Crochet Snowflake Pattern | Easy & Free

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Here is a free crochet pattern for a snowflake decoration, perfect for your winter decor. Whether you want to create a unique snowflake-shaped doily or a decorative piece to hang on your wall, mantel, or Christmas tree, this pattern is an excellent choice.

Crocheting your own snowflakes is a way to add a handmade, personal touch to your home during the winter season and Christmas. Would you rather make them super small to hang on your tree? Then, crochet them with thread. 

But before we get into the actual pattern, let’s explore some ideas for using the materials, tools, and pattern instructions. Read through the supply list, stiffening instructions, and pattern notes.

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What to use a Crocheted Snowflake for?

Crochet snowflakes are the perfect handmake items to bring some frosty style to your winter decoration. Here are some ideas on what to use them for:

• Doilies and coasters – use them to protect your tables or other surfaces from heat or humidity. Under plants and drinks, for example.
• Wall hanging – place it in an embroidery hoop and hand it on the wall.
• Garland or ornaments – if you make them with thread, they could be small enough to make a garland to decorate your mantel.
• Gifts – they are quick and easy to crochet, so they make adorable Christmas gifts to that loved one that appreciate handmade stuff.
• Blanket or tablecloth? – Yes, why not? This pattern is a perfect hexagon shape, so you can make several and sew them together to make a blanket or a tablecloth.

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How to Crochet a Snowflake

This snowflake is crocheted on the round, from the center outwards, and it’s a very easy pattern to follow. It’s a total of 12 rounds, including the accent golden edge.

Basic Steps:

Get the full instructions further down in this blog post, but here is the basic idea on how the pattern is worked.

1. First, you will create with a magic circle and chain 3 (will count as a dc stitch).
2. Secondly, add 11 double crochet stitches to the magic circle.
3. Next, you will crochet rounds 2 to 5 using a pattern repeat of double crochet stitches and chain 1 spaces.
4. Then, you will crochet round 6 to start the outward shape of the snowflake.
5. And finally, you will crochet rounds 5 to 12 to finish the 6 points of the snowflake.

Materials

• 4.00 mm (US G) crochet hook – or any other hook size that best suits your chosen yarn or thread.
• A tapestry needle – to weave in the leftover tails.
• Scissors – your usual pair of yarn scissors for cutting the yarn leftovers.
• Worsted weight (#4) yarn – or a lighter one if you want your snowflake to be smaller. I used approximately 1.67 oz (47 g), or 86 yds (77 m), plus a small amount of golden yarn (about 10 yds / 9 m) for the slip stitch edge.
• Stitch marker (optional).
• Fabric Stiffener – if you want to make your crochet snowflake stiff (remember to use glue free stiffener if you don’t want it permanently stiffed).
• A washable blocking mat – if you’re making your snowflake stiff.
• Rust proof pins – to hold the crocheted snowflake in place while drying with the stiffener solution.
• A plastic or glass bowl – to dip the snowflake doily into if you’re using the fabric stiffener.

Crochet Snowflake Pattern

Pattern Notes:

• This pattern was written using US terminology.
• Level of difficulty: Easy
• This crochet snowflake pattern is crocheted on the round, from the center outwards.
• Chain 3 in the beginning of every round count as a double crochet stitch.
• You will slip stitch to initial chain 3 to join every round.

Gauge:

Gauge is not important, but depending on what you want to do with this crochet snowflake pattern, you need to be aware of what to expect when it comes to stitch tension.

You will get a diameter of 3.75” (9.5 cm) with the first 3 rounds of the pattern when you use the recommended yarn and hook size.

Finished Project Size:

The finished crochet snowflake will measure approximately 12.5” (32 cm) in diameter when you use medium weight yarn (#4) with a 4.00 mm (US G) hook. 

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• approx.: approximately
• ch (s): chain (s)
• dc: double crochet
• FO: fasten off
• mc: magic circle
• Rnd: Round
• sl st: slip stitch 
• st (s): stitch (es)
• sk: skip
• sc: single crochet 
• sp: space
• ( ): repeat instructions within parenthesis as many times as directed.
• [ ]: stitch count in a row.
• Repeat instructions after asterisks as directed.

Instructions

Here are the step-by-step instructions for this Crochet Snowflake Pattern:

Estimated Cost: 5.00 USD

Supply:

• Medium weight (#4) yarn preferably cotton

Tools:

• 4.00 (US G) crochet hook

Materials: Scissors, Stitch marker (optional), Yarn Needle, Tapestry Needle, Stiffening spray and other blocking supplies (optional, see list above)

Your crochet snowflake pattern is done. I hope you enjoyed making it!

If you love doilies, click the below imagine for a free crochet doily pattern. This doily features hearts and is a great project if you want to learn how to do color-work carrying the yarn.

FAQ’s

What Yarns Are Best for this Crochet Snowflake Pattern?

I prefer Cotton yarns. I used 100% worsted weight (#4) I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby. This yarn thickness will make the snowflake perfect for a doily. However, use crochet thread instead if you want your snowflake to be smaller. 

Can I use Acrylic Yarns Instead?

Yes, acrylic yarn will be fine if you intend to use it as a doily for decoration only. However, if you intend to stiffen your snowflake with fabric stiffener, cotton yarn is the best option. Cotton is better because it will hold a stiff shape better than acrylic.

How to Make a Crochet Snowflake Stiff?

Here is what to know if you want to make your crochet snowflake pattern stiff:

1. First, you will need a fabric stiffener that you can make yourself at home or you can purchase it already done. But remember, some fabric stiffeners have glue in them and will permanently make your snowflake stiff. 
2. Next, prepare your working surface, such as a craft table covered with a plastic tablecloth, since you will be using water. And gather your materials (see supplies list above)
3. Then, prepare the stiffening solution and give your snowflake doily a bath, per package instructions.
4. Lastly, pin it to the blocking board and let it dry. 

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Conclusion

Hopefully, this crochet snowflake pattern inspired you into creating something unique to decorate your home this winter. Whether you make it as recommended in the pattern, with a thicker yarn, as a doily. Or with thread to make a small snowflake, I hope it turns out the way you like.

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