Free crochet star pattern - quick and easy to make

Add handmade charm to your festive season

Use my free crochet star pattern to add a magical handmade feel to your Christmas season. Whether you hang them on your tree, use them to embellish gifts, or string them into a garland, these little stars will add a touch of rustic charm and a lot of heart to your celebrations.

In this blog post, I’m excited to share with you a simple and free pattern for star decorations, which are designed to be used as a hanging ornaments. This project is ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters, because all you need to know is the chain stitch, slip stitch and US double crochet dc (UK treble crochet tr).

In this tutorial, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create this adorable festive star decoration. I’ll cover everything from the materials needed to the final assembly, so let’s take a look at the materials and instructions, then you can get started on your own beautiful festive star hanger.

Pin image for free crochet stars pattern showing 4 finished starts with hanging ribbon loop

Why you’ll love my free crochet star pattern

Quick and Easy: These stars work up in no time, making them ideal for last-minute projects.
Stash Busting: Use up those leftover oddments of yarn and turn them into something special.
Versatile: With a simple ribbon loop and a cute wooden button, these stars are as functional as they are beautiful.

One finished star in Red made from free crochet stars pattern, with small wooden button and red hanging ribbon loop.

Materials you need to make a star from my free crochet star pattern

Oddments of double knitting (light worsted) yarn. Only small amounts are needed for each star (approximately 4-5g).
US E/4 hook or UK 3.5mm
Short lengths of ribbon that is approximately 6mm wide

1 small button per star
Sewing needle and thread to sew on button and ribbon
Yarn needle and scissors

Note that you can also use aran weight (worsted) with a 4mm/US G/6 hook or 4ply (sock yarn) with a 2.5mm/US C-2 hook, but note that this will alter the finished size compared to the measurements below.

Finished size of your crochet star

Approximately 7.5cm (3in) across, using double knitting (light worsted) yarn and 3.5mm (US E/4) hook. This will vary if different yarn/hook size is used.

Gauge/Tension

Tension is not critical for this project. Tension may differ from person to person, depending on yarn and hook size used.

Free Crochet Star Pattern Notes

Stars are worked in the round, joining each round with a slip stitch.

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS WITH UK TERMS IN BRACKETS)

Ch = chain; ch-sp(s) = chain space(s), US dc = US double crochet (UK tr = UK treble crochet); rep = repeat; slst = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); yrh, yarn round hook; RS = right side; WS = wrong side.

Pattern repeats are indicated by [ … ] or * or ** meaning to repeat instruction within brackets or following the asterisk(s), as many times as stated.

Copyright

Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before downloading your pattern:

This pattern is published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2024 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and is for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends. Selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you agree to these terms.

How to make a Star from my free crochet star pattern

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US CROCHET TERMS

With light worsted weight yarn and US E/4 hook, ch5 then slst in the first of these 5 ch to create a small ring.

Work Round 1 into the centre of the ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch3 (this counts as first double crochet throughout), 1dc into the ring, ch2, [2dc into the ring, ch2] 4 times, then slst in top of beginning ch3. You now have 5 groups of 2dc and 5 ch2-sps.

Round 2: Slst in next dc, slst in ch2-sp. Your hook is now in the correct place to begin Round 2. Ch3, [2dc, ch3, 3dc] in same sp, *[3dc, ch3, 3dc] in next ch2-sp*; rep from * to * 3 times more, then join with slst to top of beginning ch3. You now have 10 groups of 3dc and 5 ch3-sps.

Round 3: Slst in next 2 dc, slst in ch3-sp. Your hook is now in the correct place to begin Round 3. Ch3, [2dc, ch3, 3dc] in same sp, ch1, slst in the space between 3dc groups, ch1, **[3dc, ch3, 3dc] in next ch3-sp, ch1, slst in the space between 3dc groups, ch1**; rep from ** to ** 3 times more, then join with slst to top of beginning ch3. You now have 10 groups of 3dc, 5 ch3-sps, 10 ch1-sps, and 5 slst.

Fasten off and weave in ends, then pin flat to create five defined star points, and steam block. Leave to dry.

Cut a short length of thin ribbon to form a loop. Place ends on one point of star then sew a small button over the ends to secure the ribbon in place.

UK CROCHET TERMS

With double knitting yarn and 3.5mm hook, ch5 then slst in the first of these 5 ch to create a small ring. Work Round 1 into the centre of the ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch3 (this counts as first treble crochet throughout), 1tr into the ring, ch2, [2tr into the ring, ch2] 4 times, then slst in top of beginning ch3. You now have 5 groups of 2tr and 5 ch2-sps.

Round 2: Slst in next tr, slst in ch2-sp. Your hook is now in the correct place to begin Round 2. Ch3, [2tr, ch3, 3tr] in same sp, *[3tr, ch3, 3tr] in next ch2-sp*; rep from * to * 3 times more, then join with slst to top of beginning ch3. You now have 10 groups of 3tr and 5 ch3-sps.

Round 3: Slst in next 2 tr, slst in ch3-sp. Your hook is now in the correct place to begin Round 3. Ch3, [2tr, ch3, 3tr] in same sp, ch1, slst in the space between 3tr groups, ch1, **[3tr, ch3, 3tr] in next ch3-sp, ch1, slst in the space between 3tr groups, ch1**; rep from ** to ** 3 times more, then join with slst to top of beginning ch3. You now have 10 groups of 3tr, 5 ch3-sps, 10 ch1-sps, and 5 slst)

Fasten off and weave in ends, then pin flat to create five defined star points, and steam block. Leave to dry.

Cut a short length of thin ribbon to form a loop. Place ends on one point of star then sew a small button over the ends to secure the ribbon in place.

If you enjoyed crocheting your star decorations, you will also enjoy my crochet strawberries pattern which is also free. You can find the blog post here: