Crochet Granny Star Pattern Free

Learn how to crochet a 5 Point Crochet Granny Star with this free pattern and video tutorial and make this cute crochet applique that you can use to make a garland, crochet star blankets and coasters too! This quick festive crochet pattern isn’t just for Christmas, chose bright colours for a different look!

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Crochet Granny Star Pattern | Free Crochet Patterns

The granny stitch is what is always most associated with non-crocheters. From the 1970’s inspired granny square cardigans through to traditional granny square blankets!

The granny square tends to be one of the 1st things that beginners learn to crochet, and doesn’t hold much favour with the modern styles seen today. Although, seeing Jason Momoa rocking a granny square vest has certainly lifted the humble granny square to new heights in fashion!

I have always loved the granny stitch, no doubt you have seen it feature in countless crochet patterns I have designed. Well, this granny stitch star is born through a combined love of the granny Stitch and Christmas!

It’s a super quick crochet project, that can be completed in less than 20 minutes (and less than 10 minutes once you’ve completed your first star).

You can make 9 stars and string them together with some LED fairy lights to create a festive garland, or join them to create a table runner or blanket.

Like all crochet appliques, the possibilities are only as limited as your imagination!

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How to Crochet a 5 Point Granny Star

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

26yds/24mDK 100% Cotton

I used LoveCrafts Simply DK Cotton in shade 401 Paper White
3mm Crochet Hook
Scissors

You can use any sized yarn and corresponding hook to create differently sized stars. If you use a hook size smaller than recommended on the yarn ball, your star will be firmer – perfect for garlands and bunting

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Abbreviations: US terms (UK in brackets)

US Terms (UK terms in brackets)

St(s) Stitch(es)

Sl St Slip Stitch

Ch Chain

Ch Sp Chain space

Dc (Tr) Double Crochet (Treble Crcochet)

3Dc (3Tr) Work the number of Dc (Tr) indicated into the same stitch or chain space

WDc2Tog Wide double (Treble) crochet 2 together

Tr (DTr) Treble Crochet (Double Treble Crochet)

[ ] Stitches show inside [ ] are to be worked in the same stitch

Gauge:

Gauge is not essential

Finished Size:

5 inches across at the widest point (when made with a 3mm hook and DK/Size 3 Yarn)

You can crochet smaller or bigger stars by changing your hook and yarn a mentioned above in the materials list.

Pattern Notes:

Whatever your skill level with crochet, I always recommend reading through this pattern before beginning. Get in touch if you need any help completing the pattern.
Ch3 at the beginning of the rows DOES count as a stitch.

Special Stitches

Wide Double Crochet 2 Together (WDc2Tog) – Wide Treble Crochet 2 Together (WTr2Tog)

Yarn over, insert hook into chain space
Yarn over, pull up a loop

Yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook)
Yarn over, insert hook into next chain space
Yarn over, pull up loop (4 loops on hook)

Yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook)
Yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook to complete the stitch.

Crochet Granny Star Pattern | Free Crochet Patterns

Ch4, Sl St to 1st ch to create a ring.

Round 1: working into the centre of the ring, Ch3, 2Dc, Ch1, *3Dc, Ch1*, repeat between * and * 3 more times, Sl St to top of ch, Sl St across next 2 Dc into chain space. (5 clusters)

Round 2: Ch3, [2Dc, Ch1, 3Dc, Ch1] into same ch sp as Ch3, *[3Dc, Ch1, 3Dc, Ch1] in next ch sp*, repeat between *and * into each ch sp around. Sl St to top of ch, Sl St across next 2 Dc into chain space. (10 clusters)

Round 3: Ch3, [2Dc, Ch1, 3Dc] into same ch sp as Ch3, 3Dc in next, Ch1, *[3Dc, Ch1, 3Dc, Ch1] in next ch sp, 3Dc, Ch1*, repeat between * and * to end. Sl St to top of ch, Sl St across next 2 Dc into chain space. (15 clusters)

Round 4: Ch3, [2Dc, Ch1, 3Dc] into same ch sp as Ch3, *2Dc, WDc2Tog, 2Dc, Ch1, across next 2 ch sp, [3Dc, Ch1, 3Dc, Ch1]*, repeat between * and * to end, Sl St to top of ch, Sl St across next 2 Dc into chain. (20 clusters, 15 Ch1 Sp)

Round 5: Ch3, [2Dc, 2Tr, Ch2, sl st into 1st ch, 2Tr, 3Dc, Ch1] into same ch sp as Ch3, *3Dc, Ch1, 3Dc, Ch1, [3Dc, 2Tr, Ch2, sl st into 1st ch, 2Tr, 3Dc, Ch1]*, repeat between * and * to end. You will not need to work final peak on last repeat. (20 Clusters)

Inspiring Images!

I can not wait to see your finished 5 Point Granny Star! To inspire you with more colour ideas, here are some of the completed projects completed by my fabulous pattern testers!

Didn’t they do a fab job!