Crochet Cabled Star Square

Create a unique square pattern featuring intricate crochet cables in the shape of a star. This design will showcase your crochet skills and add a touch of elegance to any project. By incorporating cabled stitches, you can achieve a textured and visually appealing look that will stand out from traditional crochet squares. Experiment with different yarn colors to make your star square truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern offers a fun and rewarding experience that will leave you feeling accomplished.

Materials:

Worsted Weight yarn
Size H hook (5.00mm)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)

Finish Size: 8”h x 8”w inches

Note: The first CFPST made will be the top point of the star.

Different Stitches:

Incomplete Front Post Double Treble (IFPDT)-Yarn over 3 times, from the front insert hook from front to back around post of specified st and then to the front going thru other side of st, yarn over, draw up a loop, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops] Do this 3 times.

Incomplete Front Post Treble (IFPT)- Yarn over 2 times, from the front insert hook from front to back around post of specified st and then to the front going thru other side of st, yarn over, draw up a loop, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops] Do this 2 times.

Combined Front Post Stitch (CFPST)-This happens when you are instructed in pattern to yarn over and draw thru all 3 loops on hook. When the stitches are combined they count as 1 stitch. (This works for both IFPDT and IFPT)

Note: On Rnd 7 I will instruct you to work in same st as last IFPT. I do this to get you to work in that particular stitch. The stitches are still combined I just couldn’t think of another way to explain working in that st.

Extended Double Crochet (EDC)- Yarn over, insert hook in specified st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw thru loop, [yarn over, draw thru 2 loops on hook] Do this 2 times.

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch5, join with sl st to first chain to form ring, ch3, 2 dc in ring, ch3, [3 dc in ring, ch3] Do this 4 times, join with sl st to top of beginning chain.
(15dc, 5-ch3 spaces) (Beginning ch3 count as first dc of rnd)

Rnd 2: Ch3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 dc in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch3 space] Do this 4 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(30dc) (Beginning ch3 counts as dc)

Note: On Rnd 3 you’re working sc into the sts made from Rnd 2 and working IFPDT in dc from Rnd 1.

Rnd 3: Ch1, 1 sc in same st as joining, 1 IFPDT in first dc of Rnd 1, skip next st on Rnd 2 and next dc of Rnd 1, 1 IFPDT in next dc of Rnd 1, yarn over, draw thru all 3 loops on hook, [1 sc in each of the next 5 sts on Rnd 2, 1 IFPDT in next dc of Rnd 1, skip next st on Rnd 2 and next dc of Rnd 1, 1 IFPDT in next dc of Rnd 1, yarn over draw thru all 3 loops] Do this 4 times, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, join with sl st to first sc.
(25sc, 5 CFPST) (30sts total)

Rnd 4: Ch2, 1 dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] Do this 9 times, join with sl st to first dc.
(40dc) (Beginning ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 5: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st as joining, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, (1 EDC, ch3, 1 EDC) all in next st, [1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, (1 EDC, ch3, 1 EDC) all in next st] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, join with sl st to first hdc.
(8dc, 16 hdc, 12 sc, 8 EDC, 4-ch3 spaces) (44sts total)

Rnd 6: Ch2, 1 dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, join with sl st to first dc.
(68dc, 4-ch3 spaces) (Beginning ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 7: Ch2, 1 dc in same st as joining, 1 dc in next st, 1 IFPT in same st, skip next st, 1 IFPT in next st, yarn over, draw thru all 3 loops on hook, 1 dc in same st (as last IFPT), 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 IFPT in same st, skip next st, 1 IFPT in next st, yarn over, draw thru all 3 loops on hook, 1 dc in same st (as last IFPT), 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, {1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, [1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 IFPT in same st, skip next st, 1 IFPT in next st, yarn over, draw thru all 3 loops on hook, 1 dc in same st (as last IFPT)] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 IFPT in same st, skip next st, 1 IFPT in next st, yarn over, draw thru all 3 loops on hook, 1 dc in same st (as last IFPT), join with sl st to first dc.
(72dc, 12 CFPST, 4-ch3 spaces) (84sts total) (Beginning ch2 does not count as dc)

Rnd 8: Ch1, 1 hdc in same st as joining, 1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) all in next ch3 space, [1 hdc in each of the 21 sts, (2 hdc, ch2, 2 hdc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 hdc in each of the next 8 sts, join with sl st to first hdc.
(100 hdc, 4-ch2 spaces)

Finish off and weave in ends.