Christmas has arrived on our mantel with the creation of my crochet star garland! Here is a free pattern and photo tutorial so you can make one, too. To print the pattern, just click on the “Print Friendly” button at the bottom of this post.
I’m so happy with the way it turned out, after many tries to get it just right, of course. I made one larger stitch in between each smaller stitch which creates a pucker effect, so the star puffs up and has a lot of texture. The possibilities for colors are endless, so you can make it to match your own Christmas decor! It would also look lovely draped on a staircase, down a hallway, or hanging from a door.
It’s made using the Granny Stitch, so it works up pretty quickly. Once I got the hang of it, I could make one in about 45 minutes. I used all Red Heart Super Saver Yarn because I find it’s perfect for making crafts like this, where you need strong acrylic yarn that isn’t soft so it stands out straight.
Crochet Christmas Star Garland Pattern
By Sara of My Merry Messy Life – Copyright 2012
Abbreviations
- CH = chain
- SC = single crochet
- HDC = half double crochet
- DC = double crochet
- TC = triple or treble crochet
- SL ST = slip stitch
Materials
- Hook: H
- Yarn: Worsted – I used all Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White , Cherry Red, and Paddy Green
- Tapestry Needle to sew in tails
- Sharp scissors to cut yarn
Pattern
Round 1 – Cherry Red:
- CH 6. SL ST to form a circle.
- *DC, TC, DC ,CH 3 repeat from * 5 more times, total of 6 granny stitches. Fasten off.
Round 2 – White:
- You will work 2 granny stitches and a CH 3 on each red CH 3, which is also between the red granny stitches.
- In any CH 3 space, join with a SL ST, CH 3 or just work a DC onto it.
- TC, DC. CH 3.
- DC, TC, DC
- *In the next CH 3 space, work DC, TC, DC – CH 3 – DC, TC, DC.
- Repeat from * all the way around until you have 12 granny stitches. Join to the beginning CH 3 or DC with a SL ST. Fasten off.
- Again, like round 2, you will work 2 granny stitches and a CH 3 on each white CH 3, which is also between the white granny stitches. But this round, you will add an additional CH 1, 2 SC, CH 1 in between the sets of white granny stitches.
- In any CH 3 space, join with a SL ST, CH 2 or just work a DC onto it.
- 2 HDC, CH 3 3 HDC
- CH 1. Then, in the next space, which is in between the 2 sets of granny stitches, work 2 SC, then CH 1.
- *In the next CH 3 space, work 3 HDC, CH 3, 3 HDC
- CH 1. In the next space, work 2 SC, CH 1.*
- Repeat from * all the way around until you have worked 12 granny stitches.
- Join to the beginning CH 2 or HDC with a SL ST. Fasten off.
- Again, like rounds 1-3, you will work 2 granny stitches and a CH 3 on each red CH 3, which is also between the red granny stitches. In this round, you will add an additional CH 2, 2 SC, CH 2 in between the sets of red granny stitches.
- In any CH 3 space, join with a SL ST, CH 1, or just work a SC onto it.
- DC, SC – CH 3 – SC, DC, SC
- CH 2. In the next space, which is in between the 2 sets of granny stitches, work 2 SC, then CH 2.
- *In the next CH 3 space, work SC, DC, SC – CH 3 – SC, DC, SC
- CH 2. In the next space, 2 SC, then CH 2*
- Repeat from * all the way around until you have worked 12 granny stitches.
- Join to the beginning CH 1 or SC with a SL ST. Fasten off.
- Again, like rounds 1-4, you will work 2 granny stitches and a CH 3 on each red CH 3, which is also between the white granny stitches. In this round, you will add an additional CH 3, 2 SC, CH 3 in between the sets of white granny stitches.
- In any CH 3 space, join with a SL ST, CH 1 or just work a SC onto it.
- 2 SC, CH 3, 3 SC
- CH 2. In the next space, which is in between the 2 sets of granny stitches, work 2 SC, then CH 3. PICOT – Join that CH 3 with a SL ST back into the 3rd SC.
- *In the next CH 3 space, work 3 SC – CH 3, Join to the 3rd SC – SC
- CH 3. In the next space, 2 SC, then CH 2.*
- Repeat from * all the way around until you have worked 12 granny stitches.
- Join to the beginning CH 1 or SC with a SL ST. Fasten off.
To make it a garland, just CH 30, 3 SC, CH 30
- *CH 30.
- Work 3 SC onto one of the picot points of one star.
- CH 30.*
- Repeat from * until you have joined all the stars together.
- For my mantel, I needed 9 to 10 stars to stretch all the way across and my mantel is 78 inches (198 CM) long. I say 9 to 10, because it’s 9 if I show the first and last CH 30, but 10 if I hide or don’t do the first and last CH 30.
Here is a picture of Round 1 with 6 granny stitches that are DC, TC, DC
See how it puckers up? It has such nice texture.
Merry Crocheting!
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This is awesome!!! i was searching for something i can do for this christmas. Thanks for the pattern
Happy Christmas
Roopa
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This looks fabulous – I have crocheted granny squares before so will give this a try!
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Beautiful! Can’t wait to get started.
What a great idea! I will never lose my place with your labeling system.
Did you come up with this yourself? I have never seen it before.
You deserve a Star!
Thank you Louise! I did – I just experimented one morning using a granny square and this appeared.
These are adorable! Can’t wait to try them.
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Cute! About how big are the stars? (without the chains in between)
Great question! They are 7 1/2 inches tall and 6 1/2 inches wide.
Just wondering but shouldn’t round 2 have 12 granny stitches and not 10?
An awesome pattern. I may not have time to do it this year, but surely i will keep it ready for next year.
très jolie bravo
Thank you for the free pattern! It’s perfect to add some homemade charm to my home.
Thank you for the free pattern!! This is adorable, and has been placed in a priority spot on my project list!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing this pattern, I love it!!
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Just completed your Star Garland. After making a few adjustments, the garland looks great and I am pleased with the results. Thank you for the pattern. It added a jolly spirit of Christmas to my daughters mantle.
That’s wonderful, Cindi! If you have a chance, I’d love for you to email me some pictures and I’ll feature you on Facebook! sara (at) mymerrymessylife (dot) com.