There are a gajillion different ways to crochet stars, and a kawillion tutorials out there so here I am throwing my own into the ring like we need just one more. Every little helps! So, here’s my little tutorial for the Easy Crochet Stars for Beginners (Soft & Simple Design).
I must admit that I don’t crochet very often, and I’m always very critical of my ability to write crochet patterns. I’m not as confident a crocheter as I am a knitter which is probably why I’m a bit adverse to publishing anything cro-related! However, I’m going to fight against that fear right now and share with you my own pattern for these easy crochet stars for beginners.
If you’ve bought anything from my Etsy shop you may have been lucky enough to have found one of these five-pointed stars as a little gift in your parcel – you’re welcome! – and I thought it was only right for me to share how I make them and a few cool tips on how to make sure they stay stiff and durable. We don’t need no floppy stars.
Why You’ll Love Making This
Why this one is on my needles…
I might lean more towards knitting, but I couldn’t resist putting my own spin on the classic crochet star. These little five-pointed stars are what I pop into Etsy orders as a sweet thank-you gift, and they work up in under five minutes. They are wonderfully simple, incredibly satisfying, and the ultimate scrap-buster for leftover yarn.
You can whip up a whole stack of them in an afternoon to use as hanging ornaments, gift tags, or strung together into a festive garland.
I have followed many tutorials for making stars (there’s a LOAD of them online) and my tutorial mixes up all the different techniques I’ve learnt into a really easy, satisfying and cute pattern. Even if you’re a newbie or slow crocheter you’ll be able to make a whole stack of these babes in an afternoon, and if you’re a speedy crocheter like myself you can even make one in under five minutes – not that I’m challenging you or anything!
Don’t forget you can find more quick, scrap-busting patterns over on my free patterns page!
| Pattern Specifications: Easy Crochet Stars | |
|---|---|
| Quick Specs |
Level: Advanced Beginner | Terminology: US Terms Hook: 5.00 mm |
| Materials | Worsted weight yarn (natural fibers recommended), scissors, yarn needle. |
| Key Skills | ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, weaving in ends. |
| Finishing | Starch or PVA glue/water mixture, blocking board, rust-proof pins. |
Softly Simple Stars · Crochet Pattern
To start off, ch five and sl st into the first chain to form a loop. Ch 2 (this does not count as the first stitch) and make 15 hdc into the center of the loop, making sure to crochet around the tail. Sl st into the top of your first hdc to finish the round. Count ’em: you should have 15 hdc stitches.
Ch four, with the final chain being the turning chain. Make a sc into the third chain, a hdc into the second and finally a dc into the first chain. This is your first star point.
Now, carefully sl st into the third chain from your chain four.
Your star should now look like this. Continue in this way around until you have formed five star points, sl st into the third st from your ch each time. sl st into the final third st to finish up. Pull the center tail closed and weave in your ends.
And you’re done! Cute, right? Now ideally we need to make our star look flatter and less curled up. There are two ways of doing this; you can spray your star with starch and pin it onto a blocking board, or you can follow my super-duper technique below to create a firm star that is ideal for a hanging ornament.
How to stiffen your star:
Mix 1/2 cup of white/pva glue with 1/2 cup water and soak your star(s) in the mixture for a minute or two. squeeze out the excess and pin them in shape to dry on a blocking board or another similar surface. When they are dry, attack a piece of twine or cord to the top and hang them as a decoration, as a garland or to gifts as a hanging tag.
Feel free to tag me on Instagram (@emmaknitty) if you make any stars of your own – I’d love to see your creations!
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