Stella

Worsted weight yarn (Shown in Loops and Thread Impeccable Solids)
o Butterscotch (120 yards)

•  G (4.00mm) hook or size needed to obtain a firm fabric

•  Tapestry Needle
•  Stitch Marker
• Stuffing
•  Eyes

o 15mm black safety eyes OR
o Black felt (See tutorial at the end of the pattern)

Notes

• All pieces are worked through the back loops only.
•  The pattern is worked in continuous spiral. Use a stitch marker to mark the start of the round.

Points (Make 5)
 
Round 1: SC 4 in Magic Ring— 4 sts
Round 2: (SC 2 in next st) 4 times— 8 sts
Round 3: SC in each st around
Round 4: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next st) 4 times—12 sts
Round 5: SC in each st around
Round 6: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 2 sts) 4 times—16 sts
Round 7: SC in each st around
Round 8: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 3 sts) 4 times—20 sts
Round 9: SC in each st around
Round 10: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 4 sts) 4 times—24 sts
Round 11: SC in each st around
Round 12: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 5 sts) 4 times—28 sts
Round 13: SC in each st around
Round 14: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 6 sts) 4 times—32 sts
Round 15: SC in each st around
Round 16: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 7 sts) 4 times—36 sts
Fasten off with long tail. Do not fasten off the fifth point; continue to work for the body

FRONT
Joining the next point with SC2tog

Round 1: (SC2tog, SC in next 7 sts) 2 times; to join next point, (SC2tog in next point, SC in next 7 sts,
SC2tog, SC in next 7 sts). Repeat for each point— 80 sts
To join in a round, SC2tog the first 2 sts of round 1, this is the first SC2tog of round 2
Round 2: (SC2tog, SC in next 6 sts) 10 times—70 sts
Round 3: (SC2tog, SC in next 12 sts) 5 times—65 sts
Round 4: (SC2tog, SC in next 11 sts) 5 times—60 sts
Round 5: (SC2tog, SC in next 10 sts) 5 times—55 sts
Round 6: (SC2tog, SC in next 9 sts) 5 times—50 sts
Round 7: (SC2tog, SC in next 3 sts) 10 times— 40 sts
Round 8: (SC2tog, SC in next 2 sts) 10 times— 30 sts
Round 9: (SC2tog, SC in next st) 10 times—20 sts
Round 10: (SC2tog) 10 times—10 sts
Round 11: (SC2tog) 5 times—5 sts
Fasten off

Back
To join the yarn, locate the junction of the points where there is no yarn tail and attach the yarn to the first stitch of the point to the left.

Follow the instructions as for the Front.
After round 8, stop and sew up the holes created by where the points are connected.
If using safety eyes, attach them now the front of the star at round 7. Felt eyes will be attached after the star is finished.
Stuff the star, beginning with the points. For best results, start with a little bit of stuffing in each point and slowly fill up each point. Once all of the points are stuffed, begin stuff the body.
Continue working, stopping and adding a little more stuffing every few rounds until the end.
Fasten off.
Finishing
If using felt eyes, skip ahead to the tutorial at the end.
Weave in any loose ends