The Marguerite stitch, also known as the crochet star stitch, is a technique that forms rows of star-shaped clusters, ideal for enhancing texture and visual appeal to any project. This stitch is built by drawing up loops into a cluster and locking them together with a chain, which gives it the spiked, daisy-like appearance.
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It’s a two-row repeat pattern:
- The first row is worked by pulling up loops across five stitches to create a cluster (often referred to as sc5tog).
- The second row is a foundation of single crochet stitches, creating the second half of the stars and giving support and spacing for the next row of stars.
Whether you’re making a blanket, scarf, washcloth, or a bag, the star stitch adds a unique texture and is perfect to work with multiple yarn colors to create stripes.
Key Tips for Crocheting the Star Stitch Successfully
- It’s a Yarn-Eater: Textured stitches like this one use more yarn than basic stitches. Always create a swatch and calculate your yarn needs, especially for larger projects like blankets or garments.
- Mind Your Tension: Consistent tension is crucial. The loops should be snug but not too tight—too much tension makes it difficult to insert your hook and can distort the shape of the stars.
- Choose the Right Yarn: The marguerite stitch creates a dense fabric. For best results, go with lighter-weight yarns. They offer crisp stitch definition, which helps the stars really pop. Cotton blends work well for added softness and drape.
- Count Every Star: Each row should have the same number of stars to keep your project even. It’s easy to skip a loop when drawing up the stitches, so count as you go to stay on track.
Now that you know what the crochet Marguerite stitch is and what to expect, let’s get to crochet! Follow along with my step-by-step star stitch video tutorial above and use it for your next DIY crochet project.
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Instructions
This tutorial uses US crochet terminology.
Step 1: Creating the Foundation Chain
The foundation needs any multiples of 2 chains. The shown crochet star stitch swatch was crocheted with 20 chains.
Step 2: Pull up Loops to Create the First Star Stitch
Insert the hook and draw up a loop in the back bump of each of the next five chains and keep those loops on the hook for now. This is the same as creating a five-single-crochet-together (sc5tog).
Tip: Keep your tension loose rather than too tight, and maintain it consistently throughout the entire project. Use a larger hook if necessary.
Step 3: Lock the Star With a Chain
Chain one and pull through all the loops on the hook to lock in the stitch and create the “eye” of the first Marguerite stitch. This chain completes the first star.
Be sure not to make the chain too tight, as this could make it difficult to insert the hook in the next step.
Step 4: Crocheting the Second Star
- Insert the hook into the eye of the last star stitch, then pull up a loop.
- Next, insert the hook into the back of the last loop of the last single crochet stitch in the group of the sc5tog (star cluster) in the previous star and pull up a loop.
- Then, insert the hook in the same stitch as the last stitch in the star stitch cluster, and pull up a loop.
- Pull up a loop in the back bump of each of the next two chains (6 loops on hook).
Step 5: Chain One to Lock the Second Star
Complete the second star with the same method used to finish the first star. Yarn over and pull through all six loops on hook to create the “eye” and complete the second star stitch.
Step 6: Crochet Stars Across
Repeat steps four and five to create stars across the first row. You should have no stitches left at the end. This is the right side of the fabric.
Tip: This photo shows us how clean and neat the foundation edge looks when we use the back bump of the chains.
Step 7: Finish the First Row
Half double crochet one into the last chain (same chain as the last loop of the last star), then chain one and turn.
Step 8: Crocheting the Second Row
- Single crochet one into the half double crochet stitch.
- Next, single crochet one in the eye of the first star stitch.
- Now, single crochet two in the eye of each remaining star stitch across.
- At end of the row, work 1 single crochet stitch on top of the turning chain, then chain 2 and turn.
Step 9: Start a New Star Row (row 3)
- Insert the hook in the front loop of the second chain from the hook and pull up a loop.
- Then, insert the hook into in the back loop of the same chain and pull up another loop (3 loops on hook).
- Draw up a loop in each of the next 3 sts (six loops on hook).
Step 10: Complete the First Star Stitch
As in row one, yarn over and pull yarn through all 6 loops, then chain one to lock in the stitch and create the “eye”.
Step 11: Crochet the Second Star
- Insert the hook into the eye of the last star stitch, then pull up a loop.
- Next, insert the hook into the back of the last loop of the last single crochet stitch in the group of the sc5tog (star cluster) in the previous star and pull up a loop.
- Then, insert the hook in the same stitch as the last stitch in the star stitch cluster, and pull up a loop.
- Pull up a loop in the back bump of each of the next two stitches (6 loops on hook).
Step 12: HDC to Finish the Third Row
At the end of row three, work one half double crochet stitch into the last stitch (the same stitch as the last loop of the last star). Then, chain one and turn.
Repeat rows two and three above (one star stitch row and one single crochet stitch row) to the desired project length.
Stripes Tip: the star stitch looks beautiful when worked with multiple colors of yarn to create stripes. Crochet one star row and one sigle crochet stitch row per to form a stripe.
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