Wishing Star Crochet Pattern

You know what they say... when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true! So use this quick and easy wishing star crochet pattern to whip up some wishes for someone you love! Add this cute sparkler to any ordinary baby shower gift to personalize your wish for the new little shining star in your life. Or work it up when you notice your kid’s first tooth start to wiggle and you’ll have a perfect place to nestle that chomper so the Tooth Fairy knows just where to find it! You’ll find tons of reasons to make this kawaii-style amigurumi doll (the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed creatures) so you’re bound to pull out this wishing star crochet pattern over and over again.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeRounds 1-9: 4″

Finished SizeAbout 10″ from star tip to star tip (not including shooting star chained fringe)

Materials List

• (2) black flat 5/8″ buttons -OR- you may crochet the eyes if safety is a concern for a young child for which you will need small amounts of black and white yarn
• Sewing thread and needle for buttons
• White nail polish to paint the kawaii dots on the button eyes and toothpick to do so (optional)
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure