This crochet star ornament is a quick seasonal make with a soft stuffed finish, five defined points, and a simple hanging loop. The blue body and gold edging create a bright handmade decoration for a tree, gift wrapping, or holiday display.
The ornament is made from two matching flat stars, joined together as you crochet around the edge.
Quick Answer
Make two blue five-point stars, then single crochet them together with gold yarn, stuffing the ornament as you work. Finish with a 20-chain hanging loop.
Why You’ll Love This Project
- Made from just two matching crochet pieces
- Small, giftable, and easy to display
- Uses a simple single crochet construction
- Adjustable hanging-loop length
- Works beautifully in any color combination
Materials
- DK yarn:
- Color A: Blue – 12 g / 28 m / 31 yd
- Color B: Gold – 1 g / 5 m / 5.5 yd
- 2.5 mm / US C crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Optional pins
Finished Size
Approximately 12 cm / 4.8 in high x 12 cm / 4.8 in wide after assembly.
Gauge
Gauge is not essential. Reference gauge:
- 7 sc = 2.5 cm / 1 in
- 7 rows = 2.5 cm / 1 in
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- mc – magic circle
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
[ ... ] x n means repeat the sequence inside brackets the stated number of times. Parentheses show the final stitch count.
Before You Begin
This pattern uses US crochet terms. Each star begins in continuous rounds, then each point is worked back and forth in rows. Turning chains do not count as stitches.
Use a stitch marker to track each round and row. Make two identical stars before joining them.
Source note: the source refers once to “Color C” at the final slip stitch, but only Colors A and B are defined. Use the gold joining yarn, Color B, for that step.
Crochet Instructions
Star – Make 2
Using blue yarn, Color A, work in continuous rounds.
- R1: Make an mc; work 10 sc into the ring. (10)
- R2: [sc, inc] x 5. (15)
- R3: [2 sc, inc] x 5. (20)
- R4: [3 sc, inc] x 5. (25)
- R5: [4 sc, inc] x 5. (30)
- R6: [5 sc, inc] x 5. (35)
First Star Point
Ch 1 and turn.
- R7: 7 sc, ch 1, turn. (7)
- R8: dec, 5 sc, ch 1, turn. (6)
- R9: 6 sc, ch 1, turn. (6)
- R10: 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (5)
- R11: 5 sc, ch 1, turn. (5)
- R12: dec, 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (4)
- R13: 4 sc, ch 1, turn. (4)
- R14: 2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (3)
- R15: 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (3)
- R16: dec, sc, ch 1, turn. (2)
- R17: 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (2)
- R18: dec. (1)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Turn the work so the wrong side faces you. Insert the hook into the stitch directly beside the completed point.
Repeat Rows 7-18 for the next point, then fasten off. Repeat this placement and point sequence three more times until the star has five points total.
Weave all blue yarn tails to the wrong side. Repeat the full pattern to make the second star.
Assembly
Place both stars together with their right sides facing outward and their edges aligned.
Attach gold yarn, Color B, through both layers at the top-left corner stitch.
- Single crochet through both layers around the entire star edge.
- Work 3 sc in every star-point corner stitch.
- Start stuffing when you are halfway around.
- Continue adding stuffing gradually as you finish joining the edge.
At the stitch immediately before the final star point:
- Work 1 sc in the star-point stitch.
- Ch 20.
- Work 1 sc in that same star-point stitch.
- Sl st to the first joining sc.
Cut the yarn, leaving about 10 cm / 4 in. Sew the yarn tail through the first and last stitches of the loop to secure it. Weave in all remaining tails.
Optional Printable Pattern
Helpful Notes
Use a smaller hook than your yarn label suggests if stuffing shows through the stitches. Avoid overstuffing so the five points stay defined.
You can shorten or lengthen the hanging loop by changing the number of chains before fastening off.
FAQ
Is this star ornament beginner-friendly?
Yes. It uses single crochet, increases, decreases, chains, and basic assembly.
Do I need gold yarn?
No. Gold is optional; use any contrasting or matching color for the edging and hanging loop.
Can I make it larger?
Yes. A thicker yarn and larger hook will create a larger ornament, though the finished measurements will change.
Final Thoughts
This stuffed crochet star ornament is a cheerful holiday project that is simple to customize. Make several in different colors for a coordinated handmade Christmas display.