I can’t believe it’s the last day of the year already. I started this Holiday season with huge plans for all of the Christmas-themed items I was going to make. And yet here we are, with only some stockings and snowflakes to show for it.  Don’t get me wrong, I couldn’t be more thrilled with how the stockings turned out, and these snowflakes have been so fun to make, but maybe next year I’ll set more realistic expectations for the amount of items that can be finished amidst the holiday bustle.

These snowflakes can be completed in minimal time, but they require a good amount of waiting, so if you’re intending to make them as gifts, don’t wait until the day before or you will be impatiently staring and waiting for them to dry.

You will need the following materials:

Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread, Classic size 10, 100% Mercerized Cotton in White and Metalic Silver

1.5 mm (No. 2) hook [Affiliate Link]

Embroidery Needle [Affiliate Link]

Blocking Board [Affiliate Link]

Blocking Pins [Affiliate Link]

Iron [Affiliate Link]

Starch Alternative [Affiliate Link]

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To complete these snowflakes, you need to know the following stitches: sc, sl st, sl knot and ch, magic circle

Round 1: With white crochet thread, magic circle, sc 6 into circle, sl st to close

Round 2: *ch 10, sc in next stitch* x 6, sl stitching instead of sc on last repeat. Tie off

Round 3: Join to top of ch 10 space with standing sc, *ch 8, sc in top of next ch 10 space* repeat around, sl st in standing sc to close

Round 4: *9 sc into ch 8 space, sc into next stitch* repeat around

Round 5: *3 sc, ch 7, skip 3 sc, 4 sc* repeat around, ending last round with only 3 sc

Round 6: *ch 3, skip 1 sc, sc in next three stitches, ch 7, sl st in 4^th ch of ch 7 from round 5, ch 10, sl st in same ch, ch 7, sc in 1^st sc after ch 7 space, sc, sc* repeat around, leaving out 2 sc on the last repeat and replacing with 2 sl stitches, tie off

When completed, the snowflake will be flimsy and won’t lay flat, so it needs to be blocked and starched. I used a spray starch alternative, which does not make the snowflake as stiff as other methods, but it still holds up just fine and keeps the yarn feeling softer. You will use the spray starch twice during the blocking and starching process.

To block, follow the method for blocking cotton yarn, and then pin the snowflake as shown in the photo above. Once pinned, spray generously with the starch alternative, and let sit until dry. I let it sit under a fan overnight. After it has completed drying, you will notice that the snowflake is noticeably stiffer, but still relatively flimsy. While dry, hide and tie off the four loose ends with an embroidery needle. To make the snowflake an ornament, cut a piece of the silver crochet thread to your desired length, and tie through one of the points.

For the second stage of the starching, spray the snowflake again until damp, and then place on an ironing board between a clean piece of scrap fabric. Iron the snowflake on each side until it looks dry (but will still feel slightly warm and damp), and then set out for a few hours to completely set.

I like this method of stiffening the snowflakes, as it doesn’t change the look of them too much, but adds some stability and definition to the shape, as can be seen in the photo above. Even still, treat them delicately and store them flat when not in use.

Unfortunately, these are the only snowflakes I’m seeing this time of year in sunny Florida. But wherever you are, I hope these snowflakes bring with them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This pattern was designed by me and is intended for your personal use. I have provided it for free on my blog, and the selling of this pattern is strictly prohibited. If you are interested in selling completed items based off this pattern, please notify me and credit me as the designer.