Learn How to Crochet Beautiful Snowflakes

Learn How to Crochet Beautiful Snowflakes

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Starting the Snowflake
4. Round 1: Forming the Ring
5. Round 2: Working the Double Crochet
6. Round 3: Creating Chain Spaces
7. Round 4: Adding Points with Picots
8. Finishing Touches
9. Starching the Snowflake
10. Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome back to our 25 days of snowflakes tutorial series! In today's tutorial, we will be creating the 11th snowflake. This snowflake has a unique shape that will really stand out once we complete the starching process.

Materials Needed

Before we get started, let's gather all the materials we will need for this project. Make sure you have the following:

1. 1.75 millimeter hook
2. Size 10 crochet thread (or yarn if preferred)
3. Needle for weaving in ends
4. Scissors
5. Stitch marker

Starting the Snowflake

To begin, we will remove the rings from our previous snowflakes if we haven't done so already. Create a slip knot on your hook, leaving enough thread to weave in your tail later.

Round 1: Forming the Ring

Next, we will start with a chain of eight stitches. Slip stitch to the first stitch to form a ring. Working over your tail, make 12 single crochet stitches into the ring. Be sure to keep your tail away from your working stitches.

Round 2: Working the Double Crochet

For round 2, we will work a double crochet into the same stitch that we slip stitched into. Chain one, and then work a double crochet into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around, creating a chain space between each double crochet.

Round 3: Creating Chain Spaces

In round 3, we will again work a double crochet into the same stitch as the previous round. Afterward, create a chain of five stitches. Skip the next stitch and double crochet into the following stitch. Repeat this pattern around, creating six chain spaces in total.

Round 4: Adding Points with Picots

To add points to our snowflake, we will slip stitch into the chain space next to where we are currently located. Chain one, and then work six double crochet stitches into the chain space. Chain nine, and slip stitch into the fourth chain from your hook. Work six double crochet stitches back into the same chain space. Repeat this pattern around, creating six points in total.

Finishing Touches

Once you have completed all the rounds, slip stitch to the first double crochet of round 4. Finish off your snowflake by cutting the thread and weaving in the ends. You can use a hanger or create one using your thread.

Starching the Snowflake

To achieve the final desired look of the snowflake, we will starch it. Follow the instructions in our 15th snowflake tutorial to learn how to properly starch and shape your snowflakes.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the 11th snowflake! This snowflake's unique design will surely add a special touch to your holiday decorations. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and continue to join us for the rest of our 25 days of snowflakes series!