Crochet Star Bag Tag

The Crochet Star Bag Tag is a charming accessory featuring a star-shaped design that can be personalized with colors and embellishments. It’s perfect for adding a touch of handmade uniqueness to your backpack, tote, or luggage. It serves both decorative and functional purposes, helping you easily identify your belongings while showcasing your crochet skills.

Materials and Preparation

To make this charming crochet star bag charm, you will need:

• Yarn: Big ply milk cotton yarn
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook

Additional Tools:

• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Optional: A gauge swatch is not strictly necessary for this project due to its small size.

Make sure to prepare your materials before starting.

Abbreviations and Notes

Here are the abbreviations used in this project:

• SC: Single crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sl st: Slip stitch

Notes:

• You'll be working in rounds using a magic ring for the base.
• Each round gradually increases stitch count for shaping the star points.
• The completed project involves sewing two star pieces together for a finished star charm.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

Gauge: Not specified. The charm is small-scale and precision gauge isn’t necessary.

Approximate Size: Finished star charm is approximately 2 to 3 inches across.

Special Techniques: Magic ring technique is required for the foundation.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Follow these steps to crochet the star charm:

Part 1: Create the Star Base

Row 1: Begin with a magic ring. Work 5 SC into the ring. Pull tight and secure with a Sl st.

Row 2: Work 2 SC into each stitch (Inc) around. You’ll now have 10 stitches.

Row 3: Use the formula (1 SC, Inc). Repeat this around. You’ll now have 15 stitches.

Row 4: Use the formula (2 SC, Inc). Repeat this around. You’ll now have 20 stitches.

Row 5: Use the formula (3 SC, Inc). Repeat this around. You’ll now have 25 stitches.

Part 2: Create the Star Points

To form the first star point:

Row 1: SC in 5 stitches. Ch 1, turn your work.

Row 2: Skip one stitch, SC in 4 stitches. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Skip one stitch, SC in 3 stitches. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Skip one stitch, SC in 2 stitches. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Skip one stitch, SC in 1 stitch. Fasten off.

Repeat this process to create a total of 5 star points.

Part 3: Assemble the Star

Crochet a second star shape by repeating all the steps above.

Align the two stars with the back loops matching and sew them together using a tapestry needle. Leave an opening to insert your desired stuffing (optional), then close completely.

Part 4: Add the Rope Loop

Crochet a rope loop by making:

Chain 45 (or desired length).

Work single crochets into each chain stitch to form a neat rope.

Attach the rope to the charm by sewing or slip stitching it securely.