🌙 Crochet Hanging Moon & Star Pattern – Soft Pastel Nursery Decor

Looking for a cute and cozy handmade project to brighten up a nursery or add a whimsical touch to a room? This Crochet Hanging Moon and Star is the perfect beginner-friendly project! Soft colors and simple stitches make it ideal for baby mobiles, wall hangings, or seasonal decorations.

🧶 What You’ll Need

• Yarn: Cotton yarn in pastel colors
  (Sample used baby blue, blush pink, and cream)
• Hook: 3.5mm or size suitable for your yarn
• Stuffing: Polyfiber fill (for slight puffiness)
• Needle: Yarn needle for sewing
• Scissors

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🌜 Crochet Crescent Moon Pattern

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Magic Ring, ch 1.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
3. Rnd 2: [2 sc in each st] around. (12 sts)
4. Rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] repeat around. (24 sts)
6. Rnd 5-9: Continue increasing by spacing the increases evenly (e.g., 3 sc, inc → 4 sc, inc, etc.) until you have a half-circle shape.
7. Begin crescent shaping:
   • Work only 3/4th of the round in sc or hdc.
   • Turn and repeat, decreasing at one end, increasing slightly on the opposite side to shape the crescent.
8. Color Changes (Optional):
   • Switch colors every few rows for a stripy look like the image.
9. Finishing:
   • Make two crescent shapes.
   • Place them together, sc around the edge, stuff lightly before closing.

⭐ Crochet Star Pattern

Instructions:

1. Magic Ring, ch 1.
2. Rnd 1: 10 sc in ring, sl st to join. (10 sts)
3. Rnd 2: [ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, skip 1 sc, sl st in next] – repeat 5 times to create 5 points.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

💡 Make two stars, sew them together around the edge and lightly stuff before closing (optional).

🔗 Assembly

• Attach the star to the moon using a chain or yarn string.
• Add a loop on top of the moon to hang it.
• You can also add a little jingle bell or scent pouch inside for an interactive nursery element!

📌 Tips & Customization

• Use different shades to match your room or baby’s theme.
• Add embroidery to the star or moon for personalization.
• Scale up with chunky yarn for a larger wall decor piece.