Celebrate in style this Christmas with our glittery, silver star knitting pattern by Rosee Woodland. This pattern first appeared in Knit Today issue 118, and now we're bringing it to you for free!
These sparkly stars would make great stashbusters as you can knit two small stars or one large one using just 60m of yarn. Remember to save a few short lengths of yarn to make the hanging loops.
What colours will you choose? Go for stylish monochrome or a bright, cheerful rainbow and use them to trim your tree – or hang them up as bunting all over the house!
Your free star knitting pattern
This pattern includes two alternative ways to knit the stars: worked flat on straight needles, or in the round using double-pointed needles (DPNs). If you're new to circular knitting, this would be a great first project – learn how it's done with our guide to knitting in the round.
If you want to make a small knit star, hold the yarn single as normal and use 3¼mm needles. To make a large knit star, hold the yarn double and use 4½mm needles. Choose straight or double-pointed needles, depending on whether you want to work flat or in the round.
For this project you'll need to know how to cast on knitting, how to work the knit stitch and purl stitch, and how to increase stitches and how to decrease in knitting.
To make the stars you will need
- 60m (65yds) of sparkly silver yarn such as Anchor Artiste Metallic
- For small star: A pair of 3¼mm (US 3) single or double-pointed knitted needles
- For large star: A pair of 4½mm (US 7) single or double-pointed knitted needles
- Spray starch
- Tapestry needle
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Tension for the knitted star
Small star: 25 sts and 50 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter stitch using 3¼mm needles. Large star: 20 sts and 40 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter stitch using 4½mm needles with yarn held double.
Star knitting pattern abbreviations
This knit star pattern uses our standard set of knitting abbreviations.
The star knitting pattern worked flat
Cast on 117 sts using the thumb method.
Knit one row.
Row 1 (RS) K11, *k3tog, k20; rep from * to the last 14 sts, k3tog, k11. [107 sts]
Row 2 (WS) K10, *p3tog, k18; rep from * to last 13 sts, p3tog, k10. [97 sts]
Row 3 K9, *k3tog, k16; rep from * to last 12 sts, k3tog, k9. [87 sts]
Row 4 K8, *p3tog, k14; rep from * to last 11 sts, p3tog, k8. [77 sts]
Row 5 K7, *k3tog, k12; rep from * to last 10 sts, k3tog, k7. [67 sts]
Row 6 K6, *p3tog, k10; rep from * to last 9 sts, p3tog, k6. [57 sts]
Row 7 K5, *k3tog, k8; rep from * to last 8 sts, k3tog, k5. [47 sts]
Row 8 K4, *p3tog, k6; rep from * to last 7 sts, p3tog, k4. [37 sts]
Row 9 K3, *k3tog, k4; rep from * to last 6 sts, k3tog, k3. [27 sts]
Row 10 K2, *p3tog, k2; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3tog, k2. [17 sts]
Row 11 K1, k3tog 5 times, k1. [7 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Sew together short edges with RS tog. Weave in ends. Spray with starch and leave to dry flat. Attach hanging loop.
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The star knitting pattern worked in the round
Cast on 115 sts using the thumb method and double-pointed needles. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches. Place a stitch marker.
Purl round one.
Round 1 (RS) K10, *k3tog, k20; rep from * to the last 13 sts, k3tog, k10. [105 sts]
Round 2 P9, *k3tog, p18; rep from * to last 12 sts, k3tog, p9. [95 sts]
Round 3 K8, *k3tog, k16; rep from * to last 11 sts, k3tog, k8. [85 sts]
Round 4 P7, *k3tog, p14; rep from * to last 10 sts, k3tog, p7. [75 sts]
Round 5 K6, *k3tog, k12; rep from * to last 9 sts, k3tog, k6. [65 sts]
Round 6 P5, *k3tog, p10; rep from * to last 8 sts, k3tog, p5. [55 sts]
Round 7 K4, *k3tog, k8; rep from * to last 7 sts, k3tog, k4. [45 sts]
Round 8 P3, *k3tog, p6; rep from * to last 6 sts, k3tog, p3. [35 sts]
Round 9 K2, *k3tog, k4; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3tog, k2. [25 sts]
Round 10 P1, *k3tog, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3tog, p1. [15 sts]
Round 11 K3tog 5 times. [5 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Weave in ends. Spray with starch and leave to dry flat. Attach hanging loop.
Shopping list
- Buy Anchor Artiste Metallic yarn from Amazon
- Buy single-pointed knitting needles from LoveCrafts
- Buy double-pointed knitted needles from LoveCrafts
- Buy spray starch from Amazon
Download your free star knitting pattern
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Cast on the star knitting pattern today!
These stars are quick and easy to knit – a perfect last-minute decoration to add to your tree or hang around the house. We love how much choice this pattern gives you over the size of the stars and the way you work them. Why not try them all and decide which is your favourite?
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