Joyful Winter Weave: Free Snowflake Fun!
Hello, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to share an adorable and festive crochet snowflake pattern called Joyful Winter Weave! This simple design is perfect for beginners and consists of just five rounds, making it an ideal project to enjoy while sipping hot cocoa.
This pattern is not only FREE but also a fantastic way to use up scrap yarn. You can create a beautiful collection of snowflakes in various colors – think classic white, vibrant festive hues like red and green, or even sparkly yarns that add magic to your decorations.
The size of your finished snowflake will depend on your yarn weight and hook size. For example, I used lace weight yarn and a 2 mm hook for my creations, which measured a charming 11 cm (about 4 inches) across. Experiment with thicker yarns for larger, cozier snowflakes that make an impact wherever displayed.
Now, let’s explore how to use these charming motifs! Besides decorating your home with delightful winter decor, these snowflakes can transform into many fun projects. Consider stringing them as a garland for your mantel or creating an enchanting centerpiece for your holiday table. They’re also perfect for embellishing gifts or adding a special touch to holiday cards. But wait – there’s more! These hexagon beauties connect beautifully, allowing you to create cozy shawls and wraps. Imagine cuddling up in a shawl adorned with your snowflake creations!
So why not dive into a joyful crafting session today? The Joyful Winter Weave pattern is completely free and sure to bring smiles to those who receive these charming little flakes. Happy crocheting, everyone! Let’s make this winter season one filled with creativity and cheer!
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Instructions
Make a magic ring.
- Round 1:Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the ring, (ch 3, 2 dc in the ring) 5 times, pull the yarn tail to tighten the ring as much as needed, ch 1 and join with hdc in 3rd ch of beg ch 3 to create last ch-3 sp of the round. (12 dc, 6 ch-3 spaces)
- Round 2:Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, * in next ch-3 sp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc); repeat from * 5 times, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1 and join with hdc in 3rd ch of beg ch 3 to create last ch-3 sp of the round. (36 dc, 6 ch-3 spaces)
- Round 3:Ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 6, skip next 2 dc, dtr in next 2 dc, ch 6, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around omitting the very last sc, join with sl st in beg sc. (6 sc, 12 dtr, 12 ch-6 spaces)
- Round 4:Ch 1, sc in same sc, * ch 8, dc in next 2 dtr, ch 8, sc in next sc; repeat from * around omitting the very last sc, join with sl st in beg sc. (6 sc, 12 dc, 12 ch-8 spaces)
- Round 5:Ch 1, sc in same sc, * ch 10, dc in next dc, ch 8, dc in next dc, ch 10, sc in next sc; repeat from * around omitting the very last sc, join with sl st in beg sc. (6 sc, 12 dc, 12 ch-10 spaces, 6 ch-8 spaces)
Fasten off your work and carefully weave in all loose ends.
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| dtr |
double treble crochet |
| sp | space |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| beg | beginning |
| * | work instructions following * as many times as indicated |
| ( ) | work instructions the number of times specified or work instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks |
Don’t forget, a print-ready, ad-free PDF version of this pattern is available for purchase. You can download and print it out. The PDF file contains clear, easy-to-read instructions, complete with active web links that provide useful information about various crochet stitches
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