If you’ve been following Emmaknitty for a while now these stars might look familiar to you… These Padded Stars were my frst real success in pattern writing – they’re simple but complex enough to be fun for beginners and advanced crocheters alike), they’re the best scrap yarn project and, most of all, they’re super cute! I wanted to share this free version of the beginner-friendly pattern to say thanks to everyone for your amazing support recently, but you can buy the ad-free version here if you like and, if you’re feeling like you need some inspo, check out my other free crochet patterns, too!
| At A Glance: Padded Stars Advanced Beginner | |
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| Materials & Tools |
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| Terminology | US Terms |
| Measurements | Approx. 12 cm × 10 cm |
| Key Stitches | ch, sl st, sc, hdc |
| Maker’s Styling Tip These super-bulky stars are incredibly fast to whip up and make wonderful festive decorations, reusable holiday gift tags, or cozy door hangers. Do not hesitate to play around with other weights too—try t-shirt yarn for structured tags or fine-weight yarn for extra tiny stars. | |
| Pattern Specifications & Guide | |
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| Project Info |
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Measurements: Approx. 12 cm × 10 cm Gauge: N/A |
| Materials | 300–400 m of super-bulky yarn, matching 8.0 mm hook, scissors, large-eye yarn needle. |
| Abbreviations | ch, sl st, sc, hdc |
| Hints & Tips Experiment with different yarn weights! Use t-shirt yarn for structured tags or fine-weight yarn for tiny stars. These make perfect festive decorations, reusable gift tags, or door hangers. | |
| Copyright: This pattern, its images, and information must not be copied, shared, or resold in whole or in part without prior approval. You may not sell items made using this pattern without permission. Content © Emma Munn, 2024. | |
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Pattern (Make two)
PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS:
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 5, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 14 hdc into center of ring (15 hdc total). Sl st to top of beg ch-2.
Round 2 (Points):
- Ch 4.
- Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in final ch.
- Sk 2 sts on ring, sl st into next st.
- Repeat steps 1–3 around to create 5 points. Break yarn and fasten off.
Assembly & Finishing:
- Seaming: Hold two stars with wrong sides together. Sl st edges together using same or contrasting yarn. Leave a 60cm tail for the hanging loop.
- Hanging Loop: Thread the long tail onto a yarn needle. Insert needle up through the top star point, then down through the same spot to form a 2cm loop.
- Securing: Hold the loop with your finger, insert needle into the next stitch, and pull firmly. Insert needle back up through the first stitch to anchor it. Pull tight.
- Finishing: Insert needle at the base of the loop, push it through to the back of the star, and pull through. Trim yarn and hide the tail inside the star.
Maker’s Note: Ensure your seaming tension is even to keep the star shape symmetrical. If you prefer a larger hanging loop, simply increase the length of the yarn loop in Step 2.
Enjoy your finished Padded Stars!
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Happy crocheting!
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