Eric the Starfish (crochet pattern)

Creating a commotion in the ocean, it’s your new pocket-sized pal, Eric the starfish! At 13cm/5⅛inch in diameter, Eric can be made in just a few hours. Even better, there’s no sewing. That’s right – no sewing! Eric’s body is worked in two pieces, which are slip stitched together with glitzy goldfingering. Then all you need to do is snip a super-cute smile from stiffened felt and – voilà! – your starfish is ready to make a splash. Add a hanging cord and your aquatic acquaintance also doubles as a dinky decoration!

You’ll be pleased to know that this pattern, written in UK crochet terms, has been reviewed by professional technical editor to ensure that it’s super-easy to follow!