Yes — this is a crocheted five-point star ornament made with red yarn and a small hook. It looks like a granny-style lace star, with open spaces between clusters.
Materials
- Red cotton or acrylic yarn, preferably worsted or DK weight
- Crochet hook, approximately 3.5–4 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Gold ornament cord or thin ribbon
- Optional: fabric stiffener or diluted white glue for a firmer ornament
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sp = space
Round 1: Make the Center
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 3.
- Work 10 double crochets into the ring.
- Pull the magic ring closed.
- Slip stitch into the top of the beginning chain 3.
You should now have a small circular center.
Round 2: Create the Star Points
- Chain 3.
- In the next stitch, work 1 dc.
- Chain 2.
- Skip the next stitch.
- Work 2 dc in the next stitch.
- Continue around, creating open chain-2 spaces.
You should begin to see a small lacy shape forming.
Round 3: Build the Five Points
This is where the ornament gets its distinctive star shape.
For each point, work into a chain space:
2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
Then work a smaller cluster along the sides of the point.
Repeat this pattern around the piece, spacing the five larger sections evenly.
At the end of the round, join with a slip stitch.
Round 4: Form the Outer Star
For each point:
- Slip stitch toward the center of the next point.
- Chain 3.
- Work several dc stitches into the next open space.
- Chain 2.
- Work another cluster of dc stitches.
- Continue down the side of the point.
- Use slip stitches and chain spaces to travel toward the next point.
The important part is to increase at the five points while keeping the spaces between them open. This creates the pointed silhouette shown in your photo.
Finishing the Star
Once your star is the desired size:
- Fasten off.
- Weave the yarn ends through the back of the stitches.
- Block the star so all five points are clearly defined.
- Allow it to dry completely.
For an ornament that looks more like the firm star in your photograph, lightly brush it with fabric stiffener and pin the five points into shape while it dries.
Add the Hanging Loop
Cut a piece of gold cord or thin ribbon.
Thread it through the top point of the star and tie the ends together.
You can also crochet a small loop:
ch 15–20, then slip stitch back into the top of the star.
To Get the Same Look as the Photo
The photograph uses a fairly thick red yarn with a relatively small hook, which makes the stitches prominent and gives the star a substantial appearance.
For a similar result, try:
- Red cotton yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tight, even stitches
- Lots of chain spaces for the open lace effect
- Blocking at the end