Add a touch of handmade charm to your Christmas tree with this delicate crochet snowflake ornament. Perfect for decorating your home or gifting to loved ones, this intricate snowflake design is sure to bring joy and cheer throughout the holiday season.
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials': {'yarn': {'material': '100% cotton yarn', 'weight': 'Light (3)', 'color': 'White or silver', 'yardage': 'Approx. 50 yards (45 meters)'}, 'crochet_hook': {'us': 4, 'uk': 8, 'metric': '3.5 mm'}, 'other_supplies': ['Yarn needle', 'Scissors', 'Stitch marker']}, 'gauge': 'Gauge is not critical for this project.', 'final_measurements': 'Approx. 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter', 'abbreviations': {'ch': 'chain', 'sc': 'single crochet', 'dc': 'double crochet', 'sl st': 'slip stitch', 'st(s)': 'stitch(es)'}, 'pattern': [{'row_1': 'Begin with a magic ring.', 'row_2': 'Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in the ring, join with a sl st in the first sc. (12 sts)', 'row_3': 'Round 2: *Ch 5, skip 1 st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in first ch of beginning ch-5. (6 ch-5 loops)', 'row_4': 'Round 3: *(Sc, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.', 'row_5': 'Block the snowflake if desired to open up the lacework.'}], 'notes': 'This pattern creates a single snowflake ornament. You can make multiple snowflakes in different sizes and colors to create a beautiful set of ornaments.
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