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24. Hanging Moon And Stars

Bring a touch of celestial magic to your Halloween decor with this charming glowing crescent moon and its tiny twinkling star companions. Quick to stitch in bright golden DK cotton, this sweet wall hanging or mobile piece is lightweight and delightful for seasonal parties or a festive nursery. Finished size is 5 inches / 12.5 cm tall, and it takes just 1 hour to complete.

Materials You Will Need

• DK weight cotton yarn (Category 3): 15 grams / 35 metres golden-yellow (Moon), 10 grams / 25 metres white (Stars)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Polyfill toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Optional: invisible thread or thin white sewing thread for hanging

Gauge

First 3 rounds of Moon measure approximately 3 cm across. Gauge is not critical for this project, but work with tight stitches to ensure the stuffing does not show through.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 stitches, yo, pull through both, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd(s): round(s)
• BLO: back loop only
• (): stitch count at the end of each round

UK terms: sc = dc, hdc = htr, dc = tr.

Pattern Notes

• The Moon is worked in turned rows to create the crescent shape, then seamed around the edge.
• The Stars are worked in continuous spiral rounds or simple motifs as indicated.
• Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds where applicable.
• Stitch counts are shown in brackets at the end of every round or row.

Instructions

Crescent Moon – Golden-Yellow, make 2 identical flat panels

Row 1: Ch 26, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 25 sc, turn (25)
Row 2: Ch 1, dec, 21 sc, dec, turn (23)
Row 3: Ch 1, dec, 19 sc, dec, turn (21)
Row 4: Ch 1, dec, 17 sc, dec, turn (19)
Row 5: Ch 1, dec, 15 sc, dec, turn (17)
Row 6: Ch 1, dec, 13 sc, dec, turn (15)
Row 7: Ch 1, dec, 11 sc, dec, turn (13)
Row 8: Ch 1, dec, 9 sc, dec, turn (11)
Row 9: Ch 1, dec, 7 sc, dec, turn (9)
Row 10: Ch 1, dec, 5 sc, dec, turn (7)
Row 11: Ch 1, dec, 3 sc, dec, turn (5)
Fasten off on the first panel. Do not fasten off on the second panel.

Star – White, make 3

Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring, sl st to join in first sc (5)
Rnd 2: (Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, skip 1 st on ring, sl st into next st) x 5
Fasten off, leave a 20 cm tail for sewing.

Assembly

Place the two crescent moon panels together, matching all edges. Join golden-yellow yarn through both layers at one tip. Working through both thicknesses, sc evenly all the way around the outer and inner curves of the moon to join them together. When you are about three-quarters of the way around, stuff firmly with polyfill. Complete the remaining sc around the edge to close. Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends.

Position the three white stars along the lower curve or floating just beneath the crescent moon. Secure them firmly with whip stitches using the yarn tails.

Finishing

Attach a loop of thin white thread or invisible thread to the top tip of the crescent moon for hanging. Check all seams to ensure no stuffing is escaping.

Tips and Common Mistakes

• Make sure to count your decrease rows carefully to ensure both moon panels match in size.
• Do not over-stuff the moon, or the inner curve will warp and lose its crescent shape.
• Maintain even tension when joining the two panels so the edge does not pull or pucker.
• Secure star tails tightly on the back side to prevent them from slipping loose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of DK?
Yes, you can use worsted weight yarn with a 4.0 mm hook, which will result in a slightly larger and chunkier finished moon and stars.

Are there safety eyes used in this pattern?
No safety eyes are used for this design, making it completely safe for younger children as a wall-hanging decoration.

How do I make the stars look sharper?
Block the finished stars slightly with a damp cloth or steam them gently before sewing them to the mobile.

Can I hang these outdoors?
This pattern is designed for indoor use with cotton yarn, which may fade or absorb moisture if left outside.