Stitch dictionary
Star stitch (star st)
Star stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | star st |
star stitch |
| English (UK) | star st |
star stitch |
| Spanish | p. estrella |
punto estrella |
| German | Sternm. |
Sternmuster |
| French | pt étoile |
point étoile |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt estrela |
ponto estrela |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.5 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 2 + 1 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 4 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Star stitch
How is “star stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “star st” (star stitch) and in UK terms “star st” (star stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “star stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.5 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 50 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “star stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 2 plus 1. For example: 21 chains for 10 repeats.