This festive centerpiece is shaped like a six point star, with a cream lace center, a red picot border, and a big red poinsettia in the middle. Holly leaves and berries decorate each point. It is perfect for a square or round table during the holiday season.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 150 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in red, about 120 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in green, about 60 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Gold beads for the flower center, 9
Red beads for berries, 18, or red yarn for crocheted berries
Tapestry needle and scissors
Finished Size
About 60 cm (24 inches) across from point to point
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
picot chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain
Star Base (cream)
Chain 6 and join.
Round 1: Chain 3 and work 17 double crochet in the ring. Join. You have 18 stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 and double crochet in the same stitch. Work 2 double crochet in each stitch around. Join. You have 36 stitches.
Round 3: Chain 3, then work double crochet in the next 5 stitches, and in the 6th stitch work 2 double crochet, chain 2, and 2 double crochet. Repeat around. This creates 6 corners. Join.
Rounds 4 to 9: Work double crochet in each stitch along the sides, and in each chain 2 corner work 2 double crochet, chain 2, and 2 double crochet. On every other round, work chain 1 and skip 1 stitch every 3 stitches to create small holes like the photo.
The hexagon will now start to look like a star.
Star Points
Work each point separately over the stitches between two corners.
Row 1: Chain 3 and double crochet across the side. Turn.
Row 2 onward: Chain 3, skip the first stitch, and double crochet across to the last 2 stitches, working them together. Turn.
Continue until 1 stitch remains. Fasten off. Repeat for all 6 points.
Red Border
Round 1: With red, work single crochet all around the star, with 3 single crochet at each point and single crochet 2 together at each inner corner.
Round 2: Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around.
Round 3: In each chain 3 space, work single crochet, picot, and single crochet. Join and fasten off.
Poinsettia
Petals (6): With red, chain 13. Work single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 5 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, and half double crochet along the chain. Work 3 single crochet in the last chain and repeat along the other side. Slip stitch a center vein.
Leaves (6): With green, work the same way, starting with chain 11.
Sew the leaves in a circle, then sew the petals on top, placing each petal between two leaves. Sew 9 gold beads in the center.
Holly Clusters (make 6)
Holly leaves (2 per cluster): With green, chain 8. Work single crochet, double crochet with a picot, double crochet, double crochet with a picot, and single crochet along both sides of the chain.
Berries: Sew 3 red beads between each pair of leaves.
Sew one holly cluster near the tip of each star point.
Blocking
Pin the centerpiece flat, stretching each point out evenly. Spray lightly with water and let it dry.
Final Thoughts
This star centerpiece adds instant holiday charm to any table and makes a beautiful gift for family and friends.