The star stitch — also called the daisy stitch — creates a beautiful row of little six-pointed stars with a soft, textured, almost knitted look. It's warm, dense and reversible, and it's a lovely step up from the basic stitches.
What is the star stitch?
Each star is a small cluster: you pull up loops through a chain, a "centre eye," and the next few stitches, then close them all together and chain one to form the eye of the next star. Worked across a row and stacked, the clusters form rows of soft, six-pointed stars. The fabric is thick, warm and looks the same on both sides — great for cosy items. You'll want to be comfortable with single crochet and the chain first.
How to crochet the star stitch (step by step)
- Chain a foundation in a multiple of 2, plus 1.
- First star: pull up a loop in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th chains from the hook (5 loops on the hook in total with the starting loop).
- Yarn over and draw through all the loops on the hook to gather the star.
- Chain 1 — this makes the "eye" at the centre of the star.
- Next star: pull up a loop in the eye you just made, a loop in the back of the last star, and loops in the next two stitches; yarn over, draw through all, chain 1. Repeat across.
- Return row: work a single crochet into each eye and stitch across to create a flat row, ready for the next row of stars.
Tips for pretty stars
- Keep your loops the same loose height so every star is even.
- Always close the star by drawing through all loops at once.
- Don't forget the chain-1 eye — it anchors the next star.
- The single-crochet return row is what keeps the fabric flat between star rows.
What to make with the star stitch
The warm, dense star stitch is wonderful for baby blankets, cowls, hats, scarves and washcloths. Its reversible, cosy texture makes it a favourite for winter gifts.
Make something cosy
Try the star stitch on a warm project. Browse our beginner patterns or grab a free pattern.
Browse all patterns →Frequently asked questions
What is the star stitch in crochet?
The star stitch, also called the daisy stitch, is made by pulling up loops through several stitches and drawing the yarn through all of them at once to form a star, with a chain-1 eye at its centre.
Is the star stitch the same as the daisy stitch?
Yes. Star stitch and daisy stitch are two names for the same gathered cluster stitch.
Is the star stitch good for beginners?
It's a confident-beginner or easy-intermediate stitch. If you can single crochet and chain, and keep your loops even, you can make it.
What can I make with the star stitch?
Star stitch is lovely for baby blankets, cowls, hats, scarves and washcloths, thanks to its warm, reversible texture.
That completes your texture toolkit alongside the shell, puff and crocodile stitches. New to crochet? Start with our complete beginner's guide.
