The holiday season is the perfect time to start crocheting heartfelt, handmade gifts. If you are looking for festive Christmas gift ideas, don’t miss this stunning Christmas star granny square! Featuring a lovely 5-pointed star in the center, this design brings an open, lacy feel to your projects that is simply breathtaking.
This pattern takes the classic concept of a twinkle star and elevates it with a larger, more detailed motif that really pops. It is a fantastic project for crocheters looking to expand their granny square skills. If you love collecting square patterns as much as we do, be sure to explore our offset granny square pattern or try something unique like the hexagon granny square for even more crafting fun!
Materials Needed
- Yarn of your choice- 2 colors
- Crochet hook- We are using a 3.00mm hook
- Darning Needle for weaving the ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations Used
- bo – bobble stitch
- ch – chain stitch
- ch-sp – chain space
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- rep – repeat
- st – stitch
- sc – single crochet
- slst/sl st – slip stitch
- yo – yarn over
- tl – third loop
- TLO – Third loop only
This pattern uses USA crochet terminology.
Finished Size
The finished Christmas Star granny square is about 4.13 inches by 4.13 inches.
Pattern Instructions
Creating the Star
Round 1: Knot on your hook, ch5, sl st to the first ch to form a circle.
Round 2: ch2 as a standing st(count as an incomplete dc), make another 2 incomplete dc in this circle, yo and pull through all loops on your hook to form a 3-dc-bo, ch3. [3-dc-bo+ch3 in this circle] rep 4 times, sl st to the top of the first bo.
Make ch2 as a standing st(count as an incomplete dc).
make another 2 incomplete dc in this circle, yo and pull through all loops on your hook to form a 3-dc-bo, ch3.
[3-dc-bo+ch3 in this circle] rep 4 times, sl st to the top of the first bo.
Round 3: ch3 as standing st(count as a dc), (2dc+ch3+3dc) in the same st. (3dc+ch3+3dc) in next bo rep 4 times, sl st to the top of the first ch3.
ch3 as standing st(count as a dc).
(2dc+ch3+3dc) in the same st.
(3dc+ch3+3dc) in next borep 4 times, sl st to the top of the first ch3.
Round 4: ch1 as a standing st, 1sc in this st, ch1, (3dc+ch3+3dc) in next ch-sp, ch1. 1sc in the gap between following two 3-dc group, ch1, (3dc+ch3+3dc) in next ch-sp, ch1 rep 4 times. sl st to the top of the first sc, fasten off.
ch1 as a standing st.
1sc in this st, ch1, (3dc+ch3+3dc) in next ch-sp, ch1.
1sc in the gap between following two 3-dc group, ch1, (3dc+ch3+3dc) in next ch-sp, ch1 rep 4 times. sl st to the top of the first sc, fasten off.
Squaring the Circle
From this point forward, we will work exclusively in the third loop. This technique hugs our star center without disturbing those beautiful points, then gradually transforms our star into a square.
Round 5: TLO for this Round. Join new yarn to the third loop(tl) of the middle ch in any ch-3 group. ch1, 1sc in this st, 1hdc, 1dc, 5tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc. [sl st to the next st, 1sc in next st, 1hdc, 1dc, 5tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc] rep 4 times, sl st to the first ch1, fasten off.
TLO for this Round. Join new yarn to the third loop(tl) of the middle ch in any ch-3 group.
ch1.
Round 6: ch2 as a standing st(count as 1hdc). 1hdc, 4sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 1tr, (1tr+ch2+1tr) in next st, 1tr, 2dc. 2hdc, 4sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 1tr, (1tr+ch2+1tr) in next st, 1tr, 2dc rep 3 times, sl st to the top of the first ch2.
ch2 as a standing st(count as 1hdc).
1hdc, 4sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 1tr, (1tr+ch2+1tr) in next st, 1tr, 2dc.
2hdc, 4sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 1tr, (1tr+ch2+1tr) in next st, 1tr, 2dc rep 3 times, sl st to the top of the first ch2.
Round 7: ch1 to start, 1sc in this st, 1sc in each remaining st, while (1sc+ch2+1sc) in each corner sp, finally sl st to the top of the first sc, fasten off.
If you enjoyed making this festive motif, you might also love the free ombre granny square pattern for a modern gradient look, or the skull and flower granny square for a fun, edgy twist on traditional designs.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your Christmas Star Granny Square! This beautiful, lacy star design is a fantastic way to add festive charm to your holiday gifts and decor. Share your finished squares in the comments below!
