Skill Level
Advanced
Multiple
Any odd Number
Project Ideas
Pillows, garments
The star crochet stitch is perfect when you want to give your project a little extra something. It’s beautiful on it’s own or paired with another stitch for a unique pattern within your project.
getting started
Suggested Supplies
The star crochet stitch is a versatile stitch so it works well with pretty much any weight yarn you want to throw at it. Choose a smooth yarn so you can really see the stitch pattern or try a lightly textured yarn for even more character.
This stitch it notorious for uneven edges so it’s best used for projects where the edges will be hidden in a seam.
Supplies used in demonstration video:
- Noro Kureyon Yarn, Colorway 349
- Lion Brand Scarfie, Pink/Silver (photos)
- 5.5 mm Crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
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pattern details
Abbreviations & Special Stitches
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Hdc Half Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Prev Previous
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Slst Slip Stitch
- YO Yarn Over
Additional Notes: Ch 1 at beginning of even-numbered rows does not count as a stitch. Ch 3 at beginning of odd-numbered rows does not count as a stitch. You’ll work into them to create the first star stitch.
the pattern
Written Instructions
Row 1 (RS): Ch an odd number of sts. Insert hk in 2nd ch, YO and pull up a loop. [Insert hk in next loop, YO and pull up a loop] twice more. YO and pull through 5 loops on hk. Ch 1. *Insert hk in ch-1 sp, YO and pull up a loop. Insert hk in last ch of prev group, YO and draw up a loop. [Insert hk in next chain, YO and pull up a loop] twice. YO and pull through 5 loops on hk. Ch 1. Rep from * to end of ch. 1 hdc in last ch of last group. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1. *2 hdc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in last st. Do not fasten off.
Row 3: Ch 3. Insert hk in 2nd ch, YO and pull up a loop. Insert hk in next ch, YO and pull up a loop. [Insert hk in next st, YO and pull up a loop] twice. Ch 1. *Insert hk in ch-1 sp, YO and pull up a loop. Insert hk in last ch of prev group, YO and draw up a loop. [Insert hk in next chain, YO and pull up a loop] twice. YO and pull through 5 loops on hk. Ch 1. Rep from * to end of ch. 1 hdc in last st of last goup. Leave last st unworked. Turn.
Repeat: Rep rows 2 and 3 until your project measures the length you want, ending after completing a 2nd row.
see how it’s done
Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Right-Handed Tutorial on YouTube
Left-Handed Tutorial on YouTube