Crochet Lacy Star Applique - Free Pattern!

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I've written another star applique pattern for you, very similar to the crochet mini star, but this one has loops that makes it more lacy and interesting. I'm using both of them to make a baby mobile for our newest little addition! I think they'd also be super cute for a garland. I love how these stars can be made for either gender, by just changing the colors. This one also comes with a full, step-by-step, photo tutorial!

These stars use very little yarn and are great stash busters. Not only are they really cute and versatile, they can be made in about five minutes. Imagine how many you could make in an evening and piece together for a gorgeous project?! EEK! I love easy, quick projects – helps me feel accomplished. So, let's get started! This pattern is inspired by a Star Blanket by Bernat, but changed up a bit to suit my purposes. These stars can be made as big as you want by just adding more rounds!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn, I used acrylic, but any will do
Hook: H/8, 5 mm (I used a smaller hook than recommended for worsted weight because I want them to be tight and strong for a baby mobile or garland)

Abbreviations

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space

The Pattern

Finished size is just under 4 inches wide by 4 inches tall, depending on the yarn used.

CH 4
SL ST to form a ring

Round 1

CH 6 (counts as first dc)
*1 dc, ch 3* repeat 4 times so there are 5 spokes, including the first CH 6
Sl st to the 3rd ch of the ch 6 to join

Round 2

Sl st into the first spoke space
Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the same sp as the ch 3 (if you'd like a bigger hole, ch 3 instead of 2)
In the remaining 4 spoke spaces, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
Sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3

Round 3

(change colors here if you like)

(You can really start anywhere in the star you'd like, but I chose to start right next to where I finished).

Attach with a sl st or a standing double crochet into one of the dc spaces (this pattern is starting at the beginning of a spoke space)
Dc in the next sp
*{In the ch 2 sp} work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
1 dc in each of the next 2 sp's
Skip the next 2 dc's (only 1 sp)
Repeat from * 4 more times
Sl st to the top of the dc or ch 3 to finish.
Stop here or continue adding rounds by doing the repeated part in the chain spaces and adding 1 dc on either side of the star points.

Round 1

Chain 3, slip stitch to join
Chain 6
Double crochet into the ring
Chain 2, double crochet four times
Slip stitch to third chain to finish the round

Round 2

Chain 3
Work 1 double crochet, chain 2, then 3 double crochets into the chain 3 space
In the next chain 3 space, work 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets
Repeat #3 above three more times until you have the five points of the star

Round 3

Attach a new color if you like with a slip stich and chain 3, or a standing double crochet, then work 1 double crochet in the next double crochet space
In the next chain 2 space, work 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets
Work 1 double crochet in each of the next two spaces
Skip the next two double crochets and work 1 double crochet in each of the next two spaces
Repeat #2 to #4 till the end and slip stitch to the top of the standing double crochet or chain 3 to finish!