Let me walk you step by step through crocheting as well as stiffening this simple, three round snowflake that's perfect for winter and holiday decorating, gift-giving, and more!

Please check the downloads for a list of all my favorite supplies as well as printable blocking schematics for snowflakes made in different sizes (with different weight yarn).

For this class, I'm using a medium (4) worsted weight white cotton yarn and an F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook, but this pattern is adaptable to a variety of yarn weights and hook sizes, so don't be afraid to experiment!

Abbreviations & Notes:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sp(s): space(s)
Instructions written in (parentheses) are all worked into the same stitch or space

Instructions:

Rnd 1: chain 2 and work 12 single crochet stitches into the 2nd chain from your hook. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first single crochet. [12 sc]

Tip: you can also begin with an adjustable ring if you find it easier, which I definitely do for smaller thread sizes!

Rnd 2: single crochet in the same stitch as the join, (chain 2, skip the next single crochet and work a single crochet in the next single crochet stitch) 5 times or all the way around to the last single crochet. Chain 2 and join with a slip stitch in the top of the first single crochet. [6 sc, 6 ch–2 sps]

Tip: if you find that the ch–2 spaces are too small for you to see well on the next round (which is more likely with smaller thread, then try ch–3 spaces instead).

Rnd 3: (slip stitch and then single crochet) in the first ch–2 space. (Chain 20, single crochet in the same ch–2 space, single crochet in the next ch–2 space) 5 times or all the way around. Chain 20 and single crochet in the last ch–2 space one more time. Join with a slip stitch in the top of the first single crochet. [12 sc, 6 ch–20 spaces]

Tip: feel free to lengthen the chain loops if you’d prefer longer arms on your snowflakes. You can also try adding on a picot at the mid-point of the chain or even several picots if you want. Get creative and have fun with it!

Finish off and weave in ends. Don’t forget to cinch up and finish off the center, too.

Now your snowflake is ready to be blocked and shaped!

Let's block our snowflake!

First, I like to soak mine through with water. Wring out all the extra, pressing it out with an absorbent cloth if you would like.

Apply the stiffener generously, undiluted if possible. Work it into all of your stitches and blot off any excess once the snowflake is fully saturated.

To block it, begin by pinning the snowflake in the center and then start pinning your snowflake arms out, adding twists if you like. You can open the loops up or leave them straight, adding diamond shapes or hanging loops to your preference.

If your stiffener starts getting dry as you work, spritz it with a bit of water and continue working quickly to finish up as soon as you can.

After allowing the snowflake to dry for a day or two, perhaps longer in humid environments, carefully unpin the dry snowflake.

If you have a few stubborn flakes of stiffener still stuck to your snowflake that won't simply brush off by hand, try using a stiff bristled brush (a toothbrush will do) to remove them.

Your snowflake is now ready for hanging, gifting, or any sort of decorating you would like to do!

Be sure to share photos of your snowflakes here on Skillshare as a project for the class, tag me @crochetcetera on socials, or pop on over to the free Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/crochetcetera to say hi!

Happy crocheting!

Elara Benz

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