Snowflake Monday

Today's snowflake was inspired by the third snowflake I photographed when our 12 inches began falling on Sunday, October 25. We had been praying for weeks for rain and/or snow on the wildfires, wherever they are still burning (not just Colorado). We are still praying for moisture because, unfortunately, one storm will not end the wildfire season. We need much, much more.

Yet this storm did deliver a degree of relief on the Troublesome Fire and Cameron Peak Fire. Some evacuees were allowed to return to their homes as the snow began to melt. Areas of Rocky Mountain National Park continue to experience hot spots. I hope today's pattern expresses the love and concern I have for the firefighters, the residents, the animals and the forests affected by fires.

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: 9 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

Grand Lake Flake Instructions

Make magic ring (or work 3 Round 1 dc instead of fpdtr into each hole of a 2-hole 5/8-inch or 1-inch button).

Round 1: Ch 9 (counts as 1 dtr and ch 5), [1 dtr in ring, ch 5] 5 times; sl st into 4th ch of starting ch 9. Pull magic circle tight.

Round 2: Ch 11 (counts as 1 dtr and ch 7), [sk next ch 5 sp, 1 fpdtr around next dtr (or dc if using a button center), ch 7] 5 times; sl st in 4th ch of starting ch 11. 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: Ch 8 (counts as 1 sc and [ch 7), sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 5 ch (1st spoke branch made), ch 9, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 2 ch (2nd spoke branch made), ch 9, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each of next 5 ch (3rd spoke branch made), ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch (4th spoke branch made), ch 8, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 5 ch (5th spoke branch made), ch 6, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch (6th spoke branch made), ch 6, working back down spoke 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next ch, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in 6th spoke branch sc, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in same 6th spoke branch sc, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st in 5th spoke branch sc, ch 6, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, sl st in same 5th spoke branch sc, sl st in next ch, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, sl st in next ch, ch 8, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each of next 5 ch, sl st in next ch, ch 3, sk next 3 ch, sl st in next ch, ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 5 ch, sl st in 1st ch of starting ch 8 (or in spoke base sc on repeats), 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 1 sc in next fpdtr (spoke base sc made)] 6 times, omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in 1st ch of starting ch 8; 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.

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