These adorable moon and star appliqués are quick and easy to crochet, taking just minutes to create. They make delightful decorations for baby bedtime items, adding a whimsical touch to any nursery. The crescent moon and tiny stars are the perfect size for sewing onto baby clothing, toys, and blankets. Feel free to make as many as you like and arrange them to create a unique and enchanting design!
HOW TO CROCHET MOON & STAR APPLIQUES
The moon and star appliqués are designed for beginners and work up quickly as one piece, with no sewing required. They use only a small amount of yarn, making them an excellent stash buster!
To complete the pattern, you’ll need to know all your basic crochet stitches. For these appliqués, I used DK/Light Worsted yarn along with a 4mm crochet hook. However, feel free to experiment with different yarn weights and the recommended hook sizes to create variously sized motifs.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE FREE MOON & STAR APPLIQUES CROCHET PATTERNS
- No sew designs!
- Beginner skill level project
- Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
- Uses DK/light worsted/weight 3 yarn
- Perfect for adding a cute touch to baby items
- Great for using up leftover scrap yarn
- Quick crochet project that can be made in under an hour!
Supplies
- 4mm crochet hook
- Light worsted yarn
Yarn
- Weight – DK / Light worsted / #3
- Brand – King Cole Pricewise
- A – Yellow: 7 yards
- B – Blue: 9 yards
- Total – 16 yards
Sizes & Gauge
- 2″ x 2″ gauge swatch = 7 rows of 9 hdc
- Moon: H 5.5cm x W 3.5cm
- Star: H 3.5cm x W 3.5cm
Abbreviations
USA Terminology (UK translation)
- ch – Chain
- dc – Double crochet
- 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
- hdc – Half double crochet
- 2hdc – 2hdc in 1 space (increase)
- sc – Single crochet
- 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
- sl st – Slip stich
- st/sts – Stitch/Stitches
- tr – Treble crochet
- 2tr – 2 tr in 1 space (increase)
Pattern Notes
- Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count.
- When stitches are separated by a comma, they should be made in separate spaces unless otherwise specified. For example, “sc, dc” means to make a single crochet in the first space and a double crochet in the next space.
- When fastening off, leave a long tail for sewing if needed, or weave in your ends.
Skill Level
Beginner
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
MOON APPLIQUE
Row 1
Chain 12, then start in the 2nd chain from the hook:
- Single crochet 11 (sc x 11).
- Chain and turn.
(11 sts)
Round 2
- Slip stitch (sl st),
- 2 single crochets (2sc),
- 2 half double crochets (2hdc),
- 2 double crochets (2dc),
- 1 double crochet (dc),
- 2 treble crochets (2tr),
- 1 double crochet (dc),
- 2 double crochets (2dc),
- 2 half double crochets (2hdc),
- 2 single crochets (2sc),
- Slip stitch (sl st).
Fasten off.
(18 sts)
STAR APPLIQUE
Round 1
- Single crochet 5 (sc x 5) into a magic ring.
- Slip stitch (sl st) to the 1st stitch and chain (ch).
(5 sts)
Round 2
- In the same stitch, work (1 single crochet, 1 treble crochet, 1 chain, 1 single crochet) — (sc, tr, ch, sc).
- Repeat this sequence 4 more times.
- Slip stitch (sl st) to the 1st stitch and fasten off.
(15 sts)
