Boho Vibes Star Motif or Ornament

Sweet, textured stars oozing an on-trend boho aesthetic.

Perfect for decorations, as bunting motifs, as coasters (in thicker yarns), or joined to make a pretty bed runner or couch throw.

The perfect quick, small project to learn a modified Star Stitch.

To purchase PDF from Ravelry. Ravelry PDF provides bonus images for Modified Star Stitch locations to pull through loops (for first st, second st, subsequent sts, and last st in the rnd).

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Pattern Details

• Project Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: Sport/5ply/Cat. 2 weight yarn, DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn. Acrylic, cotton, wool or blends of these, ~10-15g/0.35-0.5Oz in total.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Star Size: Varies with design, and brand and weight of chosen yarn.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required for this design.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.

• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed in three to five rounds (depending on chosen star option). Modified Star Stitches and BLO/3LO stitches create the textured appearance.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #BohoStarMotif

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 3L = Third Loop. Refer to Appendix B for description of 3L location.
• 3LO = Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• BLO = Back Loop Only.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube.
• JAYG = Join As You Go. Method for joining one motif to another when the final round is made.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Mod Star = Modified Star Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join

Note: Can be substituted with Sl St.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) in st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn through st (from front to back). Gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Mod Star

Notes:

• Instructions are provided for First Star, Second Star, Third and Subsequent Stars, and Last Star in the rnd.
• Except for last star in the rnd, each Mod Star uses five loops instead of standard six loops.
• From the second star onwards, each Mod Star uses prev Mod Star, second st that the prev Mod Star St was worked in, and next st in the rnd.
• For best finish, loosen the last two star loops slightly by pulling hook upwards a little after the last loop is made on hook (before yo and pulling yarn through all loops on hook to make star base).
• The pattern PDF (available soon) includes images for the location to pull through the loops.

First Mod Star 

Ch 3. Insert hook (from front to back), yo and pull through a loop in each of the following locations: 1) 2nd ch from hook; 2) 3rd ch from hook; 3) first st (from which beg Ch 3 was made); and 4) next st (for 5 loops on hook in total). Yo, pull yarn through all five loops on hook (Star Base made). Yo, pull yarn through loop on hook (Star Eye made).

Second Mod Star

Insert hook (from front to back), yo and pull through a loop in each of the following locations: 1) first Star Eye; 2) back of the last loop of first Star Base; 3) second st that first Star was worked in; and 4) next st (for 5 loops on hook in total). Yo, pull yarn through all five loops on hook (Star Base made). Yo, pull yarn through loop on hook (Star Eye made).

Third and Subsequent Mod Star 

Insert hook (from front to back), yo and pull through a loop in each of the following locations: 1) prev Star Eye; 2) back of the last loop of prev Star; 3) second st that the prev Star was made in; and 4) next st (for 5 loops on hook in total). Yo, pull yarn through all five loops on hook (Star Base made). Yo, pull yarn through loop on hook (Star Eye made).

Last Mod Star 

Insert hook (from front to back), yo and pull through a loop in each of the following locations: 1) prev Star Eye; 2) back of the last loop of prev Star; 3) second st that the prev Star was made in; 4) next st (first st in the rnd); and 5) Eye of first Star made in the rnd (for 6 loops on hook in total). Yo, pull yarn through all six loops on hook (Star Base made). Yo, pull yarn through loop on hook (Star Eye made).

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2/Sl St and fin Sl St do not count as a st.
• Where multiple sts are contained within ( ) in the pattern instructions, these sts should all be made in a single st from the prev rnd.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).

Large Six-Pointed Star

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 12 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC.

(12 DC)

Rnd 2

Note: Mod Star sts can be worked in FL and BL, BLO, 3LO, or BL + 3L together (if tension is loose and a hole is visible in the crochet fabric). As per Last Mod Star St instructions, to make the twelfth (and final) star the last st and first st from prev rnd will be reused.

Mod Star around (as per Special Stitch Instructions).

(12 Mod Star (each with a Star Base and Star Eye))

Rnd 3

(Without first Ch 1) SC in first loop of first Mod Star Base, 4 HDC in first Star Eye (Mod Star Top made), *SC in first loop of next Mod Star Base, 4 HDC in Star Eye of same Star (Mod Star Top made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(12 SC, 12 Mod Star Tops (each with 4 HDC))

Rnd 4

Note: Sts will be made only in the SCs from the prev rnd – all Mod Star Tops will be skipped. If need, fold Mod Star Tops forwards when making the 7 DC. The Mod Star Tops should sit at the front of the star when the rnd is completed.

Ch 1, SC in BLO of first st, sk next four sts (of first Mod Star Top), 7 DC in BLO next st (Star Point made), sk next four sts (of next Mod Star Top), *SC in BLO of next st, sk next four sts (of next Mod Star Top), 7 DC in BLO of next st (Star Point made), sk next four sts (of next Mod Star Top), rep from * around, Sl St into first SC.

(6 SC, 6 Star Points (each with 7 DC)).

Rnd 5

Notes:

• Rnd 5 SCs will reuse each Rnd 3 st that Rnd 4 SCs were made in. Make Rnd 5 SCs over the top of Rnd 4 SCs. This provides additional star structure and extra definition for the textured star points.
• All HDC/DC sts will be made in sts from the prev rnd.
• For fuller stars, DC can be substituted for HDC and HTR can be substituted for DC.
• BLO (or BL + 3L) sts can be substituted for 3LO sts.

Ch 1, SC in BLO of first Rnd 3 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in 3LO of next Rnd 4 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts (Textured Star Point made), *SC in BLO of next Rnd 3 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in 3LO of next Rnd 4 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts (Textured Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(6 SC, 6 Textured Star Points (each with 4 HDC– Ch 1 Sp–DC–Ch 1 Sp–4 HDC)).

Finishing

Fasten off yarn. Using a darning needle sew in all yarn ends securely on WS of star.

Steam or wet block for best finish. Optionally apply stiffening agent.

For an ornament, make a hanging loop in 3LO of the middle st of any star point. For bunting join motifs to a crochet chain at regular intervals either in BLO of the middle st of one star-point or of two star-points per star.

Large Five-Pointed Star

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 10 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC.

(10 DC)

Rnd 2

Note: Mod Star sts can be worked in FL and BL, BLO, 3LO, or BL + 3L together (if tension is loose and a hole is visible in the crochet fabric). As per Last Mod Star St instructions, to make the tenth (and final) star both the last st and first st from prev rnd will be reused.

Mod Star around (as per Special Stitch Instructions).

(10 Mod Star (each with a Star Base and Star Eye))

Rnd 3

(Without first Ch 1) SC in first loop of first Mod Star Base, 4 HDC in first Star Eye (Mod Star Top made), *SC in first loop of next Mod Star Base, 4 HDC in Star Eye of same Star (Mod Star Top made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(10 SC, 10 Mod Star Tops (each with 4 HDC))

Rnd 4

Note: Sts will be made only in the SCs from the prev rnd – all Mod Star Tops will be skipped. If need, fold Mod Star Tops forwards when making the 7 DC. The Mod Star Tops should sit at the front of the star when the rnd is completed.

Ch 1, SC in BLO of first st, sk next four sts (of first Mod Star Top), 7 DC in BLO next st (Star Point made), sk next four sts (of next Mod Star Top), *SC in BLO of next st, sk next four sts (of next Mod Star Top), 7 DC in BLO of next st (Star Point made), sk next four sts (of next Mod Star Top), rep from * around, Sl St into first SC.

(5 SC, 5 Star Points (each with 7 DC)).

Rnd 5

Notes:

• Rnd 5 SCs will reuse each Rnd 3 st that Rnd 4 SCs were made in. Make Rnd 5 SCs over the top of Rnd 4 SCs. This provides additional star structure and extra definition for the textured star points.
• All HDC/DC sts will be made in sts from the prev rnd.
• For fuller stars, DC can be substituted for HDC and HTR can be substituted for DC.
• BLO (or BL + 3L) sts can be substituted for 3LO sts.

Ch 1, SC in BLO of first Rnd 3 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in 3LO of next Rnd 4 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts (Textured Star Point made), *SC in BLO of next Rnd 3 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in 3LO of next Rnd 4 st, HDC in 3LO of next three Rnd 4 sts (Textured Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(5 SC, 5 Textured Star Points (each with 4 HDC– Ch 1 Sp–DC–Ch 1 Sp–4 HDC)).

Finishing

Refer to Large Six-Pointed Star Finishing instructions.

Medium Six-Pointed Star

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 12 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC.

(12 DC)

Rnd 2

Note: Mod Star sts can be worked in FL and BL, BLO, 3LO, or BL + 3L together (if tension is loose and a hole is visible in the crochet fabric). As per Last Mod Star St instructions, to make the twelfth (and final) star both the last st and first st from prev rnd will be reused.

Mod Star around (as per Special Stitch Instructions). Sl St loosely into first loop of first Mod Star Base.

(12 Mod Star (each with a Star Base and Star Eye))

Rnd 3

Sl St into first Mod Star Eye (counts as first st), (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), *Sl St into next Mod Star Eye, (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first Sl St.

(6 Sl St, 6 Star Points (each with 2 DC–Ch 1 Sp–HTR–Ch 1 Sp–2 DC))

Rnd 4

Notes:

• Rnd 4 SCs will reuse each Rnd 2 st that Rnd 3 Sl St were made in. Make Rnd 4 SCs over the top of Rnd 3 Sl St. This provides additional star structure and extra definition for the textured star points.
• All HDC/DC sts will be made in sts from the prev rnd.
• BLO (or BL + 3L) sts can be substituted for 3LO sts.
• If preferred, omit Ch 1 from Star Points.

 Ch 1, SC in first Rnd 2 st, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts, sk next Ch 1 Sp, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in BLO of next Rnd 3 st, sk next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts (Textured Star Point made), *SC in next Rnd 2 st, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts, sk next Ch 1 Sp, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in BLO of next Rnd 3 st, sk next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts (Textured Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(6 SC, 6 Textured Star Points (each with 3 HDC– Ch 1 Sp–DC–Ch 1 Sp–3 HDC )).

Finishing

Refer to Six-Pointed Star Finishing instructions.

Medium Five-Pointed Star

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 10 DC in circle, Invis Join into first HDC.

(10 DC)

Rnd 2

Note: Mod Star sts can be worked in FL and BL, BLO, 3LO, or BL + 3L together (if tension is loose and a hole is visible in the crochet fabric). As per Last Mod Star St instructions, to make the twelfth (and final) star both the last st and first st from prev rnd will be reused.

Mod Star around (as per Special Stitch Instructions). Sl St loosely into first loop of first Mod Star Base.

(10 Mod Star (each with a Star Base and Star Eye))

Rnd 3

Sl St into first Mod Star Eye (counts as first st), (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), *Sl St into next Mod Star Eye, (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first Sl St.

(5 Sl St, 5 Star Points (each with 2 DC–Ch 1 Sp–HTR–Ch 1 Sp–2 DC))

Rnd 4

Notes:

• Rnd 4 SCs will reuse each Rnd 2 st that Rnd 3 Sl St were made in. Make Rnd 4 SCs over the top of Rnd 3 Sl St. This provides additional star structure and extra definition for the textured star points.
• All HDC/DC sts will be made in sts from the prev rnd.
• BLO (or BL + 3L) sts can be substituted for 3LO sts.
• If preferred, omit Ch 1 from Star Points.

Ch 1, SC in first Rnd 2 st, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts, sk next Ch 1 Sp, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in BLO of next Rnd 3 st, sk next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts (Textured Star Point made), *SC in next Rnd 2 st, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts, sk next Ch 1 Sp, (HDC, Ch 1, DC, Ch 1, HDC) in BLO of next Rnd 3 st, sk next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in BLO of next two Rnd 3 sts (Textured Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first SC.

(5 SC, 5 Textured Star Points (each with 3 HDC– Ch 1 Sp–DC–Ch 1 Sp–3 HDC )).

Finishing

Refer to Six-Pointed Star Finishing instructions.

Small Six-Pointed Star

Note:

• Two Rnd 3 options are provided. Best star tip appearance will vary with different yarns. Try both options to see which is preferred for the chosen yarn.

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 12 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC.

(12 DC)

Rnd 2

Note: Mod Star sts can be worked in FL and BL, BLO, 3LO, or BL + 3L together (if tension is loose and a hole is visible in the crochet fabric). As per Last Mod Star St instructions, to make the twelfth (and final) star both the last st and first st from prev rnd will be reused.

Mod Star around (as per Special Stitch Instructions). Sl St loosely into first loop of first Mod Star Base.

(12 Mod Star (each with a Star Base and Star Eye))

Rnd 3A

Sl St into first Mod Star Eye (counts as first st), (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), *Sl St into next Mod Star Eye, (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first Sl St.

(6 Sl St, 6 Star Points (each with 2 DC–Ch 1 Sp–HTR–Ch 1 Sp–2 DC))

OR Rnd 3 B

Sl St into first Mod Star Eye (counts as first st), (2 DC, HTR, Ch 1, HTR, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), *Sl St into next Mod Star Eye, (2 DC, HTR, Ch 1, HTR, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first Sl St.

(6 Sl St, 6 Star Points (each with 2 DC–HTR–Ch 1 Sp–HTR–2 DC))

Finishing

Refer to Six-Pointed Star Finishing instructions.

Small Five-Pointed Star

Note:

• Two Rnd 3 options are provided. Best star tip appearance will vary with different yarns. Try both options to see which is preferred for the chosen yarn.

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 2, 10 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC.

(10 DC)

Rnd 2

Note: Mod Star sts can be worked in FL and BL, BLO, 3LO, or BL + 3L together (if tension is loose and a hole is visible in the crochet fabric). As per Last Mod Star St instructions, to make the twelfth (and final) star both the last st and first st from prev rnd will be reused.

Mod Star around (as per Special Stitch Instructions). Sl St loosely into first loop of first Mod Star Base.

(10 Mod Star (each with a Star Base and Star Eye))

Rnd 3A

Sl St into first Mod Star Eye (counts as first st), (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), *Sl St into next Mod Star Eye, (2 DC, Ch 1, HTR, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first Sl St.

(5 Sl St, 5 Star Points (each with 2 DC–Ch 1 Sp–HTR–Ch 1 Sp–2 DC))

OR Rnd 3 B

Sl St into first Mod Star Eye (counts as first st), (2 DC, HTR, Ch 1, HTR, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), *Sl St into next Mod Star Eye, (2 DC, HTR, Ch 1, HTR, 2 DC) in next Mod Star Eye (Star Point made), rep from * around, Invis Join into first Sl St.

(5 Sl St, 5 Star Points (each with 2 DC–HTR–Ch 1 Sp–HTR–2 DC))

Finishing

Refer to Six-Pointed Star Finishing instructions.

Joining Stars

Two Sided Stars

For two-sided stars either sew together two completed stars (WS facing) or use JAYG to join second star to first star when completing the last rnd of the second star.

JAYG

JAYG joins can be made in all sts in last rnd, or for quick construction, join at only the base and tip of each star point (as per YouTube video).

For join at base, SC together the two stars (WS facing) when each SC is made by inserting the hook through corresponding SC sts from both motifs.

For join at tip, after making the middle st of star point (star tip) of second star, Ch 1, remove hook from loop, insert hook through corresponding star tip of first star (through 3LO or BL+3L), place loop back on hook, pull loop through first star st, and then work the next st of the second star as per pattern instructions.

Motif Fabric

Stars can be aligned as per Motif Fabric Example image below – with additional rows and length added as needed.

Join at tip of adjacent star points, either by sewing together the tips after each motif is made or by JAYG.

For JAYG at tip, after making the middle st of star point (star tip) of current star, Ch 1, remove hook from loop, insert hook through corresponding star tip of adjacent completed star (through 3LO or BL+3L), place loop back on hook, pull loop through adjacent star st, and then work the next st of the current star as per pattern instructions.

Motif Fabric Example:

 

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Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1 – 0.3	30/03/2025	Initial draft.
0.4	24/09/2025	Add smaller star.
0.5	11/10/2025	Draft version.
0.6	08/11/2025	Published version.

Appendix A: Example Projects

Yellow – Single-Sided

• Yarn: ~5-9g/0.2-0.5Oz of unidentified scrap DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight organic cotton in variegated yellow.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Size: Small ~7.5cm/3in diameter, Medium ~9cm/3.5in diameter, and Large ~10.5cm/4.5in diameter.

Turquoise & Cream – Double-Sided

• Yarn: ~18-20g/0.5-0.75Oz of Portacraft Ice Cream cake acrylic yarn scraps (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight) cotton in turquoise and white shades.
• Hook: 4.5mm/7.
• Large Size: ~13.5cm/5.25in diameter.

Appendix B: Location of 3L

To access this loop, fold work forwards so that the WS/back of the sts is exposed. The 3L is located on the WS, lying approximately parallel to and below the BL. Refer also to the YouTube video.