Snowflake Monday

I'd like to get an early start on Valentine's Day this year, and yet another heartflake is a step in the right direction.

This snowflake was inspired by Christmas tree ornaments last month, by kaleidoscope snowflakes I created in Photoshop, and by a snowflake on a cuddly fleece blanket we've been making good use of the last few bitter cold days.






I wasn't very happy with the hearts in my prototype snowflake, but after pinning all the snowflakes out, I decided I liked the shape of the prototype better than the modifications, so I am including both patterns today.

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: 6.5 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread in two colors (or seven colors, if desired), 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

Medallion III Snowflake Instructions

TIP: This snowflake has a lot of ends to weave in. If the snowflake will be stiffened, ends may be pulled under just a couple of stitches, then clipped when snowflake is dry. Stiffened snowflake thread ends will not unravel.


Heart Medallion (make 6)

With Color A, make magic ring. Ch 3 (this will form the bottom point of the heart), 6 dc in ring, 2 hdc in ring, sl st in ring, 2 hdc in ring, 6 dc in ring; sl st in 3rd ch of starting ch 3; bind off. Pull magic ring tight as possible without breaking thread, but also leave enough room for hook to pull through two stitches when joining to snowflake. Weave in ends.


Snowflake I

With Color B, make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, * 3 dc in ring, ch 3; repeat from * around 3 times; 3 dc in ring, ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 3 sp. Do not pull magic ring too tight.
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 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same sp, * ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), [3 dc] in next ch 3 sp, ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, ch 3, 2 sc in 1st dc of Heart Medallion (on right side, working counter clockwise around heart), 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in center hole of Heart Medallion (over sl st top of heart), ch 7, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, sl st in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in center hole of Heart Medallion, 1 sc in 2nd hdc of Medallion, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 2 st, 2 sc in last dc of Medallion, working back down spoke work 1 sl st into each of next 3 ch, ch 6, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, working down spoke again 1 sl st in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch 3 sp as previous [3 dc]; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last 3 dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; bind off. Weave in ends.


Snowflake II

With Color B, make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, * 3 dc in ring, ch 3; repeat from * around 3 times; 3 dc in ring, ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 3 sp. Do not pull magic ring too tight.
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 2: Ch 9 (counts as 1 dc and ch 7), * sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, [1 dc] in next ch 3 sp, ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, ch 3, 2 sc in 1st dc of Heart Medallion (on right side, working counter clockwise around heart), 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in center hole of Heart Medallion (over sl st top of heart), ch 7, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, sl st in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in center hole of Heart Medallion, 1 sc in 2nd hdc of Medallion, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 2 st, 2 sc in last dc of Medallion, working back down spoke work 1 sl st into each of next 3 ch, ch 6, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, working down spoke again 1 sl st in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, 1 dc in same ch 3 sp as previous [1 dc], ch 7; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last dc and ch 7 of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 9; 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. (TIP: Length of spikes on this snowflake may dictate stronger stiffener than liquid starch.) 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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