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This week's free crochet pattern is perfect for the weekend after Thanksgiving - easy and relaxing, perfect for whipping up between turkey leftovers and naps. And they're so fast and fun (only 2 rounds!) you'll want to keep making them right on through the holidays! Introducing the free crochet pattern for Glittery Crochet Stars in 2 Rounds.
Lion Brand's Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Ribbon inspired this pattern initially. I love it because it lets you make glittery, sparkle filled projects without covering yourself and your house and your kids and your dog... etc... in actual glitter (you know what I'm talkin' about)!
But after I'd run though a couple skeins of it I decided to see how the star pattern would look in a finer yarn. One skein of Vanna's Glamour and I couldn't decide which I like more - the big chunky stars with their bold sparkle, or the little delicate ones with a more subtle glitter effect. Another great option would be Lion Brand Bon Bons - the holiday pack is perfect, and would make a ton of crochet stars in a whole bunch of colors! Either way, your trees, gifts, and garlands will be loaded with twinkle! (And how cute would the little ones be, appliqued on your little one's holiday outfit?!)
So as soon as you've picked your yarn, you'll need to choose which version of the Glittery Crochet Star pattern to make first - 5 point or 6 point! (Personally I like to switch back and forth, but it's okay to have a favorite!)
Glittery Crochet Stars in 2 Rounds
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- 8 - 9 yds of any weight yarn of your choice (Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Ribbon in Sterling and Yellow Gold shown and Vanna's Glamour in Platinum shown; photo tutorial features Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Ribbon in Blue Sapphire)
- The hook recommended on the label of the chosen yarn (for the Martha Stewart Glittern Ribbon a US-M/N, 9.0 mm; for the Vanna's Glamour a US-G, 4.0/4.25 mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
5 Point Glittery Crochet Star
Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st) and dc 10 into the ring. Join to 1st dc with a sl st. (10 dc)
Round 2: *Ch 2, dc in the next st. Ch 3, work 2 sc around the post of the dc st. Sl st in the next st. Repeat from * 4 times, finishing the last repeat with a sl st in the 1st st of the first Round. Break yarn and weave in ends.
6 Point Glittery Crochet Star
Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st) and dc 12 into the ring. Join to 1st dc with a sl st. (12 dc)
Round 2: *Ch 2, dc in the next st. Ch 3, work 2 sc around the post of the dc st. Sl st in the next st. Repeat from * 5 times, finishing the last repeat with a sl st in the 1st st of the first Round. Break yarn and weave in ends.
Et voila! You pick the yarn, you pick the number of points, and you'll make the perfect Glittery Crochet Stars in 2 Rounds! Perfect as a present topper, beautiful hanging from the tree, and little will they know that your Martha Stewart touch took only a few minutes! Happy holidays to all!
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2013. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details.
Email me: TamaraKelly@mooglyblog.com
Kathryn Garner
These are gorgeous!!!! Thanks for posting this. I can't wait to try them out!
Marrie
These are literally miraculous!..keep up the good work!...Thanks Tamara for sharing the amazing tutorial ♥..and i liked the new way of your website..NICE creativity!..♥
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you!
Marrie
Welcome Tamara!..please can you fulfill one of my wish??
Please make a Pakistani flag!..its based on 2 colors: white and green+a crescent and a star!..or you can check out this link...
https://www.google.com.sa/search?um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=Lg2aUpfSOIrWtAbTgoGgCQ&q=pakistani%20flag
If you are able to do so, then please make it to let me think wonderful about you
Thanking you
Yours biggest fan,
Marrie
Tamara Kelly
That looks pretty easy - you just need a plain green background, with a white end, and then with the star here all you need is the crescent! I'll keep my eyes open for any crescent patterns. And if ever do a flags series I will of course include it!
marrie
Tamara!..I'm already done with it!..please perform your part soon!..
I am waiting for it!..But,can you make it with one stitch?..I mean that,..WHAT YOU THINK IS TO ATTACH THE STAR AND CRESCENT WITH SEWING IT WITH..BUT I WANT A PLAIN SURFACE..if its possible for you to make so please try!..Otherwise no problem..I've already made what you've written, must be!..
Thanks again and thanks for your reply!
Your anxiously waiting faithful fan,
Marrie...
Tamara Kelly
If you want it all flat then you'll need a chart! Here's the perfect one: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-and-moon-graph-chart 🙂
Salete Duarte
It's very easy! Thank you for this lovely pattern!
Tamara Kelly
😀 You're very welcome!
Rita
Explored your website & love it! Especially these glittery stars which I'm going to make for tree decorations.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you Rita!
Linda Mechel
These would also be great for making the stars on a flag based project
Tamara Kelly
Oh good idea Linda! Thank you!
Sharon
"Starting with a magic circle"... What's a magic circle, please? 🙂
Tamara Kelly
Sorry about that - usually I link it in the pattern and this time it slipped my mind. I'll blame the turkey! 😛 It's linked in the pattern now, and here too: https://www.mooglyblog.com/the-magic-circle/
Valerie
What is a "magic circle?"
Tamara Kelly
Sorry about that - usually I link it in the pattern and this time it slipped my mind. I'll blame the turkey! 😛 It's linked in the pattern now, and here too: https://www.mooglyblog.com/the-magic-circle/
Michele
How many can you get off of one ball? I would like to make then for my tree.
Tamara Kelly
For the Martha Stewart Crafts Glitter Ribbon I was able to get an average of 8 per skein. For the Vanna's Glamour I'd estimate you could get between 20 and 30!
Zeza
I really like your blog. I included it in my favorites blogs http://izborblogovazezamix.blogspot.com/.
I hope that's okay?
Please forgive my mistakes, I use google translate.
Best regards from the Croatian
Zeza
Tamara Kelly
Thank you Zeza, that's great!
Daisy
Thank you
Maria Dolores busuttil
Hi there.
It is nice and looks easy to make but I struggle to understand written crochet patterns. Have you got it's diagram because I find it easier looking at a diagram?
Well done.
Maria.
Tamara Kelly
Not yet but I can make one. 🙂 I'll try to get it up soon!
Maria Dolores busuttil
Thanks.
That's much easier now to make.
Thanks again.
Maria.
Tamara Kelly
You're very welcome - glad to hear it!
mArrie
Tamara!..we were discussing from comment 2 to 7!..i didn't understand what to do?..you've sent me a link!..and i don't know..from where to find the chart!...umm..i can also wait for months..please can you make it by your own and post it on moogly??..I'd be really extremely thankful!...
Thanks...
Yours sincerely and daily searcher of moogly,
Marrie.
Pixie
Great one, so easy and addictive! Do you think it can be made into a garland?
Thank you thank you!
Pixie
Tamara Kelly
Thank you Pixie! I think so for sure! 😀 Probably easiest to crochet a long chain and sc on star every so often! 😀
loocahswit
hi! hope u don't mind...i featured ur wonderful idea in my blog which u can find here:: http://loocahswit.blogspot.com/2013/12/riding-with-cristmas.html
thanks! 🙂
Tamara Kelly
Wonderful roundup of patterns! Thank you so much!
Pixie
Ha! So true, thank you for the good idea, Tamara! Keep up the good work ;-)!
STOKES
Thanks so much for these stars! I love it. It will make the perfect accept for my scarf!
Karen
These are fabulous! I am using up all of my leftover yarn from other projects and using them to top presents. They are gorgeous. My favorite so far is a super chunky oatmeal color with a size K hook! Thank you for posting the pattern...so easy for me to understand as a beginner!
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you Karen!
Amber S
Thank you so much. I just started crocheting a few weeks ago and haven't been able to make much more than a single crochet square. These instructions were great (thanks for the link to the magic circle video BTW which was critical). Also, now that I know how to do a magic circle, I can do a bunch of other patterns I have found. Thanks again.
Tamara Kelly
😀 Thank you Amber, so glad to hear it!