Pentagon Star Crochet Motif

I designed this Pentagon Star Crochet Motif back in November 2019 using the yarn I received from the Posh Yarn Advent Swap. I made a few motifs but never really got into it and the stars and mini skeins of yarn remained in a shoe box for almost a year. Then I came across a challenge on Instagram which encouraged you to work on a crochet blanket for 21 days, under the hashtag #21daycrochetchallenge. I decided to work on this advent star blanket and I’m really pleased I did because it revived my enthusiasm for it and I also worked out how I was going to join them with an additional diamond shaped motif. I will show you how to do that in a future post! In the mean time, I have written up the pattern and made a comprehensive YouTube video tutorial.

Fair Warnings

I don’t think this is a particularly easy pattern – probably best suited to a confident crocheter or at least a crafter that is happy to try things that might push their skills a little. I have therefore marked this as an Intermediate pattern.

Additionally, this pattern has not been tested so please do let me know if you have any problems.

three images showing variations of a crochet pentagon star in hand dyed yarns

Tools & Materials

4ply/Fingering yarn in 2 colours. Natural fibers work best.

Yardage per motif:

Approx 4g/15m/17yds

Yarn Examples

Posh Jeannie Sock
Viking Of Norway Nordlys
Malabrigo Sock

Hook 3mm / C – I love Clover Amour
Tapestry / wool needle

Pentagon Star Crochet Motif – Written Pattern

Pattern is in US crochet terminology. Download here (opens in new tab).

Pentagon Star Crochet Motif – YouTube Video

Project Ideas

Luxury Festive Ornaments : These little motifs are perfect for making Christmas decorations (pattern in progress).
Heirloom Scrap Blanket : instructions for filler shapes and joining coming soon. Sign up to my newsletter to learn all about it!
Beautiful Cowl : I have visions of rainbow coloured stars with a plain, dark background.

What would you make?