A perfect introductory project for beginners to thread & steel hook crochet, this cute little granny star exercises all the special skills needed for thread crochet in the most painless way possible. Once you’ve done your first 10 or 20 of these (or 100, I don’t know), the sky’s the limit!

It works up quickly, and makes for great gift tags unblocked, as well as a very tiny ornament when blocked.

For lots of additional tiny ornaments, see my booklet Tiny Stars and Snowflakes for the Tabletop Tree

Skill level: Easy (2)

Finished size: ¾ - 1½ inches, depending on hook, thread, and whether you block and stretch.

Materials Needed:
- Any 100% mercerized cotton thread, less than 15 yards
-- size 20 for tiny size
-- size 10 for small size
-If stiffening:
-- Fabric stiffener
-- Blocking surface
-- Straight rustproof pins

Hook:
- Anywhere from 1.25mm to 1.4mm for thread size 20
- Anywhere between 1.4mm to 1.75mm for thread size 10