You could also adapt the sizing on this pattern to turn it into a crochet necklace or even a crochet cowl. It is basically a simple row repeat. This would allow you to make a few different items, including matching sets of accessories while getting the hang of row after a simple row of star stitch. Have fun with it! Even if you know the stitch, this is a great pattern for practicing it. The version shown here is for a skinny scarf, but it explains how to increase your chain by the correct multiples to make a wider scarf. If you wanted to, you could even use the same information to make a crochet blanket using the star stitch. It’s a simple but versatile crochet pattern. The crochet washcloth is worked in two different colors of stripes. You could easily make many variations on it by simply changing the colors. You could use more than just the two colors, making every row a different color, or you could even make a crochet washcloth in a single color so that the stitch is what is showcased without any detraction from color changes. Additionally, since washcloths are small items, they work up quickly, giving you an instant gratification project. This is always nice when you are practicing a new crochet stitch because it gives you the sense that “yes, I can accomplish this cool new thing.” Additionally, the designer links to her crochet headband pattern. It utilizes the same stitch but is a smaller pattern. This gives you the option to practice the smaller item first if you aren’t quite sure how you’re going to do with star stitch. Alternatively, it provides you with a second item so that you could make both to create a matching set. It’s always special to give matching sets as gifts, so if you like to crochet for others then this is a good star stitch set option. One of the places that you might take your crochet hooks is to craft with others, at conventions or meet-ups, where other knitters and crocheters are going to see your crochet hook case. This is one of those hook cases that you will be proud to show off as having crafted by hand! Star stitch is a versatile stitch that works well with a lot of other stitches. The star stitch is a dense, tightly woven stitch. For that reason, it pairs really well with more open or loose stitches. The shell stitch is kind of between closed and open and we see it serves its role well here against the star stitch.
