This incredible Christmas ornament was designed by Carolina Eckerdal. Some of these ornaments would truly add a ton of classiness to your next Christmas tree!
From the points of the star to its center, this star is knitted in the round, starting with a cast-on stitch from which stitches will be picked up later to start knitting the other side of the star.
As part of the pattern, you will find instructions on how to cast on as well as two versions of the stars. With one star having an odd stitch count, while the other has an even stitch count, you are able to play with textures or colors, as well as knitting it in plain stockinette for a more casual look.
Cast-on
In the case of provisional cast-ons, the stitches are offset by half a stitch when using provisional cast-ons. You may use your preferred provisional cast-on if you do not mind that.
After finding the offset to be unsatisfactory, the designer came up with a cast-on where the stitches line up with each other.
In order to pick up stitches when half the star is knit, you may find it easier to pick up stitches with the circular needle once you have shifted to double pointed needles, and then leave them on the circular needle until half the star is knit.
Using the two-way cast-on technique, slip the backward loop on the circular needle and loosely CO the desired number of stitches.
It is time to turn the work.
Knit all stitches and again turn work.
Skip setup round, knit round 1 of Star A or Star B onto 5 double-pointed needles.
The stitch should not be turned, but should be joined in the round, being careful not to twist it.
It is important that you have the following on your needles: Star A: 19 stitches on each needle Star B: 20 stitches on each needle. Continue to follow the instructions for Star A or Star B, starting with round 2.
Image and Pattern Source: Karolina Eckerdal