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Fun Star Knitting Patterns

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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.

 

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.