Snowflake Monday

Did you know tomorrow is National Make a Paper Snowflake Day??? Or that our very own Make a Snowflake Day actually falls on Monday in 2023???

I've made my first six-pointed paper snowflake. My technique needs a bit of practice makes perfect, but for a first attempt, it's not THAT bad, in my opinion.

My second attempt is a bit more respectable, don't you think? It inspired this week's snowflake(s).

Now I'm trying to come up with something special for February 6. Hope I can come up with something that will knock your snowflake socks off, and I hope you will join me for the next official Make a Snowflake Day! (No, I don't have a clue yet what it will be, but with the wild temperature spreads we've had the last month or so, boy, am I really hankering for another temperature quilt!!! Maybe even a crochet-embellished fabric one this time, instead of just digital...)

I did not have time over the weekend to make the smaller versions (fewer rounds) of this gigantic snowflake, but, boy, did I ever want to! I'm hoping I can squeeze in at least a couple of them this week! I took photos of my progress as I went because I think this pattern makes so many great flakes, especially if you need a bunch of really big ones!

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: 9.5 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

Ka Manao Ana Snowflake Instructions

Make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ring, [ch 18, 1 sc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 3 ch, ch 5, sk next 5 ch, 1 sc in each of next 5 ch, ch 1, 3 dc in ring] 6 times, omitting last 3 dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2. Pull magic circle tight.

Round 2: [1 sc in next dc, sk next dc, next ch and, working up spoke, next 2 sc, 1 dc in bottom of each of next 2 sc, 1 hdc in next sc and in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, in ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), working back down spoke, 1 dc in each of next 3 sc, 1 hdc in next sc, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, sk next 2 dc, next ch and next dc, 1 sc in next dc] 6 times, omitting last sc of final repeat; sl st in starting sc. Bind off; weave in ends.

Round 3: [3 dc in ch 3 tip of any spoke (or same ch 3 tip in repeats), 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 12, 1 dc in each of top right 3 dc on next spoke, 3 dc in ch 3 tip, ch 3] 6 times, omitting last 2 ch of final repeat; 1 dc in top of starting dc to form 6th ch 3 tip of Round.
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Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, [[yo and draw up loop through next ch, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook]] 2 times, sk next 2 ch, [[yo and draw up loop through next ch, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook]] 2 times, yo and draw through all five loops on hook (dc dec made), 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, in next ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)] 6 times, omitting last 3 dc and last 2 ch of final repeat; 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 3 tip of Round.

Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, [1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 12, 1 dc in each of top right 6 dc on next spoke, in next ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] 6 times, omitting last 3 dc and last 2 ch of final repeat; 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form 6th ch 3 tip of Round.

Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, [1 dc in each of next 9 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, [[yo and draw up loop through next ch, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook]] 2 times, sk next 2 ch, [[yo and draw up loop through next ch, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook]] 2 times, yo and draw through all five loops on hook (dc dec made), 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, in next ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc)] 6 times, omitting last 3 dc of final repeat; 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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