Sea Glass Secrets #1 Mystery Crochet Along

Welcome to Part 1 of the Sea Glass Secrets Mystery Crochet Along (MCAL)! ✨ This mystery crochet along is inspired by my brand new novel, The Sea Glass Journal.

Today we’re beginning with the Star Square crochet pattern, a beautiful motif inspired by stars in the night sky. This design is the perfect way to kick off our creative journey together — it’s both fun to stitch and full of meaning.

Why the Star Square?

Stars have always been symbols of guidance and inspiration. In my upcoming novel The Sea Glass Journal, stars play an important role in both the story and the themes of hope and wonder. That’s why we’re starting this MCAL with a star motif — it connects our crochet journey with the deeper story I can’t wait to share with you.

Free Star Square Crochet Pattern

Yarn:

I used Lion Brand One Pound Yarn (worsted weight) for this tutorial. You can use any yarn and crochet hook appropriate for that weight yarn.

Note: For a beginning chain, I like to use a larger hook for hte chain, then switch to my regular hook size for the remainder of the project. In this example, I did the beginning chain in K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook and switched to G/6 (4mm) crochet hook for remainder of the square.

Instructions:

Row 1: Loosely ch41, 3d in 4th ch from hook and ea ch across, turn. – 39 dcs

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea st across, turn. – 39 dcs

Row 3: Rep row 2.

Row 4: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 6 sts, (ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st)x4, 1dc in ea of next 10 dcs, (ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st)x4, 1dc in ea of last 6 sts, turn.

Note: Referring to ch1 sps and dcs as next st from this point on out.

Row 5: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 6 sts, (ch1, skip next st, 1dc in ea of next 7 sts)x4, turn.

Row 6: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 6 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 10 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 10 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 7 sts, turn.

Row 7: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in 7 sts, (ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 10 sts)x2, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 8 sts, turn.

Row 8: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 9 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 17 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 10 sts, turn.

Row 9: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 7 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 21 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 8 sts, turn.

Row 10: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 5 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 25 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 6 sts, turn.

Row 11: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 3 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 29 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 4 sts, turn.

Row 12: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 2 sts, (ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st)x6, 1dc in ea of next 10 sts, (ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in next st)x6, 1dc in ea of last 2 sts, turn.

Row 13: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 14 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 7 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 15 sts, turn.

Row 14: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 16 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of next 3 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 17 sts, turn.

Row 15: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 18 sts, ch1, skip 1 st, 1dc in ea of last 19 sts, turn.

Rows 16 – 17: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea st across, turn.

Fasten off.

Video Tutorial

Follow along step-by-step in the full Star Square crochet tutorial on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ceWpm3dDL2A

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About Kristin Omdahl
Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.