Winter Sun Motif: A Festive Crochet Delight!
Hello, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Are you ready to add a sprinkle of cuteness to your winter crafting? Introducing the Winter Sun Motif – a delightful and easy crochet pattern that will bring joy and warmth to your holiday season!
This adorable motif is not only quick to create (just 7 rounds!) but also perfect for using up scrap yarns you have lying around. Dig into that stash and let your imagination run wild! Choose a cheerful single color for the entire motif or mix it up with different shades for each round – or even just the petals – the possibilities are endless! Picture vibrant reds and greens for a classic Christmas vibe, soft pastels for a cozy winter feel, or vibrant yellows and oranges to mimic a sunny day. The choice is yours!
The Winter Sun Motif measures about 8 cm (or about 3 inches) when made with lace weight yarn and a 2 mm hook, but don’t worry – size will vary depending on your yarn weight and hook size.
These fantastic motifs are wonderfully versatile: They make fantastic ornaments for your tree, charming decorations for a festive garland, or even cute appliqués to jazz up your holiday outfits. Want to add some flair to your home? They double as coasters too! And if you’re feeling adventurous, connect several motifs to create lovely garments or accessories that will surely turn heads.
To help you along the way, I’ve included a handy chart/diagram that makes following the pattern a breeze. So gather your yarn, grab that hook, and let’s bring some sunny cheer into this winter season! Happy crocheting, and enjoy creating with our free Winter Sun Motif pattern! 🌞❄️
AD-Free, Print Ready PDF version of this pattern is available here.
Instructions
Make a magic ring.
- Round 1:Ch 1, 10 sc in the ring, pull the yarn tail to tighten the ring as much as needed and join with sl st in beg sc. (10 sc)
- Round 2:Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg sc. (20 sc)
- Round 3:Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1 sp), (dc in next sc, ch 1) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch4. (20 dc, 20 ch-1 spaces)
- Round 4:Ch 1, sc in same stitch, ch 3, skip next ch-1 sp, next dc and next ch-1 sp, (sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next ch-1 sp, next dc and next ch-1 sp) around, join with sl st in beg sc. (10 sc, 10 ch-3 spaces)
- Round 5:Ch 1, sc in same stitch, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, (sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp) around, join with sl st in beg sc. (40 sc)
- Round 6:Ch 1, sc in same stitch, ch 5, skip next 3 sc, (sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next 3 sc) around, join with sl st in beg sc. (10 sc, 10 ch-5 spaces)
- Round 7:In each ch-5 sp around work (sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, ch 3 and sl st in 3rd ch from the hook – picot made, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc), join with sl st in beg sc. (20 sc, 20 hdc, 40 dc, 20 tr, 10 ch-3 picots)
Fasten off and carefully weave in all loose ends!
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| beg | beginning |
| sp | space |
| ( ) | work instructions the number of times specified or work instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks |
And don’t forget, an ad-free, print ready PDF version of Winter Sun Motif pattern is available for you to purchase, download, and print out. The PDF file contains detailed written instructions and a very helpful crochet chart. The content is easy to read and print. The included crochet chart provides a visual aid that complements the written instructions, making it easier to follow along and create the desired project. Additionally, the PDF file includes active web links that provide informative details about various crochet stitches, enhancing the overall learning experience.
