Learn how to crochet this plush star amigurumi using super soft velvety yarn perfect for nursery decor or little one's playable. Just follow through with a step-by-step tutorial from Crochantelle that is quick and easy.
It features a chubby star shape with two safety eyes that give it a soft character perfect for cuddling. You can also utilize it as a pillow or pincushion with enough space.
Here in this post, we shall share with you important details for tackling this amigurumi project easily.
Skill Level: Beginners. The skill level for this crochet star amigurumi project is beginner to intermediate, as it primarily uses basic crochet techniques, but requires careful stitch counting and sewing.
Video Span: 14 minutes
Personalization Tips: You can also use glittery safety eyes and crochet the star amigurumi in different colours like white, pink or blue. Customize more by adding the embroidery safety eyes. They will certainly add texture and enhance the look.
Crochet Star Amigurumi Tutorial
The below tutorial covers how to crochet an amigurumi star by breaking down the process into certain parts especially the separate points. This technique will be a unique but skilful way of crocheting an amigurumi star for beginners. Although a little sewing is required, crocheting it will be fun.
- Magic Ring Start: Begin with a magic ring using yellow yarn, making six single crochets, and follow various stitch combinations to shape the star's one points.
- Row Instructions: The tutorial breaks down each row, demonstrating single crochets and increases, and eventually forming 18 stitches for each of the five points of the star.
- Joining Points: After completing the five points, the fifth point remains on the hook, and the tutorial explains how to join the points together to create the star shape.
- Shaping the Star: A step-by-step guide for decreasing stitches row by row until the star takes on a firm, rounded shape with 10 stitches.
- Inserting Safety Eyes: Place the safety eyes between rows 11 and 12, ensuring the correct positioning on opposite sides.
- Completing the Star: Repeat the process for the back of the star, stuff it, and finish by sewing any openings for a clean, firm star shape.
Stitches, Abbreviations and Guides
Following are the abbreviations used in the on-screen written pattern for crocheting the plush star amigurumi:
- sc: single crochet Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- inc: Increase single crochet twice in the same stitch.
- dec: decrease Insert hook into the stitch and pull up a loop. Insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
- slst: slip stitch: Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook. Used to join rounds or move your yarn without adding height.
- mr: magic ring: Learn from the video tutorial.
- fo: fasten off
Supplies Needed
Gather the following supplies for crocheting the Star Amigurumi:
- 4mm Crochet Hook: Ideal for working with bulky yarn, providing a good balance between tightness and flexibility in the stitches, which helps the star hold its shape.
- Yellow Bulky Yarn
- 12mm Safety Eyes: These eyes are large enough to give the amigurumi a cute, expressive look. They are also secure and safe for toys, preventing the risk of detachment.
- Polyfill Stuffing
- Stitch Marker (e.g., Bobby Pin): Helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch placements, ensuring the accuracy of the pattern and making it easier to manage increases and decreases.
When choosing a bulky yarn for crocheting a star, you want to consider both the quality and the texture of the yarn. Best one is Lion Brand due to:
Material: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
Benefits: Soft and warm, easy to work with, machine washable
Colors: Wide range of colors, making it easy to customize your project
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