Crochet snowflakes are a beautiful way to add handmade detail to your Christmas and winter decorations. This collection includes four free crochet snowflake patterns, each with its own lace design and finishing details.
The snowflakes are worked in the round with Size 10 crochet thread and a small steel hook. Although they may look intricate, they use familiar crochet techniques and work up in just a few rounds.
Make a flurry of snowflakes to decorate your Christmas tree, hang in a window, tuck into Christmas cards, or use as handmade gift toppers. Once blocked and stiffened, they will hold their delicate shapes beautifully.
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Supplies for Crochet Snowflakes
- Size 10 crochet thread
- 2 mm (US A) steel crochet hook
- Fabric stiffener
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Blocking mat and rustproof pins
- Small paintbrush, optional
Click the name of your favorite snowflake to find the complete free pattern.
Prefer a printable version? Purchase the complete Set of 4 Snowflake Patterns eBook as a convenient, ad-free PDF from my pattern shop or Ravelry.
Pretty Picot Crochet Snowflake Pattern
The Pretty Picot Crochet Snowflake Pattern creates a 4 in. (10 cm) snowflake in only five rounds. Alternating single-picot and triple-picot points give this design its intricate appearance.
Dainty Lace Crochet Snowflake Pattern
The Dainty Lace Crochet Snowflake Pattern is the smallest design in the collection, measuring approximately 3¼ in. (8.3 cm) across. It features an open lace design with a delicate flower motif in the center.
Grandma Jennie’s Crochet Snowflake — Version 1
Grandma Jennie’s Crochet Snowflake Patterns were always admired in her beautiful winter window displays. Version 1 has a traditional lace design with a simpler finishing round.
Grandma Jennie’s Crochet Snowflake — Version 2
Version 2 begins with the same foundation as the first snowflake, then adds two finishing rounds for a larger and more decorative design. Both versions are included in Grandma Jennie’s Crochet Snowflake Patterns.
Blocking and Stiffening Crochet Snowflakes
For the best results, block and stiffen your snowflakes after crocheting.
Place each snowflake right-side down on a blocking mat. Use rustproof pins to straighten and shape all the points. Apply a thin coat of fabric stiffener with a small paintbrush, following the directions on the product.
Allow the snowflakes to dry completely before removing the pins. To turn a snowflake into an ornament, sew a piece of thread through one point and knot the ends together to create a hanging loop.
Looking for a larger snowflake project? Try my Snowflake Table Runner Crochet Pattern.
More Christmas Crochet Patterns
- Christmas Tree Ornament Scrubbies Crochet Pattern
- Holiday Star Crochet Scrubby Pattern
- Peppermint Swirl Crochet Coasters Pattern
- Crochet Cone Christmas Trees in 3 Sizes
- Lace Angel Crochet Pattern
- Woodland Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
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There is no direction on what size thread to use or hook. I’ve tried these with several different hook/thread combinations today and they all look horrible. Please give some direction as to what you were using when you made these.
Hi Lucinda 🙂 The patterns list a size 10 crochet thread and a US-A / 2 mm steel crochet hook.
Love these snowflakes. Thank you for sharing your directions. I am crocheting snowflakes to send in Christmas cards.
Christmas 2019 ❤️❄️❄️
Thank you for the Snowflake pattern. I have a 21″ dark brown wooden lazy susan turn table on my dining room table with a clear glass on top. I have crocheted snowflakes in the past and put them under the glass at Christmas. It is really stunning. I will be adding your pattern this year. Thank you so so much for your free pattern. It is truly appreciated.
1996 was the deciding snow conditions that made us decide to move to southern California. I had 21 years of northern Ohio snow and then 40 years of New York Long Island snow – at my age, earthquakes rock!!
Oh, and snow is less than an hour’s drive, should I decide to reminisce! LOL
I’m going to try crocheting a snowflake … hopefully, they are geared for a beginner.
Safe drifts and flurries, gentle snowflakes!!
These snowflakes are beautiful and I love how each one is so different! I always enjoy crocheting snowflakes and they often adorn the gifts I give at Christmas. Thank you for the patterns!!!
Thank You — very pretty.
Great patterns!
For those of you facing this storm, this is a wonderful idea, but I’d probably be working on headbands with built in ear warmers, mittens and socks/slippers I can layer. I’m such a wimp when it comes to the cold. Blessings to you all and may you all keep warm.