07 November 2022

Snowflake Monday

One of the Sisters of the Snowflake recently asked about my snowflake crochet process from inspiration to final design, and that question really got me thinking. I knew there must be a blog post deep down inside just waiting to be written...

Go Glow Snowflake Inspiration

Josie asked, "Do you see crochet stitches right off the bat, or is is a trial and error sort of effort?" She asked if it has gotten easier over the years to translate into crochet the images that inspire me.

Sometimes I do see stitches (and/or beads!!!) immediately, sometimes before I even snap the photo. But sometimes I see the shape and spend hours contemplating how to achieve it. Sometimes I spend hours, days, weeks and even months trying to work out the stitches to achieve the shape I see in an image or even in my head. I have unfinished flakes in my stash that have been waiting for years to be finished. Sometimes I go back to those oldies but goodies to try to figure out a way to get them off my WIP (work in progress) list, and sometimes I want to just throw a specific prototype into the recycle bin because I still can't make it work.

Sometimes I see something (such as a Christmas ornament) that inspires a flake design, and sometimes I'm able to work it up quickly. Other times, I can't get the idea worked up fast enough, and the inspiration vanishes. I hate when that happens!!!

Mostly, my crochet brings me peace when I'm troubled. Until it comes time to write the pattern... Then the stress sometimes starts all over again!

Today's snowflake is inspired by another gem on Don Komarechka's fabulous snowflake poster. The name comes from what I hope to watch tomorrow night...

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: 6.5 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

Lunar Eclipse Snowflake Instructions

Make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 17 dc in ring; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2. Don't pull magic circle too tight.

Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch as sl st, [sk next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc] 5 times; sk next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 2 tip of Round.

Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of hdc directly below, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, in next ch 2 sp work (3 dc, ch 5, 3 dc)] 6 times, omitting last 3 ch and last 3 dc of final repeat, 1 dtr in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 5 tip of Round.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.

Round 4: Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), 2 sc over post of dtr directly below, [1 sc in each of next 4 dc, 1 sc dec across next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, in next ch 5 tip work (3 sc, ch 2, 3 sc)] 6 times, omitting last ch and last 3 sc of final repeat; 1 hdc in starting ch to form 6th ch 2 tip of Round.

Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc over post of hdc directly below, [ch 7, in next ch 2 tip work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)] 6 times, omitting last 2 ch and last 3 dc of final repeat; 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 3 tip of Round.

Round 6: [Ch 5, 1 dc over post of dc directly below (or in next ch 3 tip in repeats), ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, 1 trtr in same ch 3 tip, ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, 1 dc in same ch 3 tip, ch 5, sl st in same ch 3 tip, ch 11] 6 times; sl st in starting ch 3 tip; 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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