Follow Krisztina's weekly guide to #BeYourOwnStarCAL with step-by-step videos for this unique project. ⭐ We update this page every Wednesday.


Welcome to Krisztina's guide to #BeYourOwnStarCAL! This blog post is your weekly go-to for instructions, tips, tricks, and in-depth step-by-step videos – all under the expert guidance of sweet Krisztina, the talented designer behind the beautiful shawl.

Pro Tip! 😉 We recommend having your pattern handy while watching the videos. You can adjust the playback speed and add subtitles in the settings of the player. ⚙️

Jump straight to the next part of the pattern 👇 

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5


#BeYourOwnStarCAL – Part 1

Updated March 19, 2025.


Grab your crochet hook because we're kicking off the project! Are you as excited as we are? It seems like many of us are! 🥰

Important: Have you remembered to make a gauge swatch? Learn more here ➜

You'll start with some fun and beautiful stitches, including:

✔ Puff stitch
✔ Popcorn stitch
✔ Standing double crochet
✔ Extended front post double crochet

And rest assured! Krisztina will guide you through the entire setup. 🫶 Get ready to see the shawl take shape – it's going to be a crochet adventure! 👀

See you next Wednesday!

Download the pattern here ➜


#BeYourOwnStarCAL – Part 2

Updated March 26, 2025.


Welcome back! Have you completed the first part of the pattern? Isn't it wonderful to see the shawl come together, stitch by stitch and row by row?

It's time for part 2, where you'll crochet stitches like:

✔ Puff stitch
✔ Extended back post double crochet
✔ Standing double crochet

Are you ready to get started, CAL superstar? 🌟 Let Krisztina guide you in the video above.

See you next Wednesday! 👋

Download the updated pattern here ➜


#BeYourOwnStarCAL – Part 3 (coming Wednesday)

It's time to give your wrists a rest. Come back Wednesday for the next part of the pattern. 😊