Fun Star Knitting Patterns

I happened to look at the top search terms on the site the other day and saw that one of the top ones was looking for star knitting patterns. So it seems like it’s high time to give you all a collection of star knitting patterns!

Some of these are flat to be used as coasters, appliques or ornaments, while others are stuffed to make pillows (or ornaments for the smaller ones). Check out all these fun star knitting patterns.

To start with the flat ones, the Star Coaster from Edie Eckman (via Ravelry) is a great place to start. The pattern includes video tutorials for all the skills you need. You can use worsted weight yarn to make a coaster size, or use heavier weight yarn to make larger stars you can use as a hot pad.

The star shape for knitters from Studio Knit is great as an applique you can add to a placemat, or make a bunch to make a little banner. This project is a super quick knit so you can make a bunch of them easily. There’s also a video tutorial.

The star ornament from Adella Dutra on Ravelry is another cute flat star shape. It uses super bulky yarn so you’ll finish it in no time.

OK, how about star shapes that are meant to be stuffed? These little stars are a perfect stash buster because you can make them with any weight yarn. They’re quick to knit regardless of the size and I feel like it might be hard to stop at one when you’ve stitched one up. Get the pattern from Mumpitz Design on Etsy.

This pattern from Squibblybups on Etsy has options for five- and six-pointed stars, each in three sizes. You can make starfish softies, Christmas tree toppers, pillows and more with these great patterns, which are worked partly flat and partly in the round.

Just Easy Knitting on Etsy has this fun star pillow worked in one piece. It measures almost 19 inches across from tip to tip. The project includes photo and video tutorials in case any techniques are new to you, but the designer says the pattern is suitable for new knitters.

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket of wool that is pretending not to be overflowing.

This vintage Bed Socks knitting pattern is one of those sweet little patterns that still feels useful today. Originally from the Jaeger Hand-Knit Series No. 44, the design features a simple garter-stitch foot, a ribbed cuff, eyelet holes, a crochet chain tie, and little tassel-style pom-poms at the front. The original pattern even describes them as “a very acceptable present,” and honestly, I don’t think much has changed there.

These would make a lovely handmade gift for someone who is always cold, someone recovering or resting, or anyone who appreciates a bit of old-fashioned comfort. They would also be beautiful as a Mother’s Day gift, a winter birthday present, a Christmas stocking filler, or a “just because you deserve cozy feet” project.

The pattern itself is delightfully simple in construction. The socks are knitted flat, beginning at the lower edge, with the foot worked in garter stitch before moving into the ribbed upper section. The decorative eyelet row allows for a crochet chain cord to be threaded through, and the finishing tassels give the socks that charming vintage look. The top edge is finished with a row of double crochet, which adds a neat handmade touch.

The original measurements list the socks as approximately 10½ inches from the top to the lower edge of the heel, with a 9¾ inch foot length, and the pattern notes that the size can be adapted. As with many vintage knitting patterns, modern knitters will want to check gauge carefully and choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin. A cozy wool blend, soft acrylic, or washable yarn would all work depending on whether you are making these for everyday use or as a special gift.

I especially love that this pattern has that “giftable” quality without being a massive project. It is small enough to feel achievable, but still special enough that the finished pair looks thoughtful. And let’s be honest, handmade socks with pom-poms are always going to beat a last-minute candle from the supermarket.

The PDF version has been cleaned up and formatted for easier reading while keeping the original vintage design intact. It also includes a modern pink mockup image and the original vintage scan, so you get both the historical charm and a fresh idea of how the finished socks could look today.

If you enjoy vintage knitting patterns, cozy handmade gifts, or quick projects that feel useful rather than just decorative, this sweet little bed socks pattern is a lovely one to add to your collection.

You can find the Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern PDF in the CraftGossip Etsy store.

For supplies, this is also a nice stash-friendly project. A soft yarn from Mary Maxim or Amazon would work well, and if you make pom-poms regularly, a small pom-pom maker is one of those inexpensive tools that saves a surprising amount of fiddling.

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