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Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Hey Friends!

Is it me, or did Christmas come extremely early this year? I know it comes earlier and earlier every year, but I wasn’t prepared for it to start on November 1st! At this rate I’ll have to start getting my Christmas decorations out in July in order to keep up with everyone else in the blogesphere!

It’s going to be at least a couple of weeks before I can get my Christmas decorations up, so I’m hoping this Christmas star ornament free crochet pattern will hold you over until then. It’s a really easy pattern, and you can whip up a bunch of these up in no time to hang on your tree! Like I said, I don’t have my Christmas decorations up, but I hung them on my wired frame and put them on top of my entryway sideboard to display. 

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Below is the step by step pattern with pictures, followed by the pattern again in its entirety without pictures for those who want to print it out. I am no longer writing my patterns in crochet “shorthand” because it seems doing it that way confuses a lot of people. I am a left-handed crocheter, so if the pictures look jacked up to you, that’s probably why. These directions will work whether you are left or right-handed.

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Finished size measures approximately 3 1/2 inches from point to point.

Supplies:

  • Size H/8 5mm crochet hook
  • Red Heart Holiday Yarn; White with Silver Metallic where to buy
  • Red Heart Holiday Yarn; Aran with Gold Metallic where to buy
  • Red Heart Shimmer Yarn; Red and Shamrock where to buy
  • Scissors 
  • Yarn needle

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Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

1. Make a magic circle OR chain 5 and join the ends to make a loop (do whichever one works best for you). Single crochet 11 stitches inside the loop and join with a slip stitch to close the round.

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

2. Chain 2 and turn. Single crochet 1 stitch into the same stitch as the chain. 

3. Single crochet 2 stitches into every stitch around, then join with a slip stitch to close the round. (I started one of the double crochets from the next step, so that’s why the circle doesn’t look perfectly round).

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

4. Skip one stitch, double crochet 5 stitches all in the next stitch, skip one stitch, then slip stitch in the next stitch. This is called making a shell stitch.

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

5. Do the directions in step number 4 for a total of five times. 

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

6. Make a slip stitch in each of the next two stitches. Make a half double crochet, a double crochet, chain one, and another half double crochet into the next stitch (in other words, the half crochet, double crochet, chain one and half double crochet all go in the same stitch). Make a slip stitch in each of the next three stitches.

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

7. Do the directions in step number 6 for a total of five times. Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in ends.

Here is the pattern again in its entirety for those who want to print out the directions without the pictures:

Christmas Star Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Finished size measures approximately 3 1/2 inches from point to point.

Supplies:

  • Size H / 5 MM crochet hook
  • Red Heart Holiday Yarn; White with Silver Metallic where to buy
  • Red Heart Holiday Yarn; Aran with Gold Metallic where to buy
  • Red Heart Shimmer Yarn; Red and Shamrock where to buy
  • Scissors 
  • Yarn needle

I get a small commission for purchases made through links in this post at no additional cost to you.

1. Make a magic circle OR chain 5 and join the ends to make a loop (do whichever one works best for you). Single crochet 11 stitches inside the loop and join with a slip stitch to close the round.

2. Chain 2 and turn. Single crochet 1 stitch into the same stitch as the chain. 

3. Single crochet 2 stitches into every stitch around, then join with a slip stitch to again to close the round.

4. Skip one stitch, double crochet 5 stitches all in the next stitch, skip one stitch, then slip stitch in the next stitch. This is called making a shell stitch.

5. Do the directions in step number 4 for a total of five times. 

6. Make a slip stitch in each of the next two stitches. Make a half double crochet, a double crochet, chain one, and another half double crochet into the next stitch (in other words, the half crochet, double crochet, chain one and half double crochet all go in the same stitch). Make a slip stitch in each of the next three stitches.

7. Do the directions in step number 6 for a total of five times. Cut yarn, tie off, and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy this pattern and find it easy to follow! If you have any questions about the pattern, please leave them in the comments section below and I’ll be more than happy to help! And if you would like to share pictures of your finished creations, I’d love to see them!

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  1. Claire says

    November 15, 2015 at 6:52 am

    Love these stars especially the glitter yarn. I think I’ll make some into a garland. Thanks !

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 15, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you Claire! Making a garland with these is an awesome idea!

      Reply
  2. Linda Keesee says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:04 am

    Your star ornaments are cute, and I think they would make a pretty Christmas decor just leaving them hanging on the chicken wire frame and placing on a mantle. Thanks for the tutorial! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 15, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you Linda! I was thinking the same thing… they may just end up staying in that frame for the season! 🙂

      Reply
      • sally says

        October 7, 2016 at 6:37 am

        I love the stars in frame and chicken wire.

        Reply
        • Michelle says

          October 9, 2016 at 9:14 am

          Thanks so much Sally! 🙂

          Reply
  3. MyHusbandHasTooManyHobbies says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    Christmas does seem to come early in blogland. Your project is very cute! Thank you for the nice tutorial too. Pinning 🙂 We appreciate you taking the time to share you talents with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Have a fantastic week!
    ~Laurie

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 15, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you Laurie! And thank you for hosting Snickerdoodle Sunday! You have a fantastic week as well! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Teresa says

    November 16, 2015 at 7:07 am

    Oh, I love these ornaments! Thank you for the detailed tutorial, I’ve pinned it for future reference. Still, if you have time, I would love for you to share your post over at the Holidays Celebration link party that just went live today! (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2015/11/holidays-celebration-link-party-1-is.html)

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 16, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Thank you Teresa! I will hop on by and link up! 🙂

      Reply
      • Teresa says

        November 16, 2015 at 8:29 am

        Thank you for linking up! Your post has been pinned to the party’s Pinterest board (https://www.pinterest.com/pinteresab/holidays-celebration-2015/). Feel free to link up other posts too, and stay tuned for the features on Friday!

        Reply
  5. ilkasblog says

    November 16, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Easy, simple and beautiful!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 16, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you very much! 🙂

      Reply
  6. JESS44903 says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Definitely a cute idea! Looks like so much fun!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 16, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      You’re welcome Jess, and thank you for hosting the link party!

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    November 16, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Thanks for the great instructions and for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.
    Wishes for tasty dishes, Linda

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 16, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      You’re welcome Linda! 🙂 Thank you for hosting the link party!

      Reply
  8. Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:06 am

    I love these! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 18, 2015 at 8:27 am

      Thank you very much Trisha! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Hannah@SeeingtheLovely says

    November 18, 2015 at 11:52 am

    I know how you feel, I’m not sure I’m ready for Christmas yet! These are super cute! Thanks so much for the pattern, I’ll have to see if I can find some good yarn and try them out!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 18, 2015 at 10:36 pm

      Thank you Hannah! I’m glad that you like them! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sinea Pies (Ducks 'n a Row) says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I love this! Been a while since I have crocheted but I would LOVE to make some stars. About how long does one take?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 18, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you- I’m glad that you like them! 🙂 Once I got the pattern down, they only took me a few minutes to make. If you get going on them now, you will have plenty to decorate your tree with by Christmas! 😉

      Reply
  11. Carole @ From My Carolina Home says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Very cute, makes me wish I still did crochet.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 20, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you Carole! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says

    November 21, 2015 at 4:16 am

    I’m loving how you displayed your little star ornaments. And I’m thinking of all the different and creative ways to show off these crochet stars. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 21, 2015 at 7:51 am

      You’re welcome Sonja, and thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says

    November 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    Michelle, I love this because it reminds me of my maternal grandmother who taught me to crochet as a girl. I have such fond memories of her, so thank you for the reminder! The pairing of the soft yarn ornaments against the ornately framed chicken wire is PERFECTION! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm. Blessings, Cecilia

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 21, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      Hi Cecilia! Thank you for sharing this with me 🙂 It made me very happy to hear that my post brought back such great memories for you. I always love to hear when my posts and projects make my readers happy and/or helps them in some way. It’s what makes blogging so fulfilling and worthwhile for me! Thanks again 🙂

      Reply
  14. craftymomsshare says

    November 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Oh, I love these!! I would love to have you share at my new link party; http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2015/11/make-your-own-zoo-crafty-weekends.html

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 22, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you! 🙂 I will hop on over to share- thanks for the invite!

      Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    November 22, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Cute project! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!

    Jennifer

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 22, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      You’re welcome Jennifer! Thank you for hosting! 🙂

      Reply
  16. recyclecindy says

    November 25, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Such a cute little star! I am going to try this pattern out for little Christmas decorations.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 25, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Thank you! I’m happy you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Joanita Theron says

    November 27, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    What a great tutorial! They are so pretty on the chicken wire in the frame 🙂
    Congratulations, you are being featured in this week’s
    Snickerdoodle Mini Round Up!
    Have an awesome day!
    Joanita

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 27, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you so much Joanita! I’m flattered you’d choose these as one of your features this week! 🙂

      Reply
  18. morewithlessmom says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Aww these are sweet. Thanks for posting. Hello from Wonderful Wednesday.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      December 3, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Alli says

    December 18, 2015 at 7:24 am

    I am having a little trouble with the pattern. I’m not sure what I am doing wrong, but after I do the 11 single crochets through the ring, it looks lopsided. It looks like 11 is too many and one section always seems too big.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Hi Alli,

      I’m sorry you are having trouble with the pattern. Let’s see if I can help. If it seems like the ring is too small, you can add an extra chain or two when you make the ring. You can also use a magic circle in place of the ring if that makes it easier.

      I hope that helps! Let me know if it doesn’t.

      Reply
  20. Cindy says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:19 am

    Soooo excited to follow a left handed crochet person! As a lefty, it’s so much easier to look at photos and not have to visually flip what I see. Will follow you for sure.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 18, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thanks so much Cindy! Us lefties have to stick together! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Victoria A. Hesselgesser says

    September 5, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Love the pattern, need to make it bigger. Can you help?

    Reply
  22. Dian says

    November 3, 2019 at 11:00 am

    I’m a lefty and I loved the pictures. I didn’t have to extrapolate; everything looked just like mine. So quick and so simple. I have lots of sparkly Christmas yarn so I’m going to make a batch for my grandson’s kindergarten teacher. They will be great for winter crafts, or the letter “S” – star, snowflake. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      November 6, 2019 at 9:03 am

      You’re very welcome! It’s always nice to hear from fellow lefties that are using and enjoying my patterns! 🙂

      Reply

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