These simple Christmas crochet stars are a free pattern that makes a fun and easy holiday project! Use them as ornaments on your tree or as decorations and appliques any time of year. This post was originally shared at Darice, and may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.
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I love to crochet, and I extra love quick and simple crochet projects, which is why these little crochet stars are the best. Plus, they are so cute, right?
This pattern is incredibly easy to make – just two short rounds and your classic, five-point crochet star is done! You can make some to hang on your Christmas tree, attach them to special gifts, or work up a whole constellation and string them onto a starry garland.
Okay – let’s make us some stars!
How to Crochet a Star
First you will need to gather up just a few supplies.
Crochet Star Supplies:
- Size 5 Bulky Yarn (The yarn I used is no longer available, but this yarn or this yarn should work well too.)
- Size K (6.50 mm) Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Fabric Stiffener
- Jute Cord
- Cardboard and Plastic Wrap OR Blocking Mat
- Rust Proof Pins
Crochet Star Pattern
Please Note: This free crochet star pattern uses American crochet terms and is free for personal use only.
Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Treble Crochet (trc)
Round 1: Start with a magic loop, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 9 dc in magic loop. Pull to tighten, sl st to join (10 dc in total).
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same space, (dc, trc, ch 1, trc, dc) all in next st, *sc in next st, (dc, trc, ch 1, trc, dc) in next stitch, repeat from * 3 times, sl st to starting sc. Finish off, weave in ends (5 sc, 5 star points or petals).
When you are done working the pattern, your star’s points will be rounded and it might look more like a flower than a star. But don’t worry! That star will shape up when we block it.
Let’s do that right now, shall we?
How to Block Crochet Stars
To stiffen and shape your stars, mix a little of the fabric stiffener solution with some water to thin it out. I mixed mine on a paper plate to make clean up easy. Next, dip the crochet stars into the solution making sure it gets fully covered. Squeeze out the excess.
If you have a blocking mat you can use that, but if not, go dig through your recycling bin and pull out a piece of cardboard. Wrap it with some plastic wrap, secure that with a piece of tape on the back, and – TaDA! – blocking mat!
Place the star you have prepared with the stiffening solution on your mat and stretch it into shape. Use straight pins to pull out the star’s points and hold them in place.
Once your stars are pinned in place, set them aside to dry. It will take several hours for them to dry completely.
When they are all dry, the stars should be stiff and hold their shape. All that’s left to do is attach jute ties (or ribbon is cute too!) to your ornaments. Just loop a length of jute through one of the points and tie the loop closed.
And that’s it! These cute crochet stars are all ready to hang on your tree or dress up your gifts this year.
I made my stars to hang on our Christmas tree, but you could use this crochet start pattern to make a star garland for the Fourth of July, decor for a nursery, appliques for a cute blanket, or so many different things!
If you make your own crochet stars I’d love for you to tag me on instagram or share you project to my facebook page!
Happy Crocheting and Happy Making!
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Haeley @ Design Improvised says
I’m loving your crocheted ornaments this season. These are too cute!
Alexis says
Thanks, Haeley!
Katie @ Mountain Modern Life says
These ornaments are super cozy! Your kids are so lucky to have such a creative mom and I bet it’s really fun to grow up in your home!
Tracy says
These are simple beauties, for sure! I’m going to make some tonight and will let you know how they turn out. Thank you for sharing!
Alexis says
Yay! I would love to see them!
Tracy says
One question: Do you know how long they will stay blocked or “stiff”? I wouldn’t want to gift these to people only to find out that when they take them out to decorate next year, they’ve all turned back into pretty “flowers”. 😉 I’ve never used stiffening agent before, nor have I ever blocked anything!
Alexis says
Hi Tracy! If you use a good amount of stiffener and they are really stiff when you are done, they should stay stiff for years. Humidity and storage may affect things, but I’ve never had trouble with it. Good luck!
Ceris says
I know this is a commenting onto an old post and comments, but these are such a beautiful little stars and most certainly still get attention, so I thought of adding this: for stiffener, PVA glue diluted with some water can be used instead of it. It is used in the same way as the stiffener and once dried, it is permanent. I also heard of people using diluted Mod Podge.
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
These are gorgeous! I wish I could find time next year to learn crochet!
Bakeca Incontri Milano says
This looks great! I’ll try it…thanks for sharing!
Deb Fortin says
what is the magic loop and how do you make one?
Alexis says
Hi Deb! The magic loop is just one way of starting when working in the round. It allows you to get a smaller hole in the finished hat. You can see a video on how to do the magic loop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEq48ABHRZo OR if you don’t feel comfortable trying a new technique, you could just chain 4, join to make a loop, and then work your first stitches into that loop. Good luck!
Deb Fortin says
thanks so much for sending the video link. It looks easy peasy to make a magic circle.
Alexis says
You are welcome!
Jane says
How cute they are! Simple and beautiful!
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Jane! 🙂
Janelle Anderson says
The stars are beautiful! I’m looking forward to giving them a try. Thanks Alexis for sharing your pattern!
Alexis says
Thank you! You are so welcome!
Diana says
Does it have to be bulky yarn or a redheart regular weight be sufficient. I am going to do this in Americana colors and wasn’t sure if it would really matter much. ( I already have the colors , unless I need to buy bulky)
Thank you!
Alexis says
Hi Diana! If you use worsted weight yarn, you will want to use a smaller hook to fit that yarn and your finished stars will be smaller. Good luck!
Vicky says
Would Modge Podge diluted with water also work as a stiffening agent?
Alexis says
I haven’t tried that, but it sounds like it would work! I know you can use watered down Elmer’s glue or a boiled sugar water solution. Good luck!
Nasrin says
Thank you for sharing,I love these???
Michelle H says
Thank you so much for this pattern! I found it through Pinterest and may or may not be addicted to making them!
Alexis says
Oh good! I love that you like it! 🙂 Enjoy your star making!
Mickie Pittman says
Thank you for sharing these cute stars. Can’t wait to get started!!! Merry Christmas!!!!
E holder says
Wonder if you could explain the US and UK terminology.I think the doc is tc and single is half c Help,I’m a learner pleeeease xx
Alexis says
Hello! An American single crochet (sc) is the same as a UK double crochet (dc), and our dc is your treble. I hope that helps!
Tiffany Price says
Would liquid starch (like sta-flo) work? I have a pint of it i bought for making home made silly putty, that didn’t turn out lol
Alexis says
Haha! Well, sorry about the silly putty. 🙂 I haven’t tried liquid starch myself, but I think that should work great. Good luck!
Barb says
Alexis, I have been crocheting different star patterns all day. Your ornament start pattern is so cute and so simple. It has won a place on my Americana Throw I have just finished making! Thank you.
Alexis says
Oh yay!! Congrats on finishing your throw. I’m sure it’s lovely. 🙂
Anna says
Hi Alexis,
Im new to crochet and trying this star. Just wondered if you have time, whether you could clarify the second round, where it says ‘single crochet in the same space?’ Im not sure which stitch that refers to.
Thanks in Advance!
Anna
helen Butler says
whats trc in uk stitches? i’m struggling to convert it
Alexis says
I think a US treble crochet is the same as a UK double treble. 🙂 Good luck!
Susana says
That’s so lovely! If you combine two of them you almost could put a little present inside 🙂
Alexis says
Absolutely! Love that idea!
Carol Meduna says
I wish you had a Pinterest button.
Alexis says
Hi Carol! If you hover over any photo, a pin it button should pop up in the left corner. Hope that helps!
Heather says
Thank you for sharing this pattern:)
Teresa says
Is there anywhere that you have the pattern of the star that can be printed off?
Alexis says
Hi, Teresa! I’m sorry I don’t have a PDF version of the pattern available right now. I should definitely get on that. If you like, you can copy the text and then paste it into any word document or text file document and print it that way. Hope that helps. 🙂
Dale L Walker says
Nice and easy pattern. I alter your pattern a bit to make an point to them without having to block, just by adding a picot to the ch1 space at the top in between the treble stitch.
Beth says
I love this ornament, however, I couldn’t make it because I am new in this matters and can’t follow this instructions…
Do you have any video tutorial for this so I can at least see the way to make them?
Thank you!
Merry says
Tks for sharing the pattern but was wondering if while wet if u couldn’t use some glitter to make them sparkle some. Not much but a little n make sure it is stuck on.
Merry
Tamara says
I cant see the pattern because your site has a big pink menu covering the entire page. Could you send me your crocheted star pattern? Doesnt have to be in PDF format.
Linda says
Dear Alexis.
I made these star ornaments, thanks for sharing.
I would suggest one makes a piccotstitch in between the trebbles, it makes the pentals sharp without blocking them.
Kind regards
Linda
Terri T Shamblin says
I’m so glad I found your website! I just finished my first star! Now on to make a few more for my students this year! Thanks for your clear directions!
Rose says
I’m new in learning crocheting, I’m sure your star pattern is very simple for those who know the steps of crochet, but it would be really nice in having a visual video. Your stars look great and easy, but for us new to the crochet world a video tutorial would be nice.
Rachael says
Having trouble finishing. Could you provide some tips? After sl st to finish, then what? What is (5sc 5 star points or petals). Super cute and easy pattern! Thanks.