Want to create your own slice of the Mario cosmos? Follow along with Romy's tutorial where simple crochet stitches transform into a delightful Luma Star.With friendly yellow yarn and a touch of black fabric for eyes, this star-shaped bcomes to life in just about 7 centimeters of cuteness. Perfectly sized for keychains, Romy from Catartist shows you how to crochet your own twinkling Luma Star.
You'll loop through rounds with a 3 mm hook, adding in filler for a plush feel and even a dab of pink for that rosy glow. Sew on a pair of oval felt eyes, and dab a bit of white paint for a sparkle in their gaze. These cheerful guides are ready to float beside you as your homemade, pocket-sized pals.
Making The Luma Star Estrella Mario Bro
Materials Needed:
- Yellow yarn
- Black fabric or felt (for eyes)
- Paint (for eye dots)
- Filler material
- Blush or pink eyeshadow (optional, for cheeks)
- Crochet hook (3 mm)
- Yarn needle
Step by step Pattern
Size: Approx. 7 cm, perfect for a keychain.
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly.
Legs (Make 2):
- Start: Create a magic ring of 4 stitches, close with a slip stitch.
- Row 1: Chain one to raise the fabric, then increase in each stitch around to have 8 stitches total. Close the round, cut the thread, and finish off. Repeat to make the second leg.
Body:
- Row 2: Continuing from the second leg, crochet 3 single crochets, chain one and turn.
- Rows 3-8: Repeat Row 2, 6 more times.
- Joining Legs: Chain one, then using a slip stitch, join the second leg by crocheting across both the bridge and the leg, ending with 24 stitches around.
- Shape Body:
- Round 1: 3 single crochet, 1 increase repeat 6 times (30 stitches).
- Round 2-5: 30 single crochets.
- Round 6: 3 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat 6 times (24 stitches).
- Round 7: 24 single crochets.
- Round 8: 2 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times (18 stitches).
- Round 9-10: 4 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 3 times (15 stitches).
- Round 11: 3 decreases, 9 single crochets (12 stitches).
- Round 12: Fill with stuffing. 2 decreases, 6 single crochets, 1 decrease (9 stitches).
- Round 13: 9 single crochets.
- Round 14: 1 decrease, 5 single crochets, 1 decrease (7 stitches).
- Round 15: 1 decrease, 3 single crochets, 1 decrease. Finish off, leaving a long tail for closing.
Arms (Make 2):
- Start: Create a magic ring of 3 stitches.
- Row 1: Increase in each stitch (6 stitches total).
- Row 2: 2 single crochets, 1 increase repeat twice (8 stitches).
- Row 3: 8 single crochets. Finish off, leave a long tail for attaching.
Assembly:
- Fill in the arms lightly, if desired.
- Attach the arms between rows 8 and 12 on the sides of the body.
- Cut two small ovals from black fabric/felt for the eyes and glue in place.
- Add a dot of white paint on each eye for a sparkle effect.
- Optionally, apply a little blush or pink eyeshadow for the cheeks.
Feel free to adjust the size or colors to personalize your Luma Star further. Enjoy your crafting!
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