Today's pattern is the fourth inspired by the pillow I received for Christmas. This one was kind of fun to work up because I had several ideas for interpreting the design into thread. I think a large bead may be substituted in the final round instead of the popcorn stitch. I'd love to see photos if you give that a try.
The prototype of today's snowflake wasn't perfect. I'm a little embarrassed to show what it looked like when I got ready to pin it. I quickly worked up one more spoke and tied it on with a knot, then wove the ends in on the back. Can't believe how well it turned out after that snowflake surgery!!!
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: 5.5 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, size 7 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
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Popcorn Stitch (pc)
Work 5 dc in designated st, take loop off hook, insert hook through top loop of 1st dc and replace loop on hook, pull loop through top of 1st dc.
Let It Snowflake IV Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in ring, [ch 1, 2 dc in ring] 5 times; ch 1, sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), [2 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in next dc] 6 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 13 (counts as 1 tr and [ch 10), 1 dtr in 7th ch from hook, ch 2, sk next 5 dc, 1 tr in next dc] 5 times, omitting last tr of final repeat; sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch 13.
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Round 4: Ch 15 (counts as 1 dc and [ch 13), 1 dc in next tr] 6 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 15.
Round 5: Ch 1, [1 sc in each of next 6 ch, in next ch work (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc), 1 sc in each of next 6 ch, ch 12, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch (long branch made), ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch (short branch made), ch 4, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in 1st sc of 6/sc circle (round point of spoke made), (NOTE: next ch will be pulled extremely tight by the 6/sc circle; skip it), sl st in next ch (right above short branch), working back down spoke, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, sl st in ch between short branch and long branch, ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, sl st in next 2 ch (below long branch), sk next 2 ch, pc in next ch, (NOTE: next ch will be pulled extremely tight by the pc; skip it); sl st in next ch] 6 times; sl st in starting ch; 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 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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