Easy Starfish Crochet Pattern for Beginners

I’m excited to share my new Starfish Crochet Pattern with you! This is an easy appliqué pattern that is perfect for beginners. Whether you’re looking to add a beachy touch to your projects or just love starfish, this pattern is easy to follow and fun to make. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s crochet these cute starfish together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Starfish Crochet Pattern

There are many fun uses for this crochet starfish appliqué! You can add it to a beach-themed blanket, decorate a summer tote bag, or even use it as a cute embellishment on a pillow.

It’s also perfect for scrapbooking, making greeting cards, or even turning into a keychain or magnet. Let your creativity shine with this versatile and easy-to-make starfish appliqué!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: 7 4.5 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Starfish Crochet Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Size

4.5 inches wide

Crochet Terms

  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • tc = treble crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • rem = remaining

Starfish Crochet Pattern Notes

  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. 
  • Join the rounds with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • You are crocheting in the round.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you’re not comfortable with using a magic circle, you can use an alternative method to make round 1 of the pattern. This method is just as effective and might be easier for beginners.

Round 1: Chain 2, make 10 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join (10 stitches)

Starfish Crochet Pattern Instructions

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Rnd 1: Magic circle, 10 sc, join with sl st to first sc (10 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st, join with sl st (20 stitches)

Rnd 3: *Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 chs, tc in last 3 chs, skip two sts on the circle and sl st to the next st (first point made), sl st again in the next st (ready to begin next point), repeat from * around four times (5 spikes)

You will have five spikes.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc around the entire starfish. On the chain side of the spikes, sc between the sts.

Finishing the Starfish Crochet Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like these free appliqué patterns: Easter eggs, Christmas ornaments, sloth, and leaves.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!