Crochet Snowflakes: A Beautiful Winter Craft for Your Holiday Décor

Learn how to crochet these darling snowflake ornaments! They look much more complicated than they really are. Only 5 rounds. Quite easy and they are a breeze to whip up!

Make them for gifts, attach them to other gifts or simply crochet some up for friends and family.

Finish them by starching them and then attach a monofilament (fishing line) hanger to hang from your Christmas tree. Enjoy!

How To Crochet Snowflakes

As the winter season approaches, there’s nothing more magical than decorating your home with handmade crochet snowflakes.

These delicate and intricate pieces bring a touch of winter wonderland into your space, and they’re perfect for hanging on the tree, decorating windows, or even adding a frosty touch to gift wrapping.

Best of all, crochet snowflakes are quick and easy to make, allowing you to create a flurry of snowflakes in no time!

For these, I recommend using size 10 crochet thread and a size 7 (1.65mm) crochet hook. Sorry if the written instructions are difficult to read or not standardized. I am not a pattern writer.

**Cluster stitch: insert hook into first ch 2 space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2, insert hook into same ch 2 space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2, insert hook into next ch 2 space beyond the 3 sc’s, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2, insert hook into same ch 2 space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook.

**Picot: ch 4. Slip stitch into 1st ch.

Rnd 1: Ch 4. In first ch, dc, ch 2, *2 dc, ch 2*. Repeat from * to * 4 more times. Work 2 more dc. Join to 3rd ch of beginning with a hdc. Should have 6 sets of 2 dc separated by ch 2.
Rnd 2: *Ch 4. Sc in next ch 2 space*. Repeat from * to * 4 more times. Ch 4 and slip stitch into top of previous hdc from round before.
Rnd 3: Slip stitch into ch 4 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc). *7 dc in ch 4 space. Dc in top of sc of previous row*. Repeat 4 more times. 7 dc in ch 4 space. Dc in top of slip stitch from previous row join. Slip stitch into top of beginning ch 3 to join.
Rnd 4: Ch 5. *Sc in top of 3rd stitch from hook and each of the next 2 stitches, ch 2, dc in 3rd stitch from hook (should be top of the dc in the top of the sc from rnd 2), ch 4, dc in same stitch, ch 2*. Repeat from * to * 4 more times. Ch 2, dc into slip stitch of previous row join, ch 4, dc into same stitch. Slip stitch into 3rd ch from beginning of row.
Rnd 5: Slip stitch into ch 2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc). *Cluster stitch, dc into same ch 2 sp. Picot. In ch 4 space (3 dc, picot, 3 dc, 3 picot, slip stitch into first picot’s 1st ch, 3 dc, picot, 3 dc, picot). Dc in ch 2 space.* Repeat from * to * 5 more times, skipping the very last dc (the ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as this stitch). Slip stitch into top of ch 3 from beginning to join. Fasten off.

Creative Ideas for Using Crochet Snowflakes

• Christmas Tree Ornaments: Hang your crochet snowflakes from your Christmas tree for a classic, wintery touch.
• Gift Toppers: Attach a crochet snowflake to wrapped gifts as a festive embellishment that doubles as a keepsake.
• Garlands and Bunting: String multiple crochet snowflakes together to create a beautiful winter garland for your mantelpiece or doorways.
• Window Decorations: Hang crochet snowflakes in your windows to create the look of falling snow inside your home.
• Napkin Rings or Table Décor: Use snowflakes as napkin rings or place them around your holiday table for an elegant, handmade touch.

Crocheting snowflakes is a delightful way to add a touch of handmade beauty to your holiday décor. Whether you hang them on your tree, string them into a garland, or use them as gift toppers, these delicate snowflakes are sure to add festive charm to your winter celebrations.

With just a few materials and some simple crochet techniques, you can create a winter wonderland indoors—one stitch at a time.

So grab your hook and yarn, and start creating your very own flurry of crochet snowflakes today!