How to Make a Beautiful 7-Point Star Throw Using Crochet

Introduction

Create a beautiful 7-point star throw using the art of crochet. This project involves using a crochet hook and yarn to create a cozy and decorative blanket that features a unique star design. The throw can be made in various colors to match any home decor, making it a versatile and stylish addition to any room.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Required Supplies

• RED HEART® Super Saver®
• 4 skeins 946 Peruvian Print A
• 2 skeins 656 Real Teal B
• 1 skein each 624 Tea Leaf C and 256 Carrot D
• Crochet Hooks: 6.5mm [US K-10.5] and 6mm [US J-10]
• Yarn needle.

Gauge/Tension

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4″; 7 rows = 4″ in dc with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Throw measures 62” diameter.

Special Abbreviations

• inc (increase) = 2 dc in next dc.
• dec3 (decrease) = Yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops, skip next dc, yo and draw up a loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE: Join and cut colors as required, always joining new color in a ch-2 space. When possible, carry yarns loosely along wrong side of work, twisting every other row to avoid long strands.

The Throw

With larger hook and C, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1

Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 15 dc in ring; join with a slip st in top of ch-3 – 16 dc.

Round 2

Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, inc in each dc around; join – 32 dc.

Round 3

Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, [inc, dc in next dc] 15 times, inc in last dc; join – 49 dc.

Round 4

Join A in same st as joining, ch 3, dc in next dc,[inc, dc in next 3 dc, inc, dc in next 2 dc] 6 times, inc, dc in next 3 dc, inc; join – 63 dc.

Round 5

With C, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, dec3, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, dec3, dc in next 3 dc] 6 times, ch 2; join.

Round 6

Join A in any ch-2 space; ch 3, * [inc] twice, dec3 (skipping dec3 of previous round), [inc] twice **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space; ch 1, hdc in top of ch-3 to join and form last space – row ended.

Round 7

Ch 3, * [inc] twice, dc in next 2 dc, dec3 (skipping dec3 of previous round), dc in next 2 dc, [inc] twice **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Round 8

Ch 3, * [inc] twice, dc in next 4 dc, dec3, dc in next 4 dc, [inc] twice **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Round 9

With C, ch 3, * inc, dc in next 7 dc, dec3, dc in next 7 dc, inc **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Round 10

With A, ch 3, * inc, dc in next 8 dc, dec3, dc in next 8 dc, inc **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Round 11

With D, ch 3, * inc, dc in next 9 dc, dec3, dc in next 9 dc, inc, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Repeat Round 11

Working 1 more dc before and after center dec3 in colors as follows:

• Rounds 12-13: A (working 1 dc in next 10 dc on Round 12, then in next 11 dc on Round 13).
• Round 14: D.
• Rounds 15-16: A.
• Round 17: D.
• Round 18: A.
• Round 19: C.
• Round 20: A.
• Round 21: C.
• Round 22: A.
• Round 23: C.
• Round 24: A.
• Round 25: C.

There will be 26 dc before and after center dec3. Cut yarn.

Round 26

Join A in any ch-2 space; ch 3, * [inc, dc in next 6 dc, dec3, dc in next 6 dc, inc, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc] twice, inc, dc in next 6 dc, dec3, dc in next 6 dc, inc **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row – two ch-2 spaces have been added between each of the original ch-2 spaces.

Round 27

Ch 3, * inc, dc in next 7 dc, dec3, dc in next 7 dc, inc **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Round 28

With C, ch 3, * inc, dc in next 8 dc, dec3, dc in next 8 dc, inc **, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last space, end at **; dc in last space, end row.

Repeat Round 28

In colors as follows, working 1 more dc before and after dec3:

• Rounds 29-30: A.
• Round 31: D.
• Round 32: A.
• Round 33: D.
• Round 34: A.
• Rounds 35-38: B.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing

With right side facing and smaller hook, join C in any ch-2 space; ch 1, slip st evenly (being careful not to pull too tightly) around entire piece, working into each dc and ch-2 space; join. Fasten off.

With tapestry needle and D, work a running st along edge as follows: * bring yarn up through a stitch from wrong side to right side, then down through the next stitch, skip next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

• A, B, etc. = color A, B, etc;
• ch = chain;
• dc = double crochet;
• dec = decrease;
• hdc = half double crochet;
• inc = increase;
• mm = millimeters;
• sc = single crochet;
• st(s) = stitch(es);
• yo = yarn over;
• * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated;
• [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.