Today's snowflake was designed during Lizard's physical therapy on Cinco de Mayo. That day also happened to be the 16th anniversary of our first date. And Taco Tuesday.
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: 7.5 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
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Popcorn Stitch (pc)
Work 5 dc in designated st, take loop off hook, insert hook through top loop of 1st dc and replace loop on hook, pull loop through top of 1st dc.
Cinco de 'Versary Snowflake Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: [Pc in ring, ch 3] 6 times, omitting last 2 ch of final repeat; 1 dc in top of starting pc to form 6th ch 3 sp of Round. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc over post of dc directly below, [in next ch 3 sp work (2 dc, ch 5, 2 dc)] 5 times; 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, 1 tr in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 5 tip of Round.
Round 3: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3), 1 dc over post of tr directly below, [in next ch 5 sp work (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 5, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc)] 5 times; in next ch 5 tip work (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 tr in 2nd ch of starting ch 5 to form 6th ch 5 tip of Round).
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Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc over post of tr directly below, [ch 3, sk next 2 ch 3 sp, in next ch 5 tip work (5 dc, ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch (1st picot branch made), ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch (2nd branch picot made), ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch (3rd branch picot made), ch 12, sl st in 12th ch from hook, working back down spoke ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in ch between 3rd and 2nd branch picots, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sl st in ch between 2nd and 1st branch picots), ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, sl st in next spoke ch directly before 1st branch picot, ch 1, 5 dc)] 6 times, omitting last 5 dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; 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 snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.
Sounds like one that was made on a good day.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good day, Pat. Better than this last week has been. I wish we could go back in time...
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