Crochet Snowflake Ornament

Isn't a crochet snowflake ornament just the cutest addition to your holiday decor? Picture it hanging delicately on your Christmas tree, adding a touch of charm and coziness. Crafting one is a joy in itself — with just a hook and some yarn, you can create a unique piece that makes a heartwarming handmade gift or a lovely keepsake for yourself. The intricate details and the personal touch of handmade crafts like this snowflake ornament always bring a smile to everyone's face. So, grab your supplies and get ready to craft a special little snowflake that's bound to spread holiday cheer in the most delightful way!

Written pattern:

Size:
The snowflake measures approx. 13 cm (5.1 inches) in diameter.
Skill Level:
Easy to Intermediate
Materials used:

• Sport weight yarn, size 2 — fine. I used Nako Fiore 25% linen, 35% cotton, 40% bamboo viscose yarnin the colorway 2378 (milky white). 4grams (12 metres approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.
• 3mm crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):

st. — stitch

ch — chain

sc — single crochet

dc — double crochet

trc — treble crochet

dc2(3)tog — 2 or 3 double crochet closed together

trc4(5)tog — 4 or 5 treble crochet closed together

()* — repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

Instructions:

Start with ch5, sl st. into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: ch1, 12 sc into ring. Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 2: ch1, 1sc into same st., ch3,

(1sc into next st., ch3)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 3: sl st. into next ch3 space, ch2 (counts as 1dc of dc3tog), dc2tog into same ch3 space — first dc3tog made, ch5,

(dc3tog into next ch3 space, ch5)* repeat 11 times around.

Join with a sl st. on top of the first dc2tog.

Round 4: sl st. into next ch5 space, ch3 (counts as 1 trc of trc5tog), trc4tog into same ch5 space — first trc5tog made, ch4, sl st. into base of that ch4, ch6, sl st. into base of that same ch4, ch4, sl st. into base of that same first ch4, ch7, sl st. into next ch5 space, ch7,

(trc5tog into next ch5 space, ch4, sl st. into base of that ch4, ch6, sl st. into base of that same ch4, ch4, sl st. into base of that same first ch4, ch7, sl st. into next ch5 space, ch7)* repeat 5 times around.

Join with a sl st. on top of the first trc4tog.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.