The office that employs me is moving to a new location. My bosses have been piling me up with old CDs and DVDs they need me to... well, you know, declutter. And recyle. Because they know that's what I do. I've glued a few CDs back to back to cover with snowflakes. I decided it's about time I make a few more CD snowflake ornaments!
I love making prototype CD coverings because even if I change up the pattern a bit, I end up with more ornaments than planned, and if I donate some of the extras, recipients aren't going to know or care if their ornament isn't THE final version.
When I started the first prototype for today's pattern, I intentionally created big gaps, thinking it might be fun to glue on some of the glow rocks leftover from the vases I created a year or so ago. (No, I don't make a profit from sharing that link; I'm just sharing it to make it easier for crocheters to find what I used.)
However, after I glued glow rocks onto the CDs of the prototype snowflake, I decided I like the snowflake better without the rocks.
I decided I like the shimmer of the CDs in the sunlight better than the glowing rocks in the moonlight. But, each to their own. You might like yours better with glowing rocks. The fun part of making snowflakes is we can personalize to our hearts' content. I plan to make a whole bunch of these (because I have about 200 CDs!!!) to hang on an outdoor tree this Christmas. I also plan to donate some to Operation Christmas Ornaments from Near and Far.
I also decided the modified pattern makes a pretty awesome snowflake!
You may do whatever you'd like with snowflakes and/or ornaments you make from this pattern, but you may not sell or republish the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!
Finished Size: 4.5 inches from point to point for CD covering, 5.5 inches from point to point for modified standalone snowflake
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, size 7 crochet hook, 2 optional used and useless CDs, empty pizza box, wax paper or plastic wrap, cellophane tape, permanent glue for ornament, water soluble school glue or desired stiffener for snowflake, water, small container for soluble glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line
Kalte Sophie Snowflake Instructions (make 2 for CD ornament)
NOTE: If you are using this pattern to cover a CD or 2-CD stack (my ornaments are 2-CD stacks), gauge is going to be somewhat important. If your stitches are larger than mine (or if you use a larger thread size and hook), your snowflake will be bigger than the CD. If your stitches are smaller/tighter than mine (or if you use a smaller thread size and hook), you will need extra rounds to fit the CD. My dcs are .25 inches tall, and my trs are .5 inches tall. Any snowflake you've made measuring 4.5 inches across from point to point will fit a CD.
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 10 (counts as 1 dc and [ch 8), 1 sc in 7th ch from hook, ch 1, 1 dc in ring] 5 times; ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 10, ch 3, 1 tr in top of dc just made to form 6th ch 6 loop of Round. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc over post of tr directly below, [in next ch 6 loop work (5 dc, ch 8, 1 sc in 8th ch from hook, 5 dc)] 5 times; 5 dc in next ch 6 loop, 1 hdc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2, ch 3, 1 dtr in top of hdc just made to form 6th ch 7 tip of Round.
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NOTE: I switched up the ch 8 point with ch 15 instead and bound off here for an adorable little flake.
Round 3, First Snowflake: Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and ch 2), over post of dtr directly below work ([1 tr, ch 2] 2 times, 1 tr), [ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, in next ch 7 tip work ([1 tr, ch 2] 3 times, 1 tr, ch 3, * 1 tr, [ch 2, 1 tr] 3 times)] 6 times, ending * on final repeat; sl st in 4th ch of starting ch 6; bind off. Weave in ends.
Round 3, Second Snowflake: Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and ch 2), over post of dtr directly below work ([1 tr, ch 2] 2 times, 1 tr), [ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, **ch 1, 1 dc in corresponding sc picot of First Snowflake, ch 1, 1 sc in ** ch, ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, in next ch 7 tip work ([1 tr, ch 2] 3 times, 1 tr, ch 1, 1 sc in corresponding ch 3 tip of First Snowflake, ch 1, * 1 tr, [ch 2, 1 tr] 3 times)] 6 times, inserting CD(s) after 4th repeat and ending * on final repeat; sl st in 4th ch of starting ch 6. KEEP READING BEFORE BINDING OFF!!! If you are planning to hang your CD ornament outside, a strand of thread for hanging likely will not be strong enough to brave the elements (and may not be strong enough to hold the weight of 2 CDs). You may incorporate a ch 30 or so at the end before binding off to create a hanging loop (make the hanging loop big enough to fit over whatever you are going to hang the ornament from), or, you can glue or sew on a ribbon loop for hanging. A store-bought wire ornament hanger could be used, too. I used a six-inch piece of black acrylic worsted yarn. That should be pretty darned weatherproof! If you choose to chain a hanging loop, do so, then bind off. Weave in ends.
Round 3, Standalone Snowflake: Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and ch 2), over post of dtr directly below work ([1 tr, ch 2] 2 times, 1 tr), [ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, in next ch 7 tip work ([1 tr, ch 2] 3 times, 1 tr, ch 10, * 1 tr, [ch 2, 1 tr] 3 times)] 6 times, ending * on final repeat; sl st in 4th ch of starting ch 6; bind off. Weave in ends.
Finish: For CD covering, carefully dab a tiny bit of glue over the center and finishing knot of each snowflake and gently massage in, quickly cleaning up with a cotton swab, or as I did, a drop of spit on my finger, any glue you accidentally get on a CD. After making a few of these, I decided it's easier to weatherproof the flake centers (and the finishing knot of the first snowflake) prior to joining and inserting CDs, just waiting a few minutes for glue to dry a bit before finishing up the ornament. Permanently attach desired hanging device if you didn't chain a hanging loop. Hang and step back to bask in the reflections the CD scatters!
For standalone snowflake, 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. 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.
That is an awesome snowflake! I think you're right; the rocks, though very pretty, don't really enhance it. But it looks fantastic on the disk. Great way to recycle.
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