This free pattern originally published by The American Thread Company in Star Christmas Book, No. 83, in 1951.
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This Star may be made with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below:
| Material | Quantity | Size of Needle |
| “GEM” CROCHET COTTON Article 35, size 30 |
1 ball White will make 16 stars |
steel 12
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| “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON Article 40 |
1 ball White will make 11 stars |
steel 7 or 8
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| “STAR” TATTING CROCHET Article 25 |
1 ball White will make 2 stars |
steel 12 or 13
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Ch 4 and work 9 d c in first st of ch, join forming a circle.
2nd Row. Mark the beginning with a thread, ch 1, * 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c, ch 3, repeat from * all around, do not join rows.
3rd Row. * 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 5 d c in next 3 ch loop, repeat from * all around.
4th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 4 sts 3 s c in next st * 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, 3 s c in next st, repeat from * all around ending row with 1 s c in each of the next 2 d c.
5th Row. Skip 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 5 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, repeat from beginning all around ending row with 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts.
6th Row. 1 s c in each of the next 5 sts, ch 3, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, turn, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s c, 5 d c in loop, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s c, turn, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts 1 d c 2 tr c 1 d c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 6 sts, repeat from beginning all around.
7th Row. Work 7 s c on side of point, 2 d c in next tr c, ch 3, 2 d c in next tr c, 7 s c down other side of point, repeat in same manner all around.
8th Row. 1 s c in each s c skipping 1 st between points and working 3 d c in loop at top of each point.
9th Row. 1 s c in each st working 1 d c, ch 3, 1 d c in center d c at top of each point. Ch 15 for loop. Trim with colored sequins as illustrated. Use starch to stiffen.
Other great patterns from Crochet For Christmas, Star Book 83:
Angel
Christmas Doll with Blue Dress
Christmas Doll with Red Dress
Christmas Tree
Dog
Holly Wreath
Jack Frost
Poinsettia
Santa Ornament
Snowflake
Snowman
Star Ornament