I recently saw an amusing test to determine whether the reader is a yarn hoarder. I didn't even have to take the test. I already knew. Yes, I am a yarn hoarder.
But… am I a thread hoarder?!? Are you???
Don't feel alone if you are. Here's visual proof you are not alone and never have been!
For the record, I have crochet thread stashed all over my home, in the back seat of my car and at my desk at work. I don't think I've ever spent more on thread than on food because thread is not quite as expensive as yarn. I HAVE spent more on yarn than food. More than once. And I have bought thread, yarn and fabric instead of food. Because it was there. Or because the price was right. Or because they made me hungry for crocheting, knitting, sewing or quilting.
I've never had to hide my thread, my yarn, my fabric, my cameras or my camera batteries from my husband. And he never had to hide bike parts from me. Really cool aspect of our marriage. Everyone should try it. I've also never told anyone thread jumped into my shopping cart. Chocolate, yes. Thread, no.
I don't think I've ever received crochet thread for my birthday or for Christmas. Yarn, yes; sewing/quilting thread, yes. Crochet thread, no. BUT, I have been bequeathed crochet thread from many deceased loved ones, friends and relatives or friends of loved ones and friends.
I have many hanks, spools, skeins and cakes of thread without labels. I don't think any of them are a mystery, though. Each one brings back sweet memories. I should write them down one day so I don't forget.
I have three tubs/boxes of bulk white thread for dyeing. But, if I put all my thread in bins, I think I might be able to fill more than five big tubs.
If I ever spent more time with thread, yarn or fabric than I did with family, I have certainly made up for it this year. And that's not a complaint.
So, by my count, lucky 13 points. Yes, I'm an addict, and yes, I hoard. Proud of it. I hope my creations speak loudly of my motivation and dreams.
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: 7.25 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
Hoarder 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. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch as sl st, [ch 3, sk next ch 3 sp and next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc] 5 times; ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in same ch as sl st, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, [ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] 5 times; ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
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Round 4: Ch 1, yo and draw up loop in next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (1 dc dec made), 1 dc in next dc, yo and draw up loop in next dc, [yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (1 dc dec made), [ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, [[1 dc dec across next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc dec across next 2 dc] 5 times; ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sl st in top of starting dc dec.
Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), [yo and draw up loop through next dc, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (2 dc dec made), [ch 5, sk next ch 3 sp, in next ch 5 loop work (1 sc, ch 5, 1 sc), ch 5, sk next ch 3 sp, 2 dc dec across next 3 dc] 6 times, omitting last 2 dc dec of final repeat; sl st in top of starting 2 dc dec.
Round 6: Ch 8 (counts as 1 sc and [ch 7), sk next ch 5 sp, in next ch 5 loop work (1 sc, ch 5, 1 sc), ch 5, sk next ch 5 sp, 1 sc in top of next Round 4 2 dc dec] 6 times, omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in 1st ch of starting ch 6.
Round 7: Ch 10 (counts as 1 tr and [ch 7), sk next ch 5 sp, in next ch 5 loop work (1 sc, ch 5, 1 sc), ch 5, sk next ch 5 sp, 1 fptr around next sc, ch 3, 1 fptr around same sc)] 6 times, omitting last fptr of final repeat; sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch 10.
Round 8: [1 sc in each of next of next 7 ch, ch 5, in next ch 5 loop work (1 dc, ch 7, 1 dc), ch 5, 1 sc in each of next 7 ch 5, in next ch 3 sp work (ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 7, 1 sc in 7th ch from hook, ch 3, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook)] 6 times; sl st in starting sc; 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.
