Crochet Star Emoji Appliqué Pattern Tutorial

I’ve been spending time with my hooks lately, finding so much joy in bringing smaller, happy pieces into existence. That’s what inspired this newest pattern: Star Emoji Appliqué.

I wanted something quick, bright, and universally cheerful—the kind of project that instantly lifts your spirits. I have always loved bright, vibrant colors, especially pink and yellow, and how they immediately pop against any background.

This Crochet Star Emoji Appliqué is ready to add a burst of sunshine to anything, from the corner of a soft baby blanket to a fun piece of wearable decor.

Learn how to crochet the Star Emoji Appliqué with this tutorial.

Materials

• yarn (DK Yarn/Aran/Bulky/Super Bulky)
• crochet hook (3.5mm (small), 5mm (medium), 6mm (large), 10mm (extra large))

Size

• Small (7x5cm),
• Medium (9x6cm),
• Large (10x7cm)
• XLarge (15x10cm)

Abbreviations

• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st – slip stitch
• yo – yarn over
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sc blo – single crochet in back loop only
• sc flo – single crochet in front loop only
• pst – picot stitch
• mr – magic ring

Instructions

Round 1: Crochet a magic ring, (*3sc, ch5, sl st in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the back bump of the next 3chs, sc in next 3sts, ch3, sl st in the back bump of 2nd ch from hook, sl st in the back bump of the next ch* x2) all inside the magic ring, pull the yarn tail to close the magic ring, don’t turn, don’t close the round, continue to Round 2 = 24

Round 2: *sc in next 5sts, sl st in next 2sts, ch2, sl st in next 2sts, sc in next 6sts, sl st in next, ch2, sl st in next, sc in next* x 2, sl st to close the round = 36