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

[Nelly]

Thank you very much for this pattern, I'm just searched a pattern like this for my Xmas cards. I keep it preciously. Have nice day.

[Aurore]

Magnifique !!!!!!

[Bettina]

It took a while to come across this nice tutorial of yours and I can't stop making snowflakes and little stars right now. They are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

[Emma]

Just made my first snowflake turned out perfect going to make a load more now for the christmas tree. These are so gorgeous thanks

[Claire]

It took me one evening and four cups of tea to realise I can't count and I had been making stars which is why it didn't look right!! I finally got it and have been crocheting snowflakes like a demon. I just ordered some spray starch online and hope to make a garland. I will share pictures when I finish!! Also reading over your ripple tutorial as I fancy creating another blanket! Need to practice decrease stitches =) wish me luck!
Thanks x

[Stefanie]

I have a quick question:

Have you ever tried mixing some glitter in with the stiffener? I was thinking it might stick to the flakes and give them a shimmer. I've never tried though. Any thoughts?

I plan on using these on my tree, but also was inspired to make a holiday valance with them! Thank you!

[eva]

This is the best crochet snowflake I have found on the whole of the internet after looking for weeks! Thank you so much, I have made them in pearly white to attach to grey gloves and hat, very nice.

[Deirdre O'Farrell]

thank you so much for the snowflake tutorial. The house will be filled with snowflakes when I get started.

[Sara]

Hello Lucy. I have been a long time follower of your blog. You are so creative and continue to inspire me with your blog posts. I recently started a blog that is a collective of crochet patterns that I find on the web and also a place to share my own. I made these pretty little snowflakes last Christmas. Hope you don't mind I will be sharing them at www.tangledhappy.blogspot.com on 12/03/10. You make all your tutorials simple to follow and your colors are always so beautiful! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful ideas!

[pääpä]

I crochet today 12 flakes - I'm going to attach those to the xmas cards. White wool is looking great on dark blue cards! Thank you!

[Ashley]

Hi-I don't now if you're aware/have given permission but your tutorial, including your photos, is reproduced at this blog: http://hearthandmadeuk.blogspot.com/2010/11/learning-to-crochet-crochet-snowflakes.html

[Emma]

I'm not sure where you'd stand legally on asking for donations for this pattern. As it's not your pattern I don't think it's ethical - substituting a few dc stitches for chain stitches doesn't make it yours.

[Angela]

Just found your site and these fabulous snowflakes. they should come with a health warning - they're so addictive! Better still, we're local as I live over the hill in Ilkley.

[Marianna]

I've just made a little flurry of these as a Christmas present for a friend - brilliant tutorial. Very easy to follow (the only other crochet I have done is your ripple patterned blanket!).

[Ruth]

Hello, Just came across your blog.. The snowflakes are amazing. Thanks for kindness in sharing them. :)

[honey]

thank u so much... so easy and so pretty :)

[Donatella]

Grazie infinite per questa chiarissima spiegazione!!!!! Buona giornata Donatella

[maisie sparrow]

What an easy tutorial to follow thanks for sharing this and explaining it so well I love your blog it's very interesting. Am going to give this a try!

[rebeccaP]

Thank you for this pattern, it's lovely :) x

[vera beatriz da silva santos]

Muito lindo seu trabalho. Você tem didática para ensinar. Parabéns.
Moro no Brasil, São Paulo-SP

[Renee Hobson]

Love your snowflakes....I also love the fact that you give a step by step tutorial with each project. So much easier for me!

Thank You!

[Lee Ann]

Thank you for the snowflake patterns. They are beautiful! :)
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[Jenny]

Thank you so much for this gorgeous pattern. Christmas presents = Sorted!

[Kate]

A lovely and simple pattern - I posted pictures of a couple of things I'd made and got requests from friends for some of these as Christmas decorations pretty much immediately!

[Eva Mari Kirkvaag Bjørgum]

This was SO easy and the outcome SO cute! Thank you very much, - loved it!

Best regards from Eva Mari in Norway :)