How to Crochet Snowflake (Easy Tutorial for Beginners)
Make your own beautiful crochet snowflakes with this beginner-friendly tutorial, complete with a template! Ideal for creating ornaments, garlands, or unique gift toppers.
Hello Craftaholics!
Christmas is coming, and with winter just around the corner, what better time to crochet some beautiful snowflakes? The holiday season is still a few months away, giving you plenty of time to perfect your crochet skills and create stunning crochet snowflakes that will wow everyone!
These snowflakes are perfect for beginners and can be used in so many fun ways! You can hang them on your Christmas tree, add them as cute gift toppers, make garlands, or even decorate your windows. The options are endless, so why not get started today and follow our tutorial to make your own crochet snowflakes?
While they may look tricky at first glance, don’t worry—this project only requires four simple stitches: chain, magic ring, slip stitch, and double crochet. If you’re familiar with these, you’re all set!
And here’s the best part—just one 50 gm yarn bundle is enough to make around 8 snowflakes! Whether you’re decorating your home or gifting them to friends, this is a fun, affordable project with endless possibilities!
How to Crochet Snowflake
Things You’ll Need
Materials
- Yarn
Tools
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
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Free Crochet Snowflake Pattern
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Abbreviation
- Chain- CH or Chain Stitch – Ch St
- Magic Ring – MC
- Double Crochet-DC
- Slip Stitch – Sl St
Step by Step Instructions: Crochet Snowflake
Step 1: Magic Ring
Select your yarn and hold the open end. Start with a magic ring.
Work 5 chain stitches on the hook.
Tip: Starting this project with a magic ring is better but you can start with 4 chains if you can’t manage a magic ring.
Step 2: Starting Round 2
Work 1 DC into the magic ring.
Chain 2 on the hook.
Step 3: Complete Round 2
Repeat the pattern (1 DC, 2 Ch) 5 more times into the magic ring. After repeating the pattern 6 times, work a slip knot into the first space to end round 2.
Then work 3 chains. This CH 3 will be counted as a DC for round 3.
Step 4: Starting Round 3
Work 3 DC into the chain 2 space adjacent to the hook.
Chain 2 again.
Step 5: Going Around Round 3
Work 4 DC into the next chain 2 space. Repeat this pattern around (4 DC into each next chain 2 space, then 2 CH) the chain 2 spaces of the previous round.
Step 6: Completing Round 3
To end round 3, slip stitch into the second chain. Then Slip stitch in the top chain of the adjacent DC.
Step 7: Starting Round 4
Work slip stitch in each DC across to reach the adjacent chain 2 space.
After reaching the chain 2 space, chain 3 on the hook.
Step 8: Starting the Snowflake Point
Slip stitch into the chain 2 space.
Work 5 chain stitches on the hook.
Step 9: Working on the Snowflake Point
Slip stitch into the same chain 2 space.
Then Chain 7.
Step 10: Completing a Snowflake Point
Slip stitch into that same space and then work 5 CH. Follow this pattern (Sl St, 3 CH, Sl St) to complete the first snowflake point.
Then, Sl St into each DC across until we get to the next chain 2 space.
Step 11: Completing the Last Round
Repeat the pattern (Ch 3, Sl St, CH 5 sl st, ch 7 sl st, ch 5 sl st, ch 3 sl st) into the next chain 2space.
Repeat the pattern around until you have a total of 6 points for the crochet snowflake.
Tip: Count the stitches for each point while you crochet. Otherwise, the 6 points of the snowflake won’t look even and the snowflake won’t have a balanced look.
Step 12: The Slip Stitch
Work the final slip stitch through the top adjacent chain stitch. Pull out a few inches of the yarn and cut the yarn.
Stitch the remaining end of the yarn to the backside of the crochet snowflake. Use a tapestry needle to stitch. And your crochet snowflake is ready!
Tip: You can also keep the yarn tail to make a loop and transform the snowflake into an ornament!
Tips for Beginners
Need some quick crafty tips for the crochet snowflake project? Here are some tips for you, hope you find them helpful.
- Select milk cotton yarns for this craft, the snowflake will look soft and snowy!
- Using a magic ring for the base might seem tricky for beginners, so we suggest doing 4 chain stitches for the base round if you’re having trouble with the magic ring.
- Keep the tension of the stitches nice and even.
- Follow the instructions and the provided pattern template as neatly as possible.
- If you’re not familiar with crochet abbreviations, you can get help from the internet and easily learn the basic stitches and their names.
- Use fabric stiffener to use this crochet snowflake as an ornament.
- Attach a ribbon or yarn loop with any point to turn it into an ornament.
This crochet snowflake could be a great start for you. Once you get in handy with this pattern, you can explore and try out more crochet snowflake projects. Looking for more fun and easy crochet projects? Here are some tutorials you might like:
- How to Crochet a Heart
- How to Crochet Stars
- How to Crochet Mini Wreath Ornament
- How to Crochet a Mini Bow
- How to Crochet Christmas Tree
- How to Crochet Pumpkin Coasters
Check them out for more creative ideas!
We cannot think of a Christmas without snowflake decorations at home! We hope you had fun making these cute crochet Christmas wreath ornaments! Learn how to make it in your free time and get creative with the final project.
We would love to see your version of the crochet snowflake! Share a picture or tag us on Facebook or Instagram using #thecraftaholicwitch. We can’t wait to see how you use them in your holiday crafts!
Happy Crafting!
