How to Crochet a Star: A Step-by-Step Guide

Diagram

Rnd 1	10dc in MR
Rnd 2	(sc, [dc, tr, 2ch SLP, tr, dc])*5

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Chain Stitch Foundation for Double Crochet (dc):

• The key difference between starting with a double crochet and a single crochet in a magic ring is that you need to crochet a chain stitch (ch) before beginning the double

 

Crochet a chain stitch(ch)

2. Crochet the Double Crochet (dc):

1. Yarn over, insert the hook into the ring, yarn over again, and pull up a loop (you should have 3 loops on the hook).

2. Yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops (2 loops remain on the hook).

3. Yarn over again, pull through the remaining 2 loops (one double crochet completed). Mark this stitch with a stitch marker.

4. Complete the remaining 9 double crochets(dc)in the same manner.

3. Closing the Ring

4. Carrying the Yarns Along:

Insert the hook into the next stitch, place the short yarn tail on the hook, and crochet around it to hide the tail.

5. Crochet a Single Crochet(sc) and place a stitch marker on this stitch.

6. Crochet a double crochet(dc) in next stitch.

7. Treble Crochet(tr):

1. For a treble crochet(tr), yarn over twice, insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on the hook).

2. Yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops on the hook).

3. Yarn over again, pull through the next 2 loops (2 loops on the hook)

4. yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops (one treble crochet completed).

8. Slip Stitch Picotby chaining 2 :

1. Crochet 2 chain stitches

2. Insert the hook under the 2 loops of the chain

3. Yarn over, pull up a loop, and pass through the loop on the hook.

9. Crochet one treble crochet and one double crochet in the same stitch.

This completes one point of the star. Repeat the above steps 4 more times to finish crocheting the star.

10. Fasten off

1. Cut the yarn.

 

2. Pull the yarn tail through.

3. Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle.

4. Remove the stitch marker from the first stitchand insert the needle from the front.

5. Then, insert the needle into the back loop of the last stitch.

6. Tighten the loop to the desired size.

7. Turn the work to the back.Use the tapestry needle to weave in the yarn tail, then cut the yarn.

11. Finishing the star crochet

12. Notes:

Since multiple stitches are worked into stitches 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, which may obscure the next stitch, mark the next stitch before working these stitches to avoid errors.