Last week, I fixed the Siglo Snowflake and created a new snowflake in the process. I also fixed the even more problematic Double Dip Snowflake I included with the Siglo pattern, and, of course, I created another new snowflake from that pattern. I was tempted to come up with another twosy moniker because the following Twosday was filled with twos. But Triple Dip is just so cute as a name, and it makes me want to visit Baskin-Robbins for a triple scoop of Gold Medal Ribbon, Chocolate Fudge and World-Class Chocolate. (Oh, man!!! Whatever happened to the French Vanilla?!? My favorite flavor!!!)
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, 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
Triple Dip Snowflake Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in ring, ch 3, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), [3 dc in ring, ch 3, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook] 5 times; 1 dc in ring; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; do not pull magic ring too tight.
Round 2: Ch 9 (counts as 1 dc and ch 7), [skip over next picot, 1 dc in middle dc of next 3/dc group, ch 7] 5 times; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 9.
Round 3: [In next ch 7 sp work (2 sc, 2 hdc, 5 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc), ch 15, 1 dc in 15th ch from hook] 6 times, pulling 2nd dc yo of last dc of final repeat up through starting sc.
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Round 4: Ch 6 (counts as 1 sc and [ch 5, sk over to middle (3rd) dc of next 5/dc group, in middle dc work (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc), ch 5, in next ch 14 loop work (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (ch 3 picot made), 3 hdc, ch 3 picot, 3 dc, ch 3 picot, 3 tr, ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 3 tr, ch 3 picot, 3 dc, ch 3 picot, 3 hdc, ch 3 picot, 3 sc] 6 times, omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in 1st ch of starting ch 6; 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.
I especially love the top image.
ReplyDeleteChocolate Fudge for me, with Lemon Custard and Jamocha Almond Fudge.
A very beautiful snowflake!