Crochet Snowflake Pattern
Making crocheted snowflakes is so much fun! In this free crochet pattern, I am excited to walk you through the step by step process to make this beautiful crochet snowflake pattern. These are some of my favorite things to make during the winter season, and Christmas season, because there are so many fun ways you can enjoy your gorgeous crocheted snowflakes.
Christmas Crochet Snowflakes
These white crochet snowflakes are so much fun to make, and you can use them in a variety of ways. This classic snowflake design is lovely and timeless. You can make the little snowflake small and intricate by using crochet thread, or you can make them larger by using thin yarn.
I love to use crochet thread, so that they turn out as lacey snowflakes, but it is entirely up to your preference, and what you intend to do with these beautiful snowflakes. This is a small crochet project that you can use scrap yarn to make quite easily too, which is great!
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Another great thing about these cute little crochet snowflakes is that they are made using a combination of basic crochet stitches. You don’t have to know how to make anything fancy, in order to follow this pattern. Simply follow the instructions for each round.
Let’s get started by looking at what you will need in order to make these lacey crochet snowflakes.
Gorgeous Crocheted Snowflake
Materials
Fine crochet thread – classic crochet thread in size 10
A crochet hook – 2.75 mm hook
A stitch marker (optional)
Scissors
Abbreviations
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
mr – magic ring (aka magic circle)
sc – single crochet
Please note that this pattern is written in US Terms
Skill Level: Intermediate
How to Make Crochet Snowflakes
Traditional Crochet Snowflake 2.75 mm hook
Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 3, dc, ch 3, (dc2tog, ch 3) x 4, dc 2tog, ch 2, sc to the top of the first ch st. (6 ch 3 spaces)
Round 2: ch 1, make 2 sc sts in the same st, sk to the next ch space, (2sc, ch 4, 2 sc) in the next sp. Repeat around. When you reach the first loop, make 2 sc sts, ch2, dc to the top of the first sc st.
Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same loop, (skip next sc, work sc2tog over the next 2 sc sts, skip the last sc st. In the next ch space, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, ch 3, sc) repeat around to the first space. Work sc2tog, then sc in the first loop, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first st. Finish off.
Pointed Crochet Snowflake 2.75 mm hook
Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 3, dc, ch 3, (dc2tog, ch 3) x 4, repeat around to the last st. dc2tog, ch 2, sc to the top of the first st.
Round 2: ch 3, in the same st make 2 dc sts, (in next ch space make 3 dc, ch 3, 3dc sts, ch 1) repeat around. When you get back to the first st, make 3dcsts, ch 2, hdc to the first st.
Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same st, (skip to ch 1 sp, make sc, ch 3, sc in same space, skip to the next ch 3 space, make sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sl st in the 4th ch from hook, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in same st) repeat 5 times. Skip to ch 1 sp, work sc, ch 3, sc in space, in ch 3 space, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sl st to the first st made. Finish off.
Star Like Crochet Snowflake 2.75 mm hook
Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 4, (dc, ch 1) x 11. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch space.
Round 2: sl st in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, sc in the same space, (ch 7, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 4, sc in next ch 1 space) repeat 6 tiems. Join with a sl st.
Round 3: sl st in the next ch 7 space, ch 3, in the same space make 2dc, (ch 3, 3dc sts, ch 2, sc in the next ch 4 space, ch 2, in the next ch 7 space make 3dc, ch 3, 3dc sts.) Repeat around. Ch 1, join with a sc to the top of the first ch 3 sts.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same space. ch 1, (sc in the next ch 3 space, ch 5, sc in the same space, ch 7, sc in the same space, ch 5, sc in the same space. Ch 1, sc in ch 2 space, sc in next ch 2 space, ch 1) repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st made. Finish off.
Finishing the Crochet Snowflake
To finish out the crochet snowflake, make sure to weave in any loose ends of yarn. Then trim them so that they are not visible.
Your first snowflake is now completed and ready to enjoy!
Optional Hanging Loop
If desired, you may add a chain loop to the tip of your crochet snowflake so that it can hang up. To do this, simply add your yarn to the point of your snowflake and create a chain twice the length you want it to be. Bring the chain back down to the body of your snowflake and join it together with a slip stitch. Be sure to weave in any loose ends.
How To Make Crochet Snowflakes Stiff
To make your crochet snowflakes stiff, the best way is to use fabric starch. You can find this in the laundry detergent section of most grocery stores.
Be sure to follow the instructions on the starch bottle. In most cases, you can pour the starch full strength into a bowl, and then soak your snowflake until it is damp.
Remove it from the bowl, and squeeze off any excess starch. Lay it flat on a clean kitchen towel until it is dry. Please note that these instructions may vary depending on what starch you use. To be safe, always reference your starch instructions.
Crochet Snowflake Tips and Tricks
Yarn
How your snowflakes turn out is primarily determined by the type of yarn that you use to create them. It is my preference to use thinner yarn, or crochet thread used to make doilies. This way the snowflakes turn out extra dainty and make lacy snowflakes.
However, you can also use thicker yarn, such as cotton yarn. This is a great option especially if your snowflakes will ever be exposed to heat or water. Some great cotton yarn options include 24/7 Cotton and Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn.
Another fun option is to use baby yarn. This is a nice thin type of yarn that will still let your details show through, but still make a larger snowflake.
Keep in mind, that the different yarn weights that you use will change the finished size of your snowflake and, you may want to increase or decrease the size of the crochet hook you use.
The Crochet Hook Size
When using size 10 crochet thread, I like to use a size E crochet hook. This way the snowflake turns out nice and lacey. However, you may need to adjust the crochet hook size, especially if you tend to crochet loose, or tighter, or if you use a different size yarn. Keep in mind, this is your crochet project, so feel free to take creative license and adjust the hook size as you see fit.
What Can You Make With Crochet Snowflakes
There are so many different things you can make using this crochet snowflake pattern. The beautiful snowflake motifs can be used for so many different Christmas themed projects, or winter projects. Let’s take a look at a few different ways you might enjoy using these snowflakes.
Crochet Ornaments
One of the basic and fun ways you can enjoy these crochet snowflakes is to use them as Christmas tree ornaments this holiday season. To do this, simply add an ornament hanger to the point of your snowflake and hang them from your tree.
Snowflake Garland Pattern
Another great way these snowflakes can be used is to turn them into a snowflake garland. To do this, all you have to do is add a chain connecting the snowflakes. Then you can hang it up during the Christmas season, or leave it up as a beautiful addition to your home for the winter season.
As Gift Decorations
Using these crochet snowflakes as gift decorations is another great idea. Adding them to gifts allows you to give these beautiful holiday decorations away, but still accent your package wrapping.
Turn them into a Table Runner
Not only can these beautiful snowflakes be used as decorations around your home, but you can also turn this free crochet pattern to the prettiest table runner simply by making a lot of snowflakes from this pattern, and then sewing them together at the points. One of my favorite ways is to make three long rows of the snowflakes, and then attach the rows together to make the most beautiful winter table runner out of these crochet snowflakes.
Copyright of this Crochet Snowflake Pattern
Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!
Crocheted Snowflakes
This easy crochet snowflake pattern is so much fun to create and you get to determine just how you want to use your small snowflake during the Christmas and winter seasons. This beautiful snowflake pattern is easy to create using a few simple crochet stitches, combined in the most intricate lacey snowflake design.
Thank you so much for stopping by to check out my free crochet snowflake pattern! I hope that you will enjoy using this pattern to create beauty for yourself and others this Christmas and winter season.
Happy Crocheting!
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Crochet Snowflake Patterns
Materials
- Fine crochet thread – classic crochet thread in size 10
- A crochet hook – 2.75 mm hook
- A stitch marker (optional)
- Scissors
Instructions
Traditional Crochet Snowflake
- Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 3, dc, ch 3, (dc2tog, ch 3) x 4, dc 2tog, ch 2, sc to the top of the first ch st. (6 ch 3 spaces)
- Round 2: ch 1, make 2 sc sts in the same st, sk to the next ch space, (2sc, ch 4, 2 sc) in the next sp. Repeat around. When you reach the first loop, make 2 sc sts, ch2, dc to the top of the first sc st.
- Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same loop, (skip next sc, work sc2tog over the next 2 sc sts, skip the last sc st. In the next ch space, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, ch 3, sc) repeat around to the first space. Work sc2tog, then sc in the first loop, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first st. Finish off.
Pointed Crochet Snowflake
- Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 3, dc, ch 3, (dc2tog, ch 3) x 4, repeat around to the last st. dc2tog, ch 2, sc to the top of the first st.
- Round 2: ch 3, in the same st make 2 dc sts, (in next ch space make 3 dc, ch 3, 3dc sts, ch 1) repeat around. When you get back to the first st, make 3dcsts, ch 2, hdc to the first st.
- Round 3: ch 1, sc in the same st, (skip to ch 1 sp, make sc, ch 3, sc in same space, skip to the next ch 3 space, make sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sl st in the 4th ch from hook, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in same st) repeat 5 times. Skip to ch 1 sp, work sc, ch 3, sc in space, in ch 3 space, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sl st to the first st made. Finish off.
Star Like Crochet Snowflake
- Round 1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 4, (dc, ch 1) x 11. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch space.
- Round 2: sl st in the next ch 1 space, ch 1, sc in the same space, (ch 7, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 4, sc in next ch 1 space) repeat 6 tiems. Join with a sl st.
- Round 3: sl st in the next ch 7 space, ch 3, in the same space make 2dc, (ch 3, 3dc sts, ch 2, sc in the next ch 4 space, ch 2, in the next ch 7 space make 3dc, ch 3, 3dc sts.) Repeat around. Ch 1, join with a sc to the top of the first ch 3 sts.
- Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same space. ch 1, (sc in the next ch 3 space, ch 5, sc in the same space, ch 7, sc in the same space, ch 5, sc in the same space. Ch 1, sc in ch 2 space, sc in next ch 2 space, ch 1) repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st made. Finish off.
Finishing the Crochet Snowflake
To finish out the crochet snowflake, make sure to weave in any loose ends of yarn. Then trim them so that they are not visible.
Your first snowflake is now completed and ready to enjoy!
Optional Hanging Loop
If desired, you may add a chain loop to the tip of your crochet snowflake so that it can hang up. To do this, simply add your yarn to the point of your snowflake and create a chain twice the length you want it to be. Bring the chain back down to the body of your snowflake and join it together with a slip stitch. Be sure to weave in any loose ends.
How To Make Crochet Snowflakes Stiff
To make your crochet snowflakes stiff, the best way is to use fabric starch. You can find this in the laundry detergent section of most grocery stores.
Be sure to follow the instructions on the starch bottle. In most cases, you can pour the starch full strength into a bowl, and then soak your snowflake until it is damp.
Remove it from the bowl, and squeeze off any excess starch. Lay it flat on a clean kitchen towel until it is dry. Please note that these instructions may vary depending on what starch you use. To be safe, always reference your starch instructions.
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