Looking for a REALLY ELEGANT crochet bag charm for summer? Learn how to crochet this amigurumi star bag charm that has a beautiful gradient colorwork and a UNIQUE snowflake ribbing texture. Since it is assembled from two star pieces, you can also crochet it as a 2-in-1 water bottle holder pouch.
This is a crochet 5-point star plushie needing only three colors of yarn, including two shades of main color and white for the middle.
So, we shall have white in the middle, light pink next, and dark pink next, which makes a beautiful gradient. There is also a small hanging cord you can crochet as you finish the crochet star. Now, continue reading for this full crochet summer ornament pattern.
Crochet Star Amigurumi Ornament Pattern: Written Instructions
This adorable crochet star sachet and bag charm is a fantastic, beginner-friendly project. Designed to be small, puffy, and completely functional, this star can be stuffed with poly-fil for a classic plushie look, or filled with dried lavender and scented beads to act as a sweet-smelling sachet for your bags or drawers.
Because it is constructed by making two flat panels and crocheting them together, it naturally creates a sturdy, continuous texture that holds its geometric shape beautifully.
Here is the fully formatted, step-by-step pattern broken down for easy reading.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium/Worsted weight yarn in your preferred colors (classic yellow, pastels, or anything that matches your bag).
- Hook: 3.0mm or 3.5mm crochet hook (keeping the hook slightly smaller than the yarn recommends will ensure tight stitches so the stuffing doesn’t peek through).
- Filling: Poly-fil stuffing (and optional dried flowers/scent beads for the sachet).
- Hardware: A keychain ring or a lobster clasp (optional).
- Extras: Yarn needle, stitch markers, and scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip Stitch
- SC: Single Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- TR: Treble Crochet
- Inc: Increase (Place 2 SC in the same stitch)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Part 1: The Star Panels (Make 2)
You will work the center of the star in continuous rounds before splitting off to create the five points.
- Round 1 (Base):
- Create a Magic Ring (MR).
- Ch 1, then work 10 SC into the ring.
- Pull the tail tightly to close the ring, and Sl st into the first SC to join the round. (10 sts)
- Round 2 (Base):
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 Inc in every stitch around.
- Sl st to the first stitch to join. (20 sts)
- Round 3 (Base):
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 SC in the next stitch, followed by 1 Inc in the following stitch.
- Repeat this pattern (1 SC, 1 Inc) all the way around the circle.
- Sl st to join. You now have a flat circular base. (30 sts)
- Round 4 (The Points):
- You will now create the 5 points of the star seamlessly along the edge of your circle.
- Step A: Ch 6.
- Step B: Working back down the chain (starting from the 2nd chain from your hook), work the following stitches in order: 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 TR, 1 TR.
- Step C: Skip 5 stitches on your circular base.
- Step D: Sl st into the 6th stitch to anchor the point securely to the base.
- Repeat Steps A through D four more times until you have 5 points total. Your final Sl st should land exactly where your first point began.
- Fasten off the first panel. Make a second panel exactly the same way, but do not fasten off your yarn on the second one.
Part 2: Joining and Stuffing
- Alignment:
- Place the two star panels together. Ensure the “wrong” sides (the messy, textured backs) are facing each other on the inside, so the neat “right” sides are facing outward.
- Seaming the Edges:
- Using the working yarn still attached to your second panel, Ch 1.
- Insert your hook through both the front panel and the back panel stitches to lock the two layers together.
- Work 1 SC in each stitch going up the straight side of the first point.
- When you reach the very tip of the point, work (1 SC, Ch 1, 1 SC) all into that single tip stitch. This keeps the star’s corners sharp and defined.
- Work 1 SC in each stitch going down the opposite side of the point.
- When you reach the deep “valley” between two points, Sl st tightly to maintain the crisp V-shape.
- Repeat this bordering process for the next three points.
- Stuffing:
- Before you completely seam the 5th and final point, pause.
- Fill the inside of the star with poly-fil and your sachet mix.
- Use the blunt end of your crochet hook to gently push the stuffing all the way into the very tips of the star so it doesn’t look deflated.
- Finishing & Hanging Loop:
- Continue crocheting the panels together up the final point.
- At the top tip, work your (1 SC, Ch 1, 1 SC).
- Optional Loop: If you want to attach this directly to a bag or hardware, Ch 15 right at the tip, then Sl st back into the exact same space to create a secure hanging loop.
- Finish crocheting down the rest of the point and Sl st into your starting stitch.
- Fasten off, use your yarn needle to weave the tail deep inside the puffy star to hide it, and clip any excess yarn.