Small star
A pint-sized star meant for sprinkling, edgings, and repeats where a full star would crowd the design. It scatters across a night-sky blanket or punctuates a border without stealing focus. In the editor you can clone it into a constellation, mirror it, or enlarge the grid for a bolder point, then save or print the chart for stitching.
- Grid
- 21 × 17
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mesh count
- 357
- Category
- Holidays
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Skill level: beginner
This is a friendly first filet project. The shape reads clearly even if your counting slips by a square or two, and there are no tricky fragmented areas to track.
Yarn and hook
For a crisp, doily-scale small star, reach for size 10 cotton thread and a 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook, which keeps the blocks sharp and the open mesh airy. Pick a smooth, non-fuzzy yarn so the filled blocks stay square and the open squares stay open after blocking.
Project ideas
Whether you are making a festive table runner or a stocking, the small star drops in cleanly, ideal for seasonal decor. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.
Who it's for
A small star panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a grandchild, and it fits naturally with Easter. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 5.3 by 4.3 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.
Before you start
- Hook
- 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook
- Thread / yarn
- Size 10–20 cotton thread
- Finished size
- 5.3 × 4.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 17 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.