How to "Yarn Bomb" A Star - Star and Snowflake Crochet Pattern | Posh Pooch Designs

#3 in our Series

 "How To Have A Very Yarnie Christmas".

Yarn Bombing a Christmas Star
The Star Tree Topper and Doily
Crochet Pattern

By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

It is the perfect size star to make for Doily,  Ornament,

 Christmas Decoration or hang on a bunting.

And of Course, Top your Tree with it.

The Star is 6 X 6 inches.

Oh, and make it all white and it is an adorable Snowflake

See The Video on my Youtube Channel 

at This LINK

Star Tree Topper Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach

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Skill : Easy

Materials:

Crochet Hook – I / 5.50 MM
Yarn Needle

Yarn – med (4) Acrylic or Cotton will work - 1 oz. of each color or 3 oz. total

             White - C1, Green – C2, Red - C3

             I used 1 skein each of Red Heart Shimmer Yarn
             and I Love this yarn - Sparkle ( Hobby Lobby)

To Make it a tree topper You will also need:
A Few Decorative Buttons

Yarn Needle

Hot Glue Gun and Glue

A Store Bought Christmas Tree Star – 6 X 6 inches

 I bought mine at Hobby Lobby.

If you do not want to buy the star you can make

 a card board cut out or even stiffen the star

 with starch or school glue.( 50, 50)

Stitches and Terms:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Skip (sk)

Space (sp)

Change (chg)

V Stitch (V st) – “dc, ch1, dc” in one st.

Size  - Measures 6 X 6 inches

Pattern:

R: 1 – With C3, ch 4, join in a circle

In the circle, ch2 (counts as 1^st hdc) 7 hdc,

join to top of ch2 with a slst, (8hdc)

R: 2 – ch4, (counts as 1^st dc, ch1)

1 dc in the same st as ch3, ch2

*dc, ch1, dc, ch2* in each of the next 7dc,

 Join to top of 1^st ch3,

(8 groups of dc, ch1, dc, ch2)

R: 3 - Slst in the 1^st ch1 space,

Ch4, (counts as 1^st dc, ch1) dc in that ch1 space, ch3

*dc, ch1, dc, ch3* in each of the next 7 “V sts”

 Join to top of 1^st ch3,

(8 groups - Vst, ch3)

R: 4  - Slst in the 1^st ch1 space between the 1^st V st,

Ch4, (counts as 1^st dc, ch1) dc in that ch1 space,

ch2, sk next ch, sc in the next ch, ch2, sk the next ch

*dc, ch1, dc, in the next V st, ch2,

sk next ch, sc in the next ch, ch2, sk the next ch*

* Repeat From * to * 6 times,

 Join to top of 1^st ch3,

(8 groups -Vst, ch2, sc, ch2)

R: 5 –  slst in the 1^st ch1 space between the 1^st V st,

Ch4, (counts as dc, ch1) dc in that 1^st Vst,

ch3, 1sc in the sc, ch3,

*dc, ch1, dc in the next Vst, ch3, 1sc in the sc, ch3*

* Repeat From * to * 6 times,

 Join to top of 1^st ch3,

(8 groups - Vst, ch3, sc, ch3)

R: 6 - Slst in the 1^st ch1 space between the 1^st V st,

Ch3, Counts as 1s dc,

ch4, slst in the top of the 3^rd ch, 1 dc in the same V st.

Ch4, 1sc in the sc, ch4

*Dc, ch4, slst in the top of the dc, dc in the next V st,

ch4, 1sc in the sc, ch4* Repeat from * to * 6 times.

 Join to top of 1^st ch3,

(8 groups - dc, pc, dc, ch4, sc, ch4)

R: 6 – Option 2 - If you want 4 of your points to be longer.

You can triple crochet in the place of the dcs, on every other point.

Weave in all your ends.

Blocking:

It is a Good Idea to block your star.

Dampen the star with a squirt bottle of plain water,

Lay it on a towel, shaping the points.

You can use pins to pin the points if needed.

I set my items on the dryer when blocking to help 
them dry quicker.

 You can set it in the sun, also.

When your star is dry, it is ready to glue 
on your Tree Topper.

Plug in your Glue gun and put the glue stick in it.

I practiced laying my star on the topper, 
several times to get it perfect.

Once you are happy with the placement.

Put the Glue on the Tree Topper, 
and gently lay the crochet star on,

Pressing with your fingers, ease the star in place.

Be careful not to burn your fingers.

Glue your buttons in place. Give it a few minutes to dry,

Then, place on top of your tree.

R: 6 - Option 2                 R: 6 - Option 1

I am really liking how my Yarnie Christmas Tree

is coming along.

But it still needs a lot more Yarnie Goodness.

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You can find #1 and #2 of our series at these links:

Shimmer Tree Skirt Pattern

and

Bobble Christmas Tree Garland

Lazy Daisy Chain and My Mini Garden

Lazy Daisy Chain Necklace

Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs

It can be a Necklace, A Belt, A Headband, 

A bracelet, A Purse handle A Decoration, 

Or anything You want to use it For.

My Favorite way to use it is as a Necklace.

See this Video on Youtube Crochet Channel at this LINK

Lazy Daisy Chain Necklace Crochet Pattern

 By Sara Sach

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Skill : Super Easy 

Materials :

Small amount of ANY yarn - 

Worsted weight, Cotton, Sport weight, threads -- 

Whatever you have on hand!

Hook that corresponds with the yarn used

I used a H / 5.00  hook and Acrylic med (4)yarn.

From 1st ch to petal is 4 inches, 

If you use a different weight yarn you will get different length.

Stitches : 

Chain: (ch)

Slip Stitch ( sl st)

Double crochet ( dc)

Pattern: 

Ch 13, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 3 dc,ch2, sl st  in the same ch,

 ( 1st petal made)

Continue to work in the same ch, *ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st *

 Repeat From * to * 2 more times, 

for a total of 4 petals made.

 ch 13 after the 4th petal, and repeat until desired length.

I just tied the 2 ends together and wore it like a necklace, 

and I got lots of complements.

You stitch more chains between flowers, if you like.

When I wore the green one, everyone 

thought it was 4 leaf clovers.

This pink one I wore with my Easter outfit!

Got a  lot of compliments, too!

Here is another one I made a few years back, for a yarn 

Bombing project. I put 6 petals on these flowers.

 I even made Maximo and Rosie one to wear to the 
Doggie Dr.

This picture cracked me up because Rosie's Ear looks like

 its missing, And Maximo spotted the cookie bag!

What colors will you make With the Lazy Daisy Chain?

Yarn Bomb -- Big Spool!

UPS left this on my Doorstep...

I was so excited, I thought it was a big spool of yarn!

NOT!

Well, when my hubby was done with his project,

he gave me the empty spool.

I decided to Yarn Bomb it!

First,

 I covered the center with Home Town USA yarn,

wrapping it around, and around, and around......

And around, till the center was covered.

Then I crocheted a circle top,

using different scraps of yarn.

By doing decrease stitches on the last 2 rows,

 it naturally fit over the edge.

Lastly, I made a circle on the top of the bottom,

and sewed it in place.

I was going to use this as a nifty side table

 in my craft room,

But I think Maximo and Rosie Bell

Have other ideas.

I Love How the Spool

turned out....

What do You think?