About This Snowflake Ornament Pattern
This pattern creates a pretty lacy snowflake ornament worked in a lightweight worsted-like yarn to measure approximately 13 cm (5") across. The design uses basic crochet stitches such as chains, double crochet, half treble, and treble crochet to form the openwork points. Youll get a crisp, decorative finish that looks beautiful on a tree or as gift decor.
The pattern is easy to follow with four clear rounds and simple finishing instructions. A hanging loop can be added in your preferred style to complete the ornament.
Why You'll Love This Snowflake Ornament Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it makes a delicate, festive ornament with very little yarn and time commitment. The openwork design feels classic and elegant, and the six points give a perfectly balanced shape that blocks beautifully. I enjoy how customizable it is — change the yarn or add a metallic thread for a different look. It is satisfying to make several at once and see them transformed into charming holiday decorations.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with yarn choices to change the look of this snowflake; try cotton for a crisp finish or a sparkly blended yarn for festive shimmer.
I sometimes use metallic thread held with the main yarn to give a subtle shine that catches tree lights beautifully.
To make a delicate, lacy version I switch to fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook for an elegant, smaller ornament.
For chunky, cozy snowflakes I use bulky yarn and a larger hook to create oversized decorations for wreaths or garlands.
I often add beads to the ch-3 spaces before joining to add sparkle and weight to the points for a different effect.
I recommend blocking each variation to exactly the same dimensions if youre making a matching set so they hang uniformly.
I sometimes stitch a small felt backing to the center and glue a button or gem for a vintage look and extra stability.
I also turn these into gift tags by embroidering names in the center or adding a small paper tag to the hanging loop.
For a rustic style, I replace the ribbon with twine and use natural-colored yarn to match farmhouse decor.
I like to create a mobile of snowflakes in graduated sizes by varying hook and yarn weight and suspending them at different lengths for a charming display.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the initial joining slip stitch can make your center hole uneven; always join ch 6 with a slip stitch to form a neat ring before beginning Round 1.
✗ Not creating consistent ch-3 spaces in Round 2 will cause uneven points; count and make sure you have exactly twelve ch-3 spaces after Round 2 before continuing.
✗ Failing to work the (2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) cluster into the same space will distort the shape; place that entire cluster into the next ch-3 space as written to form even points.
✗ Forgetting to join rounds with a slip stitch in the specified stitch will change the stitch alignment; join each round exactly where directed to maintain symmetry.
✗ Working with inconsistent tension makes the snowflake diameter vary from the stated 13 cm; check your gauge and use a different hook size if necessary to achieve the correct measurement.
