Crochet a lovely mini Star Amigurumi that can be used to adorn a Christmas tree or any other place you like with a step-by-step tutorial. This cute star being stuffed is not just a decoration but also a soft pocket toy.
You can crochet a handful of them very fast with instructions spanning less than an hour. The tutor gives two colour variations and an easy edging makes it professional. Attach these stars to the top of a Christmas tree amigurumi or hang as the ornament.
This post will allow you to explore every important detail about the project along with the tutorial in the end.
Skill Level: The mini crochet star project is beginner-friendly and involves basic crochet techniques such as single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet by working in the rounds and some joining or sewing.
Guide Span: 17 Minutes Only
Personalization Tips: Change the yarn colour to match your theme or season, such as red and green for Christmas or pastel shades for a baby room. Add small beads or sequins for extra sparkle, or embroider a cute face to give it personality. You can also vary the size by using different hook sizes and yarn weights. Attach a loop to the top for a unique touch so the star can be hung up as an ornament.
Crochet Star Amigurumi Tutorial
In the below crochet Amigurumi Star tutorial, you will learn basic crochet stitches as well as the star. The tutor suggests using a magic circle to start, emphasising the importance of counting the stitches to ensure accuracy.
A useful tip for beginners is to ensure you don’t cut your yarn prematurely, making the joining process easier. There are many more tips that the tutor gives while crocheting the mini star. Here is a quick explanation on the crocheter crocheted this star amigurumi:
- To form the points of the Crochet Star Amigurumi, create a magic circle with 5 single crochets, then expand it by increasing stitches over two rounds. Shape the star points by crocheting a pattern of single, half double, double, half double, and single crochets in specific stitches.
- Repeat this for five points. Make a second identical star. Place both stars wrong sides together, sew around the edges, leave a gap for stuffing (optional), and finish sewing. Weave in loose ends for a polished look.
Stitches Needed
Following are the stitches used to crochet the mini star amigurumi for beginners. We also have mentioned one-line guide with each:
- Magic Circle (MC): Create a loop, then pull yarn through to start your work circularly.
- Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to create a foundation for other stitches.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining two loops.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
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