How to Crochet a Moon

This moon can be made using any style yarn and size of crochet hook.

Crochet is the process of using a single hook to weave together a stranded fabric. Small projects, such as a little crochet moon, are ideal for using up leftover odds and ends of yarn. Make matching stars to go with your moon and create a child's mobile, or turn your moon into a magnet, hairclip or brooch. This pattern is suitable for the advanced beginner crocheter and uses only basic stitches like chain and single crochet.

Things You'll Need

• 1 skein, medium weight yarn, any color
• Small amount of black yarn
• Size G crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Instructions

1. Chain eight stitches. Join your last stitch to your first stitch, forming a ring.

2. Chain one. Make two single crochet stitches in each chain around. Join your last stitch to your first stitch. Repeat. You now have 32 single crochet stitches.

3. Chain one and work two single crochets in the same stitch. Single crochet the next stitch. Work two single crochets in the next stitch, then single crochet the following stitch. Repeat this four more times. Single crochet eight stitches. Work two single crochets in the next stitch, single crochet the following stitch and repeat. Join and finish off.

4. Use your yarn needle to embroider an eye and mouth onto your moon.

References

• Crochet Applique: Crescent Shape Crochet Moon