Add a touch of celestial charm to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Crescent and Star, a dreamy duo that’s perfect for stargazers and yarn lovers alike! 🌙⭐ With their soft curves, gentle glow, and whimsical vibe, this pair makes a lovely addition to nursery décor, mobiles, keychains, or festive garlands. Whether you’re crafting for a special occasion or simply bringing a little night-sky magic indoors, these plush celestial shapes are sure to shine.
This pattern is a peaceful and playful project for crocheters who enjoy simple shapes with big personality. You can customize your moon and star with sleepy faces, pastel hues, or even metallic threads for a twinkling effect. Whether you’re gifting handmade serenity or building your own crochet galaxy, the Amigurumi Crescent and Star are a beautiful way to stitch up wonder—one dreamy loop at a time! 🧶✨
🌙 Amigurumi Crescent Moon & Star Crochet Pattern
Bring a little magic to your home with this soft and dreamy crochet set! This cuddly crescent moon holding a plump star makes the perfect nursery decoration, baby shower gift, or cozy corner accent.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – simple stitches but shaping, stuffing, and assembly require care.
📏 Finished Size
Using velvet/chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook:
- Moon: ~9–10 in (23–25 cm) tall
- Star: ~4 in (10 cm) across
🧶 Materials
- Plush velvet/chenille yarn (or worsted weight cotton for smaller version):
- Grey (moon + star)
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm for velvet, 3.0 mm for cotton
- Fiberfill stuffing (lots – the moon must be firm)
- Tapestry needle for sewing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- FO = fasten off
🌙 Crescent Moon
The moon is worked in continuous rounds like a stuffed tube, then shaped into a crescent.
Moon Pattern
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–45. sc in each st around (36 per round)
👉 Important for shape:
- Stuff firmly as you go.
- Push extra stuffing toward one side (the future outer curve).
- Leave the inner side less stuffed.
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- sc around (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- sc around (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6)
FO, weave end closed.
👉 To enhance the crescent curve: sew 2–3 anchoring stitches along the inner edge, pulling it inward slightly.
⭐ 3D Star
Make 2 identical stars and sew together.
One Star Side
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- inc in each st (10)
- (sc, inc) × 5 (15)
- (2 sc, inc) × 5 (20)
- (3 sc, inc) × 5 (25)
- sc around (25)
Now divide into 5 equal groups for points (5 sts each).
Each Point
- Row 1: sc 5, ch 1, turn
- Row 2: dec, sc, dec (3 sts)
- Row 3: sc 3, ch 1, turn
- Row 4: dec, sc (2 sts)
- Row 5: dec (1 st) FO
Repeat for all 5 points around.
Make 2 star pieces, place together, whipstitch around, and stuff firmly before closing.
🌟 Assembly
- Position the star nestled inside the curve of the moon.
- Sew the star in place at 2–3 points so it looks hugged by the moon.
- Shape with hands, pressing extra stuffing outward for smooth curves.
🎁 Finishing Touch
Your crochet crescent moon & star is complete!
- Hang it in a nursery mobile 🌙
- Use it as a snuggly baby prop ⭐
- Or gift it as a symbol of love and protection 💕
With its plump crescent and perfectly tucked star, this piece will always bring a little light into the dark.
