This round creates the central circle with 10 spokes and 10 chain spaces.
Magic Ring: Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form an adjustable loop (magic ring). Insert hook, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
First Spoke & Space: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then chain 1 (this forms your first chain-1 gap).
Second Spoke & Space: Yarn over, insert your hook into the magic ring, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops (1 double crochet made). Chain 1 for the gap.
Remaining Spokes: Continue working into the ring until you have completed a total of 10 double crochets (including the initial chain 3) separated by 10 chain-1 spaces.
Close Ring & Join: Pull the starting yarn tail firmly to cinch the central ring tight.
Slip Stitch to Reposition: Insert your hook directly into the first chain-1 space (the gap between the starting chain 3 and the next double crochet) and work 1 slip stitch. This places your working loop perfectly inside the gap to start Round 2.
Round 2: Floral Puff Stitch Center
Worked entirely into the chain-1 spaces from Round 1 to create 10 puffy petals.
Starting Height: Chain 2 (acts as a turning/height chain; does not count as a stitch).
First Puff Stitch: In the same chain-1 space, work a 4-hdc puff stitch:
repeat 4 times in total (9 loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 9 loops at once.
Chain 4 Gap: Chain 4 (ch 4).
Second Puff Stitch: In the next chain-1 space, work another 4-hdc puff stitch. Chain 4 (ch 4).
Repeat Around: Work into every remaining chain-1 space around. You will have 10 puff stitches separated by 10 chain-4 spaces in total.
Join: Insert your hook into the first chain-4 space of the round and work 1 slip stitch to join and position your yarn for Round 3.
Round 3: Five-Point Star Border
This round pairs the 10 chain-4 spaces into 5 valleys and 5 star points (2 chain spaces per point).
Valley (First Space):
Chain 1 (turning chain).
Work 1 single crochet (sc) directly into the first chain-4 space.
Star Point (Second Space):
Move directly to the next chain-4 space and work the following point cluster all into this single space:
1 half double crochet (hdc)
2 double crochets (dc)
1 treble crochet (tr)
Chain 3 (ch 3) (forms the pointed peak)
1 treble crochet (tr)
2 double crochets (dc)
1 half double crochet (hdc)
Your first star point is complete!
Second Star Point:
In the next chain-4 space: work 1 single crochet (sc).
In the next chain-4 space: work .
Remaining Star Points:
Repeat step 3 three more times across the remaining 6 chain spaces to complete all 5 points of the star.
Join & Fasten Off:
Slip stitch into the very first single crochet made at the beginning of the round.
If making a flat applique: Chain 1, cut the yarn, pull through, and weave in all tails at the back.
If making a double-sided 3D charm: Chain 1, leave a long yarn tail (about 15–18 inches) for sewing the two halves together, and cut the yarn.
Assembling the Double-Sided Keychain Charm
Make the Second Star:
Follow Rounds 1 through 3 to crochet an identical second star motif.
On this second piece, you can cut the yarn with a short tail and weave it in completely.
Align the Motifs:
Place the two star motifs together with their wrong sides facing each other and their right sides facing outward. Align the 5 points so they match up evenly.
Sewing the Halves Together:
Thread the long yarn tail from the first star onto your tapestry needle.
Insert your needle through the inner loops only of the matching stitches on both stars (the back loop of the front piece and the front loop of the back piece).
Stitch along the perimeter, matching each stitch and chain around every point and valley.
Optional Stuffing:
If you want a plush, puffy look, pause when you have 1 or 2 points left unstitched. Insert a light pinch of polyester fiberfill into the center, then continue stitching closed.
Secure the Thread:
Once fully sewn, knot the yarn securely, insert the needle into the center of the star, pull the thread through to the opposite side, and trim the excess yarn so the tail is hidden inside.
Attach Keychain Hardware:
Using small pliers or your fingers, open the jump ring attached to your star keychain clasp.
Thread the jump ring through the chain-3 tip of one star point.
Squeeze the jump ring firmly shut to complete your charming puff star!
Category: Crochet for Christmas Patterns
