Star Stitch Crochet Tutorial (Beginner-Friendly)
What is the Star Stitch?
The Star Stitch (also called Marguerite Stitch) is a dense, textured crochet technique that forms rows of star-shaped clusters. It’s perfect for creating eye-catching patterns in scarves, pouches, and blankets.
Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn
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4.0mm or 4.5mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
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CH – Chain
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SC – Single Crochet
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YO – Yarn Over
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SL ST – Slip Stitch
Foundation Row
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CH a multiple of 2 + 1 (e.g., CH 21)
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Row 1: SC across all chains (acts as base row)
Star Stitch Row – Step-by-Step
Row 2 – Forming the Stars
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CH 3 (counts as first eye)
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Insert hook in 2nd CH from hook, pull up a loop
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Insert hook in 3rd CH, pull up loop
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Insert into 1st SC, pull up loop
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Insert into next SC, pull up loop
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Insert into next SC again, pull up loop
You now have 6 loops on hook
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YO and pull through all 6 loops
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CH 1 (this closes the star and forms the "eye")
👉 Now:
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Insert hook into that "eye" (the CH 1 you just made)
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Pull up a loop
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Then insert into last loop used in the previous star
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Pull up another loop
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Then go into next 2 SCs, pull up 2 more loops
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YO, pull through all 6
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CH 1
🔁 Repeat across row
Row 3 – Filling the Stars
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CH 1, SC into top of each star + 1 SC into the eye
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You’ll end with the same stitch count as the foundation row
Pattern Repeat
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Repeat Rows 2 & 3 for your desired height
Tips
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Keep loops even for a symmetrical star shape
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Blocking enhances the star definition
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Use solid or gradient yarns — variegated may hide the stars
Best Used For:
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Wristlets, clutches, scarves, dishcloths, baby blankets
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