Crocheted star and heart decorations Novita Baby Wool
Crocheted from Novita Baby Wool, these star and heart decorations are perfect for smaller Christmas trees or branches. Use some stuffing for a rounder look.
Size(s)
One size
Yarn demand
Novita Baby Wool (499) Charcoal, less than 20 g for a star, less than 15 g for a heart
Needles and other supplies
Crochet hook: Novita 3½ mm (UK 9 / US E-4) or size needed Other supplies: Cotton stuffing
Designer
Essi Isokoski
Finished dimensions
Noin 65 x 45 cm
Crochet pattern:
- Work double crochet (dc) following the instructions
Gauge:
20 dc = 10 cm / 4 in
Star
Twist the yarn into a loop and work 5 double crochet (dc) into it. Continue working in the spiral, moving straight to the next row.
Row 1: work 2 dc into each dc = 10 dc.
Row 2: *1 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat *-* to end of round = 15 dc.
Row 3: *2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat *-* to end of round = 20 dc.
Working flat, begin the points of the star:
Rows 4-6: work 3 dc, 1 slip stitch (sl st), chain 1 (ch 1) and turn work.
Rows 7-8: work 2 dc, 1 sl st, ch 1 and turn work.
Row 9: work 2 dc, turn work and work 6 sl sts into the left edge of the point. You have now completed the first point.
Work four more points to the star following rows 4-9.
Work 1 row of dc around the star.
Make another piece in the same manner but don't break the yarn as you will join the pieces later.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pieces.
Work double crochet to join the pieces. Place some stuffing (e.g. cotton) inside the star before you're done.
Work a chain of sts for a hanging loop. You can also use a suitable ribbon or cord.
Heart
Ch 9 for a beginning chain.
Row 1: Work 1 dc into the 2nd ch st from the hook, then work 1 dc into each st in the beginning chain = 8 dc. Turn work.
Rows 2-8:Ch 1, work 1 dc into each dc on the previous row = 8 dc.
Do not turn work. Work 8 dc per side into three of the sides.
Work into the next side: 1 dc, 1 half treble (htr), 1 treble (tr), 5 double trebles (dtr) into the next st, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 sl st into the corner. Continue to the next side: 1 htr, 1 tr, 5 dtr into the next st, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc, 1 sl st. Break the yarn.
Make another piece in the same manner but don't break the yarn as you will join the pieces later.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pieces.
Work double crochet to join the pieces. Place some stuffing (e.g. cotton) inside the heart before you're done.
Work a chain of sts for a hanging loop at the top. You can also use a suitable ribbon or cord.
Finished dimensions
Noin 65 x 45 cm
Crochet pattern:
- Work double crochet (dc) following the instructions
Gauge:
20 dc = 10 cm / 4 in
Star
Twist the yarn into a loop and work 5 double crochet (dc) into it. Continue working in the spiral, moving straight to the next row.
Row 1: work 2 dc into each dc = 10 dc.
Row 2: *1 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat *-* to end of round = 15 dc.
Row 3: *2 dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat *-* to end of round = 20 dc.
Working flat, begin the points of the star:
Rows 4-6: work 3 dc, 1 slip stitch (sl st), chain 1 (ch 1) and turn work.
Rows 7-8: work 2 dc, 1 sl st, ch 1 and turn work.
Row 9: work 2 dc, turn work and work 6 sl sts into the left edge of the point. You have now completed the first point.
Work four more points to the star following rows 4-9.
Work 1 row of dc around the star.
Make another piece in the same manner but don't break the yarn as you will join the pieces later.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pieces.
Work double crochet to join the pieces. Place some stuffing (e.g. cotton) inside the star before you're done.
Work a chain of sts for a hanging loop. You can also use a suitable ribbon or cord.
Heart
Ch 9 for a beginning chain.
Row 1: Work 1 dc into the 2nd ch st from the hook, then work 1 dc into each st in the beginning chain = 8 dc. Turn work.
Rows 2-8:Ch 1, work 1 dc into each dc on the previous row = 8 dc.
Do not turn work. Work 8 dc per side into three of the sides.
Work into the next side: 1 dc, 1 half treble (htr), 1 treble (tr), 5 double trebles (dtr) into the next st, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 sl st into the corner. Continue to the next side: 1 htr, 1 tr, 5 dtr into the next st, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc, 1 sl st. Break the yarn.
Make another piece in the same manner but don't break the yarn as you will join the pieces later.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pieces.
Work double crochet to join the pieces. Place some stuffing (e.g. cotton) inside the heart before you're done.
Work a chain of sts for a hanging loop at the top. You can also use a suitable ribbon or cord.
