How to Make a Simple Crochet Snowflake in Minutes!

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Learn how to make a crochet snowflake in a matter of minutes with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.

UPDATED: JANUARY 9, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | Small, Medium, Large


Making a crochet snowflake is a cool project that doesn’t take long, and you don’t need much yarn. You can use different yarn weights to make it your way and be as creative as you want.

I enjoy putting these crocheted snowflakes around my home during winter to add a homemade feel. They’re also perfect for the holidays – you can hang them on the Christmas tree or attach them to gifts!

About This Simple Crochet Snowflake Pattern

This easy crochet snowflake just takes four rounds to complete, and it’s simple, even for someone new to crocheting. I’ve written the pattern for three sizes, using light, medium, and bulky yarn, but you can easily use different yarn weights by changing the hook size. Check out the pattern notes for guidance on that.

If you want more info, keep reading for commonly asked questions and pattern details, or you can skip down to the free pattern.


Pattern Overview:

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Recommended Supplies


  • Approx 15 yds per snowflake; lightweight, medium weight, or bulky.
  • 3 mm Crochet Hook – lightweight yarn (#3)
  • 4 mm Crochet Hook – medium-weight yarn (#4)
  • 6.5 mm Crochet Hook – bulky yarn (#5)
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations


This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.

  • Ch Chain
  • Dc Double Crochet
  • Hdc Half Double Crochet
  • Rep Repeat
  • Slst Slip Stitch
  • Sc Single Crochet
  • Sk Skip
  • Sp Space
  • St(s) Stitch(es)
Bronze tray with a white and blue crochet snowflake

Pattern Notes


You can make various-sized snowflakes by following the same pattern with different yarn weights and hook sizes. The instructions stay the same for all three sizes.

Sizing Details:

  • Lightweight yarn (#3) + 3 mm hook = 3.75″
  • Medium-weight yarn (#4) + 4 mm hook = 4.75″
  • Bulky-weight yarn (#5) + 6.5 mm hook = 7.5″

If you decide to try a different yarn weight, no worries! Just use a hook that’s one or two sizes smaller than the one you’d typically use for that yarn. Then, stick to the same pattern, and you’re good to go.

Gauge: Use the finished size to check your gauge, but don’t stress if yours aren’t exactly the same size. They’ll still work perfectly fine!

Not sure what gauge is? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn all about it here.

Simple Crochet Snowflake Pattern Instructions


Round 1: Ch 4. Join with a slst to the first ch to form a ring. Ch 4 (counts as a dc and 1 ch). [1 dc in center of ring. Ch 1] 11 times. Join with a slst to the 3rd chain. (12 dc, 12 ch)

Round 2: Slst in first ch 1-sp. *Ch 4. sk next ch-1 sp. Slst in next ch 1-sp. Rep from * to end of round. Join with a slst to the first ch 1-sp of the round. (6 ch 4-spaces made)

Round 3: Slst in first ch 4-sp. (Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc, dc, tc, ch 2, tc, dc, hdc) in the same ch 4-sp. *Slst in next ch 4-sp. (Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), hdc, dc, tc, ch 2, tc, dc, hdc) in same ch 4-sp. Rep from * to the end of the round. Join with a slst to the first slst of the round.

At this point, it looks a lot like a flower. You can always fasten off here and use it as that! Otherwise, the final round will be the snowflake transformation it needs.

Round 4: *Ch 5. Slst in next ch 2-sp. [Ch 4. Slst in the 1st ch you just made] 3 times. Ch 4. Slst to the next slst of the prev round. Rep from * for each of the six points of the snowflake. Join with a slst to the first slst of the round.


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Finishing the Crochet Snowflake

Once you’re done with the fourth round, fasten off and weave in those loose ends. If your snowflake doesn’t seem perfect right away, no worries. It might look a bit scrunched up from being held while you crochet. Just use your hands to flatten it out and do some finger blocking.

Crochet Snowflake Right Off the Hook
Crochet Snowflake After Finger Blocking

If it’s not quite what you want, wet blocking is another option! If you’re not sure about blocking, check out this article I have that explains everything you need to know about it!


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