How many of you looked to the skies today to see the solar eclipse?! We had about 65-70% totality here in Phoenix and I got a glimpse of it! Below is an iPhone photo of the eclipse through the solar glasses.
Speaking of the solar system, I’ve been working on this big plush five point crochet star! It works from the outside inward. Meaning you will start by crocheting the 5 points and then crochet them together with just a few rounds of decrease stitches. It’s actually more simple than it sounds!
I am using Bernat Blanket yarn in color Sunsoaked. Yep, that’s the same color I used for Quackers the Duck so you might already have it on hand. You will need one full ball.
Not a fan of amigurumi? My next project will be this Crochet Star Blanket from Yarnspirations.com that I am going to match to the star. Just imagine it in this beautiful bright yellow with the cute smile and eyes! Or you can make it it in multiple colored stripes. Lots of options!
Materials:
– 1 big ball of Bernat Blanket Yarn in color Sunsoaked
– Small amount of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in color Perfect Pink (for the cheeks)
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Size K Crochet hook for Star and Size H hook for the cheeks.
– Two 20mm Black Safety Eyes (I like THIS pack of extra-large safety eyes from Amazon)(Affiliate)
– Strand of Black Blanket yarn or Worsted Weight yarn for the smile.
– Large Tapestry Needle
Finished Size: Approximately 22 x 22 inches
Star Pattern:
Start by making the 5 cone shaped points
Star Points (make 5):
Magic Ring, 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (9 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (15 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (21 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 9: 2 SC in first, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1 (27 SC)
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (27 SC)
Round 11: 2 SC in first, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 12: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving tail (30 SC)
No need to weave in tail yet.
Set out the 5 points to create a star shape.
Now lets join them together on one side, then will flip them over and do the same for the other side.
Middle of Star Pattern:
Starting at any edge on any one of the star points
Round 1: Attach yarn, chain 1, SC in first 15 stitches (this means you will have exactly 15 stitches remaining on the other side of the points edge), leave remaining stitches unworked, continue by SC in 15 stitches on the next star point, and repeat for remaining 3 points, join, chain 1 (75 SC)
Round 2: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 4: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (45 SC)
Round 6: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 8: SC Decrease around, join, chain 1
Round 9: SC Decrease until closed.
Note: It may help to make SC Decreases with your tapestry needle for that last bit to close the circle.
Add the Face before working on the backside of the star.
Cheeks (make 2):
with Red Heart Super Saver in perfect pink and H hook
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Add two 20mm safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4 from center
With stand of black yarn and tapestry needle (preferably Bernat blanket but could be worsted) stitch on a smile.
Stitch on cheeks on either side of smile, below eyes.
Now flip the star over and repeat the Middle of Star Pattern.
BE SURE TO STUFF WITH POLY-FIL BEFORE CLOSING!
If you notice you have small spaces between the points of your star, stitch them closed with those extra loose ends or with a strand of yarn and tapestry needle.
I can’t wait to see your sizable and squeezable crochet stars!
Shine bright!
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