Back in January, I was thrilled beyond words when my snowflake directory was featured in Art Forum magazine. The author of the article, Bunny Rogers, favored my Columbine Mine Snowflake and commented tongue-in-cheek that it should be called A Snowflake for Bunny.
Here you go, Bunny!
You may do whatever you'd like with snowflakes you make from this pattern, but you may not sell or republish the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!
Finished Size: 7.25 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, size 8 crochet hook, empty pizza box, wax paper or plastic wrap, cellophane tape, water soluble school glue or desired stiffener, water, glitter, small container for glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line
A Snowflake for Bunny Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2, [yo 2 times, draw up loop through ring, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (starting tr cluster made), ch 5, * [yo 2 times, draw up loop through ring, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook (tr cluster made), ch 5; repeat from * 4 times; sl st in top of starting cluster. Pull magic circle tight, but leave opening big enough to allow stitches inside it to lay flat.
Round 2: * 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sc.
Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * 1 tr in next dc, [ch 2, 1 tr in same dc] 4 times (for a total of 5 tr), 1 dc in next tr cluster (working over Round 2 sc); repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in starting ch 2.
Round 4: * [3 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2] 3 times, 3 sc in next ch 2 sp; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sc.
Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, 1 tr in next ch 2 sp, [ch 2, 1 tr in same sp] 4 times (for a total of 5 tr), 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in gap between next 2 3/sc groups; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
Round 6: 1 sc same ch as sl st, * 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, [3 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2] 3 times, 3 sc in next ch 2 sp, 1 sc in each of next 4 dc; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in starting sc.
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Round 7: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * sk next 3 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, 1 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (picot made), ch 1, 1 dc in same ch 2 sp, 1 tr in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, 1 tr in same ch 2 sp, ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 ch, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, ch 11, working back down tree, sl st in 10th and in 11th ch from hook, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, sl st in ch between 3/sl st branch and 4/sl st branch on opposite side, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 ch, sl st in ch between 4/sl st branch and 5/sl st branch on opposite side, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 4 ch, sl st in ch after 5/sl st branch on opposite side, ch 1, 1 tr in same ch 2 sp, ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, 1 tr in same ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, 1 dc in same ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, sk next 3 sc, 1 dc between next 2 3/sc groups; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; bind off. Weave in ends.
Finish: Tape wax paper or plastic wrap to top of empty pizza box. Pin snowflake to box on top of wax paper or plastic wrap.
If using glue, mix a few drops of water with a teaspoon of glue in small washable container. Paint snowflake with glue mixture or desired stiffener. Sprinkle lightly with glitter. Wash paintbrush and container thoroughly. Allow snowflake to dry at least 24 hours. Remove pins. Gently peel snowflake from wax paper or plastic wrap. Attach 10-inch clear thread to one spoke, weaving in end. Wrap fishing line around tree branch (or tape to ceiling or any overhead surface) and watch the snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.
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Awesome snowflake, awesome article! And lucky Bunny to have a snowflake designed by you named after her.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brenda! It's been nearly 15 years since I set foot in the art world; going back has been the biggest thrill!
DeleteLucky me indeed! I am so honored! THANK YOU DEBORAH! <3
DeleteAgain, thank YOU, Bunny, for putting me in the spotlight! It's been a heck of a fun ride!
DeleteCongrats on the article at your zoo, seems your snowflakes will soon be everywhere in view
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome, Pat! Fill the world with snowflakes that don't cause frostbite!
DeleteHooray, how wonderful, and at this moment, yes March 24th it's snowing in gigantic snowflakes, a whirlwind of flakes.
ReplyDeleteYes, we just had another four inches, too, Karen. We're about ready for spring!
DeleteWow, Bunny's snowflake is simply dazzling - it's over-the-top beautiful. I hope she likes it!
ReplyDeleteIt's snowing here tonight.... Sigh. :)
No snow tonight here, Sue, but the nights are still cold, cold, cold!
DeleteThis flake is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the pattern! I got a little confused in the seventh step, though. Is the beginning * in the right place? Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Devyn! I think it is; I just finished making another one, and I didn't notice the * being in the wrong place, but sometimes my brain sees what the pattern should say instead of what the pattern does say...
DeleteThis snowflake is so beautiful. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to make one, thank you so mush for sharing this pattern. But I have come to a stop í round 6. In round 5 there are 3dc + 1dc + 3dc (total 7 dc) between groups of 5 tr. In round 6 it starts with "1 sc in each of next 3 dc" and ends with "sk next dc, 1 sc in each of next 3 dc, sk next dc" or total 8 dc. I would be very grateful if you could please help me.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hulda, and thank you for bringing this to my attention. I just made another of this snowflake last month, and I didn't notice that. Those sk dc instructions appear errant, and I am removing both of them.
DeleteI made some snowflakes for my sister and now my mum in law would like some for her birthday, thats how beautiful they are
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alison, for brightening my day!
Deleterow #5 what is the gap between the 2 groups of 3 sc that you are supposed to do a dc in? help
Deletehello haveing trouble with round 5 in snowflake for bunny what is the gap you are talking about?
DeleteHi, Lee. In looking at the photo, there are groups of sc in Round 4 you are working over. You should have three dc, then a single dc in the center between points, above the single dc in Round 3, then three more dc.
DeleteRound 7, I think there needs to be a 'sk next 3 sc' at the beginning (or end) of the repeated section (or else, the repeat asterisk needs to be moved to before that instruction at the beginning of the line). Thanks for all these snowflake patterns! :)
ReplyDeleteVery good catch, EP! Thank you for pointing it out to me. I will fix that right away.
DeleteAfter having essentially done the round 7 repeat about 15 times trying to make it work, I think I figured it out. The last bit that reads "1 dc between next 2 3/sc groups" is also off - the end of the line should be "1 dc btwn next 3-sc group, sk next 3 sc." (which incorporates my earlier comment). If you work as written, you end up with 5 dc posts where all the pictures I looked at (yours and Ravelry projects) show only 4. If you work as written but also add the sk next 3 as I earlier mentioned (because I missed "next 2" and just read it as "next" initially), then the 'tree' bit ends up one 'spoke' further over from center and the whole thing is out of whack. I hope that made some kind of sense. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, EP, for your perseverance in trying to finish even though it must not have made sense! I am not sure I'm following your comment, but I will try making the snowflake again to see if I see the mistake. I have fixed the previous one you pointed out. Thank you again for trying to help me get the pattern perfect!
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