Houston Astros-Inspired Crochet Square Motif Pattern For Fans

This Houston Astros-inspired crochet square motif is the perfect DIY project for baseball fans looking to show off their team spirit. The design features a star at its center with a vibrant color scheme of orange, navy, and white, capturing the essence of the iconic team colors. This versatile motif can be used in a variety of projects, such as blankets, pillows, or even as a standalone decorative piece. The pattern is beginner-friendly, with clear, step-by-step instructions that guide you through each stage.

Crochet Square Motif

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project will bring a touch of team pride to any space or item. Plus, with customizable elements like the letter "H" in felt, you can truly make this motif your own!

Materials

Orange, navy, and white yarn.
Crochet hook.
Scissors.
White felt.
Glue or sewing materials.

Creating the Star

With orange yarn, create a slipknot and chain 4.
Slip stitch into the first stitch to form a ring.
Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet) and work 14 double crochets into the center of the ring.
Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to close the round.
Chain 5, skip the first stitch, and slip stitch into the back loop of the second stitch.
Work a single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet in the following back loops.
Skip two stitches and slip stitch into the third stitch from the previous round.

Repeat the previous steps four more times to create five points.
Fasten off the orange yarn.

Adding the Navy Border

Join navy yarn at the tip of any point and chain 1.
Work a single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet in the next three stitches.
Work a treble crochet in the same space as the slip stitch from the previous round.
Work a double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet in the next three stitches.
Repeat around, slip stitching to the first stitch.

Turning Pentagon into Circle

Place a stitch marker and skip the chain one.
Work a single crochet, half double crochet, and three double crochets in the next stitches.
Work a half double crochet, and two single crochets.
Repeat around.
Fasten off the navy yarn.

Adding Orange Circle Border

Join orange yarn and work a single crochet in the next stitch.
Work 9 single crochets, then increase (2 single crochets in one stitch).
Repeat around for a total of 44 stitches.
Slip stitch to the first stitch.

Turning Circle into Square

Mark the corners by counting 10 stitches for each side and marking the 11th stitch.
Join white yarn at any corner and chain 6 (counts as treble crochet and chain 2).
Work two treble crochets in the same stitch.
Work two double crochets, six half double crochets, and two double crochets.
In the corner, work two treble crochets, chain 2, and two treble crochets.
Repeat around.
Slip stitch to the top of the chain 4 to complete the round.