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!