Explore the charming underwater world of crochet with this delightful Crochet Starfish CAL Square Pattern! Perfect for ocean-themed blanket projects or as a standalone decorative piece, this pattern will guide you through creating a cute and whimsical starfish nestled within a square, bringing a touch of seaside serenity to your home decor.
Crochet Starfish CAL Square Tutorial
With easy-to-follow steps and simple crochet stitches, even beginners can head on this nautical adventure to craft a beautiful starfish, complete with adorable facial features. Get your hook ready, and let's create a splash with this fun and engaging crochet pattern!
Materials
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Color: Carrot Orange)
- Crochet Hook: Size H
- Other: Black yarn for embroidery, tapestry needle
Pattern
Base (Magic Ring)
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 1.
- Make 10 single crochets in the ring.
- Pull the ring tight.
- Join to the first single crochet with a slip stitch.
For Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (20 single crochets total).
- Join to the first single crochet with a slip stitch.
Round 3:
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet in each stitch around (20 single crochets total).
- Join with a slip stitch.
Star Points
Round 4 (Star Points):
Chain 8.
Starting from the second chain from the hook:
- Single crochet in the first chain.
- Half double crochet in the next three chains.
- Double crochet in the last three chains.
Skip the next three stitches of the base round.
Join with a slip stitch to the fourth stitch of the base.
Repeat this process around the circle to form each star point (5 points total).
Edging and Detail
Round 5 (Edging of Points):
- Chain 1.
- Single crochet around all the edges of the star points.
- Make 3 single crochets in each tip of the star points to form sharp ends.
- Slip stitch to join each round.
Round 6:
- Repeat similar to round 5, but make only 2 single crochets in the tips of the points for a neater finish.
- Join with a slip stitch and finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Embroidery (Face Detail)
Use black yarn to embroider the eyes and mouth:
- For eyes, stitch black yarn through the appropriate positions on round 2.
- For the mouth, stitch between rounds 2 and 3 to create a smile.
- Secure all ends.
Assembly
- Attach the starfish to the crochet square (referred to as "water bubbles") by stitching around with a tapestry needle.
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