Free Star applique crochet pattern

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!

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