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

[Georgina]

My friend just put me In touch with theses adorable snow flakes , we are both beginners at crochet, but love Christmas ,to make a perfect white snowflake in crochet work is our aim .....so we are very glad to have found your page with easy to follow instructions I'm off to practise now thanks for sharing :-)

[PinkParsley]

Thank you, lovely and easy to crochet! Couldn´t stop for making just one or few, but used whole white mohair yarn for these. =)

[Evelyn Starfishy]

Thank you for the instructions! I made snowflake garlands and hung them with paper lanterns for a winter party decoration - it came out so beautiful! I posted about it on my blog at www.scrappyhappystarfishy.blogspot and linked back to your site for the instructions! Very pretty!

[Sher]

Lucy - thanks so much for your lovely snowflake pattern. I used mine with out the starching when I made my WINTER crochet wreath. I linked back to your snowflake pattern from my wreath post here:http://flythecoopcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/01/double-crochet-wreath-instructions.html
I do always appreciate your free patterns and excellent tutorials.

[Kate]

Sorry, forgot to give the link!

http://laptopontheironingboard.wordpress.com/hooky-business/

[Kate]

Hi Lucy,
I'm such a fan of your blog and it was these snowflakes that first led me here! I've made a variation on these snowflakes and plan to post the pattern on my new blog. Is this OK with you? I've mentioned you as the source (I tend to mention you a lot in my blog, it seems - such a tragic fangirl)

If it's not OK, just drop me a line and I'll take it down.

Thanks for your lovely, colour-filled blog!

[Elizabeth]

I know this is an older post, but thank you so much for it anyway! I love how easy these are to make. I'm teaching some of my friends to crochet, and it is wonderful to have a short project that yields a beautiful result. We will have fields of snowflakes by next Christmas. :)

[Jan Lambert]

That looks easy enough for even me to follow, thankyou.

[Cecilia]

Thank you for sharing and showing how to do it!

[jill]

Thanks!! I've been looking for a quick, cute snowflake to make garlands with, and this is perfect!!!! I'm almost giddy!!

[Luisa]

Foarte frumos si simplu de lucrat fulgul de nea ! Eu l-am crosetat cu fir subtire si mi-a iesit micut si dragut ! Multumesc !

[Tracy]

I love these, just done one and planning to make more for my Christmas tree, thank you!

[ayaka]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial.
I really love these snowflakes.

I'd like to share this tutorial with Japanese bloggers.
Do you mind if I translate this tutorial to Japanese and post on my blog?
Of course with full credit and link back.
I hope that you are OK with that.

[Laceymittsandvintagebits]

Thanks a mil, especially the starch tip:)

[Paulette]

I have made ALOT of these since finding them on your lovely blog... thank you for your wonderful instructions. Enjoying the advent preparations this year.

[Jo McGee]

Aww Lucy thank you so much i have made a few and done the blocking and am sending them out in my christmas cards. Your tutorials are just the very best. I am a Yorkshire lass coming home for Christmas from Australia and i have to say your piccies and blogging keep me going over here i miss lots from there but you fill the gap. THANK YOU !!!!!
Love from Jo a 40 year old stay at home mum who learn't to crochet thanks to you this year xxxxxx

[janet glyde]

thankyou for making this seem so easy for a beginner. i have so much trouble reading patterns. made this in a flash. also i love your blog. it is so inspiring and colourful.

[Little Susie Home Maker]

This is just the best tutorial ever! Thank you so much!
Blessings,
Susie

[Fran]

Beautiful! I'm new to crochet but this was easy to do (even for a canadian gal, with the British terms). Made one already and even without blocking it looks super nice. Thank you so much for sharing! Co-workers who are working this Christmas Eve will receive one as a gift.

1 down, 48 to go... Should be easy thanks to your tutorial.

[michele]

love blog . I had made some of crochet snow flakes a long time ago and had lost the pattern . Thanks you so much. going to do a few!

[Jacqui]

Thank you so much for such a brilliant tutorial - I've made quite a few and they look great! I've also made a few from other patterns which wouldn't have been possible without this one. It might be summer here in New Zealand but my house will be full of snow!

[Ter]

Thank you for this an AMAZING tutorial......well done to say the least! These will be my gifts this year as I taught myself to crochet 8 weeks ago and moving along nicely. .. This enables me to do wonderful gifts
HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAYS !
Ter

[Kate]

Thanks for this lovely and simple pattern. I'm making Christmas cards and these are perfect! Just made my first one and I love it!

[Jacky Wilkie]

Such an easy snowflake. Happy christmas.

[tazzy801]

Are the ones of round 1 dc or sc?
I've tried the dc mentioned but it doesn't come out like this.with ch3 and 2sc it does..
Is it just me?