⭐ Crochet Starfish Appliqué Pattern

Bring a touch of the sea to your next project with this charming Crochet Starfish Appliqué! Perfect for ocean-themed blankets, summer bags, kids’ decor, or playful embellishments.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 4.5–5 inches across (adjustable with yarn/hook)

🧶 Materials

• Cotton or acrylic yarn (2 contrasting colors)
• Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E) or appropriate for your yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

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🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet

🌊 Pattern Instructions

⭐ Center Circle:

1. Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 14 dc into ring, sl st to top of ch 3. (15 dc total)
   (Or: ch 4, sl st to form ring, ch 3, then 14 dc into ring.)

⭐ Starfish Arms (repeat 5 times around):

Each arm is worked into 3 stitches from the base.

1. Ch 1, sc in next st
2. hdc in next
3. dc in next
4. tr in next 3 sts
5. dc, hdc
6. sc
7. sl st into next stitch to anchor the arm
   (Use increases/decreases to shape the arm nicely. See the diagram for precise stitch placement.)

Repeat around to create all 5 arms.

🧡 Finishing Round – Smooth and Shape the Starfish:

After completing all 5 arms, continue to the shaping round to give your starfish a beautiful smooth edge:

• Start in the first stitch of the first arm.
• Ch 3, make 3 dc, 4 hdc, 2 sc along the edge of the first arm
• Continue this pattern around each arm:
  3 dc, 4 hdc, 2 sc per arm
• Work the stitches evenly across the curves of each arm to create that soft, rounded, puffy look as shown in the chart/photo
• Sl st to join at the end

This gives the starfish its lovely curved silhouette!

🎨 Optional Color Play:

• Use a different color for each arm or the center for a coral reef vibe.
• Add embroidery or beads for texture.

✨ Ideas to Use It:

• Attach to beach bags or totes
• Add to blankets or baby items
• Use as coasters for a nautical party
• String together for a summer garland!

📌 Care Tips:

• Hand wash with mild detergent
• Block gently for shape if needed
• Store flat

Want more sea-inspired crochet? Stay tuned or check out my Summer Appliqué Series on cozyyarnvibes.com!

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