Crochet Wish Upon a Star Afghan Square

Create your very own Wish Upon a Star Afghan Square using the art of crochet. This pattern allows you to bring a touch of magic into your home with a beautiful star design. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a cozy and whimsical touch to their living space. With just a few simple stitches, you can create a stunning afghan square that will be the perfect addition to any blanket or throw. Whether you choose to make a single square as a decorative accent or create multiple squares to assemble into a larger blanket, this pattern is a fun and rewarding project for any crocheter. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and get ready to bring a little bit of magic into your home with the Wish Upon a Star Afghan Square.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

FINISHED SIZE: 12” square

MATERIALS: 4 colors worsted weight yarn – Labeled A, B, C, & D.

Crochet hk size I / 5.5 mm, Tapestry needle

ABBREVIATIONS:

Beg = beginning

Bet = between

Ch/s = chain/s

Dc= double crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

Hk = hook

Rnd = round

Sc = single crochet

Sk = skip/skipped

Sl St = slip stitch

Sp/s = space/s

St/s = stitch/es

Tr = treble crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES:

BegShell: (Ch 3, 2 dc) in same st/sp.

Shell: 3 dc in same st/sp.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Rnd 1: With A ch 4 and join to form a ring – OR make a magic ring, ch 1 (does not count as a st), 9 hdc in ring, join with sl st to beg hdc. (9 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 2 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to beg hdc. (18 hdc)

Rnd 3: (BegShell, ch 2, Shell) in same st, sk next 2 sts, [(Shell, ch 2, Shell) in next st, sk next 2 sts] around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 Shells)

Rnd 4: Sl st into next 2 dc and ch-2 sp, (BegShell, ch 3, Shell) in same sp, sc in bet next 2 Shells, [(Shell, ch 3, Shell) in next ch-2 sp, sc in bet next 2 Shells] around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (12 Shells, 6 sc)

Rnd 5: Join B with sc to any ch-3 sp, [ch 4, sk next Shell, dc in next sc, ch 4, sk next Shell, sc in next ch-3 sp] around omitting last sc, join with sl st to beg sc. (6 sc, 6 dc, 12 ch-4)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, [5 sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next dc, 5 sc in next ch-4 sp, sc in next sc] around omitting last sc, join with sl st to beg sc. (72 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 6 (count as tr, ch 2), tr in same st – corner made, [dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next st – corner made] around omitting last corner, join with sl st to 4th ch of beg ch-6. (19 sts per side)

Rnd 8: Ch 2 (count as hdc), work (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in each ch-2 sp and 1 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to beg ch-2. Finish off. (23 hdc per side)

Rnd 9: Join A with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5 (count as hdc, ch 3), hdc in same sp – corner made, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, [(hdc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts) to next corner sp, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in corner sp – corner made] around omitting last corner, join with sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch-5. Finish off. (8 ch-2 sps per side)

Rnd 10: Join C with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp, (BegShell, ch 2, Shell) in same sp, [Shell in each ch-2 sp to next corner ch-3, (Shell, ch 2, Shell) in corner ch-3 sp] around omitting last corner, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (10 Shells per side)

Rnd 11: Join A with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5 (count as hdc, ch 3), hdc in same sp, [ch 2, (hdc in sp bet next 2 Shells, ch 2) to corner ch-2 sp, (hdc, ch 3, hdc) in corner ch-2 sp] around omitting last corner, join with sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch-5. Finish off. (10 ch-2 per side, 4 ch-3)

Rnd 12: Join D with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp, (BegShell, ch 2, Shell) in same sp, [Shell in each ch-3 sp to next corner ch-3, (Shell, ch 2, Shell) in corner ch-3 sp] around omitting last corner, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 Shells per side)

Rnd 13: Ch 3, work 1 dc in each st around and (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (40 dc per side)

Weave in ends, block.