The inspiration for today's snowflake fell on my front porch on January 8 this year during Winter Storm Finn. I've been yearning to crochet it ever since because I see tiny little hearts in the photo! And you know how I love heartflakes!
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: 7.5 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
Winter Storm Finn Snowflake Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dtr), 23 dtr in ring; sl st in 4th ch of starting ch 4. Don't pull magic circle too tight.
Round 2: [Ch 7, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 2 dtr in next dtr, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 2 dtr in next dtr, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 4, sl st in each of next 2 dtr] 6 times, omitting last sl st of final repeat.
NOTE: Binding off here makes a super cute little snowflake!
Round 3: Ch 25 (counts as 1 quadtr (or yo 5 times) and [ch 19), 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, [sk next ch, 1 sc in next ch] 5 times], ch 6, 1 quadtr (or yo 5 times) in next gap between spokes] 6 times, omitting last quadtr of final repeat; sl st in 6th ch of starting ch 25.
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Round 4: [1 sc in each of next 6 ch, working up spoke, sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch 1 sp, 1 sc in bottom of next sc, [1 sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 1 sp] 3 times, in spoke tip work (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc), working back down spoke, [1 sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 1 sp] 3 times, 1 sc in top of next sc, 1 sc in next ch 1 sp, sk next sc, 1 sc in each of next 6 ch; sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.
Winter Storm Finn Snowflake Rock Instructions
This pattern was created from the first two-round snowflake prototype I made using the above photo as inspiration. I like this flake, too, but I like the above flake better! However, a few modifications make this a cute snowflake rock for the garden, don't you think?
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 17 dc in ring. Don't pull magic circle too tight.
Round 2: [Ch 7, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 2 dtr in next dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 2 dtr in next dc, * ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st in next dc] 6 times, ending * on final repeat; 1 dtr in next dc, ch 1, 1 hdc in top of dtr just made to form 12th ch 3 picot 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 3: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and [ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 3 picot, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 4 picot, [ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 3 picot] 2 times) 6 times, omitting last dc and last 2 ch of final repeat; 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 5 to form 18th ch 3 sp of Round.
Round 4: Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc and [ch 5), 1 dc in next ch 5 loop] 17 times; 1 tr in 2nd ch of starting ch 7 to form 18th ch 5 sp of Round.
Rounds 5-?: Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc and ch 5), [1 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5] 16 times; 1 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2, 1 tr in 2nd ch of starting ch 7 to form 18th ch 5 sp of Round. Continue with Round 5 until snowflake fits snugly around rock, leaving about a 1- to 2-inch opening on the back or bottom side.
Final Round, Rock Covering:Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each ch 5 sp around, inserting rock after about 2/3rds of Round, gently stitching while finishing Round and closing up hole so as not to damage crochet hook; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; bind off, leaving 4- to 5-inch tail. Weave end through final Round of dc and pull tight. Bind off again, weave in end. Place in garden!
Snowflake Finish: I've been stiffening my flakes with undiluted, full-strength water soluble school glue for quite a while now, and I've been squishing the glue onto and throughout each flake with my fingers (yucky mess!!!) instead of gingerly painting the flakes with glue. Yes, it's a mess. But it's faster. And stiffer.
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.
Forgot to tell you how much I enjoyed seeing the crochet rocks in your garden! The bicycle one caught my eye right away. This flake and rock are classics.
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