How to Crochet Star Stitch (aka Marguerite stitch, Daisy stitch)
Learn how to crochet star stitch with this tutorial for beginners. This stitch displays a beautiful texture of a series of star-like patterns. As this is done by gathering many loops in small regions, this stitch is warm and thicker than basic stitches, perfect for cozy items like scarves and potholders (don’t try for blankets if you don’t have enough time!).
Crochet Star Stitch
How Star stitch is crocheted
The Crochet Star Stitch, known for its textured, star-like pattern, involves a series of steps to create its distinctive appearance. To start, make a foundation chain of an even number and add an additional chain to prepare for the pattern. The stitch is typically worked over two rows repeated for the project’s length. The first row of the star stitch is the setup, where you draw loops through specific points along the chain and then close them together to form the ‘star’.
You insert the hook into the second chain from the hook, pull up a loop, repeat this in the next 3 chains, and also through the last loop on the hook, creating 6 loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull through all loops to form the star’s center. The second row solidifies the pattern by working a chain stitch and a single crochet into the ‘eye’ of each star and a single crochet in the last stitch of the row, setting the base for the next series of stars. Repeat these two rows to continue the pattern, adjusting the size of your project as desired.
Materials We Need:
- Yarn (choice depends on project or preference)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for yarn)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitches To Be Used
Chain Stitch (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc) – specific to the starting row, varies with pattern adaptations
Star Stitch (special stitch detailed in the pattern)
