Step-by-Step Guide to Crocheting Adorable Starfish

Crocheting Starfish Overview

Crocheting adorable starfish is a fun and creative way to bring a touch of the ocean into your home! With just a few basic crochet stitches and some yarn in your favorite colors, you can whip up these charming sea creatures in no time. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for all skill levels. Imagine decorating your space with these cute starfish - they can add a whimsical and beachy vibe to any room! So grab your crochet hook, pick out your yarn, and get ready to dive into this delightful and relaxing crafting adventure. Happy crocheting!

Materials Needed

• Premier “Parfait Chunky” bulky weight #6 yarn
  • MC: Azure, CC: Light Blue
• US size 8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• (2) 14 mm safety eyes
• Polyfill
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.
• Pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round. Move the marker up each round.

Change Color: To change color, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, complete stitch by pulling new color through both loops on hook.

Abbreviations

• [ ] – Repeat
• CC – Contrasting Color
• ch – chain
• FO – Fasten Off
• inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
• MC – Main Color
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch (ps): [yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch and pull up a loop] three times, yarn over and pull through all (7) loops on hook.

Invisible Decrease (inv dec): [Insert your hook into the front loop of the next stitch and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Body

With MC,

Round 1 – sc 5 in a magic ring (5)

Round 2 – [inc] 5 times (10)

Round 3 – [sc 1, inc] 5 times (15)

Round 4 – [sc 2, inc] 5 times (20)

Round 5 – [sc 3, inc] 5 times (25)

Round 6 – [sc 4, inc] 5 times (30)

Round 7 – [sc 5, inc] 5 times (35)

Round 8 – [ch 6, sk 6, sc 1] 5 times (35)

Round 9 – [sc 5, inv dec] 5 times (30)

Round 10 – [sc 4, inv dec] 5 times (25)

Round 11 – [sc 3, inv dec] 5 times (20)

Round 12 – [sc 2, inv dec] 5 times (15)

Round 13 – [sc 1, inv dec] 5 times (10)

Attach safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, (6) sts apart. Center the eyes with a hole directly above. Begin stuffing.

Round 14 – [inv dec] 5 times (5)

FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for closing. To close hole, using tapestry needle and tail, insert needle into FLO of each stitch of round 14. Pull tail to close, weave in tail.

Arms (Make 5)

Arms will be worked into each hole on the body. Stuff each arm as you go.

With MC,

Round 1 – sc 12

Instructions in bold indicate where to change to CC.

Round 2 – sc 3, ps, sc 8 (12)

Round 3 – [sc 2, inv dec] 3 times (9)

Round 4 – sc 3, ps, sc 5 (9)

Round 5 – [sc 1, inv dec] 3 times (6)

Round 6 – sc 2, ps, sc 3 (6)

FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for closing. To close hole, using tapestry needle and tail, insert needle into FLO of each stitch of round 6. Pull tail to close, sew any gaps between each arm closed and weave in ends.