Five Point Star Granny Square Free Pattern: 10 Steps
This five-point star granny square uses a clever trick: the star is added on top of the finished base with surface chain stitches, so it floats above the fabric. The background is a circular granny square worked over 10 rounds; the star is made by chaining 12 and skipping 15 stitches around the circle, five times. The effect is dimensional and a little surprising.
This is one of four star designs on KnotToYarn: the center-star granny square, the surface-chain five-point star, the picot eight-point star and the star appliques. Each uses a different construction, pick the look you are after.
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Tip: change the base circle color to reskin the star, navy for a night-sky look, soft pink for a pastel one.
This one isn’t like other star granny squares. Instead of crocheting the star into the fabric, you add it on top with surface chain stitches, so the five points sit raised above the surface for a dramatic, eye-catching effect.
It comes in two parts. First you build a circular base over 10 rounds, working out from a magic ring to a full granny square. Then you add the star by working chain stitches into the front loops of Round 4, spacing five evenly around the circle.
Materials for Your Five Point Star Granny Square
Before you start, gather your supplies, just two yarn colors and a 3.00 mm hook.
- Yarn: 2 colors of DK sport weight yarn (sample uses grey for the base and pink for the star and accents)
- Crochet hook: 3.00mm
- Darning needle: for weaving in ends
- Scissors: for cutting yarn between rounds
The finished square is about 3.54 inches square, and the raised star adds roughly 0.25 inches of height, so it really does sit off the surface.
Abbreviations for This Five Point Star Pattern
It uses standard US terms plus a few loop-specific ones. See our abbreviations guide if any are new.
- ch: chain stitch
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- Sl St: slip stitch
- BL/BLO: back loop / back loop only
- FL/FLO: front loop / front loop only
- inc: increase
Five Point Star Granny Square Free Pattern: Background
The base is 10 rounds, starting from a magic ring, expanding into a circle, then shaping into a square. Rounds 5 and 6 work into the front and back loops of Round 4 to create a layered look.
Round 1: Magic Ring Center
Start with a magic ring, chain 2 as a standing stitch (counts as hdc), work 7 hdc into the ring, pull the tail tightly, and slip stitch to the top of the first chain 2. You should have 8 stitches total.
Magic ring, ch2 (count as hdc), 7hdc, pull tail tightly, sl st to top of first ch2.
Rounds 2-4: Increasing Circle
Each round adds stitches to keep the circle flat, hdc increases on Rounds 2 and 3, then dc increases on Round 4 for a firmer base.
Round 2: ch2 (count as hdc), hdc inc in same st, hdc inc in each remaining st, sl st to top of first ch2. (16 hdc)
Round 3: ch2 (count as hdc), hdc inc in next st, *hdc, hdc inc* rep 7 times, sl st to top of first ch2. (24 hdc)
Round 4: ch3 (count as dc), dc inc in same st, dc in next st, dc inc in next st, *dc inc, dc, dc inc* rep 7 times, sl st to top of first ch3, fasten off. (48 dc)
Rounds 5-7: Layered Accent Rounds
These two rounds give the two-tone layered effect: Round 5 in the front loop only of Round 4, Round 6 in the back loop only. That visually splits the round into two layers.
Round 5 (FLO): Add accent yarn in FL of any st, ch1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
Round 6 (BLO of Round 4): Add accent yarn in BL of any st from Round 4, ch2 (count as hdc), hdc inc in next st, 2hdc, hdc inc in next st. *hdc, hdc inc, 2hdc, hdc inc* rep 7 times, sl st to top of first ch2. (48 hdc)
Round 7: ch1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
Five Point Star Granny Square: Square Border
Rounds 8 through 10 transform the circle into a proper granny square shape with corner chain spaces and graduated stitch heights.
Round 8: Add contrast yarn, ch4 (count as tr), tr+ch3+2tr in same st, tr, 2dc, 2hdc, 3sc, 2hdc, 2dc, tr. *2tr+ch3+2tr in next st, tr, 2dc, 2hdc, 3sc, 2hdc, 2dc, tr* rep 3 times, sl st to top of first ch4, fasten off.
Round 9: Add accent yarn in any corner sp, ch2 (count as hdc), work (1hdc, ch3, 2hdc) in same corner, hdc in each st around, working 2hdc+ch3+2hdc in each corner sp, sl st to top of first ch2, fasten off.
Round 10: Add contrast yarn in any corner sp, ch1, 3sc in same corner, sc in each st, working 3sc in each corner sp, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
The Five-Point Star Motif Overlay
This is the step that makes it special. The star is worked into the front loops of Round 4, so the chain stitches sit on top of the base.
Step 1: Add star color yarn in any st of Round 4 (FLO), chain 12.
Steps 2-5: Skip next 15 sts, *sl st in next st, ch12, skip 15 sts*, repeat 4 times total.
Step 6: Slip stitch to the first chain of the initial ch12, fasten off.
The five ch-12 chains form the star points, and the slip stitches anchor them. Because they’re in the front loops only, they float above the back-loop rounds, that’s the raised effect. For steady chains, see our tension guide.
Five Point Star Granny Square Project Ideas
It suits patriotic projects, holiday blankets, and decorative pillows, each square reads as its own little piece. Change the base color for different themes: navy for patriotic, green for nature, pastels for a baby blanket.
If you enjoy this advanced pattern, try pairing it with the classic granny square pattern for a mixed-skill-level blanket, or check out our hexagon granny square pattern for another unique motif shape. For yarn weight standards and hook recommendations, the Craft Yarn Council is the industry standard reference. Browse more inspiration at LoveCrafts.
For other star-themed projects, see our crochet star pattern collection. The folk flower medallion granny square is another striking geometric motif.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you crochet a five point star granny square?
You make five star-point projections from a center ring, then fill the spaces around them with shorter stitches to square it off. Start with a magic ring, work clusters of double or treble crochet into chain spaces for each point, then add stitches between the points in later rounds until it’s square.
What is the difference between a 5 point and 8 point star granny square?
The difference is the number of points. A 5-point star has five symmetrical points like a classic star; an 8-point has eight, for a denser, more snowflake-like look. The 5-point uses fewer stitches per round, so it’s quicker and easier for beginners.
Can beginners crochet a five point star granny square?
It’s doable for confident beginners comfortable with basic stitches and following a pattern, the five-repeat symmetry is simpler than higher-point versions. If you’ve made a traditional granny square and can work clusters into chain spaces, you’re set.
What projects work well with five point star granny squares?
They’re great for patriotic projects, Fourth of July blankets, star-and-stripe throws, holiday decor, and also work in baby blankets, cushion covers, and bag panels. Joined together, the points make a striking geometric pattern.
How do you keep five point star granny squares from curling?
Curling usually comes from tight tension or uneven stitch counts between points. Keep each point’s stitch and chain-space count the same, and block when you’re done, pin all five points flat on a mat and let it dry fully to set the shape.
