Christmas Star Ornament - free pattern

Christmas Star Ornament

by Mimi Alelis, copyright 2011

Hang this star on your Christmas tree, or attach it on a present with your gift card.
This is my original design which was first made as a coaster in 2007.   

Materials:

Cotton thread, size 10, light yellow
Cotton thread, (about 3 yds), gold
Crochet hook size 1.5mm

Finished Measurement: Approximately 3 1/2 inches across at widest point

Star

Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 14 dc in ring, join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (15 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in same st, *skip 1 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, repeat from * around, join. (45 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-1 space, * dc in next two dc, 3 dc in ch-1 space, repeat from * around, dc on last dc, join. (75 dc)

Rnd 5: * Ch 1, skip two sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next, hdc in next, 2 dc in next, dc and tr in next, tr and dc in next, 2 dc in next, hdc in next, 2 sc in next, sc in next, ch 1, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st, repeat from * around.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, * sc in each of the next 3 sc, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc and tr in next, tr in next two sts, ch 2, tr in next two sts, tr and dc in next, 2 dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next 3 sts, sl st on sl st of previous rnd, repeat from * around. Fasten off light yellow. Attach gold thread in same st.

Rnd 7: With gold thread, * sl st in each of the 10 sts up one point, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in ch-2 space, sl st across each of the 10 sts down the point, sl st in between points, repeat from * around. Fasten off and weave in ends. Dampen and iron to shape. Attach thread for hanging on ch-2 sp at the tip.

Christmas Star Ornament

pattern and photos are original and copyrighted by 

Mimi Alelis

Quick and easy to crochet...

I've always wanted to do projects using the special yarns from crochet buddies from around the world. However I don't have enough time yet as of now to come up with projects that would make the most of the yarns. I could work on it one at a time though, being careful not to waste it on experiments and mistakes. So here's one that I came up with using Bheng's coin purse pattern. Its quick, easy, and turned out cute! The yarn is probably suede/chenille, and it came from Ulla in Sweden a few years ago.

More details here in my project page.

Meanwhile, I've been procrastinating a bit on projects and submissions that I needed to work on. Its the holiday rush that gets in the way :p

So while waiting for inspiration, I decided to work on a Christmas project. I hope you like it!

...pattern coming up next ;) 

Crocheting one row at a time...

Its been more than a week...I almost forgot to blog! I'm doing a custom order for a dress, slowly finishing one row at a time, I already finished one ball of thread...and have 6 more to go!
Other than that, there's a bit of a commotion going on at home and the little luxuries that I normally had are now getting rare : (  I already mentioned I lost my computer, now my brother can't repair it yet since he's getting the house repaired. Aside from the electrical problem, the house got infested with termites - his room is on the 2nd floor and when they ripped the ceiling below, the damage was uncovered!
It looked like this (though I got this pic from a website):

Anyways, I sort of manage using my son's computer at the attic, when he's in the office. But what disables me more now is I don't have a car! My old car needs repair (again), and I don't know if it can even make it to the repair shop...

Back to crocheting, I haven't decided on what to design next...I've been playing around with dog amis, just for fun. I might not continue on writing the pattern for the English Bulldog or the Scottish Terrier, since I can easily get back to both of it, having had finished the Dachshund amigurumi pattern. I realize only a few would appreciate having the pattern, but the effort is worth it - I like it a lot myself :)
And in keeping with the holiday season, and as suggested by my friend Tina, I've made a Santa hat and scarf for the Dachshund ami. Here it is:

 The same hat and scarf can also be worn by  my Bulldog ami  :-)

Some Christmas Crochet Designs

If you want to crochet some Christmas home décor or gifts, why not start now when its still early. Tis better to plan and work at it ahead of time ;)
The other day, one of my customers got a head start by ordering the threads to make some Poinsettia coasters.

You can find the pattern for this in the Crochet Pattern Calendar 2009. You can also avail of the pattern in my store here. The coaster pattern is paired with the Poinsettia Doily:

Poinsettia Doily and Coaster pattern only $2.50.

Also, you can make these Playful Santa Hats for the kids and adults in your family:

Playful Santa Hat free pattern

Then there are plenty of free patterns for ornaments, snowflakes and other small décor items. One of my designs is the Radiant Coaster, which can also be made into a small doily.

Radiant Coaster/Doily free pattern 

How about some fun table display with the use of crocheted fruits? These can be made using any yarn you prefer. The smaller the size of the crocheted fruit, the cuter it is :)

Fruit Keychains pattern, $2.50

For Christmas gifts, you may find something to make by browsing on my pattern store.

Thanks for looking and happy crocheting!