Free Pattern...Snow Flake

I designed this Snow Flake with this in mind: Simple..Pretty.. Versatile

There is so much you can do with this Snow Flake it's crazy: Ornament, Applique for clothes, Scarf using multiple snow flakes & attaching them all together, Doily, Coaster, Window Hanging, Starch into a bowl......

You can use any size yarn with any size hook to make ANY SIZE Snow Flake.

Pretty neat, huh?.

Materials
Crochet Cotton #3
2.0 mm hook

Level: Intermediate

Measures approx 6 inches


Ch 7, sl st to form a ring

1) Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, sl st to 1st sc to join. {12 sts}

2) Ch 3, sk next sc, tr in next sc, ch 6, *work ‘Open tr2tog” in this manner – yo 2x, insert hook in same st as left leg of previous Open tr2tog & pull up loop, (yo & pull through 2 loops 2x) - half of right leg made, yo 2x, skip next sc, insert hook in next sc, pull up loop,( yo & pull through 2 loop) 2x - half of left leg made, yo & pull through all 3 loops – Open tr2tog complete, ch 6,  repeat from * around, skip first ch 3, join with sl st to tr. {6 Open tr2tog & 6 ch-6 loops}

3) Ch 1,* sc in between legs of Open tr2tog, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc - picot made, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in ch-6 space, repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc. {6 petals with picot in center of petals}You can end here for a small Snow Flake, if you choose.

4) Ch 5 (tr + ch 1 made), (tr, ch 1, tr) in same sc, (ch 5, tr in top of last tr made) 2x, *(tr, ch1, tr, ch 1, tr) in next sc in between petals, (ch 5, tr in top of last tr made) 2x, repeat from * around, join with sl st to 4th ch of 1st ch-5. {6 tr/ch-1 combos, 12 ch-5/tr loops}

5) Sl st in next ch-1 sp & in next tr, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 8, dtr around center of previous 2 ‘ch-5/tr combo’, ch 8, *sc in middle tr of previous ‘tr/ch-1 combo’, ch 8, dtr around center of previous ‘ch-5/tr combo’, ch 8, repeat from * around, sl st to 1st sc. {6 snow flake point with a dtr in the middle}

6) Ch 1, (sc3tog using ch-8 space to right of join & same sc as join & next ch-8 space), (8sc, hdc) in same ch-8 space, (hdc, dc, ch 3, sl st in top of dc – picot made, hdc) in next dtr, (hdc, 8sc) in next ch-8 space, *(sc3tog using same ch-8 space, next sc, & next ch-8 space), (8 sc, hdc) in same ch-8 space, (hdc, dc, picot, hdc) in next dtr, (hdc, 8sc) in next ch-8 space, repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc3tog. {6 snow flake points with picot on top}

If used as an ornament, chain desired amount of chains for a hanger, sl st in same st as joining.

Fasten Off & Weave in Ends

You may also use ribbon, twine, a single piece of yarn, wire, etc, to hang your ornament.

Optional

Blocking & Starching

There are many ways to Block & Starch. This is how I normally do it.

Block – Lay piece on cushioned ironing board, piece of foam covered with a towel, or some surface that you can push pins into. Using straight pins, pin points to surface, adjusting piece so it is even & symmetrical. Mist piece with water (just to dampen, not soak). Allow piece to dry in place. You can press with an iron, if you like, but make sure the yarn/thread used is not synthetic so it doesn’t melt. When you Block, your piece will not be stiff, so it may become misshapen again if handled a lot.

Starching – There are 2 primary methods for Starching: Sugar Starching & Glue Starching.  Sugar Starch: Equal proportions of sugar & water; bring to boil until sugar is dissolved. Let cool before starching.

Glue Starch: Equal proportions of glue & water. Any white household glue will work.

Both are very effective in Starching, so it depends on preference. To Starch, submerse entire piece in Starch Mix. Pull piece out once it is fully saturated. GENTLY squeeze excess starch out of piece. Lay piece flat on paper towel or kitchen towel & pat piece to ensure no excess starch remains. (If there is any excess starch in the ‘open’ spaces of the piece, you will see this when it dries. So ensuring to remove any excess starch will leave your piece ‘cleaner’ looking.) Lay piece on wax paper or plastic wrap. Block piece (pins are not necessary here but can be used), making sure to adjust all parts of the piece so there is no twisting & every part is laying the way you want it to lay (you can adjust the piece more throughout the drying process, but once the piece has fully dried, there is no fixing any mistakes). Flip the piece every few hours, so the piece does not stick to your surface & to ensure even drying. The piece may take 1-2 days to dry, depending on how big or thick the piece is or the type of yarn used.

To clean a piece Starched with Glue, use a lightly damp cloth & gently wipe surface. To clean a piece Starched with Sugar, you can submerge in warm water with a bit of detergent. This will remove the Sugar Starch & you can Starch it again.

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