Week 4 - Out-There Textures
Day 4 - Star Stitch
Star Stitch, also known as Marguerite Stitch, is a textual stitch that links loops together to create rows of star or flower-shaped stitches. It creates a fairly dense, but flexible, fabric with a ton of visual appeal. The key to making this stitch a breeze is to keep your tension loose as you'll be working into those loops and chains as you go.
What it's good for:
- Scarves/cowls
- Hats
- Blankets/afghans
- Pillow Covers
- Bags/totes
Alternate Names:
- Marguerite Stitch
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Supplies Used for this Swatch:
- Yarn: Bernat Cotton-ish, color Cotton Harvest
- Hook: USG6/4.25mm
Techniques Used and Abbreviations:
(All instructions are given in US terms. UK terms are given here for reference)Stitch (st)
Stitches (sts)
Skip (sk)
Chain (ch)
Stitch Instructions:
For each tutorial I'll include instructions written out long-form for intro-level crocheters and short-form for more advanced crocheters. The instructions are the same but include different levels of detail. Use whichever you prefer!Intro-Level
Chain a multiple of 2, then chain 4. Each star uses 2 sts, and the additional 4 chains are for a turning ch of 3 and a skipped ch.
Row 1: sk the first ch, and insert hook in the 2nd ch from hook. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Repeat in the next 3 chains. You should now have 6 loops on your hook. Keep them fairly loose, especially the last loop. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. ch1 to secure the st. You have completed the first star, which is made of up of 5 spikes.
Insert hook into the ch you just made that holds the star together. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook behind the 2 vertical strands of the last spike of the previous star you just made. (This is why keeping those loops loose is helpful). Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loopson hook). Insert hook into the same ch as the final spike from the previous star. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Repeat into the next two chains (6 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. ch1 to secure the st.
Repeat across to the end of the row.
Row 2: Turn and ch3 (loosely). Keep these chains loose because you'll be working into them.
Insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Insert hook into the next ch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat in 1st, 2nd and 3rd sts. You should have 6 loops on your hook.
Insert hook into the ch you just made that holds the star together. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Insert hook behind the 2 vertical strands of the last spike of the previous star you just made, yarn over and pull up a loop. Insert hook into the same st as the final spike from the previous star. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat into the next 2 sts (6 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. ch1 to secure the st.
Repeat across to the end of the row, with the final spike of the last star being worked into the top of the turning ch.
Repeat Row 2 until desired size is reached.
Advanced
Refer to Intro-Level instructions, as there isn't really an abbreviated way to describe making this stitch.Tips and Modifications:
- Keep your loops and chains pretty loose because you'll be working into them later.
- At the end of each row, before turning, remove your hook and reinsert it the other way. That way, when you turn and ch3, the v-shape part of the chain will be to the outside and the 3rd loop will be to the inside. You can work your star stitch into that inner 3rd loop, which keeps your edges looking nice and clean. I got this fantastic tip from Moogly - be sure to check out her awesome photo tutorial linked below!
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