The Shooting Star Crochet Bag Charm is a delightful accessory that adds a sprinkle of whimsy to your bags or keys. This charming project features star motifs created with contrasting yarn and a tassel for added flair. The simplicity of this design makes it a great project for all crocheters, from beginners to seasoned artisans, and you can customize it with various color combinations from the Red Heart® Super Saver® Super Craft Kit™. Follow along with the detailed instructions and photographs to make your own shooting star charm!
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: U.S. terms
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Finished size:Approx. 3″ wide
- Construction method: Worked in rounds
Materials and Tools
| Yarn option | Yarn and specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1 | Contrast A: Soft White (Red Heart® Super Saver®) | 1 ball or 16 yds/14 m |
| Contrast B: Saffron (Red Heart® Super Saver®) | 1 ball or 4 yds/3.5 m | |
| Version 2 | Contrast A: Saffron (Red Heart® Super Saver®) | 1 ball or 16 yds/14 m |
| Contrast B: Royal (Red Heart® Super Saver®) | 1 ball or 4 yds/3.5 m |
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Susan Bates® yarn needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Three wooden beads of varied sizes
- Lobster-claw clasp keychain
- 3″ wide piece of cardboard for tassels
- Scissors
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| scbl | single crochet in back loop |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in Rounds
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This pattern utilizes continuous rounds, which means you will not turn your work after each round. Instead, keep crocheting in a spiral for motifs. To help keep track, consider using a stitch marker to denote the beginning of the next round.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Star (Make 2 Alike)
With Color A:
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | Ch 2. 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. | 10 sc |
| 2nd rnd | Ch 1. (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in next sc. *(1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next sc, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. | – |
| 3rd rnd | Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 4 times. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join. | – |
| 4th rnd | Fasten off A. Join B with sl st to back loop of first chain in any ch-2 sp. Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 2 scbl in same sp as sl st. Ch 2. 2 scbl in next ch. 4 times. 1 scbl in each of next 3 sc, skip next sc, 1 scbl in each of last 3 sc. Join. | – |
Tassel
Wrap A and B around a 3″ piece of cardboard 10 times. With an 8″ length of B, tie through loops securely at one end, leaving equal length tails for beads. Cut across the other end. Wrap B 6 times around tassel ¾” from the tied end and fasten securely.
