Snowflake Monday

I've alluded a few times to being a huge fan of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series. I really enjoyed the mermaid subplot in the most recent movie, even though mermaids and hissing don't mix at all, in my opinion. I'm anxious to see what becomes of Philip and Serena in the next movie.

Last week's snowflake was named after the best-known title for the stitch that inspired it: crocodile. The stitch also is known by the name of mermaid. Last week I confessed I liked mermaid for a snowflake name much more than crocodile.

This week's flake is based on the same stitch, and it's daintier than last week's huge 10.5-inch doily, so I get to use the name Mermaid Snowflake after all! This snowflake does not hiss, works up very quickly, and my husband finds it attractive because of the layers. All three of these samples are worked up in my very own hand-dyed thread!

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!


unblocked Mermaid Snowflakes


blocked Mermaid Snowflakes

Finished Size: 2.25 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, 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
NOTE: This snowflake does not require stiffening but does look better blocked.

Mermaid Snowflake Instructions

Make magic ring.

Round 1: 12 sc in ring; sl st in starting sc. Pull magic circle tight.
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Round 2: Ch 9 (counts as 1 dc and ch 6), *sk 3 sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 6; repeat from * 1 more time; 1 dc in same Round 1 sc as sl st; sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch 9.

Round 3: Ch 2, working down 3 chains that count as dc on Round 2, 5 dc around chains, * sk 1 Round 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc; working up next dc, 5 dc around post of dc, ch 3, sl st in top of dc just worked; working down next dc, 5 dc around dc post; repeat from * more 1 time; sk 1 Round 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sk next sc, 5 dc around next dc post, ch 3, sl st in top of dc just worked, sl st in top of starting dc, ch 1, sl st in back of mermaid scale just finished.

Round 4: Ch 2, sl st in joint between 2 ch/6 spaces (center of mermaid scale just finished), ch 9 (counts as 1 dc and ch 6), * 2 dc in next ch 6 sp, ch 6, 2 dc in joint between next 2 ch/6 spaces, ch 6; repeat from * around 2 times; 2 dc in next ch 6 sp, ch 6, 1 dc in joint with starting sl st; sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch 9.

Round 5: Ch 2, working down 3 chains that count as dc on Round 4, 5 dc around chains, * 1 sc in next ch 6 sp (halved by 2 dc in Round 4), working up next dc, 5 dc around post of dc, ch 3, sl st in top of dc just worked; working down next dc, 5 dc around dc post; repeat from * more 4 times; 1 sc in next ch 6 sp (halved by by 2 dc in Round 4), 5 dc around next dc post, ch 3, sl st in top of dc just worked, sl st in top of starting dc; 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 the snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.


unblocked Mermaid Snowflake


blocked Mermaid Snowflake


blocked Mermaid Snowflake


blocked Mermaid Snowflake

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