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

[Mamieminette]

Thank you so much, Lucy!
I like it and I have already croched it!
Have a good day
best regards

[Kristen Peacock]

Hi Lucy!

I've been following this pattern for a few years now, and I still think these are the cutest snowflakes out there. Thank you for sharing it with us! I make these every year in different colors for my family, and they love them!

Thanks again!
Kristen <3

[Jenny]

Thank you so much. I love this snowflake pattern. As a beginner I find your instructions so easy to follow. Going to recommend you to other beginners! Blocking tips were good too!

[joan johnson]

I've been making headwraps and decorating them with crocheted flowers and hearts. I came across this tutorial and it's just the ticket. Will try it today as I have several requests for the wraps. Thank you so much for being here in the nick of time!

[Mary Haskins]

Really easy to make and beautiful when done. Thank You for such easy to follow directions.

[Karen White]

I tried the Coats and Clark one last night, and didn't get very far, this looks much easier and I'll be trying it later. Thank you!

[Amelia]

Thery're so cute these snowflakes I have already made 12 to put on christmas presents!

[Tess]

So cute! I have some white holiday yarn with silver specks that's been hanging around for a couple years now I know what to do with it! Thanks for sharing.

[Jules]

Lovely. Nice and easy to follow will make beautiful Christmas decorations :)
thanks

[Biene Vallée]

Gorham Stirling Silver makes an annual silver snowflake. They are limited editions. We have several, and yours look just like them. They are beautiful. Thank you. Now I can have the silver ones, and make them as well and hang them on our trees. :)

[Elizabeth Hanna]

I only learnt how to crochet in January this year & never imagined I'd be crocheting snowflakes by the end of it! This is an easy pattern even for me to do. Thank you :-)

[Laurie]

WOW...that was easy and the results are most satisfactory! I used 100% white cotton so my flake is not fuzzy and it's very white. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks Lucy for sharing, these snowflakes were lovely to make, your instructions are easy to follow particularly for a novice like me.

[Suzy]

Has anyone made these with finer yarns? If so, which type, please?

[Lesley Dixon]

Love all your work have seen in magazines.I amm keen on making Snowflakes and raindrop stitch .Thanks for showing keep on doing!

[Jennifer]

Love these!! Thanks for posting! :)

[Jay-anne Gadia]

thank you for the patter,my 2 yr old daughter really loved the outcome of my work ;)

[Kirsty]

Thank you so much. I've been looking for a pattern I can understand (I'm a beginner)for months and finally I came across yours and I got the hang of it straight away and happily produced some lovely snowflakes.

[Annette McKitrick]

Dearest Lucy, what great karma you must have. Sharing another wonderful pattern with us. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Many wonderful blessings to you and yours. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. You should be named Great Britain's ambassador of goodwill to the world. You have my vote dear friend. Warmest wishes, Annette McKitrick

[sylvie]

bonjour

merci pour ces instructions
cordialement
see you later

[Sue Ellen Jones]

Thank You so much for the detailed visual instructions. I am a visual person and have a hard time with just written instructions. I also enjoyed your bayo. I too love anything old, in fact I have many European antiques in my home that I purchased from container shipments from Great Brittiain in the seventies. I look forward to making some snowflakes...Fondly, Miss Sue Ellen

[MotherOwl]

Hi again. This pattern is so easy - even for a total noob like me. To tell just how nooby I am, I can say that as I read through the tutorial on stitches first where you say "insert hook", my thought was "into what?" When I had figured out how to work the involved stitches I met the next hurdle: "To begin :: chain 5" - what is that - no chain in the description of stitches?
I had printed your instruction, just the text, to take along, so no looking at your very instructional photos for help. My first try actually turned into a snowflake believe it or not. See for yourself here: http://krydderuglen.blogspot.dk/2014/01/snefnug-yarn-along-snowflake.html
I'm so grateful for your wonderful blog, and really easy tutorials.

[MotherOwl]

I'm so going to make snowflakes. It's just raining, raining, raining. We need some snow. Even if I never tried knitting after a pattern before, and never ever in English. Thanks for this!

[Michele Boucher-Hines]

Hello Lucy, one of the items I try to make each year are snowflakes. I worked your pattern using white crochet thread with a twist of sparkle thread added (don't know the name of it), and your pattern looks wonderful. Just some additional information that may be helpful, after pinning my snowflake to foil covered cardboard, I used water/paste combo (50/50) and dabbed-on with a small paint brush. It seems to work better for me than dipping in a starch mix. I like to include my snowflakes in Christmas cards or New Years cards, and also use as toppers to my Christmas packages. Also, another great resources for a beautiful assortment of snowflake patterns is 100 Snowflakes to Crochet by Caitlin Sainio. I have only made 2-3 so far, but they are all different sizes and look wonderful. Wishing you and your lovely family all the best in 2014.

BTW, I love your blog! I work fulltime and your blog is such a wonderful and inspiring resource for me (and others I am sure).

[Heidi]

Thank you for this tutorial, I was surprised to find how easy it actually was :) My Mum is an avid follower of yours and has introduced me to your blog. Bit late maybe for snowflakes but hey, they are addictive, you're right, and thank you, I am certainly enjoying many joyful, festive moments making them.
Heidi x