Crochet Christmas Snowflake Pattern | Lace Ornament for Tree, Garland & Window | 4-4.75 in Finished | US Terms, PDF

❄️ Crochet Snowflake Ornament — PDF Pattern

Finished size approx. 10–12 cm (4″–4¾″) · Worked in the round · US crochet terms · Written instructions

Here is the thing about this snowflake: it looks like something difficult, and it is not.

There is no unusual stitch in it. A magic ring, chains, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch — five things you already know. All the lace comes from where those stitches go, not from what they are. If you have made a granny square, you have already made every stitch in this pattern.

What it does ask of you is attention. The piece is small, the yarn is fine, and there is nowhere to hide a miscount — that is what makes it an intermediate make rather than a beginner one. Take it slowly the first time. The second one goes twice as fast. ✨

And you will make a second one. Nobody makes one snowflake.

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🧶 What's Included

✔️ Written instructions, round by round ✔️ US crochet terms throughout ✔️ The complete flat openwork snowflake motif

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 cm (4″–4¾″) across. The exact size depends on the yarn and hook you use.

🪡 Pattern Details

❄️ Flat openwork snowflake, worked in the round from the centre out 🇺🇸 US crochet terms 📝 Written instructions, no video needed 📊 Difficulty: intermediate — the stitches are simple, but the piece is small and every stitch counts

Stitches used: magic ring · chain (ch) · single crochet (sc) · double crochet (dc) · slip stitch (sl st) · working in rounds

🛍️ What You'll Need

• Yarn in the colour of your choice
• A crochet hook to suit your yarn
• Scissors and a darning needle for weaving in ends
• Twine or ribbon for hanging — not included in the pattern

💛 Perfect For

Christmas tree ornaments · Hanging in a window, where the light comes through the lace · Garlands across a mantel or a doorway · Gift toppers instead of paper tags · Handmade Christmas gifts

⚙️ How It Works

1️⃣ Buy the pattern — your download link appears straight away 2️⃣ Open the PDF and read through the rounds before you start 3️⃣ Crochet your first snowflake, slowly 4️⃣ Block it flat, and make the next one ❄️

📥 Instant Download

This is a digital PDF crochet pattern. Nothing physical will be shipped. Your files are available to download immediately after purchase.

📌 Please Note

Block your snowflakes. Straight off the hook, an openwork motif curls and the points sit soft — blocking is what turns it into a crisp snowflake, and it is not optional on this piece. In a natural fibre, wet blocking works beautifully. In acrylic, wet blocking will not hold: acrylic needs steam, and steam blocking is permanent, so test on a spare one first.

Colours may look slightly different from one screen to another. This listing is for the pattern only, not finished ornaments.