Another 11-month-old snowflake photo inspired today's creation, which almost didn't happen today thanks to nearly overwhelming family obligations last week. I'll have to upload finished photos later today because the pinned snowflake is still drying as I type this pattern.
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, .75-inch to 1.25-inch shank button, 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
Stuffed Snowflake Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc in ring; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: [Ch 16, sl st in 4th ch from hook, sc in next ch and in each of next 4 ch, sl st in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch and in each of next 4 ch, sk next dc, sl st in next dc] 6 times.
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Round 3: [Ch 2, working up spoke, sk next 2 st, sc in each of next 2 st, hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, sl st in top of dc just made, ch 2, sl st in same st as 2 dc, sc in each of next 2 st, hdc in next st, dc in each of next 3 st, in ch 3 tip work (2 dc, ch 1, sl st in top of dc just made, ch 3, pc, ch 3, dc, ch 1, sl st in top of dc just made, dc), working back down spoke, dc in each of next 3 st, hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, in next st work (sl st, ch 2, dc, ch 1, sl st in top of dc just made, dc), hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, ch 2, sk next 2 sc, sl st in joint between spokes] 6 times; bind off. Using starting tail, secure button to center of snowflake. (Button may be attached after stiffening, but you'll likely have to clip the tail after and then secure the end with another dab of glue or stiffener.) Weave in ends.
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.
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