Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch!
Star Stitch (5 Pointed Star)
Alternate Name: Marguerite Stitch
Yarn: Red Heart With Love
Hook: 6.0 mm (J)
Finished Dimensions: 8 inch square after blocking
Stitch Pattern Multiple: chain a multiple of 3 plus 4
R1: chain 31, beginning in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up 1 loop in each of the next 5 chs, yarn over the hook and pull through all 6 loops on the hook, ch 1; *insert your hook into the center of the star you just created (see image 3 below to see the center of the star) and pull up 1 loop, insert your hook into the same stitch where you pulled up your last loop for the previous star (see image 4 below to see which st I am referring to!) and pull up another loop, pull up 1 loop in each of the next 3 chs (you now have 6 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all 6 loops, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across, work 1 hdc in the last ch of the row, turn.
R2: ch 2 (counts as a hdc), work 3 hdc into the center of each star across, work 1 hdc in the 2nd ch (the chain you pulled up your first loop in in R1) (29) scroll to the bottom for photos beneath R4
R3: ch 3, beginning in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up 1 loop in each of the next 2 chs, skip the 1st st of the row, pull up 1 loop in each of the next 3 sts, (you now have 6 loops on your hook) yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on your hook, ch 1; *insert your hook into the center of the star you just created and pull up 1 loop, insert your hook into the same stitch where you pulled up you last loop for the previous star and pull up another loop; pull up 1 loop in each of the next 3 sts (you now have 6 loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through all 6 loops, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across, work 1 hdc in the last st of the row, turn.
R4: ch 2 (counts as a hdc), work 3 hdc into the center of each star across; work 1 hdc in the top of the turning chain(29)
Repeat R3 and R4 6 more times, do not finish off
Edging: ch 1, turn, crochet 20 sc sts evenly across;
Turn to work along the side edge and work 20 stitches evenly across (20);
Turn to work along the starting chain edge and work 20 stitches evenly across (20);
Turn to work along the final side edge and work 20 stitches evenly along the side edge (20);
Finish off and weave in ends.
You will need to block this square to make it square!
Please note there will not be a Let’s Learn a New Crochet Stitch Next Thursday due to the Christmas Holiday! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Anna Silverio says
Thanks for this help you share with others and all for free wow its amazing, All the time you and whoever help you just a big thanks and will come visit the site from now on lots of times. Might one day be able to show you something I learned from here.
Regards
Annette
Rhondda says
Hi Judy! Thank you SO much 🙂 I’m very happy the photo tutorial was helpful. I hope you have a lovely weekend! Rhondda
Judy says
Rhondda, thank you so much for your clear instructions and photos. A while ago, I tried to make a dishcloth with this stitch, but I just couldn’t follow those written instructions. I didn’t understand where to put the hook into the first star I had made, so the rest of the row simply wouldn’t work. Now not only can I see, but I can do!! 🙂 Your instructions are always so easy to follow. Just one more reason why I love your website!
Thank you!
Rhondda says
Hi Caprice, Thank you!! I’m happy you like the ones we have chosen so far and I hope we can continue to find some great new ones for next year too!! Rhondda
Rhondda says
Welcome Sylvia! Good luck with your throw! Rhondda
Caprice Savage says
Love all the stitches &patterns listed here. This stitch is another beauty!!! Keepem coming. Thank you Caprice
Sylvia says
Thank you for this interesting stitch pattern. I will start with a dishcloth and see how it looks. I am thinking of making a throw made of blocks in different colours. I am not overly keen on samplers so I like to keep it simple. 🙂