Crochet Starry Night Bauble – Countdown to Christmas Day 18
The Starry Night Bauble 🎄
The Crochet Starry Night Bauble is a dazzling ornament that brings a celestial charm to your holiday decor. Made using the star stitch, this design creates a beautiful texture that resembles twinkling stars, making it a standout piece for your Christmas tree. Its intricate yet approachable stitch pattern is sure to delight both beginner and experienced crocheters alike.
This bauble works up quickly and is an excellent way to use up yarn scraps, making it ideal for last-minute decorations or thoughtful handmade gifts. Whether you stick to classic holiday colors or opt for a shimmering palette, the Starry Night Bauble will add a magical touch to your festivities.
So, grab your yarn and hook, make a cup of something warm, and let the magic of the crochet star stitch add a little extra love to your holidays. Happy crocheting!
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This Starry Night Bauble pattern is part of my Crochet Countdown to Christmas, where I’m sharing one festive Christmas bauble pattern every day from December 1-24! 🎄🎁 If you’ve missed any of the previous patterns, you can find all the bauble patterns for free on this page.
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Starry Night Bauble Pattern Details
Pattern is written in US terminology
Materials
- Heartland worsted yarn from Lion Brand in your favorite color
- 5mm (H8) crochet hook (or whatever size is needed to obtain gauge)
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- 3.15″ plastic bauble
Skill level
Advanced beginner.
Pattern notes
- This pattern is written using standard US crochet terms.
- The ch 1 or ch 2 never counts as a stitch.
- This bauble cover is finished by crocheting the last decreasing rounds with the bauble inside for the best fit.
Stitches used and abbreviations
- sk = skip
- ch = chain
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc dec = single crochet decrease
Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc dec)
This is my version of the hdc dec, specifically for this pattern as a traditional hdc dec is a bit too thick.
*to make a hdc dec: yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop. Immediately insert hook into next st and pull up a loop. 4 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops. First hdc dec is made.
Crochet Star Stitch
Full video tutorial is HERE
Full written tutorial is HERE
To begin, locate these five spaces:
- The second chain from the hook
- The third chain from the hook
- The stitch where you made the chain-3
- The next stitch
- The next stitch
Insert your hook into each space, pulling up a loop each time until you have six loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all six loops, then chain one to close the star—this completes your first star stitch. For subsequent stars, you’ll locate these spaces:
- The eye of the previous star
- The last two legs of the star
- The last stitch the star was made in
- The next stitch
- The next stitch
Insert your hook into each space, pull up loops as before, and finish the stitch the same way.
Half Double Crochet 3rd Loop Only (hdc 3rd loop)
Work a hdc as normal, except insert your hook into the very back loop (the third loop).
Gauge
At the end of Round 4, it should measure 3″ across.
Video for the Starry Night Bauble
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Special Stitches
Star Stitch:
Full video tutorial is HERE
Full written tutorial is HERE
Pattern Instructions for the Starry Night Bauble
Make a magic circle. Ch 1.
Round 1: work 8 hdc in circle, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (8 hdc)
Round 2: work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (16 hdc)
Round 3: work 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st. [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st], repeat from [ to ] around, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (24 hdc)
Round 4: work 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts], repeat from [ to ] around, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (32 hdc)
Round 5: work 1 hdc in first st and in each st around, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (32 hdc)
Round 6: work 1 hdc 3rd loop in first st and in each st around, join with a sl st to first st, ch 3. (32 hdc 3rd loop)
Round 7: continue to work in the 3rd loop, work 1st star stitch as indicated in the instructions above, work 1 star st using the instructions above all the way around until you have 1 st left. The last star st is made as normal, except the last sp you insert your hook is into the base where you started your first star st of this round. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (16 star sts)
Round 8: repeat Round 5.
Rounds 9-10: repeat Round 6.
Round 11: work 1 hdc dec over first 2 sts and over every 2 sts all the way around. Insert bauble into cover. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (16 hdc dec)
Round 12: repeat Round 11. Fasten off.
Conclusion
Well done on completing your Starry Night Bauble! The star stitch brings a unique texture and charm to your ornament, capturing the beauty of a starlit evening. Whether it’s hanging on your tree or gifted to a loved one, this bauble is a reflection of your creativity and holiday spirit. I hope making this brought you as much joy as seeing it light up your holiday decor. Happy crocheting! ✨
Don’t forget to share your finished baubles! Seeing your unique color choices and personal touches always brightens my day. Tag me on social media @spottedhorsedesignco so I can admire your work and cheer you on. Happy holidays and happy crocheting!
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