Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet quick star appliques. At only 12 yards of yarn per star, the Seeing Stars Applique is great for scraps of yarn, and a variety of projects too!
There are so many possibilities for crocheted appliques, here are a few of my ideas:
- Work in 100% cotton yarn to use as coasters, like I did in my Seeing Stars Coasters [youtu.be/hnRV3kogLOo], or as large facial scrubbies – the textured center is great for exfoliating!
- Make several and string up to make a garland for wall decor, mantel, entryway table, etc, or hang as an ornament. You may need to starch the stars to get them to lay flat.
- Worked in a lightweight #3 yarn or lighter, glue to an alligator clip for a cute hair accessory.
- Sew onto a scarf, afghan, throw pillow, tote bag, etc, like I’ve done in my Seeing Stars Throw Pillow [eyeloveknots.com/2020/06/seeing-stars-throw-pillow-free-crochet-pattern.html] and Seeing Stars Hand Towel [eyeloveknots.com/2021/06/seeing-stars-hand-towel-free-crochet-pattern.html].
- Work in #10 cotton crochet thread and hang from earring wires for a cute pair of earrings (you may need to starch), or try sewing thread for a tinier star that might even work inside an earring hoop!
- Glue to the front of a card.
- Make several, and glue onto a wreath base.
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You'll need 12 yards of yarn and it's respective crochet hook. In the video, I'm using Lion Brand Local Grown Cotton (yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-local-grown-cotton-yarn/) in the Apple Pie colorway and a H8/5mm Crochet Hook - but you can experiment to change up the size of the star. You'll also need a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends. Depending on how you will use your star, you may need other items to finish.
I've used these in the photo with the variety of stars:
- 10 Cotton Thread & B/2mm Hook – I used Aunt Lydias Classic Crochet Thread in Burgundy
- Sock Weight & D/3mm Hook – I used Premier Yarns Wool-Free Sock Yarn in Pueblo, which sadly has been discontinued
- Fine Weight (2) & E/3.5mm Hook – I used Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Glamour in Diamond, which sadly has been discontinued
- Light/Sport (3) & 7/4.5mm Hook – I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Sportweight in Red
- Worsted Weight (4) & I9/5.5mm Hook – I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in Ivory Sparkle
- Chunky (5) & J10/6mm Hook – I used Premier’s Serenity Chunky in After Dark
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Here is the Flamingo one I'm using in the video: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/ergonomic-clay-flamingo-crochet-hook
And the matching Needle Minder: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/clay-flamingo-needle-minder
Time Spent:
10 minutes per coaster.
Measurements:
- Burgundy Star Measures 2″ from point to point.
- Pueblo Star Measures 2 1/4″ from point to point.
- Diamond Star Measures 3″ from point to point.
- Red Star Measures 3 1/2″ from point to point.
- Ivory Sparkle Star Measures 4 1/2″ from point to point.
- After Dark Star Measures 5 1/4″ from point to point.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/11/star-applique-in-6-sizes-with-haven-for.html
Save to Your Queue on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-appliques-2
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
01:59 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:40 How to Crochet a Chain
03:11 How to Slip Stitch Join to Form a Ring
03:40 Round 1 & How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
04:45 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
06:07 Round 2
08:52 How to Weave in Initial Crochet End from Round
11:28 1st Leg of Star
13:49 2nd Leg of Star (step by step for each stitch)
15:37 3rd Leg of Star (quick recap)
17:15 Final Slip Stitch
17:38 Fasten Off
18:19 Should I Block or Starch my Finished Star to Address the Curl of the Points?
19:56 Outro
How to crochet quick star appliques. At only 12 yards of yarn per star, the Seeing Stars Applique is great for scraps of yarn, and a variety of projects too!
There are so many possibilities for crocheted appliques, here are a few of my ideas:
- Work in 100% cotton yarn to use as coasters, like I did in my Seeing Stars Coasters [youtu.be/hnRV3kogLOo], or as large facial scrubbies – the textured center is great for exfoliating!
- Make several and string up to make a garland for wall decor, mantel, entryway table, etc, or hang as an ornament. You may need to starch the stars to get them to lay flat.
- Worked in a lightweight #3 yarn or lighter, glue to an alligator clip for a cute hair accessory.
- Sew onto a scarf, afghan, throw pillow, tote bag, etc, like I’ve done in my Seeing Stars Throw Pillow [eyeloveknots.com/2020/06/seeing-stars-throw-pillow-free-crochet-pattern.html] and Seeing Stars Hand Towel [eyeloveknots.com/2021/06/seeing-stars-hand-towel-free-crochet-pattern.html].
- Work in #10 cotton crochet thread and hang from earring wires for a cute pair of earrings (you may need to starch), or try sewing thread for a tinier star that might even work inside an earring hoop!
- Glue to the front of a card.
- Make several, and glue onto a wreath base.
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 12 yards of yarn and it's respective crochet hook. In the video, I'm using Lion Brand Local Grown Cotton (yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-local-grown-cotton-yarn/) in the Apple Pie colorway and a H8/5mm Crochet Hook - but you can experiment to change up the size of the star. You'll also need a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends. Depending on how you will use your star, you may need other items to finish.
I've used these in the photo with the variety of stars:
- 10 Cotton Thread & B/2mm Hook – I used Aunt Lydias Classic Crochet Thread in Burgundy
- Sock Weight & D/3mm Hook – I used Premier Yarns Wool-Free Sock Yarn in Pueblo, which sadly has been discontinued
- Fine Weight (2) & E/3.5mm Hook – I used Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Glamour in Diamond, which sadly has been discontinued
- Light/Sport (3) & 7/4.5mm Hook – I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Sportweight in Red
- Worsted Weight (4) & I9/5.5mm Hook – I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in Ivory Sparkle
- Chunky (5) & J10/6mm Hook – I used Premier’s Serenity Chunky in After Dark
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Here is the Flamingo one I'm using in the video: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/ergonomic-clay-flamingo-crochet-hook
And the matching Needle Minder: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/clay-flamingo-needle-minder
Time Spent:
10 minutes per coaster.
Measurements:
- Burgundy Star Measures 2″ from point to point.
- Pueblo Star Measures 2 1/4″ from point to point.
- Diamond Star Measures 3″ from point to point.
- Red Star Measures 3 1/2″ from point to point.
- Ivory Sparkle Star Measures 4 1/2″ from point to point.
- After Dark Star Measures 5 1/4″ from point to point.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/11/star-applique-in-6-sizes-with-haven-for.html
Save to Your Queue on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-appliques-2
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
01:59 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:40 How to Crochet a Chain
03:11 How to Slip Stitch Join to Form a Ring
03:40 Round 1 & How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
04:45 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
06:07 Round 2
08:52 How to Weave in Initial Crochet End from Round
11:28 1st Leg of Star
13:49 2nd Leg of Star (step by step for each stitch)
15:37 3rd Leg of Star (quick recap)
17:15 Final Slip Stitch
17:38 Fasten Off
18:19 Should I Block or Starch my Finished Star to Address the Curl of the Points?
19:56 Outro
