Let's start hooking up some cozy cuteness with a Crochet Starfish Amigurumi! It's a joyous little project for anyone keen on bringing a bit of ocean cheer into their home. With your hook, some yarn, and simple stitches, you can stitch together a soft, huggable sea star.
Crochet Starfish Amigurumi
Perfect for crochet enthusiasts of any level, this pattern will guide you through making an adorable aquatic friend. It's all about having a good time while you watch your handiwork turn into a delightful starfish that's bound to brighten up any room or bring a smile to someone you care for.
Materials Needed:
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Sewing or darning needle
- Stitch marker (or a bobby pin)
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Yellow bulky yarn
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
- Magic ring (MR)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern:
Row 1:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Work 6 sc into the magic ring.
- Close off the ring.
Row 2:
- Sc 1, inc – repeat 3 times (9 stitches total).
For Row 3:
- Sc 2, inc – repeat 3 times (12 stitches total).
Row 4:
- Sc 3, inc – repeat 3 times (15 stitches total).
Row 5:
- Sc 4, inc – repeat 3 times (18 stitches total).
- Make a total of 5 star points, but on the fifth one, do not fasten off.
For Row 6:
- Attach each of the 4 completed points to the fifth one with 9 sc on each point.
Attaching Points:
- After attaching all points, you should have 45 stitches total.
Row 7:
- Sc 7, dec – repeat 5 times (40 stitches total).
Row 8:
- Sc 6, dec – repeat 5 times (35 stitches total).
For Row 9:
- Sc 5, dec – repeat 5 times (30 stitches total).
Row 10:
- Sc 4, dec – repeat 5 times (25 stitches total).
Row 11:
- Sc 3, dec – repeat 5 times (20 stitches total).
- Stuff the star at this point.
For Row 12:
- Sc 2, dec – repeat 5 times (15 stitches total).
Row 13:
- Sc 1, dec – repeat 5 times (10 stitches total).
Row 14:
- Dec 5 times around (5 stitches total).
- Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull to close the opening. Tie a knot and weave in the end.
- Insert safety eyes between rows 11 and 12, securing with backings.
- Sew any gaps between the points closed with yarn and a needle.
Star Back:
- Repeat the same process as the front for the star back, working nine single crochets for each star point and connecting them, then decreasing to 5 stitches.
Video Guide
After completing all the steps, your amigurumi star should be finished! Remember to add stuffing as needed to get the desired shape and firmness.
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