Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square
If you’re looking for something new and fun to try, please check my Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square video tutorial. This pattern takes the granny square and gives it a cool 3D twist with a cute starfish design. It’s perfect for adding a bit of texture and personality to blankets, cushions, or even as a decorative piece.
The tutorial is easy to follow, even if you’re not a crochet expert. The step-by-step guide makes it simple to create your own starfish granny square. It’s a fun and creative way to expand your skills while making something that looks amazing.
Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square
MATERIALS
5-ply milk cotton, color blue, orange and dark-orange. In this tutorial I use orange and dark-orange for the starfish, and blue for the base (granny square).
4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers 4 pcs
ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double-crochet
dc: double-crochet
[#]: number of stitch(es) in a round
STARFISH PATTERN
Use orange yarn.
In a MR, ch3, 19dc. Join with sl st [total 20 sts].
R2: (working in front-loop only) (ch6, sc in the 2nd loop from hook, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, skip 3 space, sl st in next space) repeat 5x.
Cut the yarn and use tapestry needle to make invisible join. Secure the yarn.
On the back, divide the 20 stitches into 4 sections, placing a stitch marker every 5 stitches.
BASE PATTERN (SOLID GRANNY SQUARE)
Attach blue yarn, start from one of the stitch mark, working in back-loop only.
R1: (ch3, dc, ch2, 2dc) in the same st, dc in next 4 st. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the same st, 4dc} x3, join with sl st.
For the next round, work through BOTH loops.
R2: ch3, dc, {(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 8 st} x3, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 6 st, join with sl st.
R3: ch3, dc in next 3 st, {(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 12 st} x3, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 8 st.
Cut the yarn and use tapestry needle to make invisible join.
Use dark-orange yarn to outline the starfish.
Use slip stitches to create the outline.
Cut the yarn and use tapestry needle to make invisible join.