How to Crochet the Star Stitch

Today we’re going to learn How to Crochet the Star Stitch!

The Star Stitch is a gorgeous stitch to use when you want to incorporate a thick texture into your piece!

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The Star Stitch works great for items such as:

• Washcloths or Dishcloths
• Afghans
• Baskets (I used the Star Stitch as part of the Stars and Stripes Crochet Basket)
• Placemats, Coasters, and Table Runners
• Scarves or Cowls
• Purses and Clutches

The Star Stitch will definitely add the wow factor to your projects!

Before getting into the process of how to create the Star Stitch (sometimes referred to as the Marguerite Stitch or the Daisy Stitch), there are a few things that you should know.

Other than having several names, the Star Stitch has a few similar variations, so it’s good to be familiar with these variations and their distinguishing names.

The variations of this stitch include spiked clusters that contain 3, 4, or 5 spikes. The differing spikes means that the stitch instructions will be slightly different, but once you are familiar with how to make one version of the stitch, the others will be easy to follow.

The simplest version is perhaps the 3 spiked version, which is sometimes also referred to as the Simple Marguerite Stitch. The 4 and 5 spiked version are both referred to as the Marguerite Stitch or correspondingly, the 4 or 5 pointed/spiked star.

In this tutorial we will be looking at the 5 Pointed Star Stitch, which is possibly the most common form of the stitch. If using a pattern, the instructions should specify which stitch variation they are using and how it should be worked. If for some reason it doesn’t, it’s a good bet that this is likely it!

I’m going to share two written versions below that are most commonly seen, one using single crochet and one using half double crochet. I will then walk you through the stitch, using pictures, for the single crochet version. Be aware, but don’t let it make you nervous, that there are still several other slight variations on how to work this stitch out there. Once you learn the basics of making the stitch the other variations, should you come across them, will likely make sense too.

Okay, Let’s Get Started!

Let’s start by just noting the stitch pattern instructions. If your comfortable designing with just the written pattern, then have fun! If you need a bit more help then continue scrolling and I’ll be breaking down the instructions even further and giving some helpful tips! If you ever have any questions please feel free to contact me and I’ll see what I can do to help!

Let me answer one frequently asked question right now. No, unfortunately, at this time I don’t yet have video tutorials, but it is fully my goal to make this happen! I appreciate your understanding as I’m working towards growing my blog and adding more value for you. Thank you for your support and understanding! Stay tuned and subscribe to my newsletter for all the updates! As for now, reading the stitch breakdown and looking at the pictures should be a great help!

Another question you may be wondering is the difference between the sc and hdc version? The answer is not much. It all has to do with how Row 2 is worked. The rest of the stitch is created in the same way. However, the hdc version does make your work slightly taller. Depending on what you may be designing I believe that both versions have their place, so I’m sharing both with you!

The Star Stitch is created in multiples of 2+1

Star Stitch Using Sc

• Row 1: Pull up a loop in 2nd ch from the hook and in each of next 4 ch (6 loops on hook), yo, draw through all six loops on hook, ch 1 (this ch 1 forms the “eye” of star). *Pull up a loop in the eye of the last star, pull up a loop between the 4th and 5th posts (spikes) of previous star, pull up a loop through same ch as last loop of previous star, pull up a loop in each of next 2 ch (6 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 6 loops on the hook, ch 1 (making another “eye”), rep from * across, ending with 1 hdc in last ch (same ch as the last loop of the last star st), turn.
• Row 2: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in the “eye” of the 1st star st,  *2 sc in the “eye” of the next star st. Repeat from the * across, 1 sc in turning ch, turn.
• Row 3: Ch 3, pull up loop in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a loop in the 3rd ch from the hook, pull up loop in each of next 3 sts, yo and draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, *pull up a loop in eye of last star, pull up loop between the 4th and 5th posts (spikes), pick up loop in same sc as last loop of star, pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yo and draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, rep from * across, ending with hdc in the top of the turning ch.
• Repeat Row 2-3 until you reach your desired length.

Star Stitch Using Hdc

• Row 1: Pull up a loop in 2nd ch from the hook and in each of next 4 ch (6 loops on hook), yo, draw through all six loops on hook, ch 1 (this ch 1 forms the “eye” of star). *Pull up a loop in the eye of the last star, pull up a loop between the 4th and 5th posts (spikes) of previous star, pull up a loop through same ch as last loop of previous star, pull up a loop in each of next 2 ch (6 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 6 loops on the hook, ch 1 (making another “eye”), rep from * across, ending with 1 hdc in last ch (same ch as the last loop of the last star st), turn.
• Row 2: Ch 2 (Counts as 1st st), 2 sc in the eye of each star st across, ending with 1 hdc in top of turning ch, turn.
• Row 3: Ch 3, pull up loop in the 2nd ch from the hook, pull up a loop in the 3rd ch from the hook, pull up loop in each of next 3 sts, yo and draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, *pull up a loop in eye of last star, pull up loop between the 4th and 5th posts (spikes), pick up loop in same sc as last loop of star, pull up a loop in each of next 2 sts, yo and draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, rep from * across, ending with hdc in the top of the turning ch.
• Repeat Row 2-3 until you reach your desired length.

Okay, Now Let’s Break This Down!

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size H/8 (5.0mm) 
• Stitch Marker(s) (optional)
• Tapestry Needle to weave in ends 
• Worsted Weight yarn: In this example I’m using Yarnspirations Caron One Pound (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, Approx 812 yds/742 m, 16 oz/453.6 g), Color: Grass Green (also pictured are the colors Sunflower and Ocean)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc  – single crochet
• st(s)  – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over

Step 1: Foundation Chain

• Make your foundation chain. The star stitch is created in multiples of 2+1. This means that you will have an even number of stitches on your hook and will then add one to make it an odd number. If you’re using a pattern then they should tell you how many to chain. If you are making your own design then knowing the multiple of  2+1 is very important for making size adjustments. For our swatch today we will start with ch 25.

Row 1: We’re Going to Start the First Star Stitch and Then Keep Making Stars!

• Step 1: Insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook (working in the back bars here and across), yo, pull up a loop

• Step 2:  Pull up a loop in each of the next four chains (6 loops on the hook).

>Design Note: With the star stitch it will be helpful to work in a somewhat looser and even tension. As you work with the stitch more you’ll see why this information is helpful. Having so many loops on your hook sometimes can result in tight stitches. You can fix this by pulling up slightly on your stitches with each loop you add to the hook.

• Step 3: Yo and pull through all 6 loops on the hook

• Step 4: Ch 1. Your first star is now created!

>Design Note: This ch 1 creates what we will refer to as the “eye” of the star. This is important to note because we will be working back into the “eye” in the next step as well as when we get to the next row. So just take note of this very important “eye”. Also, let’s take a moment now to look at your spikes and become familiar with them before we move on. It will be very helpful in creating the star stitch if you are familiar with your eye and your spikes. So a little extra time spent doing this now will eliminate confusion later. Okay, let’s take a look. In our little cluster of spikes, located below our eye, we have: on top (sitting by the eye), the original loop on our hook and below that are our five spikes that create our star. Look closely, sometimes the last 2 spikes seem to blend together. In a minute you will be inserting your hook between the 4th and 5th spike so I need you to be comfortable with what you’re looking at. Now one last thing. I want you to look at your work and take note of the last loop on the foundation chain that you went through to make your 5th spike. You guessed it! We’ll be working into that same loop again here in a minute! Got it? Where’s the eye? Where’s the space between the 4th and 5th spike? Where’s the last foundation stitch you worked in (it’s also holding the 5th spike if that helps to find it, and it will be pulled up just a little from pulling your spikes together)?

• Step 6: We’re now going to make the next star by working into those three spaces that you identified! So insert your hook into the eye, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert your hook between the 4th and 5th spikes, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert your hook into the same chain where the last stitch of the previous star was worked, yo pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)

• Step 7: (Insert hook into the next ch, yo, pull up a loop) twice (6 loops on hook, also the number needed to make a star!)

>Design note: Remember to pull up slightly on your stitches as you’re creating them to keep your loops from getting too tight!

• Step 8: Repeat Step 3 (Yo and pull through all 6 loops on the hook)

• Step 9: Repeat Step 4 (Ch 1) Your second star is now created!

• Step 10: Repeat Steps 6-9 across, end with hdc in last ch, turn

Row 2: A Row of Strategically Placed Sc

• Step 1: Ch1, sc in same st,

>Design tip: If you struggle to find the turning chain at the end of your rows to work back into later, place a stitch marker in them!

• Step 2: 1 sc in the “eye” of the 1st star,

>Design Tip: If you’re having a hard time seeing where the “eye” is from the back side of your work, take a look at the front of the piece and it should be more clear.

• Step 3: 2 sc in the “eye” of the next star,

• Step 4: Repeat Step 3 across (2sc in each eye), 1 sc in turning ch, turn

Row 3: Essentially Row 1, but We’ll Start a Little Differently

• Step 1: Ch 3

>Design Tip: This is optional, but a tip that I love! After turning your work, remove your hook and re-insert it in the direction that you will be working, and then ch 3. This will make it so the back bars/loops of the chains are on the inside of the row and all the Vs are facing out. In my opinion it makes it look nicer and it’s also easier to work into the back loops of your chain in a moment. Like I said, you’ll be working into these chains so make sure that they are uniform, but also loose enough to work back into!

• Step 2: Insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook (working in the back bar), yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook),

• Step 3: Insert hook into the 3rd ch from the hook (working in the back bar), yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook),

• Step 4: Pull up loop in each of the next 3 sts (6 loops on the hook),

• Step 5: Yo and draw through all 6 loops,

• Step 6: Ch 1  First star of the row is created!

• Step 7: Creating the rest of the stars just like we did in row 1! (*Pull up a loop in eye of last star, pull up loop between the 4th and 5th posts (spikes), pick up loop in same sc as last loop of star, pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yo and draw through all 6 loops, ch 1, rep from * across, ending with hdc in the top of the turning ch)

Now Repeat Row 2-3 Until Your Reach Your Desired Length!

>Design Note: Because I never want to leave you wondering about anything that I can share with you in the first place… yes, those “holes/gaps” on the left side of the piece are characteristics of this stitch. The right side of the piece will not have them, but the left side will.

And now let’s talk color! 

For sure you can make your entire piece in one color, but some fun things start to happen on the front and back of your piece when you change colors every two rows! 

Stunning, right?!!! How will you use this gorgeous stitch? Do share! I’d love to see your creations!

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