Do you need an adorable buddy? Cecily is a sweetheart who loves to party. This project is a great way to use yarn scraps and a good introduction to new techniques like bobbles or reading stitch diagrams. While not anatomically correct, mismatched eyes and embroidered mouth add a charming appeal.

Watch my video tutorial on finishing this project.

GAUGE
4” = 20 sts and 24 rows in Single Crochet
Note: yarns shown usually knit at 20-24 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch
Exact gauge isn’t required for this project, but be sure to have a dense fabric so the stuffing won’t show

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Width: 3.75”

MATERIALS
20 yards DK weight yarn in MC
15 yards DK weight yarn in CC
or use fingering weight yarn held double
G (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
yarn needle
removable stitch marker
small amount of stuffing
two safety eyes, 8mm and 10mm
or two buttons 3/8” and 5/8”

Grey starfish was made with Jadawoo Unwind DK; orange and purple starfish were made with Knitted Wit Gems held double.