Christmas Star 1 by Claudia Tesar

Christmas Star 1

Crochet
September 2021
all 3 are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
2.5 mm
1.5 mm
US
English German

With this patern you can crochet beautiful Christmas stars or snowflakes. Whether you want to use it as a decoration, as a pendant on a gift under the Christmas tree, or as an ornament on the tree itself, it will surely always bring a smile to your face!
The pattern is intended for advanced crocheters, because a few special stitches are used. A description of these stitches can be found at the end of the pattern.

The pattern is divided into the following sections:

  • Materials needed
  • Techniques used (magic ring, slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, back post double crochet, front post puff stitch).
  • Explanation of all abbreviations used
  • Description of how to crochet the star
  • Crochet chart
  • Description of how to make back post double crochet and front post puff stitches

Many photos facilitate the reworking.

The finished stars have flowing sizes, when using the wools described in the pattern:

  • Amigo wool: 15 cm diameter
  • Gründl wool: 10 cm diameter
  • Rainbow lace: 9.5 cm diameter

Following material is needed:

  • Scissors
  • Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • Crochet hook 1.5 mm
  • Sewing Needle
  • Laundry starch
  • Pins for stretching
  • Cardboard or styrofoam plate for stretching

Wool used:

  • Amigo wool from Hobbii (100% acrylic, 50 g per 175 m), colors: Ecru, Light Peach
  • Gründl Crochet Yarn Glitter (85% Viscose, 15% Polyester, 25g per 110m), Colors: Gold, Copper
  • Rainbow Lace from Hobbii (100% mercerized cotton, 50g per 280m), colors: Pastel Yellow, Light Sky Blue

You may sell stars made with this pattern, as long as you have made them by yourself and mention me as designer of the pattern. You are not allowed to sell the pattern, further distribute it or publish it (also not parts of it).