Crochet Snowflake

These crocheted Snowflakes are super-easy to make, and super-addictive. They are worked up in three quick rounds, and you can vary the size of them depending on which hook size you choose. In the above photo, I used  a DK weight pure wool yarn with four different hook sizes (2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm). The smallest star-like flakes you can see on the bottom row were made by only working the first two rounds of the pattern.

I'm writing in UK crochet terms, and the stitches you will need to know are chains, double crochet (dc) and slip stitch, as follows ::

sl st :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

dc:: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. [this is equivalent to a US sc]

To begin :: chain 5 and join to make a ring. You will work the first round out of this ring.

ROUND 1 ::

Chain 1 (counts as 1dc), 1dc, then chain 3 (as in above pic)

*2dc, chain 3* (as in above pic)

Repeat the *2dc, chain3* four more times, creating little pointy chain-loops.

Slip stitch into initial chain-1 to join.

You should be able to clearly see the six chain loops you've made....you'll be working out of these chain loops in the  next round.

ROUND 2 ::

To begin, slip stitch into the first chain loop (as in above pic). This makes sure you will be starting the round in the right place.

In the first chain loop, work the following :: chain 1 (counts as 1dc), 1dc, chain 3, 2dc (as in above pic).

In the second chain loop, work the following ::

*2dc, chain 3, 2dc*

Repeat four more times between **, working out of the four remaining chain loops.

Slip stitch into initial chain-1 to join.

As in the previous round, you should be able to clearly see the six pointy chain loops you've just made....you'll be working out of these chain loops in the  next round.

You can fasten off at this point which creates a small, neat, star-shaped snowflake, or you can continue to add a third round......

ROUND 3 ::

To begin, slip stitch into the first chain loop which makes sure you will be starting the round in the right place.

Now work the following, all out of the first chain loop ::

*1dc, chain 3, 1dc, chain 5, 1dc, chain 3, 1dc, chain 2*

Repeat five more times between **, working out of the five remaining chain loops.

You should have ended the round with a chain-2 (as in above pic)...now slip stitch into the first dc you made to join the round.

Fasten off, and weave in the end on the reverse.

Eh Voila!!!! One six-pointy, pretty-lacy hooky snowflake!!

Now a little note about the finishing-off stage...as you can see in the above before-and-after picture, these little snowflakes really benefit from some after-hooky spa treatment. It makes a tremendous difference and is soooo worth the extra time and effort.

To block out my crochet, I use a piece of inch-thick foam covered with an old towel :: if you don't have foam then don't worry, you could use an old cushion/pillow covered in a towel, or maybe cover some packaging cardboard with a towel or simply fold the towel up until you have a thickness that you can happily stick pins in to.

 Now take some dressmaking pins and pin out the six points of the snowflake, stretching them right out until you are happy with the shape.

You can either spray them with luke warm water, or better still, use a laundry spray starch to stiffen the snowflake slightly. The starch (which is readily available from supermarkets or shops selling household/laundry products) works brilliantly, and makes the snowy flakes hang beautifully without curling...I can heartily recommend this starchy spray stuff for decorative projects such as this. Leave the snowflakes to dry completely before removing the pins and admiring your little creation.

And I think that's about all I can tell you about snowflake making....hope you enjoy trying these, and I wish you many festive joyful moments with hook and yarn :o)

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PS, a note about this tutorial.........my snowflake has been directly inspired by a free pattern I came across on the "Coats and Clark" website. The Original pattern was written by Mary Jane Protus, and can be found on the Coats and Crafts website HERE.

I have altered it to suit my way of thinking and working with crochet, simplifying it a little if you like, and written it out in UK crochet terms. But I give full credit for the original design to Mary Jane Protus.

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Comments

[Teresa]

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to give it a try, today hopefully.
Teresa

[Gillie]

Hi Lucy, luckily I had picked up some white wool in the charity shop this afternoon - so here goes. Many thanks! Gillie

[Sarah A]

The before and after are simply amazing.... Did you block your hexagons as well?

[louise]

looking forward to making these, thanks for the tutorial x

[Lori]

Thanks so much, this is just what I was looking for. I can see connecting the stars with a chain stitch and using it as a garland on a Christmas tree.

[Jenn]

I have been making the stars that you shared about in one of your previous posts, I am working on the purse pattern you shared and now I will definitely be making bunches of snowflakes! Thanks for sharing this!

[Rosa]

many thanks for making this rainy dull day so much brighter

[Kimbles]

Rushing off to try one now!xx

[AZBelle3]

Just finished my first snowflake and it turned out beautifully... thanks so much for the easy to understand pattern! I will post pics on flickr when I'm done starching.

[Debbie Price]

Aren't these wonderful? I have made 8 of them and so love them! Question about the stiffener....it's not going to flake off of the snowflake, is it? I remember that my mom and grandmom used some sort of starch and while it did the job, it flaked off. Of course this was many, many years ago! Anyway, hope to make tons of these snowflakes! Thanks ever so much for all the work you do!

[poppy]

Thank you so much for the how-to -- these are beautiful! And thank you also for the tips on starching. I was only wondering yesterday if it was even possible to buy starch in this day and age. Really looking forward to starching my stars!

[Naomi Rainford]

I just made one! yay it looks so pretty. will post pics on flickr when i have starched etc. off to make some more hehe!

[Morgan]

Thanks for posting the tips! I just printed the original pattern a few days ago so I am thrilled to see you posting it on your site. I just learned to crochet so I am sure your tips will come in handy!! Thanks for keeping your blog so lively; you are always such a joy to visit.

[Camilla]

Thanks for posting this. I've just made one and absolutely love it. I can see a garland of snowflakes in the making...

[Mary]

Thank you, Lucy. I've crocheted my first Granny Afghan thanks to your easy-to-understand pattern and instrux. Now, I'm ready to try these snowflakes :) Got some pretty sparkly-white Wool-Ease yarn from Lion Brand. Should be smashing!
Toodles and hope all is well in your part of the world - I sent Prince Charles to check on you all up there in the North ;) (just kidding)
Hugz

[Nicole]

This tutorial is fab! I'm useless with crochet terminology and I couldn't follow instructions if my life depended on it (which is probably why my 1st attempt became a hexagon!) but I've just made my 1st snowflake and it's great! Ta Lucy :-)

[Sarah]

Just gave this a whirl, really great pattern. Very simple to follow. Thanks! Gonna make a few to make a Xmas garland!

[Jolene]

Thank you for your simple instructions. I've just made one of these and it took me just 5 minutes. I'm definately going to make more!

[Louise]

I am becoming a bit of a groupie having already made your cute birdies and twinkle stars, however I can't resist the snowflakes.Yummy and lovely , how do you feel about things you have given patterns for being sold?

[carmen]

alguien me ayuda a traducirlo al español??? voy a volverme loquita!!! Gracias por adelantado!!!!

[Stephanie J.]

So pretty, and such wonderful instructions. Thank you!

[sy]

c'est très beau!!!
je vais essayer...
Merci.

[Ivana]

This is so nice!!! Thank you for the instructions made dozens of those cuties.
Ivana

[LeeAnn]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial. I am a beginner and this was so easy to follow.

[Stacey]

I love these snowflakes.... I have made a couple already and really ready to go to town. I love your blog. Thanks for sharing!