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

[Diana]

I had to write to you, I have been trying to make a snow flake every christmas andsoon I give up... finally I made one using your pattern today! yay! I am sooo excited! thankyou

[mammafairy]

Just been using this tutorial to do this years Christmas cards, and have linked you from my blog. Hope that is OK.

Lovely snowflakes, thank you!

[Rachael Langley]

What superb little snowflakes. Great tutorial as always!

[Jenny]

I have made these using 'plarn' that is using yarn made from plastic bags. Originally I used them as Christmas tree decorations but my daughter pinched some of them and uses them as coasters for drinks.
Ps how to make plarn? Consult youtube.

[k othen]

Very pretty and dainty. I used crochet cotton size 20. loved them Thank you for your pattern.

[claire mason]

Sorry I'm late to the party, but I have just discovered this fantastic tutorial! Started immediately on a snowflake garland. Many Thanks!
(Ps. I expect you'll have some real snowflakes soon in the North East! Scotland first then the North East always!)

[Noemi Domingo]

thanks from Spain :-))
the snow flake will be a christmas gift to my nieces, because I want them to value hand made creations... love can be found also in little things

[Rita holloway]

Is there an "idiot guide" to crochet? I can knit but don't know crochet and would love to be able to do the snowflakes. Many thanks.

[Gaynor Roberts]

I really want to make one of these but am a complete crochet beginner - can you recommend any online tutorials to get me to this point?!? Thanks so much xx

[rosa]

muchas gracias una idea genial.. besos

[Aubrey Garcia]

Thanks for sharing. I was looking for a snowflake pattern to put on some slippers I was crocheting. I did the first and third round to make a smaller snowflake but the pattern and pictures you had written out were so easy to follow. :)

[Jennifer Toal]

Love them Lucy!!! Just made one and as usual your instructions are easy and perfect to follow. Hope to make lots more and thinking of adding them to Chirstmas presents as little tags that can then be hung on the tree....sooooo pretty!! Thanks for all the time you take to share your ideas with others. X

[Thelittlegnomie]

Just made my fist one out of a shiny blue sport weight yarn and I love it:)

Thank for the great info

-thelittlegnomie

[Lucy]

Can't wait to have a go at this. Thank you for sharing!

[Nanita]

So happy I saw your Facebook post earlier today, I'm happily hooking these cute little snowflakes near the fireplace and oh dear they are addictive! I'm going for a big garland :-) I can't believe this pattern escaped my attention, it's brilliant! :-) xxxx

[maypole]

oh lovely, I like the little ones. Thank you

[Connie Ferguson]

Lovely, Poundland have a white with a little sparkle yarn. I think it was buy 2 get one free. I was looking for an excuse to buy it.

[Kathy Lye]

Hi Lucy,
I have been following your blog for some time now (planning to start on my own hexagon blanket nest week).

I work for Age Cymru (that means Age Wales) in Cardiff - we have a Keep Warm This Winter campaign every year to raise money to raise awareness of the issues that older people face during the winter. This year, staff and volunteers were asked to make Christmas tree decorations out of wool to publicise the campaign. I contributed some snowflakes and stars from your patterns and wow, what a reaction!

I am pleased to tell you that I have been asked to send the links to your patterns to one of our corporate supporters because some of their staff want to learn how to make the decorations. It looks as if I will be going over there to give them some crochet lessons.

I would like to be able to send you a picture of the decorated tree sometime in December, as you were the inspiration for so many of the decorations. Please can you let me know if this is possible.

Thanks,
Kathy

[Liz]

Thank you so much for the visual tutorial! Our church craft group has so enjoyed making these. The instructions are clear and the pictures help so much.

[Hilde]

Thanks for the patter! I used it last year for christmas cards. Today I made a Dutch translation and posted it on my blog. I hope that's ok.

[Cecilia]

Thank you for posting this snowflake, it is so delicate!, ya lo hice!

[Kelly Walmsley]

I block snowflakes by saturating in a solution of 1/2 water, 1/2 white glue, squeezing out the excess gently and pinning inside the outside loops to corrugated cardboard covered with a towel.

[ingylass]

Hia Lucy, I'm really glad I've discovered your blog, I just wish I had two or three years ago when I was first trying to learn crochet. I first heard about your blog on Emma's Dolly Doulton blog. I eventually found your blog when I searched for a multi layer flower pattern. Previously I couldn't work out how to make the petal layers off-set. I immediately set about and made a flower (in cream 4 ply cotton to add to my recently completed summer scarf) even though it was approaching midnight. I was delighted to find your snowflake pattern; After Christmas I made a special trip to a lovely wool Shop in Clitheroe, to get a pattern for the lovely snowflakes displayed in the window (when the Shop was closed) - you can imagine my disappointment to learn that they had been bought from Ikea!
I hope to make lots of them in time for Christmas.
By the way, I really enjoyed reading about your recent visit to Arnside. We were there last week, it's only a short drive from our Caravan in Kirkby Lonsdale. Scuse the rambling!
Carol xxx

[Charlotte]

These are exactly what I envisioned. Thank you so much. My family will be enjoying them this Christmas.

[mia]

so pretty- thanks for this. The tutorial is great with the photos. I am feeling like I can DO this!!!