If you are planning to knit some stars, do check yesterday's comments as Bea had a good idea for a different double decrease. Susan knit a 5 point and 6 point star which you can see on her blog. I think they'd be nifty with some beads added.
I have the flu which is bad timing since DH's big birthday party is this weekend. I'm off to make some garlic and cayenne soup which should be able to cure anything.