TWINKLE STAR … twinkle, twinkle little star …
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A wonderful sparkling farmhouse window decoration for the Christmas season

• looks like a lantern thanks to its simple 3D design
• can be made from inexpensive cotton
• can be illuminated with LED string lights
• many sizes are possible and feasible

The Christmas lantern “TWINKLE STAR” can be made in many sizes and with many yarn thicknesses. I'll give you the sparkling basics, you crochet YOUR star... or you can follow my recommendation and make a large star lantern measuring approx. 45 cm. Enjoy! Happy crocheting!
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Pattern for:
• Beginners with basic knowledge, i.e. you can crochet double crochet stitches in rounds and rows and you know what it means when we talk about decreases and increases. However, these instructions don´t include a crochet course! You should also be able to read and understand crochet charts!

Stitches / techniques used:
Slip stitches | Chain stitches | Single crochet stitches | Double crochet stitches | Increases | Decreases | Crocheting in rounds and rows | Starching | Tying off

What you get:
• A comprehensive 8-page PDF consisting of crochet charts and written instructions, as well as helpful pics that guide you step by step through the instructions to a beautiful illuminated result
• A table of contents guides you through the entire instructions in a structured manner
• The PDF is in landscape format. If your printer doesn´t print this format automatically, please set it manually.
• Crochet charts are professionally created and an additional feature for professionals
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• You crochet 2 stars that need to be stiffened. I explain how to do this super easily in the PDF.
The Twinkle Star – Glue - Starch ;-)
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• Skill level: Level 1 (Basic) | 2 | 3 | 4
For beginners and professionals alike.
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Finished size with ring:
Ø approx. 45 cm (size depends on the diameter of the ring)
Please note: Using yarns other than the original yarn, different yarn thicknesses, and/or different crochet hooks may change the size and appearance of your Twinkle Star.
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Yarn recommendation (advertisement not commissioned, not sponsored)
• DROPS loves you 9, 100 % cotton, Col.: 101 – white
• You work double-stranded with a usage of 160 g, i.e. you need: 4 skeins à 50 g

• Alternativ yarn single-stranded: Hoooked Milano Eco Brabante Solid, recycled cotton, Col.: Almond, Usage: 1 spool
• Hook: 4 - – US G/6 – UK 8
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Material for my FUNKELSTERN lantern:
Metal/wire ring Ø 45 cm → 1 x
lightning LED (examples in PDF)
cords for tying, e.g. leather and twines for hanging

→ The star and ring are dependent on each other, so I recommend buying the matching metal ring only after crocheting and starching the finished star.
You may need a small spacer between the stars. This can be made cheaply using beads and a toothpick. Info and tutorial in purchased PDF.
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Other material:
Scissor, sewing/embroidery needle, stitch markers (M),measuring tape, glue (e.g. jewelry glue)