How to Crochet 3D Stars (Tutorial for Beginners)

In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet some simple and beautiful mini 3D stars, ideal for beginners with a tutorial from AnDesign_Craft. This scrap yarn project is easy and works up very fast, perfect for adding to your holiday decorations or any other crochet item. This crochet star differs from usual star appliques because it is stuffed and so requires two layers of star appliques sewn together.

Therefore, you can also use them as pincushion or little ornaments. It will provide you with a good chance of heading towards amigurumi crochet and practicing working in the rounds while getting results quickly.

We have provided the complete video guide for crocheting these 3D stars at the end of this post. For getting deeper insights about this crochet project, follow through with us below.

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Skills You Will Learn: Forming a magic ring and working single, half-double crochet and double crochets. Crocheting the star shape involves increases and stitch combinations to create the five-pointed design. For the three-dimensional version, the tutorial introduces assembly techniques, including sewing edges.

Guide Span: 9 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: Choose from pink to orange to pastel purple to green to blue to any color you wish. You can also add little safety eyes and cute mouth on the 3D star. The size can be adjusted by using different yarn weights and hook sizes and number of rounds will increase the size.

Crochet 3D Starts Tutorial

The crochet 3D stars also named twinkle starts is a basic but good crochet project for beginners. The step-by-step guidance covers both flat and three-dimensional designs, making it versatile for decorative purposes. You can also extend the pattern for getting the larger 3D star by increasing the rounds.

By adding basic stitches like single and double crochets, the tutorial accessibility for absolute beginners while offering room for personalization. You will find both written on-screen instructions and verbal guide. Here is a quick overview of this 3D stars tutorial:

Starting the Star: Begin with a magic ring and work 12 double crochets into it. Pull the tail to close the ring, forming the base for the star.
Shaping the Star: The star shape is created by working a pattern of single and double crochets into designated stitches to form five points. Each point follows a specific sequence and is repeated five times around the circle.
Creating a 3D Effect: To make a three-dimensional star, crochet two flat stars. Align them carefully, sew the edges together, and stuff with fiberfill before closing the opening.
Finishing Touches: The star can be customized with various yarn colors for unique designs. Its uses include holiday decorations, ornaments, or keychains.

Supplies Used

These are the supplies that the tutor mentioned for crocheting these 3D starts amigurumi:

4-ply cotton yarn in multiple colors
2.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Fiberfill stuffing (optional for 3D stars)

Stitches and Abbreviations

Following are the abbreviations used in the on-screen pattern for crocheting these 3D stars plus quick guides for crocheting each:

MR: Magic Ring – A loop used as a foundation for crocheting in the round.
sc: Single Crochet – Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
dc: Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook, pull through, yarn over again, pull through two loops, yarn over again, and pull through the remaining loops.
sl st: Slip Stitch – Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through all loops.
ch: Chain – Yarn over and pull through to create a loop.