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This adorable star shape filet square crochet pattern is a great easy pattern using double crochet stitches and chain spaces. The flat back and forth design is easy and fun to create for advanced beginners to easy skill level crocheters. The pattern features written directions as well as a stitch diagram. This filet square is perfect to use as part of a blanket, a washcloth, or anything else you can think of!
This star shape square is one of six shapes created for a Shapes and Blocks Baby Blanket. The other shapes include a triangle, a circle, a square, a diamond, and a heart.
It took me quite a while to get the star shape just right because I wanted it to be as symmetrical as possible, not an easy feat… but I persisted and was successful!!
I used a neutral colored border, different from the main square colors to make the edges nicer and easier to sew into a blanket. You might choose to add a border the same color as the square, or skip it completely! There is no wrong way to do it.
About The Filet Stitch
Filet crochet is a method where a stitch (usually double crochet) is used in combinations with chain stitches to create a pattern of either a solid background with a shape done in chain spaces or a chain space background with the shape done in double crochets. It is an easy type of crochet to grasp, but it is important to understand that the chain spaces and the tops of the stitches are worked the same way.
Click Here If You Would Like An Additional Tutorial on Filet Crochet
Yarn to Use
For this series of shape filet crochet patterns I used Simply DK Paintbox yarns, they are a size 3, light, or DK labeled yarn. This yarn is perfect for a baby blanket because it is light and has a wonderful selection of colors!
You could use a #4 worsted weight yarn if you choose, but don’t forget to size up your hook too. If you do this your finished square will be larger than the dimensions I have given.
Hook to Use
The recommended hook for the Paintbox Simple DK yarn is a 4 mm G6 size hook. That is what I used to create this star shape filet square.
I like Susan Bates In-Line Hooks, such as the one you can purchase here.
The gauge you get with this hook is somewhat important. If your gauge for this project is off from what I have given your square may look a bit more spaced out or scrunched together.
I always recommend checking gauge, especially because it may effect how much yarn you need to complete the project. But if you are not concerned with this, use whatever hook gives you your desired appearance.
Star Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy: Knowledge of foundation, chain, double crochet stitches, and working into a chain space.
Finished Size
7.5” tall x 7” wide
Gauge
17 DC x 12 rows = 4 in wide X 4 in tall
Materials
- 65 yds #3 light yarn
- G 6/ 4 mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Optional: 10 yds #3 yarn (for border)
Stitches & Abbreviations
- Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
- Chain (Ch)
- Stitch (St)
- Double Crochet (DC)
- Skip (Sk)
- Single Crochet (SC) – Used only for optional border
Pattern Notes
This pattern is flat in a back and forth motion. There is no “right side” or “wrong side” for this pattern, the finished square will look the same from both sides.
Each row has 31 stitches in it. The chain spaces count as a stitch.
The chain 2 stitches at the start of each row do not count as a stitch.
This pattern can be started in 1 of 2 ways. The first way listed uses foundation double crochet stitches in row 1. An alternative to start this pattern is to create a chain and then work a row of double crochet in that chain. See the row directions for more information.
See the stitch diagram at the bottom of this post for more information.
Star Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Row 1. Work 31 FDC.
(Alternate Row 1. Ch 33. Turn and DC in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each st to end. Remember the first 2 chains don’t count as a st. 31 DCs).
Row 2. Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end.
Row 3. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 15 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts to end.
Row 4. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 2 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 2 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts to end.
Row 5. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 8 sts to end.
Row 6. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 8 sts to end.
Row 7. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 4 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 4 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts to end.
Row 8. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 2 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 2 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts to end.
Row 9. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 10 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, sk 1. DC in next 10 sts to end.
Row 10. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 8 sts to end.
Row 11. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 4 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 4 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts to end.
Row 12. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 4 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 4 sts to end.
Row 13. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 2 sts. *Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Repeat from * a total of 14 times. DC in last st.
Row 14. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 12 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 12 sts to end.
Row 15. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 13 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 13 sts to end.
Row 16. Repeat row 15.
Row 17. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 14 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 14 sts to end.
Row 18. Repeat row 17.
Row 19. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 15 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 15 sts to end.
Row 20. Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end. Tie off at the end of row 20 and weave in ends.
Optional Border
Attach new yarn to hook. Work 3 single crochets in each corner space, and 29 single crochets spaced evenly across each edge.
Star Shape Filet Square Stitch Diagram
I hope you enjoyed my Star Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern! Check out the links below for more great shapes!!
Heart Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Triangle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Square Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Circle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Diamond Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Shapes & Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Happy Hookin’
Thank you so much for the free pattern. I just started filet crochet. It is strange though fir me. I can do better if I look at your finished piece then by reading the chart.
Judy, Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you have a good way to complete the pattern – however works for you 🙂 Have a great day! ~Caitlin
Saw your pattern on Moogly’s Loop Scoop Yarny Arts page. Thank you for creating and sharing!
Thank you for your kind worded comment! I’m glad you enjoyed my pattern. I love to browse new patterns on the Loop Scoop!! <3 ~Caitlin