A Star for Elizabeth

 I was playing around, making a little knitted star today, when I heard the sad news that Queen Elizabeth had died. She herself was a bright and shining star through 70 years of loyal service to our country. In happy times and sad times too, her humour, compassion and dignity shone through. 

RIP Your Majesty. I would like to dedicate my Star to you. 

A Star for Elizabeth

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm or 3.75mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 7sts

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9:        Knit

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8:            Kfb, knit to last 2sts, k2tog

Cast off, leaving the last stitch on the needle

Continue by picking up 6sts along left edge

Work Rows 1 - 9

Repeat this sequence, making 6 points in total

Join with a short seam

Darn away ends

Add a hanging loop if desired

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 reproduced or republished without permission on any webpage or website. 

Crochet Star Coasters

 I have made a start on some cute star-shaped crochet coasters for Christmastime.

I found some sparkly silver and sparkly green yarn in my stash that is just perfect for this!  

Crochet Star Coasters

I tried adding a hanging cord one to see how they would look as hanging decorations - and that looks great too.

Crochet Star Coaster        

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm or 4mm crochet hook

 

Size:

4½ - 5” across

 

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology      

tr = treble crochet         dtr = double treble crochet        

htr = half treble crochet         dc = double crochet          ch = chain

 

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1:   Ch3, 1tr into ring, ch2, (2tr, ch2) 5 times into ring, slip stitch to join (24sts)

Round 2:   Slip stitch to next space, ch2 then 2tr in same space, ch2, (3tc in next space, ch2) 5 times, join with slip stitch    (30sts)

Round 3:   Ch5,  (1tr in 2nd stitch, 3tc in next space, 1tr in next stitch, ch2) 5 times, 1tr in 2nd stitch, 3tc in next space, 1tr in next stitch, join with slip stitch (42sts)

Round 4:   Ch1, (1dc in next space, 1dc in next stitch, ch7, 1dc into 6th stitch) 6 times, join with slip stitch                   (60sts)

Round 5: Slip stitch to next space, ch1, 1htr, 2tr, 1dtr, ch2, 1dtr, 2tr, 2htr into space, (2htr, 2tr, 1dtr, ch2, 1dtr, 2tr, 2htr into next space) 5 times, join with slip stitch

Round 6: OPTIONAL work 1dc in each stitch all around

Fasten off  

Weave in ends

Crochet Star Coaster - Sparkly Silver

Crochet Star Coaster - Sparkly Green

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’        All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website.

Knitted Star Decoration

This pattern was a recent mystery knit (#5) :) 

Marianna's Little Knitted Star Decoration

Knitted Star Decorations 

I think this little star is a cute little decoration that can be used as an adornment to add to projects - or as a hanging decoration. 
It will look especially cute in Christmas colours! 

I thought you would like to see some of the results of those who knitted this 'blind' as a mystery knit - so many lovely variations. Well done to all who took part. Hope you enjoyed the fun. 

If you fancy giving it a go ~ here is the pattern ~ 

Friday Night Mystery Knit ~ # 5

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles, cast on 54sts, leaving a tail 

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  K3, s1, k2tog, psso, (k6, s1, k2tog, psso) 5 times, k3                                  (42sts)

Row 3:  Knit
Row 4:  K2, s1, k2tog, psso, (k4, s1, k2tog, psso) 5 times, k2                                  (30sts)
Row 5:  Knit
Row 6:  K1, s1, k2tog, psso, (k2, s1, k2tog, psso) 5 times, k1                                  (18sts)
Row 7:  Knit
Row 8:  (S1, k2tog, psso) 6 times                                                                              (6sts)

Row 9:  Knit

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing seam

Thread this yarn tail onto a yarn needle, and put through the remaining 6sts and pull tight.  Sew seam

(If desired – tie the cast on and cast off tails together to make a hanging loop – or darn away ends.

Pull the points into shape

DECORATE!!  With a button, ribbon bow, sequins ………… be creative 😊

Make another ~ in a glitter yarn maybe! That would look cute.

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2018 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.