This festive lace square features an eight petal star flower in the center, framed by a ring of little fan shaped leaves and delicate diamond shell motifs. Tiny ring picots sit at each inner corner like holly berries, and graceful fans fill the outer corners before a neat border finishes the edge. Worked in red, green, and cream, it has a classic Christmas look. In a single color, it becomes an elegant lace square for any season. It is perfect for holiday blankets, pillows, doilies, ornaments, and table runners.
The square is worked in one piece from the center out, with color changes between sections.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 25 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in red, about 10 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in green, about 10 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
About 18 by 18 cm (7 by 7 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
MR magic ring
shell 5 double crochet worked into the same stitch or space
fan 7 double crochet worked into the same stitch or space
ring picot chain 5 and slip stitch into the first chain
Part 1: The Star Flower Center (red)
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Chain 1 and work 8 single crochet in the ring. Join. You have 8 stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet) and double crochet in the same stitch. Work 2 double crochet in each stitch around. Join. You have 16 stitches.
Round 3: Chain 1 and single crochet in the first stitch. Chain 7. Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook, then work sc, hdc, dc, tr, and tr back down the chain. Skip 1 stitch and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around to make 8 pointed petals. Join and fasten off.
With cream, work a straight stitch down the center of each petal for the vein.
Part 2: The Leaf Ring (green)
Round 4: Join green at the tip of any petal. Chain 1 and single crochet in the tip. Chain 5 and single crochet in the tip of the next petal. Repeat around. Join. You have 8 chain 5 spaces.
Round 5: Slip stitch into the first space. Chain 3 and work a fan in the same space. Single crochet in the next single crochet. Work a fan in the next space. Repeat around. Join and fasten off. These fans make the 8 leaf shapes around the flower.
Part 3: Squaring the Motif (cream)
Round 6: Join cream at the center of any fan. Chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch. Chain 5 and single crochet in the center of the next fan. Repeat around. Join.
Round 7: Slip stitch into the first space. Mark every second space as a corner. In each corner space, work 3 double crochet, a ring picot, chain 3, a ring picot, and 3 double crochet. In each side space, work 5 single crochet. Join. You now have a square with 4 corners. The ring picots make the little circles at each inner corner.
Round 8: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in the chain 3 space at each corner. Skip the ring picots so they stay raised. Join.
Part 4: The Diamond Shells (cream)
Round 9: Chain 1 and single crochet in the first stitch. Skip 2 stitches and work a shell in the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat along each side to make 3 shells per side. In each corner, work a fan of 7 double crochet instead of a shell. Join.
Round 10: Slip stitch to the center of the first shell. Chain 4 and single crochet in the next single crochet. Chain 4 and single crochet in the center of the next shell. Repeat around. In each corner fan, work 3 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in the center stitch. Join.
Round 11: Slip stitch into the first space. Work 5 double crochet in each chain 4 space, closing each group into a point at the top. This turns the shells into the diamond shapes shown in the chart. In each corner space, work a fan. Join.
Part 5: The Border (cream)
Round 12: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in the center stitch of each corner fan. Join.
Round 13: Chain 3 and double crochet in each stitch around, with 2 double crochet, chain 2, and 2 double crochet in each corner. Join.
Round 14: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in each corner space. Join and fasten off.
Your square should measure about 18 cm across.
Blocking
Lightly dampen the square and pin it flat with straight sides and sharp corners. Pin each petal, fan, and diamond open so the lace shows clearly.
Ways to Use Your Star Flower Square
Join several squares for a Christmas blanket or throw.
Sew two squares together over a cushion insert for a festive pillow.
Use one square as a doily, coaster, or placemat.
Join a row of squares for a holiday table runner.
Stiffen a single square and hang it as a large tree ornament.
Color Ideas
Red flower, green leaves, and white lace for a classic Christmas look
White flower and silver lace on navy for a frosty winter square
Gold flower and cream lace for an elegant holiday style
All cream or all white for a timeless lace doily
Tips for Success
Count your petals and fans after each round so the flower stays even.
Mark the 4 corner spaces in Round 7 with stitch markers before working.
If the square ripples, go down one hook size for the lace rounds.
Block every square to the same size before joining.
Final Thoughts
This Christmas star flower lace square is a beautiful project that brings holiday sparkle to anything you make. Pair it with the angel square for a festive sampler blanket. Share your finished squares in the comments below. We would love to see your holiday makes!