purlJam

# Thorshu Grey Star — Star Citizen Inspired Plush
### A beginner-friendly flat amigurumi star in greyscale tones

Inspired by the muted, gunmetal palette of *Star Citizen's* "Thorshu Grey," this little plush star is a quick, satisfying make. Worked flat in two matching panels and lightly stuffed, it makes a lovely shelf ornament, hanging decoration, or keepsake for any 'verse traveller.

---

## Finished Size
- Approximately **12 cm** point-to-point (about 4¾ in)
- Approximately **2.5 cm** thick once stuffed

## Tension (Gauge)
- 18 dc x 20 rows = 10 cm (4 in) in UK double crochet
- Exact tension is not critical for this toy, but work **tightly** for a neat finish with no stuffing showing through.

## Materials
- **Worsted weight (4) yarn** in **Thorshu Grey** (a medium gunmetal/slate grey) — approx 30 m
  - *Optional accent:* small amount of light silver-grey for surface detailing
- **4.0mm (UK 8 / US G-6) crochet hook**
- Polyester fibre fill (toy stuffing) — a small amount only
- Yarn needle for assembly
- Stitch marker
- *Optional:* keyring finding or hanging loop

## Abbreviations (UK terminology)
- **ch** = chain
- **dc** = double crochet (= US single crochet)
- **htr** = half treble (= US half double crochet)
- **tr** = treble (= US double crochet)
- **sl st** = slip stitch
- **dc2tog** = double crochet two stitches together (decrease)
- **st(s)** = stitch(es)
- **MR** = magic ring
- **rep** = repeat

> **Note on terminology:** This pattern uses **UK crochet stitch names**. If you are used to US terms, remember UK dc = US sc.

---

## PANEL (make 2 identical)

You will create a flat five-pointed star. Work in continuous rounds where indicated; use your stitch marker to track the start of the central round.

### Central Round
- **Rnd 1:** Make a magic ring, work **10 dc** into the ring. Pull the ring closed. **[10 sts]**
  - *Check: 10 dc total — this gives 2 base stitches per point (10 ÷ 5 = 2). ✓*
- Join with a sl st to the first dc to neaten the centre.

### Building the 5 Points
You will now work each point individually off the central round. Each point uses **2 base stitches** from Rnd 1.

**For each point, work as follows (repeat 5 times total):**

- **Point Row 1:** Working into the next **2 unworked sts** of the central round, work 1 dc into each. Ch 1, turn. **[2 sts]**
- **Point Row 2:** dc2tog over the 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. **[1 st]**
- **Point Row 3:** 1 dc into the remaining st. Fasten off this point, leaving a short tail OR sl st down the side of the point back to the central round to begin the next point seamlessly.

  - *Check: 2 sts → 1 st → 1 st point tip. Each point consumes exactly 2 base sts. 5 points × 2 = 10 base sts = full central round. ✓*

**Repeat Point Rows 1–3 four more times**, each time using the next 2 unworked sts of the central round, until all 10 central stitches have been used and **5 even points** are formed.

- Fasten off, leaving a long tail (approx 40 cm) on **one** panel for assembly. Fasten off short on the second panel.

> **Tip for sharper points:** For a more pronounced, spikier star, on Point Row 1 work **1 dc, 1 htr** into the 2 base sts, then continue as written. This adds subtle length to each point.

---

## ASSEMBLY

1. Lay the two panels together, **wrong sides facing**, aligning all five points exactly.
2. Using the long tail and a yarn needle, **whip stitch** around the outer edge, working point to point.
3. When you have stitched around about **four of the five points**, pause and **lightly stuff** the star with a small amount of fibre fill.
   - *Use stuffing sparingly* — a flat star should stay flat. Overstuffing will round it out and distort the points.
4. Continue stitching the final point closed. Weave in the tail securely and trim.

---

## OPTIONAL DETAILING (Star Citizen flavour)

- **Surface line detail:** Using the light silver-grey accent yarn and surface sl st, work a single line from the centre out to each point tip on one face, echoing a ship's hull panelling. Five lines total — one per point.
- **Hanging loop:** Attach a 10 cm length of grey yarn to one point tip, knot into a loop, and weave the ends back in.
- **Keyring:** Thread a keyring finding through one point tip before closing the final seam.

---

## CONSTRUCTION TIPS
- Work tightly throughout so no stuffing peeks through the flat fabric.
- Use the stitch marker to mark the start of the central round before splitting into points.
- Pin the two panels together at all five points before seaming to keep them aligned.
- Count your points as you go (you need exactly 5) — it's easy to lose track when working them one at a time.

## SIZE ADJUSTMENTS
- **Larger star:** Begin with **15 dc** in the magic ring (3 sts per point) and add an extra plain row to each point before decreasing.
- **Smaller / keychain star:** Begin with **10 dc** but skip the htr tip variation and use a 3.5mm hook with DK yarn for a ~8 cm star.

---

**Final stitch-count summary (per panel):**
- Central round: 10 dc ✓
- 5 points × (2 → 1 → 1) worked off 10 base sts ✓
- Total base stitches used: 5 × 2 = 10 = full central round ✓

Enjoy your Thorshu Grey star, and *see you in the 'verse!* ⭐