Snowflake Monday

This Mother’s Day snowflake was inspired in part by two-color snowflakes I've seen by others using my 3D Crystal Rose Snowflake and in part by the gorgeous flowerlike colorways of thread I've used in the centers.

I had such a great time trying every flower-hued thread in my collection.







In honor of the Goatmother...

If you’re not into flowers covered by a blanket of late spring snow, make the snowflake portion of the snowflake in green.



Thread colors inspired me, but so did this real life flower in my garden.





Not only did I have fun making all these snowflakes, I had fun playing with them, too. And playing. And playing. And playing... I even added some new free wallpapers here.













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
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread in two colors, size 8 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

Mother's Day Snowflake Instructions

With flower color, ch 4, sl st into 1st ch OR make magic ring.

Round 1: * Ch 2, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, sl st in ring (petal made); repeat from *5 times for a total of 6 petals. Don't pull magic circle too tight.

Round 2: Ch 1, working in same direction but along back of flower, *sl st through 2 bottom loops of next 2 dc (catching 1 thread from each dc), ch 3; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sl st.

Round 3: *Sl st in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, 4 dc in same sp, ch 2, sl st in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times.

Round 4: Ch 1, working along back of flake, * sl st in bottom two loops of middle 2 dc of next petal (catching 1 thread from each of middle 2 dc), ch 4; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sc of this row.

Round 5: *Sl st in next ch 4 sp, ch 2, 6 dc in same sp, ch 2, sl st in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times; bind off. Weave in ends.

Round 6: With white, * sl st into back 2 bottom middle loops of any 6 dc petal, *ch 6, sl st into back 2 bottom middle loops of next petal; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last sl st of final repeat and sl st into starting sl st instead.

Round 7: *1 sc in next ch 6 sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 2 dc in same sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st into starting sc.

Round 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), *sk next sc and next hdc, 1 dc in next hdc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, 1 dc in next hdc, ch 1, 1 dc between next 2 sc, ch 1; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 3.

Round 9: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), * 2 hdc in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp; 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 hdc in next ch 2 sp, sk next dc, 1 dc in next dc; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.

Round 10: Ch 6, sk next 4 st, sl st into next st, ch 6, sl st in next ch 3 sp, ch 6, sl st in same sp, ch 6, sk next 3 st, sl st in next st, ch 6, sk next 4 st, sl st in next dc; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last sl st of final repeat; sl st in same ch as ending sl st of Round 9.

Round 11: * 3 sc in next ch 6 sp, ch 6, sl st in next ch 6 loop, 6 dc in next ch 6 loop, 1 tr in same loop, ch 3, sl st in top of tr, 1 tr in same loop, 6 dc in same loop, sl st in next ch 6 sp, ch 6, 3 sc in next ch 6 sp; repeat from * around 5 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. TIP: Pin down center of flower to give the flower a little more depth, but leave petals loose to shape naturally instead of forcing them to be identical.

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 the snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.

The bonus joined motif pattern is included below. This project requires a LOT of shaping. If you do not like to block snowflakes, do not attempt this project. I'm hoping to make a vest from my joined motifs, and I think the final project will be well worth the significant blocking effort required.

Mother's Day Snowflake Motif Instructions

With flower color, ch 4, sl st into 1st ch OR make magic ring.

Round 1: * Ch 2, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, sl st in ring (petal made); repeat from *5 times for a total of 6 petals. Don't pull magic circle too tight.

Round 2: Ch 1, working in same direction but along back of flower, *sl st through 2 bottom loops of next 2 dc (catching 1 thread from each dc), ch 3; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sl st.

Round 3: *Sl st in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, 4 dc in same sp, ch 2, sl st in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times.

Round 4: Ch 1, working along back of flake, * sl st in bottom two loops of middle 2 dc of next petal (catching 1 thread from each of middle 2 dc), ch 4; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sc of this row.

Round 5: *Sl st in next ch 4 sp, ch 2, 6 dc in same sp, ch 2, sl st in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times; bind off. Weave in ends.

Round 6: With white, * sl st into back 2 bottom middle loops of any 6 dc petal, *ch 6, sl st into back 2 bottom middle loops of next petal; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last sl st of final repeat and sl st into starting sl st instead.

Round 7: *1 sc in next ch 6 sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 2 dc in same sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times; sl st into starting sc.

Round 8: Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc and ch 5), *2 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 3 sp, ch 5, 1 dc between next 2 sc, ch 5; repeat from * around 4 times, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 3 sp, ch 2, 1 tr in 2nd ch of starting ch 7 to form final ch 5 sp of round.

Round 9: 1 sc in same sp (over tr just worked), *ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last ch 3 and sc of final repeat; ch 1, 1 dc in starting sc to form final ch 3 sp of round.

Round 10: 1 sc in same sp (over dc just worked), *ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in same sp, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last ch 3 and sc of final repeat; ch 1, 1 dc in starting sc to form final ch 3 sp of round.

Round 11: 1 sc in same sp (over dc just worked), *ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 5 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 5 dc in same sp, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.

After finishing one motif, the following motifs will be joined as you go as follows.

Motif Joining Round 11: 1 sc in same sp (over dc just worked), *ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 5 dc in next ch 3 sp, {ch 1, 1 sc in ch 3 point of first motif, ch 1, 5 dc in same sp of second motif, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp of first motif, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp of second motif, [ch 2, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp of first motif, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch 5 sp of second motif] 3 times but working 3rd second motif sc into next ch 3 sp of second motif, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp of first motif, ch 1, 5 dc in next ch 3 sp (tip) of second motif, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp (tip) of first motif, ch 1}, 5 dc in same ch 3 sp (tip) of second motif, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp of second motif; repeat from * around 4 times, omitting { } joining sequence unless joining to more than one motif and omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.

When joining more than two motifs, work joint joins (where two tips are already joined) with ch 1, 1 sc through at least two threads of tip joining, ch 1. By working through more than 1 thread on a join, one thread won’t be pulled loose for an unsightly mess during blocking.

My project is being blocked with plain water, sprayed in a fine mist, as I go, but I may use a watered-down spray starch to very lightly shape the garment when completely done.

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