Liz makes a simple crocheted star

The other day, when I asked for crochet project ideas, a devoted follower of mine, Summer, (Hi, Summer!) said I should try crocheting some small stars! I had never tried it before, because let's be honest, that sounds hard. I gave it a go, and after looking at a few different tutorials, I made my own. It was honestly one of the easiest things I've ever crocheted. I could probably crochet one in 60 seconds now! Anyway, it's really simple, and here's how you can do it too.

First, you'll need to chain four. Slip stitch into the first chain to make a ring. I tried using the magic ring/loop, but it didn't work as well.

Now, you'll need to chain four again. After that, single crochet three times down the chain of four. This is your first point! Now to secure it, single crochet into the hole you created in the first step. 

To make the second point, chain four, and make three single crochets in the four chains you just made, downwards toward the hole. Sound familiar right? It should! Repeat this step until you have five points.

Tie off and weave in your ends. I noticed I liked using Red Heart's worsted weight yarn. It's nice and thick and the star you crochet will keep it's shape. I tried using soft yarns and thin yarns, and they didn't even compare. The burgundy and white yarns in the picture on the right are my favorite, and they were both RH yarn.

I hope you enjoyed this short crochet tutorial. 

Tune in tomorrow for a review of an awesome clutch from Lacy Lou Designs! I'm so excited!!! You can tell because I hardly ever use more than one or two exclamation points!!! :) Be sure to check out the awesome clutches she makes, because they seriously rock.

Also be sure to check out my newest advertiser, Dreaming Leo Designs! She makes absolutely beautiful, dainty jewelry... And she just recently marked a lot of her inventory 25% off!

Have a great week! I know I will!

-L