Christmas has a habit of creeping up on us, and sometimes you need something lovely for the tree, a parcel or a jumper by tomorrow.

The Five Pointed Star is a little flat star that knits up in about 20 minutes from oddments in your stash. The pretty swirl in the centre comes from the increases, so the shaping does the decorating for you.

Every stage is photographed step by step, from casting on to adding the hanging loop, so you can check your star against mine as you go. You start in the round on double pointed needles, then work each point back and forth on just seven stitches. A spray of starch at the end and your star holds its shape on the tree, year after year.

You can find the free version of the pattern on my blog here https://janeburns.co.uk/free-knitted-christmas-star-pattern/

Designed by Jane Burns. I’ve been creating knitting and crochet patterns for 18 years, so you can trust this one is as straightforward to follow as it looks.

Pattern details

• Yarn: Any yarn. My samples are worked in DK (light worsted) oddments, and the sparkle versions in King Cole Glitz DK in Champagne.
• Yarn requirements: About 10g per star
• Needles: 3.25mm (US 3) double pointed needles, or your preferred needles for working small rounds
• Also needed: Pins for blocking, spray starch, tapestry needle, yarn or gold thread for the hanging loop
• Finished size: 7cm (2.75in) wide
• Skill level: Confident beginner
• Gauge: 25 sts x 34 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) in stocking stitch on 3.25mm (US 3) needles. Gauge is not essential, but keeping it tight helps the star hold its shape.

What you’ll receive

An instant PDF download in English, with written instructions, step by step photos at every stage, a blocking and starching guide, and tips on using different yarn weights. New to any of the abbreviations? My free Knitting Abbreviations Guide explains every term.

A lovely little make for the tree, a parcel topper, or a thank you for teacher at the end of term.

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