Crochet snowflakes are a beautiful and easy way to add a festive touch to your home or holiday decorations. They can be made in a variety of colors and sizes, and they can be used to decorate your Christmas tree, mantel, or even your front door. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a simple crochet snowflake in just a few minutes. This project is perfect for beginners, as it only requires basic crochet stitches.
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Yarn: Thin cotton or thread (size 10 crochet thread works great for delicate snowflakes).
- Crochet Hook: Match the size of your thread or yarn (e.g., 1.5-2 mm for thread, 3-4 mm for lightweight yarn).
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Blocking Supplies: Pins and a foam board (optional, for shaping).
Pattern for a Simple Crochet Snowflake:
Abbreviations (U.S. Terminology):
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sp: Space
STEPS
Start with a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st into the first ch to form a ring).
Tip: Magic ring makes the center tight for a polished look.
Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3.
- You should have 12 stitches in total.
Round 2:
- Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch-1).
- Dc in the next stitch, ch 1—repeat around.
- Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch-4.
- You’ll have 12 dc with ch-1 spaces in between.
Round 3:
- Sl st into the first ch-1 sp.
- (Sc, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sc) into the same sp to form a point.
- Sl st into the next ch-1 sp and repeat (sc, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sc) in each ch-1 sp around.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Finishing
- Fasten off and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.
- Optional: Block the snowflake for crisp edges. Pin it to a foam board and lightly spray with water or stiffener.
TIPS FOR CUSTOMIZATION
- Use glittery yarn for a sparkling effect.
- Add more rounds or points for a larger snowflake.
- String multiple snowflakes together to create a garland!
Your snowflake is now ready to shine!
