Looking for a striking little crochet star? This two-color design turns one simple chain into five crisp points with a clever folded finish.
Bold color contrast makes this little crochet star surprisingly eye-catching for such a simple pattern. Worked first as a long strip and then folded into an intertwined five-point shape, it becomes a palm-sized decoration that can hang from keys, bags, or a Christmas tree.
Starting with a 60-chain foundation keeps the crochet itself straightforward, but the real shaping happens during assembly. You’ll work five identical sections, identify each peak, then carefully overlap the straight sections until the star takes form. Firm yarn is especially helpful here because the finished crochet piece needs enough body to keep those points defined.
Credit SASAN
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: 2 contrasting colors; a firm yarn is recommended so the finished star holds its shape. The creator uses 2 mm thick yarn.
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle: For sewing the star together and weaving in ends
Finished Size & Customization
The finished star is small and palm-sized, making it suitable for a keychain, bag charm, or Christmas tree decoration.
Changing the yarn weight and matching hook size will change the finished scale. Chunky yarn, for example, can turn the same idea into a much larger decorative star or wall hanging.
Color combinations are equally flexible. Try traditional Christmas shades, two favorite colors, seasonal combinations, or contrasting colors inspired by a sports team.
Abbreviations – US Terms
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sl knot: Slip knot
- FO: Fasten off
Crochet Intertwined Star Pattern
This star is made in two stages: first, you crochet a long strip with five raised peaks; then you fold that strip into its final five-point shape.
The most important thing to remember is that the 3 sc worked into one chain create each outward peak. After Row 1, you should be able to count five of these peaks along the strip. Those points become your guide during assembly.
Foundation Chain – Color A
Use your first color for the inner portion of the star. Keep the chain reasonably even because the finished strip will need to fold smoothly during assembly.
Step 1: Make a slip knot with Color A and place it on your hook.
Step 2: Ch 60.
Step 3: Cut the yarn, ch 1 to secure the end, then pull the yarn tightly to fasten off.
The securing chain will disappear into the finished piece when pulled snugly. At this stage, you should have one straight 60-chain foundation with Color A.
Row 1 – Star Points in Color B
Switch to the second color for the contrasting outer border. Each group of 12 foundation chains creates one section of the star: 11 single crochets followed by 3 sc in the next chain. Five groups use all 60 chains.
Step 1: Make a slip knot with Color B.
Step 2: Insert your hook into the very first chain of the Color A foundation.
Step 3: Work 1 sc into that first chain.
Step 4: Work 1 sc into each of the next 10 chains. You now have 11 sc in a row.
Step 5: Work 3 sc into the next chain. Keep all three stitches in the same chain; this cluster creates the first outward peak.
Step 6: Work 1 sc into each of the next 11 chains, then 3 sc into the following chain to create the second peak.
Step 7: Repeat the same sequence 3 more times: sc in the next 11 chains, then 3 sc in the next chain.
Step 8: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing, and fasten off.
Check Your Five Peaks
Before moving to assembly, count the raised points along the strip. You should have 5 distinct peaks.
Each peak comes from one group of 12 foundation chains: 11 chains receive one sc each, while the 12th chain receives 3 sc. Since 5 groups × 12 chains = 60 chains, the entire foundation should be used by the end of the row.
The strip will not look like a finished star yet. It should resemble a long, slightly wavy strip with five noticeable points. That is exactly what you want before folding.
Shape the Five-Point Star
This is where the simple strip becomes the finished star. Take your time here rather than sewing immediately.
Fold the Strip
Lay the strip flat and identify the five peaks created by the 3-sc groups. These peaks should become the five outer points of the star.
Begin gently folding and overlapping the straight sections. The 11-sc sections form the connecting sides between the points, while the raised peaks remain on the outside.
Continue arranging the strip until the sections interlock into a five-point star. The shape should look balanced, with the five peaks spreading outward rather than bunching together in one area.
If one point looks shorter or two sections cross awkwardly, rearrange the strip before sewing. Once the edges are sewn together, correcting the folds becomes much harder.
Sew the Ends Together
Thread the long finishing tail onto your yarn needle once the star is sitting in the desired shape.
Bring the beginning and ending edges of the strip together and sew them securely to close the strip into the star. Work through the stitches carefully enough that the join blends into the surrounding crochet.
Keep checking the five points as you sew. The goal is not simply to close the strip but to preserve the evenly spaced star shape you arranged.
Add the Hanging Loop
Attach a small separate loop of yarn to one of the upper peaks. Position it securely through the stitches rather than only around a loose strand of yarn, especially if you plan to use the piece regularly as a keychain or bag charm.
For a Christmas decoration, make the loop large enough to slide easily over a tree branch or ornament hook.
Hide the Ends
Weave any remaining yarn tails into the back of the stitches with your yarn needle. Secure them well, then trim away the excess.
Give the star one final gentle adjustment with your fingers, sharpening the five points and straightening the connecting sections.
Shape-Holding Tip
Firm yarn makes a noticeable difference with this design. Since the final shape depends on the strip folding and overlapping itself, very soft yarn may allow the points to relax or become less defined. If your first star looks too floppy, try a firmer yarn before changing the crochet sequence.
With the five peaks evenly arranged, the center neatly overlapped, and the sewing secure, the simple strip should now read clearly as a five-point intertwined star.
