About this Stitch Pattern
The Star Stitch creates a thick fabric with very little drape. It would be a great choice for more structured items like coats, baskets, purses and hats.
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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Beginner
Row Count
2
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 2 + 1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 2 + 1
- Row 1: Pick up a loop in 2nd ch and in each of next 4 ch (6 loops on hook), yo and through all loops on hook, ch 1 (this forms eye of star), *pick up a loop in the eye of last star, pick up a loop through the back of last loop of previous star, pick up a loop through same ch as last loop of previous star, pick up a loop in each of next 2 ch (6 loops on hook), yo and through all 6 loops, ch 1, rep from * across, ending with 1 hdc in last ch (same ch as last loop of last star st), turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in hdc, 1 sc in eye of next star st, 2 sc in eye of each star st across, ending with 1 sc in top of turning ch, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 2, pick up loop in front strand of 2nd ch from hook, then pick up a loop in the back strand of same ch, pick up loop in each of next 3 sc, yo and through all 6 loops, ch 1, *pick up a loop in eye of last star, pick up loop in back of last loop of star, pick up loop in same sc as last loop of star, pick up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yo and through all 6 loops, ch 1, rep from * across, ending with hdc in last sc (same sc as last loop of last star st).
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
I LOVE this stitch a lot, I recently used it to do the yoke on a 1905 cape pattern.
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I just used this stitch in a skirt and it is lovely, very delicate… but I would like to comment that it is not reversible, unless I get it wrong!
Love this stitch