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  • Nice video, just very hard to see given the camera angle. And i can't make out what is being done at the end of the first row of star stitches, how the half double crochet is made. That part goes too fast and is hidden by hand. Confused. I hope i can figure out how to continue.

    It is a beautiful stitch though and i started an afghan using it. You have a very nice, soothing voice!

  • What a beautiful stitch -- thank you!

  • @theblueberrybee You are welcome.

  • Loved it

  • i fell in love with this stitch the moment i learned it from this video...i am now making me a blanket using this stitch

  • how many chain should i do when making a scarf?

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  • Does anyone know how many chains I should start with when making a scarf with this pattern?

  • Would a baby blanket be about 6 of these 6 inch squares wide and thus begin with chaining 144?

  • (cont) What I have been doing is, at the end of the half double crochet row, chaining four, adding four loops to the hook from my chain and two from the tops of the first two half double crochets. Is this correct? It always seems to want to grow by a star each row and I'm having to count, which seems like I must be doing something wrong?

  • Hi Teresa, firstly may I say that your tutorials have been a massive help - I've gone from never having crocheted before to making my first blanket. I'm using this star stitch, but I'm having a problem with the right hand side (where you start the bottom of the star, adding six loops and pulling through), in that I can't seem to keep the edge straight. I'm only doing one colour, so I couldn't exactly follow your tutorial.(cont.)

  • your videos are soooo helpful :) I looked at other videos for this star stitch and they confused me....u are amazing at explaining the pattern and what u are doing...thank u thank u thank u for such amazing tutorials :)

  • Hello Teresa,

    i just want to say that thank you so much for your tutorials esp. the iphone bag! it really helped me in my tle project( though i do remembered you said it wasn't recommended lol)..anywho, my bestfriend liked it and my classmates now wanted to try it too...oh yeah, right now, im totally addicted to crochet :)

  • Your videos are the best I get to practice and make a ton of mistakes without feeling completely dense thank you so much!!!!!!

  • @LaRaina28 Thank you,  I appreciate the comment.

  • Hey Teresa!

    First of all thank you for your wonderfull channel! I have been working on a baby blanket using the srat stich and it is coming up wonderfully! I was wondering if there is a way to make a border to the blanket since it is a bit more narrow than I intented...

    Thank you!

  • Hello, Teresa!

    First of all...thank you for teaching me EVERYTHING! I have a question regarding the star stitch. When I am making the star (after the first stitch in the top of the chain at the top, when there are two loops on the hook) do I then go through both loops on the side stitch of the star? Thank you!

  • @haylinmilsam I go through two loops on the side but the angle of the camera did not show it very well. Whenever there are two loops, I prefer to go through two because it make the stitch more secure and look neater. When you go through one loop, it tends to pull and look sloppy.

  • Thank you your inspiring show. I was wondering if maybe you could show how to crochet a pattern called sweet hugs and kisses? I have crochet many of your patterns and my family has enjoyed them, so again thank you!

  • Is there any way to turn off the slow motion? I really don't like it and it cuts off for me at the end when I really am paying attentiion on how to end the row and I it seems to skip over it and how to start the next row.

  • Having trouble getting to the written instructions. Is anyone else?

  • Im just starting off crocheting and wanna learn more then just the simple stich and your videos really help!

  • Thank you for doing it in slow it really helps as im trying to do it along with you.

  • @itsmednb100 You are welcome. 

  • Hey there Lady T, I was wondering if this stitch is viable for a border? I am crocheting an american flag (to the executive order) with stars and all and I have this gold yarn for the border when I finally finish and I was wondering if there was a way to modify this for a border stitch? (And if it's compatible with adding fringe?)

  • @StarSplitter87 It would make a great border! You will need to work a modified stitch in the corners so there are extra stitches. This is so the corners do not tug and pull up. You should be able to add fringe as well.

  • @tjw1963 I think I know what you mean. I'm sorry, I'm still such a novice! So are you saying to put a star a few stiches early to add stitches or chain a few to add some room at the corners? I have relatively current pics I'll private message you!

  • hi Theresa, can you please tell me initially how many chains required to stich a blanket. thanks.

  • @TheSwetoo I would estimate about 125-150 chains.

  • That's very helpful!! THANKS!

  • This is gorgeous!!!! I don't think I've ever seen the star pattern till now. I will definitely be trying this. Thank you for going step by step, slow-mo, and including written instructions. I'm a bit dislexic and I need the help. You do such beautiful work.

  • @Apricotic I appreciate your kind words, thank you!

  • I was able to figure out how to get the loose stich but now I can't get it to lay straight. Yours is so straight and flat. Mine always has a wave in it

  • @Averysmom1000 Keep practicing and you will get it.

  • Hi how do u pull the loops up loosly? Whenever i do it, it just ends up pulling tight :s. I tried the baby shoes u did with a similar stitch and that was also pulled tight. Urghh :(.

  • @xMyLittlePrincessx What you will do is practice loosening the grip on your yarn. The looser the yarn, the larger you will be able to make your stitches. You can use your hook to pull up the loop of yarn.

  • how would you work the star stitch in the round?

  • @plumechat You will start the same way as you will a hat. The half double crochet round will be your increase round, where you work extra stitches. This will set you up for the next round working the second round of star stitch.

  • What a fun stitch! Because of your fabulous tutorials, I finally had to create an account so I can thank you for your VERY clear explanations For lack of having a "live" teacher, I am self-taught and not particularly clever, but with your help, I've learned so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Also, with a click of a mouse I can get you to repeat as much as I need and not be embarrassed at my denseness!

  • @elpie60 I appreciate your kind words, thank you!

  • i had just a few questions. umm..do you have to change yarns? i have a beautiful multicolor yarn that i think would be beautiful. and if not, how would you begin the second row? and also, how big would it have to be for a normal afghan? thanks, kelsie.

  • beautiful!!! thanks *Ü*

  • What kind of thread and what size crochet hook are you using to make the 6 " square?

  • @lacemaker2 The yarn is 4 ply yarn and the hook looks like it may be a size G or H. You can do the stitch with different size hooks so you don't need the exact size I used.

  • how do you end the second row? every time I play the video, it skips.

  • @georgiagirl107 It shows both rows.

  • ive love your tutorials. i learned a few basic stiches as a child and now want to get back into crocheting.

  • If you are a beginner, pleased ask for the beginner crochet stitch playlist

  • I am going to try and learn this when I get the chance. Hopefully soon would love to do a lot of different colored squares. And than put them together and make a blanket for a baby..

  • Can I make it for scarf? The pattern looks beautiful.

    Thank You!

  • @mystarmoonsun  It will make a beautiful scarf

  • thank you finally i learned how to do it :D

  • @maryam17197 You are welcome!

  • How can I use this for a blanket...like how many chain stitches do I need to start off with?

  • @natmart1986 I would suggest about 175-250

  • @tjw1963 Thank you so much!!

  • How can I use this for a blanket...like how many chain stitches do I need to start off with?

  • hello can you use this star stich as in a hat anh how can i start it off thankx alot for the other replys.

  • @alex9118able I have two hats made with the star stitch. One is an adult size version, the other is a baby cap! I will send you the link.

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  • Thank you for answering my question. Oh if only I knew what you were talking about! lol I will have to look on youtube for a demo or something. i've only started crocheting for a week now. Its still really difficult. thanks!

  • So i finally got this pattern down. And im halfway through my blanket. How can I add edging/trim to the blanket so its not so bland?

  • @lameexcuse17 You will work the edging around in one round. When you get to the corners, you will work extra stitches so it will lay flat.

  • I can do this stitch but I always get messed up adding a coior I somehow lose a stitch or it doesn't line up right. Ahhhh frustrating!

  • @lameexcuse17 Keep practicing and it will make sense. 

  • Hi Teresa!

    Got a question on the multiple thing, for example this video it is multiple of 2+3. Does that mean your chain will be a chain that is divisible by two and you add 3 chains at the end before you start? Otherwise could you explain to me what "multiple of 2+3" means since you started with a chain of 24? Btw love your vids! A++!

  • @thatmyrabbee The multiple of two means that it takes two chains to make the pattern stitch. If you want 50 star stitch, you will crochet 100 chains plus 3 for 103. The plus amount is done only once and is for the extra chains needed to complete the odd amount of the beginning stitch. I hope that makes sense.

  • Hi Teresa! I don´t get it;=(! You say the stitch works with multiples of 2 +3 and then you say you chained up 24, shouldn´t it be 25 then or 21? Please help! Greetz

  • @trillajenn Thats what i thought. it means you need an odd amount of stitches total.... i think. I did a blanket with 123 stitches and it seems to be working lol

  • wonderful video :) :) :) 

  • Thank you very much for the detail demonstration of the star stitch!!

  • @lubovforever You are welcome.

  • Hi Teresa, is Dalila from Argentina.

    Do you know something about "Clone Knot"?

    Tks!

  • @MariaDalila I did some research and it looks like the bullion or roll stitch. There may be another variation.

  • i love the look of the star stitch, at first i thought that's going to be a little hard for me to do. now i watch your video,

    It's not as hard as i first thought,, and it's such a nice pattern.

    thank you for your video, this will make a great blanket done in squares

  • Does the star stitch like this take up a lot of yarn like the puff stitch does?

  • @nonconform1987 It will use quite a bit of yarn.

  • great stitch,thanks for sharing!

  • you have incredible crochet making talent ..

  • I am just started to learn crochet. I came across ur video. I wanted to make a baby blanked in this pattern...U r a good teacher..I didn't get "multiple is 2 +3"? That means how many chain stich i have to put for a blanket .Can u explain this please...Thanks.

  • I am a beginner crocheter, and I loved the video. I understand what to do completely. However, if I wanted to make a blanket would you just make 6" squares and sew them together or is there a way to make it all at once? Also, what technique would you use for your first blanket? Thanks!

  • I don't understand what a multiple is in crochet. Could you explain that to me~why it's important, how to do it please?

    Thanks so much!

  • @catlynn1964 The multiple is how many chains it take to work the pattern stitch. It take 2 chains to work the star stitch. It is important when estimating the length of your chain.

  • Your crochet videos are the best, I came across this video this afternoon whilst browsing Youtube. I got out some wool and a crochet hook and followed the video and am now making a baby shawl for a work colleague who is very soon having a baby shower. Thank you once again

  • You are welcome.

  • thank you, thank you! for making this video! Yours is the clearest and I love the slow motion you added. Had the hardest time trying to understand the crochet pattern instructions I am trying to learn from. And your video totally made my day!

  • You are welcome. I wish you much continued success with crochet.

  • Teresa, you and your videos are a blessing, you are a wonderful teacher and I look forward to continuing to learn from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.

  • I appreciate the comment, thank you.

  • ah que klinda p[uintada pero  creo que esta muy dora para una cobija mas bien em gutaria para unos agarradores por el grosor

    Patricia

  • What size hook did you use for this particular stitch?

  • It looks like a size 5 or 5.5mm

  • Thank you teresa

  • Can anyone tell me how many stitches I need to start off the star stitch afghan. I am no pro at crochet and have a hard time figuring out the multiples....lol Thanks in advance.

  • It will depend on how wide you want your afghan. I suggest that you just crochet a chain to the length that you want and then work the stitch. Your chain may not come out exact but that is alright. I have a video tutorial on this method. It is a technique so you don't have to worry about multiples.

  • I experimented with this stitch today and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! I'm am going to make an afghan with this stitch! Thank you so much for all your videos!!! They are so awesome!!

  • I think I figure it out. Could it be 240 stitches? I want to use this pattern to make an afghan. I love this star stitch pattern.

  • I am sorry Teresa, I ment to ask you how many stitches should I start with for a normal Afghan. I really don't understand the multiples etc....

    Your videos are awesome and make me want to learn.

    Thank you so much for doing this.

    Your the best!!

    Shirley

  • I will try it , I hope that I can do it

  • Can one use it as a scalf thank u

  • This stitch would make a beautiful scarf.

  • How many stitches do I need to make a baby blanket? You start off with 24 but I am sure it is more then that.

    Thank you for sahring such a great video.

  • 125-150 chains will make a nice baby afghan.

  • WHAT am Idoing wrong?  I followed your steps and it curls in the ned?? : ( help?

  • @sally969

    your stitches are too tight. Loosen up alittle.

  • hmm, ok I will try that! thanks : )

  • love your tutorials!! thank you

  • You are welcome. I appreciate the comment, thank you.

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  • thanks

  • I keep trying to do this stitch but it always seems to curve and get smaller, what am i doing wrong?

    thanks!!

  • Hi! I was having the same problem too and after watching the video very closely I figured out what I was doing wrong. Maybe this will help you too. Once youve chained three and are starting to work the bottom of the star stitch, you actually insert your hook into each chain on the chain three and draw up a loop. You insert your hook into the previous worked half double crochets when you are pulling up loops 5 & 6.

  • Im making scarfs for my friends daughter. Im just now learning and your videos help me ssooo much. When people ask who taught me, I can say Ms. Teresa. Thank you soo much. You videos are very much appreciated. And I love the fact that you do a slow motion.

    PS. Can you post a video (or link if you already have one) of how you hold your yarn? It looks like I can go faster doing it your way. I usually have to let go of the piece in order to YO. Thanks once again.

  • Thank you so much for the slow motion step by step. I have learned so my by watching your video and im still learning  Thank you for having the patients to do your videos . What size hook was used ?

  • Thank you for the comment. I may have used a size H or I crochet hook. This stitch can be done with a variety of crochet hooks.

  • this is great! my grandmother taught me to crochet when I was little, but I haven't done it in years. So hard to teach yourself from the instructions in books, much easier to watch someone do it. Can't wait to start something. Great channel!

  • I appreciate the comment, thank you.

  • thank you an avid crochet friend wanted to learn this stictch and thanks to your expertise and excellent demo i taught her how and also am making a beautiful afghan as well thanks so much for teaching years ago my mom bought a kit for my sis she made a ver pointed ripple or chevron with increased and decrease i would love to do that in a rainbow but cannot find a pattern thanks again

  • You are welcome. :)

  • I love your videos. They help me a lot, I'm gonna use this stitch for a baby blanket I am making for my little girl. And I might use a few other stitches you got for it as well.

  • You are welcome to share your finished piece on my FaceBook page when you are finished.

  • Realmente............PRECIOSO

  • I love this stitch!!

    Great videos, and great project ideas!

    Thank you for everything! :)

  • I absolutely love your videos!!! Thanks so much for the slow motion play!

  • I appreciate the comment, thank you.

  • I love this pattern! How do I work this in a beanie hat?

  • omg thats such a pretty stitch!!

    could u make a hat with this same stitch??

  • I do have a hat posted with this stitch.

  • me encanto muchas gracias

    :)

  • Thanks for posting this. It's a very nice stitch. I will try to make this work as a contrasting border on the baby blanket I am working on. Great inspiration - thanks again!

  • do you have a pattern for a baby cocoon? I found one it was too cute.. its was green with 2 peas on the front and a beanie to match. I looked like it was just a big beanie hat they sat in but it has a little opening around the neck. The pattern was like $6 so i was just checking to see if you knew how to make one.

  • Is this the same stitch for the special olympics' scarf?

  • This is a different stitch.

  • Does it matter what size hook you use Teresa?

  • You can use any size hook that you wold like to.

  • oh super cute!

  • i love this stitch and would love to make a baby blanket with how may changes would i do. I am sure what you mean by Multiples of two. I always just ready the pattern and do what it tells me.....LOL thanks

  • A multiple is so you can make it larger. That just means that the stitch itself take 2 chains to make the stitch. I am estimating 125 chains for a baby afghan but that will depend on what type of yarn you use and the size crochet hook.

  • ohh pretty. cant wait to try this one out.

  • I have learned a lot by creating many of the projects. I would like to know whether you have a video or an easy to follow pattern for a hooded scarf with pockets? I would love to have something like that for the winter... Thankz...

  • Teresa: On the 3rd row it looks as though

    you're going through both loops of the

    hdc; is this correct? Also, on your begin-

    nig chain, you chained 24, which does not

    come out to multiples of 2 + 3.

    Thanks for any further explanation. This

    is a lovely stitch.

    Renata

    Chicago

  • I was able to make it work both ways. The most import part of the multiple is the 2, which is what you need for each stitch.

  • I love this! It looks really beautiful. It looks like you are stitching back loops only when doing the blue.  Is that rite?

  • I am going through both loops. The stitch does create a ridge on the backside of the square.

  • I just want to thank you so much for what you're doing. You really have taught me a lot. You're such an excellent teacher and your videos are just the best EVER!

  • Beautiful Stitch, thanks for sharing!

  • I am so glad you posted this one! Instructions for it can be so confusing, and I love how it looks!

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