Twinkle Star Decoration – Free Crochet Pattern

Check out the free pattern below for the twinkle, twinkle crochet star. This quick and easy crochet star decoration. Perfect to add some sparkle to your home!

My crochet star decorations come out every Christmas without fail (and sometimes stay out throughout the year!).

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Crochet Star Materials

Yarn Requirements

One of the reasons I love this pattern is that you can use it with any yarn you have in your stash, and working it together with a metallic or sparkly yarn adds the extra twinkle.  

I dug out my magic box which has all the metallics in and came out with a little of everything, including King Cole Cosmos (the Silver one with the sequins)(aff) which I used for this tutorial.  

For the star in the photo tutorial that goes with the pattern, I paired The Cosmos with Stylecraft Special DK in white and a 4mm hook.  

You can just work single stranded if you prefer or mix a whole bunch of different colours, just dig in and see what comes out the other side!  They are so quick to make that you can try a whole variety.  You know I’m an advocate of getting creative!

Crochet Hook Size

I used a 4mm crochet hook for all the stars pictured but adjust the size depending on your yarn.  Whatever you decide on, I would recommend keeping the hook size on the small side for the yarn your using as this keeps the fabric tight so the stuffing doesn’t sneak out of any holes!

Other Materials

Hollow fibre fire safe toy stuffing (or equivalent) to stuff the star, optional ribbon for hanging, tapestry needle, scissors.

Standard Stitches & Abbreviations Used (US terms)

• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• yo = yarn over
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet

Special stitches

Magic ring

You can find a video tutorial on how to create a magic ring here.  If you are not familiar with the magic ring for working in the round then you can ch4 and join to the first st with a sl st and work the sts into this ring to start the pattern.

Double Crochet 3 Together = dc3tog

This is used to work a decrease over 3 dc from rounds 5-8:  Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo pull through 4 loops.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is worked in rounds.  At the end of each round you will join with a sl st to the top of the first stitch
• Starting chains do not count as stitches
• The first st of the round should be worked into the same st as the sl st
• You will increase the size of the start from rounds 1-4 (alway ensure the 3 dc increases are made in the centre stitch of the 3dc increase from the previous row)
• This pattern is for decorative purposes only and should not be used as a toy

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This Item is for decorative purposes only and should be kept away from babies, infants children and pets.

You can purchase a PDF version of this pattern from Etsy, Ravelry or Love Crafts

The Crochet Star Pattern

Make a magic ring

Round 1: Ch2 (does not count as st here or throughout), work 15dc into the magic ring and join to the top of the first dc with a sl st (15)

Round 2: Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 3dc*.  Repeat * 4 more times, join to top of first hdc with a sl st (25)

Round 3: Ch1, *sc in next 2 st, hdc, 3dc, hdc*.  Repeat * 4 more times, sl st to the top of the first sc (35)

Round 4: Ch1, *sc in next 3 st, hdc, 3dc, hdc, sc*. Repeat * 4 more times, sl st to the top of the first sc (45)

Decreasing:

Round 5: Ch1, *sc in next 3 st, hdc, dc3tog, hdc, sc*.  Repeat * 4 more times, sl st to the top of the first sc (35)

Round 6: Ch1, *sc in next 2 st, hdc, dc3tog, hdc*.  Repeat * 4 more times, sl st to the top of the first sc (25)

Round 7: Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, dc3tog*.  Repeat * 4 more times, join to top of first hdc with a sl st (15)

Round 8: Ch2, dc3tog 5 times (5)

Fasten off, complete the stuffing and sew in the ends.

Finishing

To enable you to hang the star, take a piece of ribbon around 4 in long, thread it through one of the points and tie the two ends in a knot at a length to suit.  Trim any excess ribbon.

These are so quick to make you could even make them into a garland or festive bunting.  It’s going on my to do list!

How to share your finished makes

I hope you enjoy this pattern, and as always, don’t forget to tag me in your finished makes!  Nothing makes me happier than seeing my designs brought to life by others.  I love the colour choices and personal touches you add to the patterns!

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Until next time.

Happy Hooking

Dx

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