Crochet Little Rainbow Star
The crochet Little Rainbow Star is an adorable and delightful addition to any craft project. Its vibrant colors and charming design are sure to brighten up your day and bring a smile to your face. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this cute little star is a fun and rewarding project to work on. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's create some magic together with this whimsical crochet creation!
Materials Needed
Worsted yarn (Weight 4)
Yarn scissors
3.5 mm crochet hook (US E)
2 x 12 mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Fiber fill
Instructions
Part 1: Star Panels
Make a Magic Circle:
Create a magic circle and make 6 single crochets inside the ring.
Pull the tail to close the circle. This completes Round 1.
Round 2:
Create increases in each stitch.
Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (6 increases in total).
Total: 12 single crochets.
Round 3:
Single crochet in the first stitch.
Increase in the next stitch (2 single crochets in the same stitch).
Repeat this pattern around (1 sc, increase).
Total: 18 single crochets.
Round 4:
Single crochet in the first two stitches.
Increase in the third stitch.
Repeat around (2 sc, increase).
Total: 24 single crochets.
Round 5:
Single crochet in the first three stitches.
Increase in the fourth stitch.
Repeat pattern around (3 sc, increase).
Total: 30 single crochets.
Points of the Star (Row by Row):
Single crochet 6 stitches across the next row.
Chain 1 and turn your work.
Row 2 of the Point:
Decrease over the first two stitches.
Single crochet in the next two stitches.
Decrease over the last two stitches.
Total: 4 single crochets.
Chain 1 and turn.
Row 3 of the Point:
Single crochet across all 4 stitches.
Total: 4 single crochets.
Chain 1 and turn.
Row 4 of the Point:
Decrease over the first two stitches.
Decrease over the last two stitches.
Total: 2 single crochets.
Chain 1 and turn.
Row 5 of the Point:
Decrease over the two stitches.
Completed point.
Finishing the Point:
Cut a small tail and weave the tail in the back.
Repeat for 4 more points:
Create additional points by starting from the next stitch after the last one of the previous point.
Follow the same steps for each point until you have 5 points in total.
Part 2: Assemble the Star
Second Panel:
Repeat making a second star panel.
Do not finish off the last point.
Add the Eyes:
Place the 12 mm safety eyes on the first panel, where you prefer the eyes to be (preferably a bit lower).
Secure the eyes with the backs.
Join Panels:
Hold the panels together with right sides (front side) facing out.
Join the yarn and single crochet around the edges working through both panels.
Crocheting Around Edges:
At each point tip, work 2 single crochets for a rounded finish.
Single crochet evenly around, about 5 single crochets down each side of the star's points.
Continue until about ¾ of the star is joined.
Stuffing:
Insert fiber fill evenly into each of the star points.
Stuff the middle section ensuring it's all evenly distributed.
Finish Joining:
Continue to crochet around.
Close the final opening completely and make the final increase at the last tip.
Finish Off:
Slip stitch the final join.
Cut and weave in all ends neatly at the back side of your star.