As I continue creating some Mario themed crochet amigurumi, I decided that I needed to craft an invincibility star. In all of the crochet amigurumi I've done up to this point, with little exception, almost everything has been done exclusively in the round. I have very little experience with flat crochet (see Octopus legs and bear scarf.)
I crocheted this star on a size D (3.25 mm) hook with a remnant yellow Wool of the Andes worsted weight yarn. The pattern calls for size F, but I was a little concerned about running out of yarn. The smaller hook should help me preserve some yardage, plus it will still be super cute!
Modifications
- Used the magic ring to start
- I didn't join at the end of each round, I crochted the star as a spiral. (Except for the end of round 5 - I did do a Sl st to end the round.)
I'm nervous about the SC around the whole edge of the side because I'm not sure what the counts are supposed to be. I even forgot and cut the yarn at the end of the 5th point. Maybe 6-7 sc on a side? I eventually stopped counting and just did what felt natural. Wow does the simple SC border add a level of refinement to this star! Just look at the difference.
I stitched the stars together starting at the top point and then working towards the bottom. I whip stitched through half of the crochet chain around the edge to make it a little thicker.
I am so proud of these first real attempts of flat back and forth crochet! I am now less afraid to tackle other types of projects. What should I try next?
