crochet pattern tutorial created by janne kleivset for joyofmotioncrochet.com
This crochet Christmas star can be used as Christmas tree decoration, as gift wrapping or as a beautiful crochet applique.
The star only features basic crochet stitches such as chains, single crochet & double crochet - EASY!
Crochet Round 1. Create a ring by chaining 5 and slip stitching in the 1st st. Or swap for a magic ring.
Crochet round 2. Work 15 single crochets into the chain ring from step 1. End round with slip stitch into first stitch.
Crochet round 3. Chain 6 stitches, single crochet in every 3rd single crochet from previous round. Repeated 5 times. End round with slip stitch in 1st stitch.
Crochet round 4. Chain 3 stitches to start round. Double crochet 4 stitches into first chain loop created on previous round. Chain 2. Double crochet 4 into same chain loop. Repeat 5 times.
Crochet round 5. Work single crochet around the crochet star, evenly. While also making crochet picots in each of the pointy ends.