I thought I would keep my snowflakes interesting with a few different shapes and in this case, a mini cluster stitch. Don't let the cluster put you off though, it's very easy and a gentle introduction to the technique! I was pleased with how this snowflake turned out a little floral as well. I hope you like it too ♥
This snowflake is quite small - about 6.5cm (2.5in) when made in dk with a 2.75mm (C) hook, or about 9cm (3.5in) in worsted with a 3.5mm (E) hook.
As always I block all my snowflakes with a mixture of PVA glue, water and glitter to make them stiffer and sparkly. You can read my snowflake blocking instructions.
Pattern
You will need:
- Small amount of white yarn in any weight you like (I used worsted and dk; these patterns were designed with those weights in mind)
- Crochet hook, from 2.5mm to 3.5mm (E) or 4mm (G) depending on the yarn you use and how tightly you want to crochet
- Optional thread or ribbon to hang them to a tree - if you don't want to use thread you can make large loop in the snowflake, see below
- needle for weaving in ends
- optional materials for blocking: water, PVA glue and glitter, or spray starch.
Stitches used:
US: ch, sl st, sc, dc mini cluster (see below).
UK: ch, sl st, dc, tr mini cluster.
dc (US)/tr (UK) mini cluster: yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull up loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 3 loops
US Instructions:
Ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 1: *ch3, sc* 6 times
Round 2: sl st into first ch3 loop, sc ch3, *sc into next loop, ch3* five times, join with sl st into first sc.
Round 3: ch3, dc mini cluster in ch3 space, ch3, *sc in sc, ch3, dc mini cluster in ch3 space, ch3,* five times, join with sl st into first stitch.
Round 4: *3sc in chain 3, sc, 3ch, sc in top of dc cluster, 3sc in next ch 3* 6 times. Join with sl st into first sc. Bind off, weave in ends and block.
UK Instructions:
Ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 1: *ch3, dc* 6 times
Round 2: sl st into first ch3 loop, dc ch3, *dc into next loop, ch3* five times, join with sl st into first dc.
Round 3: ch3, tr mini cluster in ch3 space, ch3, *dc in dc, ch3, tr mini cluster in ch3 space, ch3,* five times, join with sl st into first stitch.
Round 4: *3dc in chain 3, dc, 3ch, dc in top of tr cluster, 3dc in next ch 3* 6 times. Join with sl st into first dc. Bind off, weave in ends and block.
Here are photos of each round:
US/UK: For a self loop snowflake: replace a ch5 in Round 4 with ch 20 or ch 25.
Made one. In UK terms the dc's in round 3 I put in the top of the dc's from previous round. Cos when I tried to put dc ch3 mini tr cluster ch3 dc all into the ch3 space didn't create the same shape . I worked it out from photos. Lovely design thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteGood spot, and thank you so much for the correction! I have updated the pattern. I tried it both ways and I think I must've done it both ways when I was designing then I must have forgotten what I went with between making and finishing writing it up... oops! Glad you like the pattern, too x
DeleteNice snowflake. Done in size 8 or 10 thread it comes out the perfect size for a small Christmas tree. Since I am almost 70 I only use a tree that is about 3 1/2 ft. tall. This makes a great accent ornament on the tree.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We only have a small tree too. Personally I like them small :)
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