Snowflake Crochet Ornament

Delicate lace snowflake perfect for ornaments, garlands, coasters or applique. Worked in the round, made with size 10 mercerized cotton thread for crisp points. Includes alternative hook options for thicker thread or fingering yarn.

Finished size

Approximately 4.5–5.5 inches (11.5–14 cm) diameter depending on thread and blocking.

Materials

• Yarn: Mercerized cotton crochet thread, size 10 (recommended) — Imperial: 1 small ball (approx 0.35 oz / 10 g) per 4–6 snowflakes; Metric: approx 28–35 g per 10–16 snowflakes. Use approximate 10–12 yds (9–11 m) per ornament. Alternative: fingering/lace weight yarn — approx 10–15 yds (9–14 m) per ornament.
• Hook / Needle sizes (choose one):
  • Delicate (recommended): US steel 7 \/ UK (old) 14 \/ Metric 1.65 mm
  • Standard thread: US steel 5 \/ UK (old) 12 \/ Metric 1.9 mm
  • Heavier look (fingering or thin yarn): US B-1 \/ UK 13? \/ Metric 2.25 mm
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends
• Starch or spray stiffener for blocking (optional)
• Blocking pins and foam or blocking mat
• Small jump ring and thread or ribbon to hang (optional)

Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• dtr = double treble (US: treble) — see note if you use UK terms
• tr = treble (US: double treble if using UK Old names)
• sp = space
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• beg = beginning
( ) = work instructions in parentheses into same st or space

Notes

• Pattern is worked from center out. Each round ends with a sl st to join unless otherwise noted; you may use a continuous round method if preferred.
• Chain counts at the beginning of rounds (e.g., ch 3) may count as a stitch where noted; I specify when they count as dc/tr/other.
• For crisp points, use cotton thread and block while damp with starch or spray stiffener.

Gauge

Not critical; gauge varies with thread. Example with size 10 thread and 1.65 mm hook: 10 rounds ≈ 4.5 in (11.5 cm).

Pattern

Begin with magic ring (MR) or ch 6 closed with sl st to form ring.

1. Round 1: MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring—12 dc total. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12)
2. Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 5, sk next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around—6 ch-5 loops. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 loops)
3. Round 3 (build point foundations): sl st into first ch-5 loop, *(ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in same ch-5 loop) - this forms a small V; ch 3, sl st into same loop to finish point base; sl st into next ch-5 loop; repeat from * around to make 6 small points. Join with sl st to first sl st. Optional: after each point, add a picot in ch-3 for a lacy look: ch 3, sl st into first ch of ch-3 to make a tiny picot before finishing the point.
4. Round 4 (point elongation): Working behind Round 3 points, sl st to center of first point base, ch 5 (counts as tr if you prefer elongated look), (tr, ch 2, tr) in same base, ch 5, sl st in same base to create a tall petal; sl st to next point base and repeat around for 6 taller petals. Join with sl st. (6 tall petals)
5. Round 5 (lacy connectors): Slip to tip of first tall petal, ch 7, sc around tip (or sc in tip stitch), ch 7, sl st to next tip; repeat around to make decorative arches between points. Join with sl st. (6 arches)
6. Round 6 (points with picots): Into each arch: sl st to center of arch, *(ch 1, sc, ch 4, (sc, ch 1, sc) into top of arch to make a small star cluster, ch 4, sc) finish; sl st to next arch; repeat for all 6. Optional: where you want sharper tips, substitute ch 6 picot instead of ch 4.
7. Round 7 (outer edging): Work sc evenly around entire edge following shape: work 3 sc into each arch peak, 1 sc along each side, and (sc, ch 2, sc) into each picot to form a decorative scalloped edge. Join with sl st, weave in ends.

Alternate stitch counts (clear version)

If you prefer precise counts for a classic 6-point snowflake:

1. R1: MR, ch3, 11 dc — join.
2. R2: *ch5, sk1 dc, sc in next dc—repeat 6 times—join.
3. R3: In each ch5 loop: (ch3, dc, ch2, dc, ch3), sl st to next loop — makes 6 mini-points.
4. R4: Into each mini-point center: (ch5, tr, ch2, tr, ch5), sl st — elongates to main points.
5. R5: Between point tips: ch7, sl st to next tip — 6 arches.
6. R6: Into each arch: sc, ch4, sc, ch4, sc to create lacy arms; finish with picot if desired.
7. R7: Edge: sc around with (sc, ch2, sc) over each picot — finish.

Blocking & Finishing

1. Pin each snowflake into desired shape on a foam mat, pulling points straight and evenly spaced. 2. Mist lightly with water or use a diluted starch solution and allow to dry completely. For maximum stiffness, press with a warm iron through a damp cloth after the thread is almost dry, or use spray starch following product instructions. 3. Weave in ends with a tapestry needle; hide ends inside the center or along a petal bar. 4. Attach a jump ring or small loop of fine thread at one point for hanging.

Variations

• Make smaller/denser snowflakes by using thinner thread and smaller steel hook (e.g., 1.25 mm).
• Make larger ornaments using fingering yarn and a 2.25 mm–3.5 mm hook; increase chains in arches (ch10–ch12) to keep proportions.
• Add beads between rounds: incorporate a bead on the thread before making the stitch where you want it to sit; slide bead up to stitch as you work for sparkly snow effect.
• For a stiff mobile, use starch and sandwich snowflakes between parchment paper, then press gently to flatten and dry.

Troubleshooting & Tips

• If points curl inwards, they may be too tight; block wider or use a larger hook.
• To get more defined picots, use a smaller hook for the final round or add a second pass of sc around points.
• Keep tension even: use mercerized cotton for shine and crispness.
• Use a removable marker to mark the start of rounds if you prefer joined rounds only for cleaner joins.

Copyright & Use

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