Easy Snowflake Crochet Pattern
Add some Winter whimsy to your holiday decor with this sweet and simple snowflake crochet pattern.
Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Crochet Christmas! We’re getting things underway with a nice easy one.
This little snowflake is perfect for last minute gifts and can be used for garlands and appliques as well as a hanging ornament.
About the Pattern
This snowflake crochet pattern works up in under 30 minutes and only uses a small amount of yarn.
The pattern consists of 3 rounds and we’ll use our starting and ending tails to create the hanging loop.
The ‘branches’ are joined a little bit differently but I’ve included a couple of photos to help you out.
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Snowflake Crochet Pattern
Materials
- DK weight yarn in snowflake colour (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Paper White, Duck Egg Blue and Stormy Grey for the snowflakes pictured)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – all stitches are worked in the same space
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
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Finished Size
The finished snowflake measures approximately 1.75″ x 2.25″ (4.5cm x 6cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.
Notes
- The snowflake is worked in joined rounds starting with a magic ring.
- The ‘branches’ are created with chains that are joined through the front loop and left leg of the single crochet stitch.
Pattern Instructions
Snowflake
Leaving a long starting tail of approximately 15cm, make a magic ring.
R1: Ch 1, 6 hdc in magic ring, sl st to first hdc to join (6)
R2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, ch 4, [2 dc, ch 4] x5, sl st to top of ch 2 to join (12 dc, 6 ch spaces)
In the next round we’ll be forming the ‘branches’. We will be working into the ch spaces using a combination of sc sts and chs. The chs are joined with a sl st to the sc through the front loop and left leg of the st – see notes.
R3: Sl st in next dc, working in the ch space – [(sc, ch 5, sl st in first sc, sc, ch 7, sl st in sc, sc, ch 5, sl st in sc, sc), ch 2, sk next 2 dc] x6 ( 12 ch 5 loops, 6 ch 7 loops)
Ch 2, fasten off invisibly to first sc.
Weave the starting tail up through the back of your stitches and bring it out next to your ending tail.
Tie in a knot at your desired length to create a hanging loop.
Gently straighten out the ‘branches’ and manipulate your snowflake into shape.
Note: You can block your snowflake if you wish for a more defined shape.
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