Bring your space to life with a beautiful Crochet Hanging Star Garland. Picture a string of handmade stars, each one adding a touch of warmth and magic to your room. It's a simple project that turns yarn into a garland of twinkling stars to hang up across your wall or window.
Crochet Hanging Star Garland
Materials Needed:
- Two different colors of yarn (Aran cotton recommended)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Star Garland Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
- Make a magic ring with any color yarn (since you'll need six stars, three of each color).
Begin the First Round
- Chain one.
- Double crochet 15 times into the magic ring.
To double crochet:
- Yarn over, go into the ring.
- Yarn over, pull through two loops.
- Yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops.
Close the Ring
- After completing the 15 double crochets, tighten the yarn at the back to close the circle.
- Slip stitch into the first stitch.
Create the First Point of the Star
- Chain five.
- Skip the first stitch.
- Single crochet into the second double crochet.
- Double crochet into the next stitch.
Making a Treble Crochet
- Yarn over twice for a treble crochet.
- Go into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through.
- Pull through two loops three times, yarning over before each set.
Attach the Point to the Ring
- Skip two stitches.
- Slip stitch into the third one.
Complete the Star
- Repeat the process for creating and attaching the points four more times to complete the star.
Finish off the Star
- Cut the yarn and pull through the last stitch.
- Weave in the ends with the tapestry needle.
Assembling the Garland
Arrange the Stars
- Lay out the stars in the order you wish to attach them to the garland string.
Create the Hanging String
- Make a slip knot and chain until the desired length for the garland is reached (the example given was 87 cm).
- Cut the yarn, pull it through the last stitch, and leave a tail for weaving.
Attach the Stars to the String
- Use the tail from the garland string to weave through the back of each star to the front, securing them in place.
Blocking the Stars (Optional)
- Wet the stars and squeeze out extra water.
- Lay them flat in the desired shape and let them dry so they are facing forward.
Final Step:
- Enjoy Your Star Garland
- Once the stars are dry and attached, your Garland is ready to display!
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