I have always been fascinated by snowflakes…by their beauty and by the fact that each one is unique! There are so many crochet snowflakes patterns already, which made me hesitant to design my own, but since each snowflake is unique, I might as well show you my own take on a crochet snowflake.
This tiny snowflake would look great on a Christmas card or as a gift tag. You can even make some to adorn your Christmas tree.
Floral Crochet Snowflake Pattern
© Dedri Uys 2016. All Rights Reserved.
This pattern is part of the Holiday Blog Hop hosted by American Crochet HERE. You can see the Crochet Christmas Lights Flowers I did for the Blog Hop HERE. If you are looking for more Christmas ideas, have a look at my Tiny Crochet Wreath and my Christmas Card Printables.
Materials
- Scheepjes Maxi Bonbon (246)
- 2 mm crochet hook
Gauge and Size
Gauge and size are not important. You can make this snowflake as big or as small as you want to (depending, of course, on the hook and yarn you choose to use). Your tension needs to be as tight as you can comfortably manage otherwise your snowflake will not be firm.
Using Scheepjes Bonbon and a 2 mm hook, my snowflake measured 4.5 cm (just under 2″). Using Scheepjes Catona (as in the photos for the step-by-step tutorial below) and a 3.25 mm hook, my snowflake measured 7 cm (just under 3″).
Abbreviations
US Terminology Used {US/UK Conversion HERE}
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single crochet
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- St – Stitch/stitches
- () and * – Repeat instructions between parentheses and asterisks the number of times specified.
Special Stitches
Please note that the Puff Stitch is closed with a ch st. This ch will be the top of your Puff Stitch, and you will work into it in the next round. You can find a tutorial for the Puff Stitch HERE.
Beginning Puff Stitch
If you are making the Puff Stitch at the beginning of a row or round, sl st into the indicated stitch and then pull up a loop to the height of a double crochet. This will be referred to as a ‘long loop’. Follow the Puff Stitch instructions below.
Puff Stitch
Yarn over and insert your hook into the indicated stitch/space. Yarn over again and pull up a long loop (3 loops on hook). (Yarn over and insert your hook into the same stitch/space. Yarn over again and pull up a long loop) three more times. You should now have 9 loops on your hook. Finally, yarn over and pull through all 9 loops on your hook. Ch 1 to close the Puff Stitch.
Instructions
Round 1
Into a magic ring: Ch 1, make 6 sc. Join to the first sc with a sl st.
Stitch Count: 6 sc
Round 2
Ch 4 {Photo 1}, sl st into the same (first) sc {Photo 2}. (Sl st into the next st, ch 4, sl st into the same st to create a ch-4 loop) 5 times. Fasten off and work away your tails {Photo 3}.
Stitch Count: 6 ch-4 loops
Round 3
Join your yarn by making a sl st in any ch-4 loop. Make a Beginning Puff Stitch in the same ch-4 loop, remembering to close the Puff Stitch with a ch {Photo 1}. Ch 3 {Photo 2}. (Make a Puff Stitch in the next ch-4 loop, ch 3) 5 times {Photo 3}. Join to the first Puff Stitch with a sl st {Indicated with an arrow in Photo 3 and illustrated in Photo 4}.
Stitch Count: 6 Puff Stitches and 6 ch-3 spaces
Round 4
(Ch 5, sl st, ch 8, sl st, ch 5, sl st) into the same (first) Puff Stitch {Photo 1}. This will form your first ‘Point’. Ch 3 {Photo 2}. *(Sl st, ch 5, sl st, ch 8, sl st, ch 5, sl st) into the next Puff Stitch. Ch 3 {Photo 3}.*
Repeat from * to * 4 more times {Photo 4}. Join to the first Puff Stitch with a sl st {Indicated with an arrow in Photo 4 and illustrated in Photo 5}. Fasten off and work away your yarn ends {Photo 6}.
Stitch Count: 6 ‘Points’ and 6 ch-3 spaces
I love the fact that these snowflakes can be crocheted in under 10 minutes!
If you choose to make these floral crochet snowflakes and want to share some photos on social media, please use #floralcrochetsnowflake so that I can see them :)
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Heather says
I’m thinking this would be a lovely Queen Ann’ Lace flower for my wedding bouquet. Thank you for the pattern!
Robin DeBie says
Am l missing something or what? I don’t see in the instructions for Round 4 where, after the first ‘Point’ then Ch 3, you attach to the next Puff Stitch. It is written that, after the Ch 3, you then do the Ch 5 for the next Point but never do a Slip Stitch until after the Ch5. Your photo 2 in Round 4 has an arrowing pointing to the next Puff Stitch so I “assumed” the next instruction would be to Sl St into the Puff, at least this is what I did and it worked for me.
Making lots of little ornaments as I am “sheltering at home” during this Covid-19 outbreak. Never too soon to start the Christmas ornaments! Love this snowflake!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you for pointing this oversight out, Robin.
Stay safe!
Dedri
Melissa says
Thank you so much such an easy guided pattern for a snowflake. I’m not sure why other patterns have to o be so complicated. I am enjoying make these for gift tags, ornaments, and gifts.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Melissa :)
jan nolan says
Have never thought of pink for snowflakes, its lovely! Reminds me of the Japanese cherry blossom, Sakura. Thank you
Gardenchefsneedleandpen says
I simply love your snowflake. I just found a new addition to my snowflake pattern collection. Thank you for sharing. Pinning this.
Jenny says
It is a very pretty snowflake and we are glad you like it!
Jenny :)
Christine says
You are so clever, the snowflake is so pretty. Shall follow you on instagram also. Thank you for sharing. X
Dedri Uys says
Thank you :)
Lo Cooper says
Hi, love love love your blog.
I have made 30 snowflakes for my grandaughters class using your pattern. we starched them and they have hing by paperclips from the classroom ceiling. On the last day of school (yesterday) as they all said goodbye to their teacher as it is the end of the school year and they go up a grade when school restarts last week of Jan, all the children took home a snowflake!
I also made bunting and lanterns. thank you Dedri.
Dedri Uys says
Oh brilliant. Have you got any photos, Lo?
Ruth Morello says
Love your snowflake. Would you happen to have the Cozy cute crochet boot pattern! Would really love to have it.
Michele Marshall says
Thanks for the sweet pattern! I realized last night as I put up my handmade crafts tree that my crochet wasn’t represented (but the quilling, cross stitch, Hardanger lace, knitting, spinning, and crafts with my DD were!) I intend to get one done soon!
Working through a Sophie’s Afghan for a holiday gift, too! Such a wonderful design – so many people have said it’s the “prettiest thing they’ve ever seen crocheted” or “it’s enough to make [them] learn to crochet.” Hope I get it done – the Indian Summer we had slowed me down! Thanks again!
Dedri Uys says
You’re welcome Michele. ‘Indian Summer’ sounds glorious! I see you are a Jill of all trades. I used to do all sorts of crafts until crochet ambushed me! Merry Christmas,
Dedri
Carol Derbis says
Well! A Belated and Blessed Anniversary to you and Christiaan!
And thank you for this darling Floral Snowflake! Think I’m going to make a couple (or a few!) today.
And I really want to thank you for always having the “print friendly’ link on your page….makes it so much easier to grab the pattern – and I know your link is automatically attacked to the file.
My best to all of your lovely family. Your boys are so darling. But they are growing up far too fast. I barely recognized Pater – he’s getting so big. Please give them all my love….I do think of them often.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Carol :)
Deirdre van Biljon says
I love these. I am absolutely making a few of them
Alice says
I must tell you – you are my favorite designer and blogger. Just receiving your posts brightens the day. You manage to infuse your enthusiasm and talent into everything you do and say. Thank you so very much for sharing your outstanding creativity and bright spirit. Wish you a most happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous year. Thank you!
Jenny says
I couldn’t agree more, Alice :)
Jenny
Lalka Crochetka says
they are lovely! thank you for sharing the pattern :) Your tutorial looks great – I think I will make few of them for the xmas decoration this year :)
JennyHSkye says
These are lovely!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Jenny :) Your lobster is so cute!
Debra says
So pretty Dedri!!! I am actually in the process of making snowflake coasters for Christmas presents. But I think I will try yours & keep them for myself. Thank you for the inspiration love.
Dedri Uys says
You’re welcome, Debra. They are teeny tiny, so unless you have doll-house cups and saucers, they won’t be much use for coasters, hehe. I’ve just made another one and I’ve noticed that a loose gauge makes the Puff stitches twist sideways, so keep your tension tight!
Carmen says
What a beautiful little snowflake! Would make a great decoration for Christmas cards indeed. xo Carmen
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Carmen :)