Add a unique touch to your winter decor with beautiful snowflake ornaments! Follow Irina Maleeva’s crochet pattern to create delicate masterpieces perfect for adorning your space or gifting to loved ones during the Christmas season. Whether kept in white or made in bold shades, they will look equally enchanting!
What Skill Level Is Required for the Ariel Snowflake?
This crochet snowflake pattern incorporates an intricate design that will suit advanced crocheters. You will be crocheting it using a thin thread and a small hook, so prepare for some detailed lacework. The pattern uses a whole range of techniques and more complex stitches suitable for those who have some crochet experience.
Which Type of Thread Works Best for This Design?
To bring these pieces to life, you’ll need a 1.5 mm crochet hook and crochet thread in size 10. Cotton threads are great for creating handmade decorations, as they ensure good durability and a beautiful sheen. Feel free to use any cotton thread accessible to you, or go for one of the suggested options:
- Madame Tricote Maxi
- YarnArt Violet 10
- Vita Daisy
When made with these materials, your finished snowflakes should measure approx. 5 1/2 inches in diameter.
Watch the Video Tutorial for Extra Guidance
This pattern completes in just 8 rounds, producing beautiful 10-pointed snowflake ornaments. The designer offers a clear step-by-step video tutorial to help you create your own decorations. Check it out!
What Is the Best Way to Block and Stiffen the Snowflake?
Proper blocking and stiffening are essential for giving crochet ornaments a polished and professional look. For this, put your snowflakes in water and add a starch solution. Let them soak for a minute or two, then take them out and gently squeeze to remove excess water. Now you can pin the ornaments to a blocking mat and leave them until they dry.
