Crochet Festive Textured Star Tree Topper Free Pattern

Materials Required:

• Worsted weight yarn in green, gold, and red (or colors of your choice)
• Crochet hook (size H/8 5mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stuffing (optional)

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical for this project but aim for a texture that feels chunky and puffy.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease

Instructions:

Star Points (Make 5)

1. With gold yarn, start with a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in the circle. Pull tight to close. (10 stitches)
3. Round 2: *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next sc*; repeat from * around. (15 stitches)
4. Round 3: *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 2 sc*; repeat from * around. (20 stitches)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assemble the Star

1. With the yarn needle, sew the five star points together to form a star shape.
2. Weave in any ends as necessary.

Tree Base

1. With green yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in the circle. Pull tight to close. (8 stitches)
3. Round 2: *2 sc in each sc around.* (16 stitches)
4. Round 3: *1 sc in the next sc, inc*; repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 4-5: Sc in each st around (24 stitches)
6. Round 6: *1 sc in the next 4 sc, dec*; repeat from * around. (20 stitches)
7. Round 7: Sc in each st around (20 stitches)
8. Round 8: *1 sc in the next 3 sc, dec*; repeat from * around. (15 stitches)
9. Stuff the tree base lightly if desired.
10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Attach the Star to the Tree Base

1. Using the yarn tail from the tree base, sew the center of the star to the top of the tree base securely.
2. Weave in any loose ends.

Finishing Touches:

Add embellishments like beads or sewn decorations using red yarn if desired. Your festive star tree topper is now ready to bring holiday cheer to your home!