star hanging decoration by Somethinks Design

star hanging decoration

Crochet
October 2022
Sport (12 wpi) ?
3.25 mm (D)
US
English German
This pattern is available from somethinks2design.etsy.com for €3.90.

These stars are, even by beginners with a little practice, crocheted in a flash from scraps of yarn and can then be decorated wonderfully: quite classic or modern, with fir greenery and small Christmas balls, rustic with parcel tape or sparkling with small stars, with beads, glitter and ribbons - just according to your personal taste.

With the star deco hanger you can decorate doors, walls and windows.

And also as a small gift or favor for a loved one, the lovingly and individually decorated star is sure to be well received.

Level of difficulty: very easy, also suitable for beginners with some practice

Required skills: (US term)
chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, crochet 3 DC together

In addition to the written crochet explanation, the PDF file also includes the crochet chart for the star, cutting templates for stars in different sizes and very many detailed photos, so that you can successfully recreate these beautiful and versatile decorative hanger in the decorative variations shown here very easy, step by step.

Size: Star width approx. 15 cm, height approx. 15 cm (w/o pendants and hanging ribbon)

Material needed
cotton yarn LL 125m-50g / sport 12wpi / 5 ply / fine
approx. 14 g in desired color
approx. 3 g in desired color or 2 g Ricorumi Lamé Gold or Silver for the seams
approx. 5 g in desired color for the hanging ribbon
Crochet hook 3.0 / US size 11 / UK size C
Wool needle for sewing threads + scissors
DINA 4 large piece of glitter cardboard or photo cardboard in desired color
Helpful: ruler, cutter knife / paper scalpel, 2 paper clips

To decorate as desired:
Glitter cardboard, motif cardboard, artificial fir branches and berry twigs and glitter twigs,Christmas balls or Christmas bells, tinsel, ribbons, parcel string, beads, glitter stones.
As well as thin craft wire and liquid/thick craft glue, double-sided tape, cotton yarn and/or crochet thread to attach the decoration.

You can crochet the star with any yarn plus matching hook you like, the size & the consumption may change than.