Looking to add some extra sparkle to your crochet collection? Learning how to crochet a star is the perfect project for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Whether you're making a holiday ornament, nursery décor, or your very own Astro the Star plushie, this project works up fast and looks adorable.

In this post, we’ll show you exactly how to crochet a simple star using just single crochet, increases, and some basic shaping. You’ll also get our step-by-step pattern to make Astro the Star, our cute and cheerful plushie character!

What You’ll Need

• Super bulky chenille yarn
  
  

• 5.5 mm crochet hook
  
  

• Safety eyes (2)
  
  

• Yarn needle
  
  

• Polyfill stuffing
  
  

• Optional: blush or pink yarn for cheeks
  
  

Stitch Key (US terms)

• mr alt – Magic ring alternative
  
  

• sc – Single crochet
  
  

• inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  
  

• dc – Double crochet
  
  

• tr – Treble crochet
  
  

• ch – Chain
  
  

• sl st – Slip stitch
  
  

Astro the Star Pattern 

You’ll be making two flat stars and sewing them together to create a cute plushie. Here's the full pattern:

Flat Star (Make 2)

Rnd 1: mr alt, 10 sc in the ring (10)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) repeat 5 times (15)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat 5 times (20)
Rnd 4: (skip next st, 2 dc, tr, ch 1, 2 dc, skip next st, sl st) repeat 5 times (35)
Fasten off.

*This round creates the five points of the star using double and treble crochet stitches.

Assembly Instructions

Step 1:
Take one of the star pieces and insert safety eyes between two points. Add pink blush or stitch two little cheeks if you’d like!

Step 2:
Place both star pieces together with the right sides facing out. Sew around the edges, matching up the points and valleys of the stars as closely as possible.

Step 3:
Before fully closing it up, stuff the star gently with polyfill to give it some fluff. Then finish sewing it shut.

And you’re done! 

Bonus Ideas for Your Crochet Star

Once you’ve made your first star, there are so many ways to use it:

• Add a loop and make it a Christmas ornament
  
  

• Attach it to a keychain ring for a fun bag charm
  
  

• Use pastel colors to create a nursery mobile
  
  

• Stitch on a smile and turn it into a sleepy star plushie
  
  

Whether you're decorating a kid’s room or gifting a handmade plush, Astro the Star is an easy, rewarding project you’ll love making again and again.

Final Thoughts

Now that you know how to crochet a star, the sky’s the limit! This small project is a great way to practice shaping and stitch variation without getting overwhelmed. Plus, Astro makes a super cute companion or gift for someone who loves a little sparkle.

Want more patterns like this? Check out our growing collection of free crochet patterns and shop yarns perfect for plushies here!