The Star Stitch, sometimes called the Marguerite Stitch, is a gorgeous textured crochet stitch that creates small starburst or flower-like patterns across your fabric. Its intricate look makes it perfect for accessories like scarves, bags, and baby blankets, but it’s surprisingly simple once you get the rhythm.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to crochet the Star Stitch with detailed instructions, helpful visuals, and tips to ensure beautiful results.
🧶 What is the Star Stitch?
The Star Stitch is a two-row repeat that creates rows of five-pointed star shapes. The stitch is slightly dense and has excellent structure, making it great for items that need a bit of texture or warmth.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner or intermediate
Fabric Texture: Dense, textured, and slightly raised
Best Used For: Washcloths, blankets, scarves, bags, and decorative trims
🪡 Supplies You’ll Need
- Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (Category 4) is ideal for learning this stitch
- Hook: Size 5.0 mm (H-8) or whatever suits your yarn
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
- Scissors
You can use any yarn and hook, but make sure they’re compatible (check yarn label recommendations).
🧵 Abbreviations Used
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| yo | yarn over |
| st | stitch |
⭐ How to Crochet the Star Stitch
Let’s break the stitch down into its two-row pattern.
🔹 Step 1: Foundation Chain
You’ll need an odd number of chains plus 1 extra chain.
🧮 Example: Chain 21 (20 + 1)
🔹 Step 2: Row 1 – Creating the Star Bases
This is where you form the star points.
- Insert hook into 2nd chain from hook, pull up a loop.
- Repeat: Insert into next ch, pull up a loop — do this into the next 4 chains.
- You now have 6 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over, pull through all 6 loops.
- Ch 1 to close the star (this creates the eye of the star).
This completes your first star stitch.
Continue Across the Row:
- Insert hook into the eye (ch-1 space) of the last star, pull up a loop.
- Insert hook into the last leg of the previous star (the same stitch the last loop was drawn from).
- Insert into next 3 chains, pulling up a loop from each (5 loops).
- Yarn over, pull through all loops, and ch 1 to close the star.
Repeat until the end of the row. You’ll have a row of stars.
At the end: Make 1 hdc in the last ch to finish.
🔹 Step 3: Row 2 – Closing the Gaps
This row fills in the space between stars.
- Ch 1, turn.
- Sc in the first stitch (hdc).
- Sc in the eye (the ch-1 space) of each star across.
- End with a sc in the top of the turning ch or last hdc.
This row smooths and stabilizes your stars.
🔁 Repeat Rows
- Repeat Row 1 (starting the stars again)
- Then repeat Row 2 (sc across)
Each time you begin a new Row 1, start by chaining 3 (counts as turning chain and part of the first star).
📌 Visual Summary
Star Stitch Pattern Repeat:
- Row 1: Stars across the row
- Row 2: Single crochet into each star eye and ends
🧵 Example Project: Star Stitch Washcloth
Materials:
- Cotton yarn
- 5.0 mm hook
Instructions:
- Chain 31.
- Work Star Stitch across for about 20 rows.
- Finish with a row of single crochets.
- Weave in ends and block if needed.
🌟 Tips for Success
- Keep loops loose when drawing them up—tight loops make it hard to pull through all at once.
- Use a stitch marker in the first star of the row to keep your place.
- If you’re left with one extra chain at the end, it’s normal—just finish with a hdc.
- For a more open look, use a larger hook or lighter yarn.
🧶 Variations and Uses
- Two-tone color: Alternate colors for each row for a striped star look.
- Flat projects: Perfect for coasters, pouches, and placemats.
- Thicker yarn: Try chunky yarn for plush blankets or winter wearables.
Video tutorial:
✨ Final Thoughts
The Star Stitch adds a wow factor to your crochet projects with its intricate texture and beautiful shape. Once you understand the loop-building process, it becomes rhythmic and satisfying to work with.
Whether you’re using it as a decorative accent or an entire fabric, the Star Stitch will elevate your work and impress with minimal complexity.
