⭐ 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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- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
🌊 Pattern Instructions
⭐ Center Circle:
- 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.
- Ch 1, sc in next st
- hdc in next
- dc in next
- tr in next 3 sts
- dc, hdc
- sc
- 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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