This is an easy and quick pattern for making a crochet applique star which measures approximately 2 x 2 inches. You can use it as a decoration or to sew it on garments, blankets or other ornaments.
Check out the free YouTube video tutorial here:
Detailed pattern instructions are available in both US and UK terminology:
US terminology:
- Make a magic circle. Chain 1 and place 10 single crochets in the circle. Tighten it to close the circle and slip stitch to the first single crochet.
- Chain 1. * Place 1 single crochet in the same stitch. Then in the next stitch place: 1 double crochet, 1 treble, chain 2, single crochet to the first chain you made and add 1 double crochet in the same stitch where you placed your treble.
- Repeat from * for a total of 4 times.
- You should have one stitch left. Then in that last stitch place: 1 double crochet, 1 treble, chain 2, single crochet to the first chain you made and add 1 double crochet in the same stitch where you placed your treble.
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet of that round.
- Chain 1 and fasten off your yarn.
UK terminology:
- Make a magic circle. Chain 1 and place 10 double crochets in the circle. Tighten it to close the circle and slip stitch to the first double crochet.
- Chain 1. * Place 1 double crochet in the same stitch. Then in the next stitch place: 1 treble crochet, 1 double treble, chain 2, double crochet to the first chain you made and add 1 treble crochet in the same stitch where you placed your double treble.
- Repeat from * for a total of 4 times.
- You should have one stitch left. Then in that last stitch place: 1 treble crochet, 1 double treble, chain 2, double crochet to the first chain you made and add 1 treble crochet in the same stitch where you placed your double treble.
- Slip stitch to the first double crochet of that round.
- Chain 1 and fasten off your yarn.
Happy Crochet!