Add a touch of handmade warmth to your festive decorations with a crochet Christmas star garland and ornament. Picture your space twinkling with the soft glow of these charming stars, each one lovingly made by you. They're perfect for draping over your mantle, decorating the Christmas tree, or giving as a thoughtful gift.
Crochet Christmas Star Garland & Ornament
Materials:
- 4ply acrylic yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
Instructions:
Make a Magic Circle:
- Create a loop with your yarn and insert your hook into the loop.
- Yarn over (YO) and pull up a loop.
- YO and pull through both loops on the hook.
Chain 2:
- YO and pull through a loop on the hook.
- YO and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Repeat once more.
Make 14 Double Crochet (dc) into the Circle:
- YO and insert your hook into the circle.
- YO and pull up a loop.
- YO and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
- Repeat 13 more times.
Slip Stitch (sl st):
- YO and insert your hook into the first dc.
- YO and pull through both loops on the hook.
Chain 6:
- YO and pull through a loop on the hook.
- Repeat 5 more times.
Single Crochet (sc) into the 3rd Chain:
- Skip 2 chains.
- YO and insert your hook into the 3rd chain from the hook.
- YO and pull up a loop.
- YO and pull through both loops on the hook.
Half Double Crochet (hdc) into the Next Chain:
- YO and insert your hook into the next chain.
- YO and pull up a loop.
- YO and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
Double Crochet (dc) into the Next Chain:
- YO and insert your hook into the next chain.
- YO and pull up a loop.
- YO and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
Triple Crochet (tr) into the Last Chain:
- YO and insert your hook into the last chain.
- YO and pull up a loop.
- YO and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
- YO and pull through 2 loops on the hook.
- YO and pull through 2 loops on the1 hook.
Skip 2 Stitches:
- Skip the next 2 stitches.
Slip Stitch (sl st) into the 3rd Stitch:
- YO and insert your hook into the 3rd stitch from the hook.
- YO and pull through both loops on the hook.
Repeat Steps 5-11:
- Continue repeating steps 5-11 throughout the round.
Cut the Yarn and Hide the End:
- Cut the yarn, leaving a small tail.
- Use a yarn needle to weave the tail through the back loops of the stitches to secure it.
Join the Stars Together:
- Using a slip stitch, join the stars together by chaining 5 between each star.
- Continue adding stars until you reach your desired length.
Finish the Garland:
- Chain 5 and slip stitch to the first star.
- Cut the extra yarn from both ends.
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