A snowflake is a symbol of purity and beauty. Snowflakes form when water droplets fall from the sky and freeze into ice crystals. The beauty of snowflakes is that no two are alike. This makes them perfect for winter decorating and seasonal gifting - if you feel like creating a little bit of winter magic for your holiday decor this year, check out these free crochet snowflake patterns.
Even if you haven't picked up a hook in years, tell the cold season to stay away by making your snowflakes. This guide will find 10 fun and easy snowflake patterns you can make yourself. Our collection will make your next Christmas present unique, handmade, and not made of yarn!
10 Free Crochet Snowflake Patterns
Take your crocheting skills to the next level by making a few unique designs, and adorn your Christmas tree with them! Free crochet snowflake patterns add winter flair to your home decorations. These tiny appliques and figures are perfect for adding a little extra Christmas cheer to your holiday decorating. And as you work up this free crochet project, it will seem like you're making thousands of tiny snowflakes!
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Crochet Snowflake Patterns For Holiday
Whether you're looking for simple motifs for your next project or want to add a bit of personality to a gift bag, these crochet snowflake patterns are perfect. They range from simple to complex, so you have something to suit your skill level. They can add a touch of sparkle (and warmth) to any project this winter season. Our collection has a variety of motifs, shapes, and sizes to choose from, so pick the perfect one for your project. Add them to pillows, coasters, and much more for a beautiful display every time.
Decorative Crochet Snowflake Free Pattern:
This crochet pattern is great for anyone that loves to crochet and is sure to be the perfect addition to your holiday decor. It is worked in three separate sections using worsted weight yarn and a size 1.75 mm crochet hook. While this pattern is beginner friendly, it will look great on display for anyone who loves the look of handmade gifts. The overall design is fairly consistent and doesn’t have much variety, so if you want more of a challenge, try using different hooks or yarn weights. This would look sweet hanging in your window with some twinkle lights behind it.
Materials
- Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Size 10 yarn
- 1.75 mm crochet hook
- yarn needle
- scissors
Stitches
- FP-puff st
- puff st
- 2-FPsc decrease
- picot
- large picot
Tunisian Crochet Snowflake Coaster Pattern:
This beginner-friendly pattern will show you how to make beautiful snowflakes and add sparkle to your winter's special holiday celebrations. With this coaster pattern, you can work up a set in no time. It works quickly and easily and can be made in any color you like to match your decor. It's a great holiday decoration that looks festive on your coffee table or fireplace mantle. The pattern also includes the steps to add a wooden ring so you can hang it from the ceiling for added flair.
Materials
- Hobbii Ribbon yarn
- 8.0 mm (L) crochet hook
- 2-inch Wooden rings
- Tape measure
Gauge
- 6 stitches and 6 rows = 5 cm in Tunisian Knit Stitch
Small Crochet Snowflake Pattern Free:
This small crochet snowflake design is a great way to make Christmas preparations! You can make it in almost no time, and it will look amazing on your home’s staircase. The snowflake is worked in 3 different shades of Starleta yarn, which are easy to combine. Make it in any color combination you like and use it to decorate your winter clothes, home decor, or as a gift for someone special. This free pattern is written for a small snowflake in Starleta yarn, but larger motifs can also be created using other yarn weights and a larger hook.
Skill
- Easy
Materials
- Starleta yarn
- 2.75 mm (C) crochet hook
Little Crochet Snowflake Ornament:
Decorate the perfect Christmas tree by cropping several of our Little Snowflake Ornaments. This little snowflake is ideal for your holiday celebration and works perfectly on gifts. The little snowflake features a lovely crochet stitch pattern that adds texture and interest to the design. The soft grey color will fit in with any decor! It will make with any yarn you like; pick festive Christmas colors or favorite neutral shades for year-round decorating options.
Materials
- Scheepjes Catona yarn
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
- ch – chain stitch
- sm – stealth worm
- lmb – air mask arc
- m – stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hst – half post
- st – pole
- dst – double pole
- bmb – back mesh arc
- hay - skip
- relfmfr – relief fixed stitch from the front
- relstfr – relief post from the front
- pic – picot; 3 ch, sl st in first ch
Crochet Snowflake Ornament Pattern:
This easy crochet snowflake ornament makes a beautiful winter decoration. The snowflake in this pattern comes from the bottom up, so once you are done, it has a nice rounded base that lays nicely flat on your tree or can be hung on a wall. Half double and double crochet stitches will help you achieve that beautiful shape, while moving around the row is easy. The pattern uses just two easy granny squares, which are laced together with ribbon and decorated with hanging loops.
Materials
- Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn
- 9.0 mm (M/N) crochet hook
Yardage
- 34 - 68 yards (31 - 62 m)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- magic ring: sliding loop, magic loop, magic circle, adjustable loop, adjustable ring, drawstring ring
- rep: repeat
- sl: slip
- st: stitch
Triangle Snowflake Motif:
Learn how to create an artful snowflake motif using nets of crocheted triangles. This pattern covers all the basics, so even if you’ve never done Interlocking Crochet, you’ll quickly join triangles and create beautiful shapes in no time. The triangle shape gives the motif a three-dimensional quality, making it a great addition to your holiday decor. The simple shaping gives it a modern and contemporary look. This snowflake will make a beautiful ornament or a nice addition to your winter decor.
Materials
- Caron Simply Soft Solids yarn
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
Granny Crochet Snowflake Hexagon:
Use it as the final touch on a larger project, or use it as the main body of your next crochet project. The hexagon is perfect for your holiday decorating needs. It’s a wonderful way to introduce textured stitches to an intermediate crocheter and will be the ideal addition to any home decor. You can customize it however you like by changing the colors or adding more rounds around the edges. You can make blankets, afghans, shawls, hats, or cardigans with them. The sky is the limit with these beautiful granny snowflake hexagons.
Materials
- Marriner Aran (Acrylic) yarn
- 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sl st – slip stitch
- yo- yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- pst – picot stitch
- Ldc – long double crochet
- dc cl – double crochet cluster
Mosaic Crochet Snowflake Pillow:
This mosaic crochet pillow brings the wintry coziness of a snowflake pom-pom to life. Make a pop of color and holiday cheer with this intricate pillow featuring alternating stripes of classic red, white and green. Each shape is made separately and stitched to create a mosaic-like design perfect for the holiday season. You only need to join the blocks with a single crocheted seam, and then you can slip the inner pillow inside.
Materials
- Red Heart Super Saver Solids yarn
- 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook
5-minute Crochet Snowflake Free Pattern:
This snowflake is perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree as decoration. Wrap around a garland or large popcorn strings and hang them in the living room to give it a more festive feel. It is the perfect scrap buster as you do not have to worry about yarn or hook size; use what you have in your stash! Using different colors for each round, you can also add an extra dimension. The possibilities are endless, and you can use them for tree decorations, bookmarks, appliqués, and more!
Materials
- any weight yarn of your choosing
- 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
- CH – chain
- SC – single crochet
- HDC – half double crochet
- DC – double crochet
- SS – slip stitch
- FO – fasten off.
Crochet Snowflake Hat Tutorial:
A crochet snowflake hat is a great holiday accessory and perfect for wearing outdoors during cold weather. It starts like any other hat, with a ribbed brim, but the crown features several granny squares joined as you go. Once the main pieces are crocheted and bound off, use simple embroidery to add details to your hat. The hat pattern features two color variations (one in white and one in teal), though you can use multiple colors for a multi-colored look or go all white for a more traditional look.
Materials
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn
- 9 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- BPdc: back post double crochet
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- FPdc: front post double crochet
- magic ring: sliding loop, magic loop, magic circle, adjustable loop, adjustable ring, drawstring ring
- rep: repeat
- sl: slip
- st: stitch
