Teeny and Tiny Stars - Free Crochet Motif Pattern

Teeny and Tiny Crochet Stars

The perfect little star for crochet Christmas trees, gift wrapping embellishment, as dainty garlands or cute fridge magnets, or for fun accessories such as star hairclips and earrings.

These stars work up quickly and will use up all your little yarn scraps.

Warning: Highly addictive!!!

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Pattern Details

Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Sport/5ply/Cat. 2 weight, DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight. Acrylic, cotton, wool or blends of these, ~1-3g/0.05-0.1Oz 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.
Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
Pattern Synopsis:Stars constructed in one to two rounds (depending on chosen star option) with as many star points as preferred.
Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #TeenyAndTinyStars

Abbreviations

~ = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
BL = Back Loop.
Ch = Chain.
DC = Double Crochet.
DC2Tog = Double Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
Fin = Finishing.
FL = Front Loop.
HDC = Half Double Crochet.
HDC2Tog = Half Double Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
MC = Magic Circle.
n = Number.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right Side.
SC = Single Crochet.
SC2Tog = Single Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
Sl St = Slip Stitch.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong Side.
Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

DC2Tog

Note: This is a modified DC2Tog.

Yo, insert hook through fourth Ch from hook, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Insert hook through circle (Teeny Star) or next st (Tiny Star), yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

HDC2Tog

Note: This is a modified HDC2Tog.

Yo, insert hook through fourth Ch from hook, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). Insert hook through circle (Teeny Star) or next st (Tiny Star), yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all four loops on hook.

SC2Tog

Insert hook through second Ch from hook, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Insert hook through third Ch from hook, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join

Note: Can be substituted with Sl St. Refer also to YouTube video.

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.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

Refer to YouTube tutorial also for Teeny Stars.

Teeny Star – Longer Star Points

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 4, SC in second Ch from hook, HDC in third Ch from hook, DC2Tog in fourth Ch from hook and circle (Star Point made), rep from * until preferred number of Star Points made.

(n Star Points)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn.

Using a darning needle sew in both yarn ends securely on WS of star.

Teeny Star – Shorter Star Points

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 4, SC2Tog in second and third Ch from hook, HDC2Tog in fourth Ch from hook and circle (Star Point made), rep from * until preferred number of Star Points made.

(n Star Points)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn.

Using a darning needle sew in both yarn ends securely on WS of star.

Tiny Star – Longer Star Points

Notes:

The number of SC sts in the first Rnd correspond with those needed for <five-point star>/<six-point star>/<seven-point star>.
Invis Join can be used instead of Sl St in Rnd 1 for neatest join.
HDC can be used instead of SC in Rnd 1 for slightly larger stars.

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 1, 10/12/14 SC in circle, Sl St into first SC.

(10/12/14 SC)

Rnd 2

*Ch 4, SC in second Ch from hook, HDC in third Ch from hook, DC2Tog in fourth Ch from hook and next SC in circle (Star Point made), Sl St into next SC, rep from * around.

(5/6/7 Star Points)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn.

Using a darning needle sew in both yarn ends securely on WS of star.

Tiny Star – Shorter Star Points

Notes:

The number of DC sts in the first Rnd correspond with those needed for <five-point star>/<six-point star>/<seven-point star>.
Invis Join can be used instead of Sl St for neatest join.

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 1, 10/12/14 SC in circle, Sl St into first SC.

(10/12/14 SC)

Rnd 2

*Ch 4, SC2Tog in second and third Ch from hook, HDC2Tog in fourth Ch from hook and next SC in circle (Star Point made), Sl St into next SC, rep from * around (fin in st rnd commenced in).

(5/6/7 Star Points)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn.

Using a darning needle sew in both yarn ends securely on WS of star.