Crochet Snowflake Pattern Free
Learn how to crochet a delicate snowflake with this free crochet snowflake pattern. This small handmade snowflake is perfect for Christmas ornaments, garlands, gift wrapping, wall decor, clothing embellishments, or simple Scandinavian-style holiday decorations.
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This free crochet snowflake pattern includes step-by-step written instructions and process photos for making a small decorative snowflake. You can crochet several snowflakes in different yarn weights to create a garland with smaller and larger pieces.
Use white yarn for a classic winter look, or try soft neutrals, silver, gold, or pastel colors for a different holiday style. The finished size will depend on your yarn, hook size, and tension.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Easy
- Finished Size: Approximately 1.96 in / 5 cm when made with sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Crochet Terms: US terms
- Construction: The snowflake is crocheted in two rounds, starting with a magic ring; the second round creates the decorative points and small picot-style details
- Best For: Christmas ornaments, garlands, gift wrapping, wall decor, clothing embellishments, Scandinavian-style holiday decor, and small handmade decorations
Materials You’ll Need
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You can use the yarn and hook size of your choice for this crochet snowflake pattern. I recommend sport or DK weight yarn for a neat decorative snowflake.
If you want to use a different yarn, choose yarn that gives you clean stitch definition and enough structure for the snowflake shape. The Yarn Substitution Tool is a helpful resource for finding yarns with a similar weight, fiber content, and texture.
You will need:
- Sport weight yarn in white or any color you like
- 2.5 mm crochet hook, or a hook size suitable for your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge and Size Notes
Gauge is not critical for this crochet snowflake pattern. The most important thing is to keep your stitches neat and even so the snowflake keeps its shape.
Made with sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, the finished snowflake measures approximately 1.96 in / 5 cm. Use thinner yarn for smaller snowflakes or heavier yarn for larger decorations.
Crochet Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
This pattern is written in standard US crochet terms. You can also check my Crochet Abbreviations guide if you need help with any of the stitches.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st/sts | stitch/stitches |
| […] x | repeat the instructions in brackets x times |
Pattern Notes
- The snowflake is crocheted in rounds.
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1 creates the center and chain loops.
- Round 2 is worked into the chain loops to create the snowflake points.
- If you use thinner yarn and a smaller hook than recommended, you can make six chain loops instead of five for a fuller snowflake.
- Weave in the ends carefully so the center stays neat.
- You may block the finished snowflake if you want a flatter, sharper shape.
Watch the Crochet Snowflake Video
If you prefer to see the process in motion, you can also watch my crochet snowflake video on Instagram. It shows the main steps for making this small snowflake and can be helpful together with the written instructions and step-by-step photos below.
Watch the Crochet Snowflake Video on Instagram →
You can use the video as a quick visual guide, and the written instructions below will give you the exact stitch counts, photo references, and finishing notes for each step.
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Pattern Instructions
Crochet Snowflake
Make a magic ring with white yarn, as shown in Photo 1.
Round 1: sc, [ch 5, 2 sc (Photo 2)] x 4 times, ch 5, sc (Photo 3). Pull the yarn end to tighten the magic ring. Close the round with a sl st into the top of the first sc, as shown in Photo 4.
Note: If you use a smaller hook and thinner yarn than recommended, repeat [ch 5, 2 sc] 5 times. This will give you six ch-5 loops in total.
Round 2: Work the following into each ch-5 loop: 3 sc (Photo 5), [ch 3, sl st into the back bump on the back side of the first ch of the ch-3 chain (Photos 6 and 7)] x 3 (Photo 8), 3 sc (Photo 9).
Repeat this combination into each ch-5 loop around the snowflake. Cut the yarn, thread the yarn tail onto a needle, and weave in the ends.
Your Crochet Snowflake Is Finished!
Congratulations – your crochet snowflake is ready! You can use it as a Christmas ornament, garland piece, gift topper, wall decoration, clothing embellishment, or a small handmade accent for winter and holiday projects.
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet snowflake pattern. If you make your own snowflake, I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @gorbunova.dolls or share your photo in my Facebook group, Ami & Hook Society.
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