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Free Crochet Pattern
"Tiny Starfish"
"Tiny Starfish"
Let’s crochet a sweet and simple Starfish together! This teeny-tiny friend is part of my free ocean-inspired micro amigurumi series. She’s super easy to make and full of charm!
Want it extra small? Use one strand of embroidery floss. Prefer something a bit larger? Try fine cotton like iris thread. Dive into the fun!
Want it extra small? Use one strand of embroidery floss. Prefer something a bit larger? Try fine cotton like iris thread. Dive into the fun!
Before you begin,
I’d love to invite you to explore my other, more detailed patterns with amazing characters — you can find them here!
Material and Tools:
- Pink embroidery floss (1 separated strand).
- (I use cotton floss by Gamma or DMC).
- You can also use very fine sewing thread. The thinner the yarn, the smaller your toy.
- If you want a slightly bigger or easier-to-crochet version, use Iris or another fine cotton yarn.
- 0.5 mm crochet hook for floss or 0.75 mm hook for Iris.
- Fine, strong steel wire (optional).
- Sharp manicure scissors.
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill).
- Toothpick or similar tool for stuffing small parts.
- Bright pink watercolor and white acrylic paint.
- Thin brushes for shading.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – decrease. IMPORTANT! If using floss, skip 1 stitch instead of making a regular decrease — it's much easier.
- mr – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
Work in a spiral unless otherwise stated.
The total number of stitches in each round is shown in parentheses.
Work with the wrong side facing out for best shaping.
The total number of stitches in each round is shown in parentheses.
Work with the wrong side facing out for best shaping.
Let’s Begin!
Round 1:
Make a double magic ring, 10 sc into the ring.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. (10)
Round 2:
(Ch 7, starting from 2nd ch from hook, work 6 sc down the chain, then make 2 sc into the next 2 stitches from Round 1) × 5
(You will get 5 arms, with 10 stitches total from Round 1)
Make a double magic ring, 10 sc into the ring.
Join with a sl st to the first sc. (10)
Round 2:
(Ch 7, starting from 2nd ch from hook, work 6 sc down the chain, then make 2 sc into the next 2 stitches from Round 1) × 5
(You will get 5 arms, with 10 stitches total from Round 1)
Round 3:
(5 sc up the arm, 3 sc into the same stitch at the tip, 5 sc down the arm, then make 2 sc into the stitches from Round 2) × 5
(5 sc up the arm, 3 sc into the same stitch at the tip, 5 sc down the arm, then make 2 sc into the stitches from Round 2) × 5
Round 4:
(Work 7 sc, fold the arm in half lengthwise and “seam” it together with 6 sc, then make 2 sc in the next base stitches of Round 3) × 5
(Work 7 sc, fold the arm in half lengthwise and “seam” it together with 6 sc, then make 2 sc in the next base stitches of Round 3) × 5
(There’s a video tutorial for this step)
Round 5:
10 sc between the arms (10)
Stuff the center of the star and gently stuff the base of each arm.
10 sc between the arms (10)
Stuff the center of the star and gently stuff the base of each arm.
Now finish the star using one of two methods:
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Option 1 (easier):
Round 6:
5 dec
Pull the opening tight and sew closed. Hide the yarn tail inside the star.
Option 2 (more advanced):
Round 6:
10 sl st
Pull tight by threading through the slip stitches.
The stitches from Round 5 will add a slight raised texture.
You can enhance this effect by adding more height using a needle and thread around those same stitches.
Round 6:
10 sl st
Pull tight by threading through the slip stitches.
The stitches from Round 5 will add a slight raised texture.
You can enhance this effect by adding more height using a needle and thread around those same stitches.
Finishing touches:
Use pink watercolor to softly shade the edges and center of the star.
Add small white acrylic dots in the center and on the arms for extra cuteness.
All done!
Use pink watercolor to softly shade the edges and center of the star.
Add small white acrylic dots in the center and on the arms for extra cuteness.
All done!
🌊 Love this tiny sea star? Dive into more ocean magic!
If you enjoyed crocheting this little starfish, don't swim away just yet!
There’s a whole underwater family waiting for you:
🦀 Paul the Crab – the cutest little crab in glasses, ready to be your mini desk buddy.
🐢 Tina the Sea Turtle – calm, curious, and full of charm.
🐙 Free Octopus Pattern – a tiny tentacled friend you can start right now!
If you enjoyed crocheting this little starfish, don't swim away just yet!
There’s a whole underwater family waiting for you:
🦀 Paul the Crab – the cutest little crab in glasses, ready to be your mini desk buddy.
🐢 Tina the Sea Turtle – calm, curious, and full of charm.
🐙 Free Octopus Pattern – a tiny tentacled friend you can start right now!
✨ Discover all of them here:
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Ready to start your tiny crochet adventure? 🧶
Before you dive in, there’s one more thing to make your journey even smoother — the right hook can change everything when working this small!
👉 Check out our next article: How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook for Micro Amigurumi — and discover the tools that make tiny magic possible. ✨
Before you dive in, there’s one more thing to make your journey even smoother — the right hook can change everything when working this small!
👉 Check out our next article: How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook for Micro Amigurumi — and discover the tools that make tiny magic possible. ✨