Hedylidae Snowflake (Free Pattern)

I originally release this pattern in 2019, apparently in February for some reason that I donโ€™t remember.  It has been long enough since I wrote the pattern that I think I have learned somethings and I have also changed my formatting a bit.  I have updated the pattern this year (2023).  The snowflakes are the same but hopefully the pattern is a little bit improved. 

If you would like to purchase a PDF copy of this pattern ether to print it nicely or just to support me as a designer, it is available on Ravelry or Etsy.

Materials

0.9-1.3g per snowflake of Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (100% Mercerised Cotton; 25g/140m

1.5mm crochet hook for thread

Guage and Measurements

Tension is not critical for this project, but different measurements may result in different yarn amounts needed.   

The size of your snowflakes will be affected by your thread/yarn size, crochet hook and tension. 



Crochet Abbreviations

US terms used throughout.

  • ch chain
  • ch-1 sp(s) chain 1 space(s): number denotes number of chains in chain space
  • ch-sp(s) chain space(s)
  • dc double crochet
  • dtr double treble crochet: YO 3 times, insert hook in st/sp, YO, pull up loop, (YO, draw through 2 loops) 4 times
  • hdc half double crochet
  • sc single crochet
  • sk skip(ped)
  • ss slip stitch(es)
  • st(s) stitch(es)
  • tr treble crochet
  • YO yarn over

Repeat Formats

*โ€ฆโ€ฆ.; rep from * once more/twice more/3 more times

Work instructions after * and then repeat that section as specified.

(โ€ฆโ€ฆ.) twice/3 times

Work instructions between brackets the total number of times stated.

Pattern Notes

Double Magic Ring: I prefer to start all my Snowflakes with a Double Magic Ring, this is executed just like a normal Magic Ring with the exception of wrapping the yarn twice at the beginning instead of once.  If you prefer, you may use a standard Magic Ring.  I do not recommend replacing the Magic Ring with chains as the Snowflakes have been designed to have a very tightly closed center and the chains will leave a visible hole. 

Stiffening Snowflakes: These Snowflakes have been designed to be firmly stiffened and most will not hang properly without stiffening. I have provided instructions at the end of these patterns for how I prefer to stiffen items. Instructions along with a video are also available on my website here.

Tip for Reading this Pattern

Where does that stitch go?  When the location that the stitch goes is not specified it always goes in the next stitch of the prior round.  For example: โ€œ3scโ€ means make 1sc in each of the next 3 stitches.  

The next round doesnโ€™t always start where the prior round began.  This is written into the pattern so donโ€™t panic.  However, it explains why some rounds may end with instructions such as โ€œ12ch, 1tr in fourth ch of first tr [counts as last ch-16]โ€, this is how we are able to start the next round in the middle of a ch-sp without cutting the thread. 

Copyright

Copyright ยฉ 2023 by Jessica Wifall.  All rights reserved.

Please do not sell, redistribute, or edit this pattern in anyway.  You may sell the finished products but please credit me as the designer of the pattern.

Instructions

Approximately 3.25 inches

Make a Double Magic Ring

Round 1: Ch6 [count as dtr], in magic ring: * ch5, 2dtr; repeat from * 5 more times omitting last dtr, ss in sixth ch of first dtr.  Pull Magic Ring tight.

(12 dtr, 6 5-ch)

Round 2: 1sc, ch1 (counts as first dc), * {4dc, ch3, 5dc} in same ch-sp, 1dc in next ch-sp; repeat from * 5 more times omitting last dc, ss in ch of first dc.

(60 dc, 6 3-ch)

Round 3: ch1 [does not count as st], reaching back 1sc into sp between joined dc and prior dc, * ch4, 2dc in third ch from hook [dc-picot made], 1sc in next 3-ch sp, ch3, 2dc in third ch from hook [dc-picot made], ch5, 2dc in third ch from hook [dc-picot made], ss into last sc made, ch3, 2dc in third ch from hook [dc-picot made], ch1, sk 5 dc, 1sc in next sp between these dcโ€™s and next 5-dc; repeat from * 5 more times omitting last sc, ss in first sc. 

(24 dc-picots, 12 sc)

Fasten off and sew in ends.  Stiffen Snowflake using instructions in this post.


Happy Crafting!

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Please do not sell, redistribute, or edit this pattern in any way.  You may sell the finished products but please credit me as the designer of the pattern.



Comments

  1. Rhiannan Avatar
    Rhiannan

    hi, thanks for all the lovely patterns! Just a small error I think in row one: should start with ch6 only for dtr instead of ch11, since the ch5 space is included at the beginning in between the **

    1. Jessica Wifall Avatar

      Thank you for catching that! I will get the pattern corrected.

      1. Creszentia Devereux Avatar
        Creszentia Devereux

        Thank you for the lovely pattern!
        Made 3 already. I already made 4 different patterns, 6 each. They are for my own tree come Christmas. Not looking forward to the stiffening process! Is there an easier way ? I will have a lot to do.
        I like to decorate my tree differently each year. Have a lot of decorations. This year I will do white snowflakes and silver balls
        only. Donโ€™t know how many trees I will have since I am 90 ?
        Thank you again Jessica !
        Creszentia Devereux

        1. Jessica Wifall Avatar

          Thank you!
          The snowflake stiffening instruction I have given have a lot of details because I wanted to cover everything, but they really don’t have to be that precise. Short version: get snowflakes wet, add stiffing solution, rinse of any excess, pin them to something they won’t stick to and let dry.
          However, there are a lot of different ways to stiffen snowflakes so use the method that is best for you.

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