The star stitch is a decorative crochet stitch that creates a raised, textured star shape. It’s made up of a combination of chains, double crochets, and yarn overs. Here’s how to work the star stitch:
- Start by working a foundation chain that is a multiple of 6 plus 2, for example: chain 18
- For the first row, work a single crochet in the second chain from the hook, then work a chain-1, a double crochet in the same chain.
- *Skip the next 2 chains, then work (1 single crochet, 1 chain-1, 1 double crochet) in the next chain. Repeat from * across the foundation chain, ending with a single crochet in the last chain.
- Chain 1, turn your work and work the second row.
- *Work (1 single crochet, 1 chain-1, 1 double crochet) in the first chain-1 space of the previous row, then skip the next single crochet. Repeat from * across the row.
- For the following rows, work in the same way, inserting your hook into the chain-1 spaces of the previous row and not the single crochets.
The star stitch creates a beautiful and textured pattern that can be used for a wide range of projects, such as blankets, shawls, scarfs, and even clothes. You can use different colors, yarns, and hook sizes to create a wide range of designs.
It’s important to pay attention to the spacing, making sure that you insert the hook in the correct space and to keep the tension even when working the chains and the yarn overs, otherwise, the star pattern will not appear properly.