Crochet Starspangle Mini Throw: A Cozy Home Decor Accent

The Crochet Starspangle Mini Throw is an adorable and charming addition to any home decor. This throw features intricate star-shaped patterns that bring a touch of whimsy and creativity to your living space. Whether you're curling up on the couch with a good book or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed, this mini throw is perfect for coziness and style. Its size makes it versatile and easy to incorporate into any room, making it a delightful accent piece that will surely spark joy and comfort.

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (weight 4 – medium)
Color A – Soft Navy (7oz /198g, 364yds/333m) – 1 skein
Color B – Soft White (7oz /198g, 364yds/333m) – 1 skein
Color C – Cherry Red (7oz /198g, 364yds/333m) – 1 skein

Hook: H/8 – 5.00mm

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Sizing

Finished Dimensions: 31” diameter around

Abbreviations (US)

st – stitch
sk – skip
sp – space
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet

Notes

Each beginning ch 2 counts as a double crochet.

At the end of each color section, finish off and weave ends into the project.

Crochet Starspangle Mini Throw – Instructions

In color A, make a magic circle

Round 1: ch 2, hdc 7 into the magic circle, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (8)

Round 2: ch 2, dc 1 in the same st, dc 2 in each st around, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (16)

Round 3: ch 2, *sk the next st, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] in the next st, repeat from * around, dc 1 in the same st as the beginning ch 2, ch 2, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (16 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 4: sl st into the ch2-sp, [ch 2, dc 1, ch 2, dc 2] in the same sp, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the next ch2-sp, repeat from * around, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (32 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 5: sl st into the next st, ch 2, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the same ch2-sp, dc 1 in the next st, sk 2 sts, dc 1 in the next st, repeat from * around, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (40 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 6: sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in the next st, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch2-sp, dc 1 in the next 2 sts, sk the next 2 sts, dc 1 in the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (64 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 7: using color B, sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in the next 2 sts, *[dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the ch2-sp, dc 1 in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, dc 1 in next 3 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (64 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 8: sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in the next 2 sts, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch2-sp, dc 1 in next 3 sts, sk the next 2 sts, dc 1 in the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (80 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 9: using color C, sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in next 3 sts, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch2-sp, dc 1 in the next 4 sts, sk the next 2 sts, dc 1 in the next 4 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (96 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 10: sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in the next 4 sts, *[dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] in the ch2-sp, dc 1 in the next 5 sts, sk the next 2 sts, dc 1 in the next 5 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (96 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 11: using color A, sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in the next 4 sts, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch2-sp, dc 1 in the next 5 sts, sk the next 2 sts, dc 1 in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (112 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Round 12: sl st into the next st, ch 2, dc 1 in the next 5 sts, *[dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch2-sp, dc 1 in the next 6 sts, sk the next 2 sts, dc 1 in the next 6 sts, repeat from * around, sk 2 sts, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2 (128 dc, 8 ch2-sp)

Continue rounds: one round of [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] followed by two rounds of [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2]. Colors and stitch count indicated below.

Round 13-15: color A, 128 dc, 144 dc, 160 dc

Round 16: color B, 160 dc

Round 17: color C, 176 dc

Round 18-22: color A, 192 dc, 192 dc, 208 dc, 224 dc, 224 dc

Round 23-24: color B, 240 dc, 256 dc

Round 25-26: color C, 256 dc, 272 dc

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