This hardy hearty flake is another I made for Layla for her belated birthday. The prototype had trouble lying flat without ultra-stretching, so I made adjustments to the pattern, which is why the red one looks a bit different from the white one.
Layla's flakes were mailed last week, and she received them just a few days late for her actual 11th birthday. Now on to Eli's 12 blue and white flakes…
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
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
Hardy Heartflake Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in ring, [ch 8, sl st in 6th ch from ring, ch 2, 2 dc in ring] 5 times; ch 2, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 4 sp of Round, ch 2, 1 tr in top of dc just worked to form 6th ch 5 loop of Round. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: 2 sc over post of tr directly below, [ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, 3 sc in next ch 5 loop] 6 times, omitting last 2 sc of final repeat; sl st in starting sc.
Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in same ch as sl st, [ch 3, 3 dc over next ch 3, sk over next picot, 3 dc over next 3 ch, ch 3, 2 dc in middle sc of next 3 sc group] 6 times, omitting last 2 dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2.
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Round 4: Sl st into next ch 3 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 tall dc), 2 dc in same sp, [ch 2, 1 sc in next gap between 3/dc groups, ch 2, in next ch 3 sp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, in next ch 3 sp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)], 6 times, omitting last 2 dc and last 2 ch of final repeat; 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 3 to form 12th ch 3 sp of Round.
Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, [ch 6, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, in next ch 3 sp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), ch 8, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, ch 4, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next ch, 1 dc in top of next dc, 1 dc in bottom of next dc, sl st around ch (heart picot made), ch 2, in next ch 3 sp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)] 6 times, omitting last 3 dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; bind off. Weave in ends.
TIP: Work linked dc in heart picot to prevent gaps and holes in heart.
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.
A little late makes the birthday last a little longer at least!
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