Crochet Granny’s Shining Star Square

Create a dazzling star square using the crochet technique passed down from Granny. This intricate design will surely catch the eye with its shining appearance. The combination of stitches and colors will bring out the beauty of the star shape, making it a standout piece in any crochet project. The Granny's Shining Star Square is a unique and special pattern that showcases the artistry and skill of crochet. With careful attention to detail and precision in each stitch, this square will become a cherished part of your handmade creations. Let the star shine bright in your crochet work and impress everyone with your talent and creativity.

This pattern is for a 12″square.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn: 3 Colors approximately 30 yards each (I used Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand Yarn)

C1 – Magenta C2 – Kelly Green C3 – Mustard

Hook: I

Scissors

Stitches:

Ch – Chain, Sk – Skip, Sp – Space,  St – Stitch,  Sl St – Slip Stitch, Sc – Single Crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet Dc – Double Crochet

FPHdc – Front Post Half Double Crochet BPHdc – Back Post Half Double Crochet

Tips:

When working into the first stitch after a chain one in the corner stitches, be very careful to use the correct stitch. If you miss this stitch your count will be off.

Instructions:

Using Color C1

Magic Loop- 

Round 1: Ch 1, Sc 10 Sts in the Magic Loop. Join with Sl St to the beginning Sc. = 10 Sc

Round 2: Ch 1, (Sc, Ch 3, Sc) in 1^st St, Sk St, *(Sc, Ch 3, Sc) in next St, Sk St*, Repeat * * 3 More times. Join with Sl St to the beginning Sc. = 5 (Sc, Ch 3, Sc)

Round 3: Sl St in the 1^st Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, *(2 Sc, Ch 2, 2 Sc)* in Ch 3 Sp, Repeat * * in each Ch 3 Sp around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 20 Sc and 5 Ch 2 Sps

Round 4: Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc in next St, *(2 Hdc, Dc, 2 Hdc) in Ch 2 Sp, Sc in next 4 Sts*, Repeat * * around ending with 2 Sc on the last repeat. Join with Sl St to the beginning Sc. = 20 Sc, 20 Hdc, 5 Dc. Finish off

Change to Color C2

Round 5: Join new color with Sl St to any Dc(tip of the star), Ch 1, Sc in same St, Ch 7, *Sc in next Dc, Ch 7*, Repeat * * 3 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 5 Ch 7 Spaces and 5 Sc

Round 6: Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc 9 in the Ch 7 Sp, * Sc in the next Sc, Sc 9 in the next Ch 7 Sp*, Repeat * * 3 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 50 Sc

Round 7: Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc in next 3 Sts, 2 Sc in next St, * Sc in next 4 Sts, 2 Sc in next St*. Repeat * * around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 60 Sc. Finish Off

Change to Color C3

Working in the Back Loop Only for this row.

Round 8: Join with Sl St to the Back Loop of any St, Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc in next 4 Sts, 2 Sc in next St, *Sc in next 5 Sts, 2 Sc in next St*, Repeat * * Around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. = 70 Sc

Round 9: Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc in next 5 Sts, 2 Sc in next St, * Sc in next 6 Sts, 2 Sc in next St*, Repeat * * around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. Finish off. = 80 Sc

Change to Color C1

*Important Placement of beginning St – With the star positioned in the normal way (1 tip at the top), Join with Sl St in a Back Loop of Row 9 in the stitch directly above the star tip at the top of the star.

This Round is worked in the Back Loop Only

Round 10: Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc in next St, Hdc in next 3 Sts, Dc in next 4 Sts, Trc in next 2 Sts, Ch1, Trc in next 2 Sts, Dc in next 4 Sts, Hdc in next 3 Sts, *Sc in next 2 Sts, Hdc in next 3 Sts, Dc in next 4 Sts, Trc in next 2 Sts, Ch 1, Trc in next 2 Sts, Dc in next 4 Sts, Hdc in next 3 Sts*, Repeat * * 2 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. =16 Trc, 32 Dc, 24 Hdc, 8 Sc, 4 Ch 1 Sps.

Round 11: Ch 1, Hdc in same St and each stitch across to the 1^st Ch 1 Sp(1^st Corner), *(Hdc, Ch 1 Hdc) in Ch 1 Sp, Hdc in next 20 Sts*, Repeat * * 2 more times, (Hdc, Ch 1, Hdc) in last Ch 1 Sp, Hdc across to beginning Hdc. Join with Sl St to beginning Hdc. Finish off. = 88 Hdc & 4 Ch 1 Sps

Change to Color C2

Round 12: Join Yarn with Sl St in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3(Counts as Dc), 2 Dc in same Sp, Sk 2 Sts, *3Dc in next St, Sk 2 Sts*, Repeat * * 5 more times, 3 Dc in next St, Sk 1 St, (3Dc, Ch 1, 3 Dc) in next Ch 1 Sp, {Sk 2 Sts, *3 Dc in next St, Sk 2 Sts*, Repeat * * 5 more times, 3 Dc in next St, Sk 1 St, (3 Dc, Ch 1, 3 Dc) in next Ch 1 Sp}, Repeat { } 1 more time, Sk 2 Sts, * 3 Dc in next St, Sk 2 Sts*, Repeat * * 5 More times, 3 Dc in next St, Sk 1 St, 3 Dc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Finish off =36 (3 Dc) & 4 Ch 1 Sps.

Change to Color C3

Round 13: Join with Sl St to any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 2(counts as Hdc), {*FPHdc around next St, BPHdc around next St, FPHdc around next St*, Repeat * * 8 more times, (Hdc, Ch 1, Hdc) in next Ch 1 Sp}, Repeat { } 2 more times, Repeat * * one more time, Hdc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. = 72 FPHdc, 36 BPHdc, 8 Hdc, 4 Ch 1 Sps.

Round 14: Ch 1, *Sc in next 29 St, 3 Sc in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat * * around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. Finish Off. = 128 Sc

If your square is smaller than the 12″ you can add another round of Sc. Or you can make Round 14 in Hdc in the same stitch count.

Alternative for sizing: Round 15:

Ch 1, *Sc in next 31 St, 3 Sc in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat * * around. Join with Sl St to beginning Sc. Finish Off. = 136 Sc

Block Square to shape and size.