Interlocking stars — showstopper scarves. AdvancedUS: starUK: star
Star Stitch has the same name in US and UK patterns (abbreviated star), so you can follow either without converting.
Video tutorial — pick your hand
Every stitch in Crochets has a mirrored lesson for lefties — no more mentally flipping videos.
🎬 Right-handed video by The Crochet Crowd on YouTube.
How to crochet the Star Stitch — step by step
Row start: chain 3, insert hook in 2nd chain from hook and pull up a loop, then pull up a loop in the 3rd chain and in the next 3 stitches (6 loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops, then chain 1 to form the 'eye' of the star.
Next star: pull up a loop in the eye you just made, in the back of the last loop of the previous star, in the same stitch as the last leg, and in the next 2 stitches (6 loops), then close with yarn over through all and ch 1.
Return row: chain 2, work 2 hdc into each eye across. Repeat the two rows.
Instructions use US terms. Working left-handed? Do exactly the same moves as a mirror image — insert the hook from the same side of the stitch, working from left to right instead of right to left.
Where to use it
Textured stitches add depth and structure — ideal for blankets, cushions, hats and anything that should feel substantial.
Common mistakes with the Star Stitch
Uneven puffs or bobbles come from pulling loops to different heights — aim for the same height every time.
Texture stitches use more yarn (often 20–40% more) than plain fabric — plan with a yarn calculator.
Forgetting that bobbles pop to the back of the row you're working — work them on wrong-side rows so they face front.
Planning a project with the Star Stitch? Use the free yarn calculator to work out how many skeins you need, and the foundation chain calculator to get the width right the first time.
The Star Stitch has the same name in UK and US terminology, abbreviated star.
Is the Star Stitch good for beginners?
It is an advanced stitch — worth it, but practise on a swatch first. Interlocking stars — showstopper scarves.
Can I crochet the Star Stitch left-handed?
Yes. Left-handed crocheters work the same stitch as a mirror image — right to left becomes left to right. Crochets includes a left-handed video for the Star Stitch, and its pattern tools write instructions in your working direction.
What is the Star Stitch used for?
Textured stitches add depth and structure — ideal for blankets, cushions, hats and anything that should feel substantial.
Learn the Star Stitch in your hand, at your pace
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