS<\/strong><\/td>Right Side<\/td><\/tr>
Sl St<\/strong><\/td>Slip Stitch<\/td><\/tr>
Rep<\/strong><\/td>Repeat<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u2728 Special Stitches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stitch Name<\/strong><\/td>Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Instruction<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
V-Stitch<\/strong><\/td>V-st<\/td>(DC, Ch 1, DC) into the designated stitch or space.<\/td><\/tr>
Starburst Filigree Shell<\/strong><\/td>SFS<\/td>(2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) into the designated stitch or space.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stitch Multiple:<\/strong> Chain a multiple of 8 + 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part 1: The Main Panel (Make Two: Front & Back)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The front and back panels are worked identically from the bottom up in flat rows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size<\/strong><\/td>Starting Chain (Multiple of 8 + 2)<\/strong><\/td>Approximate Width (Inches)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
S<\/strong><\/td>Ch 122<\/td>22.5″<\/td><\/tr>
M<\/strong><\/td>Ch 138<\/td>25.5″<\/td><\/tr>
L<\/strong><\/td>Ch 154<\/td>28.5″<\/td><\/tr>
XL<\/strong><\/td>Ch 170<\/td>31.5″<\/td><\/tr>
2XL<\/strong><\/td>Ch 186<\/td>34.5″<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Foundation Row (WS):<\/strong> SC in the 2nd Ch from hook and in each Ch across. Ch 3 (counts as first DC), turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Row 1 (RS – Mesh Row):<\/strong> DC in the next St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, DC in the next St; rep from * across, ending with DC in the last St. Ch 3, turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Row 2 (WS – Solid Row):<\/strong> DC in each Ch-1 Sp and in each DC across. Ch 1, turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Starburst Filigree Repeat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This repeat is worked over four rows to create the stunning texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Row 3 (RS – V-Stitch Placement):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. SC in the first St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Ch 3, Sk 3 Sts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Work V-st<\/strong> in the next St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. *Ch 3, Sk 3 Sts, SC in the next St, Ch 3, Sk 3 Sts, V-st<\/strong> in the next St; rep from * across, ending with SC in the last St. Ch 3, turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Row 4 (WS – Shell Row):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. DC in the first St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. *Work SFS<\/strong> in the Ch-1 Sp of the V-st, DC in the SC St; rep from * across, ending with SFS in the last V-st Ch-1 Sp, DC in the last SC St. Ch 3, turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Row 5 (RS – Post Row):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. DC in the next 3 Sts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. *Ch 3, SC in the Ch-1 Sp of the SFS, Ch 3, DC in the next 4 Sts (the last DC of the shell, the DC in the SC, and the first 2 DCs of the next shell); rep from * across, ending with DC in the last 4 Sts. Ch 3, turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Row 6 (WS – Solid Row):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. DC in each DC, DC in each Ch-3 Sp, and DC in each SC across. Ch 1, turn.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Repeat Rows 3\u20136<\/strong> until the panel measures approximately 19 (20, 21, 22, 23) inches<\/strong> from the foundation chain, or until the desired length before the neck\/shoulder shaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Do not fasten off the second panel.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Part 2: Neck and Shoulder Shaping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          This top uses a simple drop-shoulder construction, eliminating complex shaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Shoulder Seaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Place the RS<\/strong> of the Front Panel facing the RS<\/strong> of the Back Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Using the working yarn from the top corner of the Back Panel, Sl St across the top edge for the first 4.5 (5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5) inches<\/strong>. This forms the shoulder seam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Fasten off and weave in the end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Rejoin yarn at the outer edge of the opposite<\/em> side of the top opening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Sl St across the top edge for the same length: 4.5 (5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5) inches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. The unseamed center portion forms the neck opening.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Side Seaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Lay the garment flat, ensuring the seams are aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Starting from the bottom corner, Sl St or SC seam the side edges together for approximately 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) inches<\/strong> up, leaving an armhole opening of 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11) inches<\/strong> unseamed at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Repeat the side seam on the opposite side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Part 3: Finishing and Edging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Neckline Edging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Rejoin yarn at the center back of the neck opening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Round 1:<\/strong> SC evenly around the entire neckline opening. Join with Sl St to the first SC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Round 2:<\/strong> (Optional) Work one round of crab stitch (reverse single crochet) for a clean, sturdy edge, or simply SC in each St around. Fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Sleeve Edging and Armhole<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Rejoin yarn at the underarm seam of one armhole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Round 1:<\/strong> SC evenly around the entire armhole opening (aim for 68-80 SC, depending on size). Join with Sl St to the first SC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Round 2:<\/strong> Ch 2 (does not count as St), DC in each St around. Join with Sl St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Round 3:<\/strong> (Optional Cuff) Work in SC, BLO (back loop only) for 3-5 rounds for a ribbed cuff, or simply SC in each St around. Fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Bottom Hem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Rejoin yarn at the side seam on the bottom hem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Round 1:<\/strong> SC evenly around the entire bottom edge. Join with Sl St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Round 2:<\/strong> Ch 2 (does not count as St), DC in each St around. Join with Sl St.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Round 3:<\/strong> Work in SC, BLO for 5-7 rounds for a comfortable ribbed hem. Fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    Finishing:<\/strong> Block your top gently to open up the beautiful filigree stitch pattern and ensure an elegant drape. Weave in all remaining ends securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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