Snowflake Monday

When I first designed this snowflake, I couldn't think of a name. Someone who linked to the pattern came up with the name for me. It was a fun enough name, and I decided to keep it.

When I first designed this snowflake, I thought it's just a flake. One of many hanging on my tree! Little did I know my snowflake patterns would grow so much in popularity I'd eventually have to create a directory listing all the patterns! Or that they'd all need names!

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 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, size 11 crochet hook, empty pizza box, wax paper or foil, cellophane tape, glue, water, glitter, small container for glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line

Funky Snowflake Instructions

Make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 12 and sl st into ring, * ch 12, sl st into ring; repeat from * three more times for a total of five petals; ch 5, 1 trtr (yo 4 times) into ring to form 6th petal of Round. Pull magic ring tight.

Round 2: Sc into same petal, * ch 8, sc into next petal, ch 12, sc into same petal, repeat from * around, ending with sl into starting sc for a total of 6 long, skinny petals.
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: * 4 sc into ch 8 space, ch 6, sc into 5th ch from hook, ch 5, sl st into sc, ch 5, sl st into sc, ch 1, 4 sc into ch 8 space, into ch 12 space work 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 dc into 3rd ch from hook, ch 10, sc into 5th ch from hook, ch 5, sl st into sc, ch 5, sl st into sc, ch 8, 2 dc into 3rd ch from hook, into ch 12 sp work 2 tr, 2dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc; repeat from * around for a total of 6 large points; sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.

I LOVE finding Easter eggs; don't you? I love finding plush Mickey Mouse animals hiding in Disney movies, and I love finding Star Wars' R2D2 hiding in science fiction movies, such as Star Trek "Into Darkness." It's thrilling! Like finding treasure on a mountain hike!

I hope you enjoy the Easter egg snowflake patterns I've being trying to hide around my website! Here's one of my favorites!!!


Not-So-Funky Snowflake Instructions

Work Rounds 1-2 the same as above.

Round 3: * 4 sc into next ch 8 space, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 4 sc into same ch 8 space, 2 sc in next ch 12 sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 2 dc in same sp, 2 tr in same sp, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 7, 1 sc in 5th ch from hook, ch 6, sl st in sc, ch 5, sl st in sc, ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 2 tr in same ch 12 sp, 2 dc in same sp, 2 hdc in same sp, 2 sc in same sp; repeat from * around 5 times, sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.

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 the 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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