Learn to Crochet a Amigurumi Star

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Crocheting the Stars
   • 3.1 Making a Magic Loop
   • 3.2 Round 1: Four Stitches in the Magic Loop
   • 3.3 Round 2: Single Crochet and Increase in Each Stitch
   • 3.4 Round 3: Two Single Crochet and Increase in Each Stitch
   • 3.5 Round 4: Three Single Crochet and Increase in Each Stitch
   • 3.6 Rounds 5-6: Increasing the Number of Single Crochet
   • 3.7 Joining the Points
   • 3.8 Shaping the Star
   • 3.9 Closing the Hole
4. Creating the Second Side of the Star
5. Finishing Touches
6. Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome to my crochet tutorial on how to make adorable amigurumi stars. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the process of creating these cute stars and show you how to join them together. These stars are perfect for Christmas decorations but can also be used for other festive occasions. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before we begin, make sure you have the following materials:

1. Acrylic yarn or cotton thread
2. Crochet hooks (3mm for larger stars, 1.5mm for smaller stars)
3. Stitch marker
4. Yarn needle

Crocheting the Stars

3.1 Making a Magic Loop

To start crocheting the stars, we'll begin with a magic loop. Follow these steps:

1. Hold the end of the yarn between your thumb and fingers.
2. Wrap the yarn around your fingers, making a loop.
3. Insert the hook through the loop, yarn over, and pull through the loop.
4. Chain 1 to secure the loop.

3.2 Round 1: Four Stitches in the Magic Loop

In this round, we'll be making four stitches in the magic loop. Follow these steps:

1. Make four single crochets in the magic loop.
2. Place a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.
3. We'll be working in a spiral, so there's no need to slip stitch at the end of each round.

3.3 Round 2: Single Crochet and Increase in Each Stitch

For this round, we'll be making one single crochet and one increase in each stitch. Follow these steps:

1. Make one single crochet in the first stitch.
2. Make two single crochets in the next stitch.
3. Repeat the pattern of one single crochet and one increase for the entire round.

3.4 Round 3: Two Single Crochet and Increase in Each Stitch

In this round, we'll be increasing the number of single crochets. Follow these steps:

1. Make two single crochets in the first stitch.
2. Make one single crochet in the next stitch.
3. Repeat the pattern of two single crochets and one increase for the entire round.

3.5 Round 4: Three Single Crochet and Increase in Each Stitch

Continue increasing the number of single crochets in this round. Follow these steps:

1. Make three single crochets in the first stitch.
2. Make one single crochet in the next three stitches.
3. Repeat the pattern of three single crochets and one increase for the entire round.

3.6 Rounds 5-6: Increasing the Number of Single Crochet

Continue to increase the number of single crochets in each round. Follow these steps:

1. Increase the number of single crochets per round by one.
2. Repeat this pattern for both rounds 5 and 6.

3.7 Joining the Points

Once you've completed crocheting all five points of the star, it's time to join them together. Here's how:

1. Hide the tails of the yarn in the work to make it easier to join the points.
2. Select one point and insert the hook in the stitch next to the slip stitch made at the end of the work.
3. Make six single crochets in this stitch.
4. Repeat the process for the remaining points, making six single crochets in each of them.
5. Join the first point to the last point by making four single crochets and one invisible decrease.
6. Continue making four single crochets and one invisible decrease until the end of the round.

3.8 Shaping the Star

To give the star its shape, follow these steps:

1. Make one single crochet in the first three stitches, followed by one invisible decrease.
2. Repeat this pattern until the end of the round.

3.9 Closing the Hole

To close the hole between the points, follow these steps:

1. Pull out the yarn tail from the point and sew the hole closed using a needle.
2. Ensure the front side of the star looks neat, and then make a knot and cut off any excess yarn.

Creating the Second Side of the Star

To complete the star, follow the same instructions as for the first side. Once you've finished crocheting the second side, you can join it to the first side and complete the finishing touches.

Finishing Touches

After joining the two sides of the star, make sure everything is secure. Fasten off and weave in any remaining yarn tails to give your star a polished look.

Conclusion

Congratulations on creating your own amigurumi star! These stars are versatile and can be used as Christmas decorations or for any festive occasion. If you have any questions or want to share your creations, feel free to leave a comment or connect with me on Facebook. Thank you for watching, and I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.