Crochet Star Stitch Tutorial: How to Guide for Beginners

Crochet Star Stitch Tutoral, by Janice Jones, Published 10-13-2023.

The star stitch, which also goes by the name daisy stitch, is created with predominately half-double crochet stitches. As the name suggests, the fabric looks like little stars that are produced in simple two-row repeats.

It is not reversible, and the star pattern can only be seen on the right side of the fabric.

Right side showing of the crochet star stitch worked in pink yarnRight-side showing the crochet star stitch pattern
Wrong side showing of the crochet star stitchWrong Side Showing of the Crochet Star Stitch

This is probably a more advanced stitch since one must know where to insert the hook, which can be confusing at first.

However, since it is only a two-row repeat, the beginner can learn this pattern quickly. You will find that it's not as complicated as you might initially have thought.

The first row of the pattern creates the stars, which are made up of a single crochet stitch each worked in a separate chain or stitch from the previous row.

Once there are 6 loops on the hook, a yarn over is made and drawn through all 6 loops. This is also called the single crochet 6 together (sc6tog).

These single crochet stitches make up the star’s six points. The chain stitch that follows becomes the center or eye of the star. In a written pattern this little eye or star center is called the chain two space (Ch-2 sp)

The second row consists of half double crochet stitches, two of each being worked into the chain space or eye of the row below. This is repeated across the row to the very end, and then one-half double crochet is worked in the last

What Can you Make With the Crochet Star Stitch?

This can be used as a stand-alone stitch for a variety of projects including pillow covers, blankets, dishcloths, bags, headbands, and hats, just to name a few.  

This stitch also works well when combined with other stitches to create scarves, shawls and other wearables.

How to Make the Crochet Star Stitch

Chain an Odd Number of Stitches

2-row-repeat

Crochet Star Stitch Tutorial

NOTE:  I've spelled out the directions for making this stitch.  If you prefer, I've also added directions below in a shortened form.

Chain an odd number of stitches.

Row 1: Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook. Yarn over and pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)

Insert the hook in the next chain and pull up a loop (3 loops). Insert the hook in the next chain and pull up a loop (4 loops)
Repeat this process two more times until there is 6 loops on the hook.

Yarn over and pull through all six loops. (One Star Stitch). Next,

  • Insert hook into the chain space which looks like the "eye" of the star and pull up a loop. (2 loops on the hook)
Step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet the star stitch. Step one: insert hook into eye of the previous star.Step One: Insert hook into the chain space which looks like the "eye" of the star and pull up a loop. (2 loops on the hook)
  • Insert hook into the last loop of the previous star and pull up a loop. (3 loops)
Step-by-step-crochet star stitch. Step 2Step 2: Insert hook into the last loop of the previous star and pull up a loop. (3 loops)
  • Insert hook into the same chain space as previous star, and pull up a loop. (4 loops)
Step-by-step tutorial. Step 3Step 3: Insert the hook into the same chain space as the previous star and pull up a loop. (4 loops)
  • Insert hook into next chain and pull up a loop (5 loops)
Step by step star stitch: Step 4Step 4: Insert hook into next chain and pull up a loop (5 loops)
  • Insert hook into next chain and pull up a loop (6 loops)
Step by Step Crochet Star Stitch, step 5Step 5: Insert hook into next chain and pull up a loop (6 loops)
  • YO and pull through all 6 loops
Crochet Star Stitch: Pull through 6 loopsStep 6: YO and pull through all six loops
one star stitch madeOne Crochet Star Stitch Created

Continue to create star stitches across the row until there is one chain left. Work one hdc in last chain. Turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 2. 1 half double crochet in first stitch. *2 half double crochet stitches in next chain-1 space. Repeat from * in each ch-1 or eye of the star to last stitch—one half-double crochet stitch in the last loop of the star below. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3. Insert the hook in 2nd chain of the three chains you just made. Yarn Over and pull up a loop. Insert the hook in the next chain, Yarn Over, and pull up a loop.

[Insert hook in next stitch, Yarn Over, and pull up a loop] 3 times (6 loops on the hook), Yarn Over, and pull through all six loops. Ch 1.

Insert hook in ch-1 space, Yarn Over, and pull up a loop. (2 loops)

Insert the hook in the last loop of the previous star, Yarn Over, and draw up a loop. (3 loops).

Insert hook in ch of last star, Yarn Over, and pull up a loop. (4 loops).

Insert the hook in the next chain, Yarn Over, and pull up a loop (5 loops).

Repeat one more time. (6 loops).

YO and pull through all six loops. Repeat this process to the end of the row, to the end of the chain. 1 half-double crochet in the last stitch of the last star. Turn.

Repeat: Repeat rows 2 and 3 until your project measures the length you want, ending after completing a 2nd row.

Crochet Star Stitch Tutorial:  Ways to Alter the Star Stitch

  • Change colors every other row.
  • Work through the back loop only of each chain of row 3.
Star Crochet Stitch worked in three different colorsThis crochet star stitch swatch is worked in three different colors, changing colors at the end of row two of the pattern.
Star crochet stitch worked in lime green yarn and demonstrating what it looks like when worked through the back loop only.Work through the back loop only (blo) of each chain of row 3.

Crochet Star Stitch Tutorial:  Helpful Abbreviations

hdc - half double crochet

rep - repeat

st(s) - stitch(es)

ch - chain

YO - yarn over

*  * repeat the process between the two asterisks

WS - wrong side

RS - right side

sp - space

Crochet Star Stitch Tutorial: FAQ

What is another name for Star Stitch?

The Daisy stitch is another name for a star stitch.

How much yarn does the star stitch use?

These two swatches shown below worked on four rows and 21 chain stitches.  One was the crochet star stitch, and the other, swatch, the half double crochet stitch.  

The star stitch required 330 inches of yarn and the half double crochet was worked on 300 inches of yarn.  This means that the crochet star stitch used 10% more yarn.

Can you crochet the star stitch in the round?

Sure. Start with your chain. Chain any odd number of stitches. Join with a slip stitch. Place a stitch marker in the last chain to keep your place. Work the star stitch as described above, but connect the rounds with a slip stitch when you arrive at your stitch marker. Move the stitch marker up to the current round.

Is the Crochet Star Stitch beginner friendly?

This is not a difficult stitch to learn.  It requires one to know how to create a chain, half double crochet, and where to insert the hook.  Of  all of these, the tricky part is inserting the hook, which is more advanced than typical basic level patterns.

Does the Star Stitch Use More Yarn?

Comparison between the Crochet star stitch and the half double crochet, worked in pink yarnThe star stitch required 330 inches of yarn, and the half-double crochet was worked on 300 inches. This means that the crochet star stitch used 10% more yarn.

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