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Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Holiday Cheer

Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

This pattern creates a lacy Sun Star Snowflake ornament using fine thread and optional glitter yarn for a subtle shimmer. It combines front- and back-post stitches and a special BPhdc 2tog decrease to shape the star points. The pattern includes a chart (diagram), stitch legend, photo-tutorial for BPhdc 2tog, and fully written rounds. It is ideal for holiday mobiles, tree ornaments, or gift decorations.

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The finished snowflake is approximately 10 cm in diameter after blocking when worked with the recommended thread and hook. Blocking and light stiffening are recommended to achieve a neat, symmetrical star shape.

Why You'll Love This Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple thread and a small hook into an elegant, lacy star that really pops after blocking. I enjoy the texture created by combining front-post and back-post stitches, which gives the snowflake beautiful relief. The BPhdc 2tog stitch was fun to design and adds a distinctive sculpted edge to each star point. I also love how quick it is to make a set—perfect for gifting or decorating a whole tree with coordinating colors.

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern step 1 - construction progress Sun Star Snowflake Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Sun Star Snowflake Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Sun Star Snowflake Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the Sun Star Snowflake by changing colors; try a bright ombre thread or metallic glitter for a modern look.

Want a larger decoration? Use a thicker thread or lace-weight yarn and increase your hook size to scale the snowflake up beautifully.

For a tiny charm, use a finer crochet cotton and a smaller hook to create mini snowflakes for earrings or garlands.

I often add small beads or sequins into the ch2 spaces before blocking to give the star a subtle sparkle.

Try working the rounds in two contrasting colors and carry the color up the back-post stitches for a striped relief effect.

If you prefer stiffer ornaments, use diluted PVA glue or a commercial fabric stiffener when blocking instead of starch for extra hold.

I sometimes stitch two stars together and add some stuffing to create a plush tree ornament — a fun twist on the flat snowflake.

Consider joining several stars with ribbon or invisible thread to make a mobile or garland; vary sizes for visual interest.

Experiment with edging: a round of picot or a contrasting slip-stitch border can make the points pop and add a finished look.

I like to attach a small loop of invisible thread to one point so the snowflake appears to float when hung on the tree or in a window.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working with too tight tension will make the post stitches hard to work and distort the lace; if your tension is tight, go up one hook size and keep stitches relaxed. ✗ Misplacing FP and BP stitches can ruin the relief pattern; always refer to the stitch chart and mark the first stitch of each round to maintain correct placement. ✗ Skipping chains or miscounting chain spaces will cause uneven star points; count ch spaces after each round and place stitch markers if needed. ✗ Not blocking the snowflake will leave it looking scrunched and uneven; pin it out on a blocking board and lightly starch or spray block it to open the lace and hold the shape.

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

Create a delicate Sun Star Snowflake ornament for your holiday decor with this lacy crochet pattern. You will enjoy a mix of front- and back-post stitches for textured relief and a pretty star silhouette that looks beautiful when blocked. The pattern includes a chart, stitch legend, and a photo-tutorial for the BPhdc 2tog stitch so you can follow along easily. Perfect for making ornaments, garlands, or gift tags that sparkle with metallic thread.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (BonBon) - 140 meters / 25 g (main thread)
  • 02
    Drops Glitter Silver - 700 meters / 10 g (glitter accent thread)
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    Approximately 20 m of thread and glitter yarn used per snowflake (approximate)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (or go up to 2.0 mm depending on your tension)
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    Scissors
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    Tapestry needle to weave in ends
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    Stitch markers (optional)
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    Blocking board and pins
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    Laundry starch or liquid starch (optional) for stiffening
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    Spray bottle with water (for blocking)
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    Thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or wire to hang the snowflake

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— Materials :

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Yarn: Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (BonBon): 140 meters 25g. Drops Glitter Silver: 700 meters 10g. Hook: 1.75 mm or 2 mm (depending from your tension). Scissors, tapestry needle to weave in ends.

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You can use any similar yarn and suitable hook.

— Finished size :

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The size of the finished snowflake depends on the yarn and hook you use. My snowflake is approx. 10 cm in diameter after blocking using thread 140m/25g and 2 mm hook. I used approximately 20 m thread and glitter yarn.

— Blocking and Finishing :

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It is optional but most snowflakes need to be blocked and (lightly) stiffened. Blocking will make your snowflake flat, neat and symmetrical. You can use laundry starch. Soak the snowflake with some liquid starch or just water (which ever do you prefer). Gently squeeze out any excess liquid and press the snowflake approximately to shape. Lay the snowflake flat on the blocking board and pin the snowflake from the center out to the edges. Let it dry completely before removing the pins.

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This starflake is only blocked and slightly stretched out. Next step is pinning it down on a blocking board and spraying with some water. Let the snowflake dry and do not iron as ironing can damage the relief structure of the star. To hang the snowflake, attach a piece of thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or wire.

— Chart/Diagram :

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Charts are created using internationally recognized symbols that correspond to each stitch and instruction. They enable you to crochet in any language. Refer to the crochet chart/diagram included with this pattern.

— Stitch legend :

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ch, sl st - chain, slip stitch. hdc, dc - half double crochet, double crochet. BPsc, BPhdc, BPdc - back post single crochet, back post half double crochet, back post double crochet. FPhdc, FPdc, FPtr - front post half double crochet, front post double crochet, front post treble crochet. BPhdc 2tog - back post half double crochet 2 together.

— Notes :

Infos :

You may need to go up a hook size for best results if your tension is tight; otherwise you can have a problem with so much back and post stitches in this pattern. If you have problems where you should place stitches, please take a look at the chart (diagram).

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BPhdc 2tog: Yarn over the crochet hook, insert the hook around the next BPhdc, yarn over the hook again. Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three loops on your hook. Skip the next FPhdc. Insert the hook around the next BPhdc; yarn over the hook again. Pull the yarn through the loop on your crochet hook. You should now have five loops on your hook. Yarn over the hook one last time. Pull the yarn through all five loops on your hook.

— Written instructions :

Round 1 :

Foundation ring: ch6; join with sl st in 1st chain. Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with a sl st in 3rd chain of initial ch3. (12 dc)

Round 2 :

sl st between two dc, ch3 (counting as 1st dc), FPdc around 1st dc. *dc in space between two dc, FPdc around next dc* Repeat from * around; sl st in 3rd chain of initial ch3. (12 dc, 12 FPdc)

Round 3 :

BPsc ch2 (counting as BPdc) around 1st dc (initial ch3), ch1, FPdc around FPdc, ch1. *BPdc around dc, ch1, FPdc around FPdc, ch1* Repeat from * around; sl st into the 2nd chain of initial BPsc ch2. (12 BPdc, 12 FPdc, 24 ch1 spaces)

Round 4 :

Ch2 (counting as hdc), dc in ch1 space, [FPtr, ch4, FPtr] around next FPdc; dc in ch1 space, hdc in BPdc, hdc in ch1 space, FPhdc around FPdc. *hdc in ch1 space, hdc in BPdc, dc in ch1 space, [FPtr, ch4, FPtr] around next FPdc; dc in ch1 space, hdc in BPdc, hdc in ch1 space, FPhdc around FPdc* Repeat from * around; hdc in ch1 space, sl st into the 2nd chain initial ch2. (24 hdc, 12 dc, 12 FPtr, 6 ch4 spaces, 6 FPhdc)

Round 5 :

Ch2 (counting as hdc), hdc in dc, dc in FPtr; [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch4 space, dc in FPtr, hdc in dc, hdc in hdc, skip hdc, FPhdc around FPhdc. *skip next hdc, hdc in hdc, hdc in dc, dc in FPtr; [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch4 space, dc in FPtr, hdc in dc, hdc in hdc, skip hdc, FPhdc around FPhdc* Repeat from * around; skip hdc and join with a sl st into the 2nd ch of initial ch2. (36 hdc, 36 dc, 6 ch2 spaces, 6 FPhdc)

Round 6 :

Ch1 (doesn't count as a stitch), BPhdc around next 5 stitches (hdc and 4dc); [2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc] in ch2 space; BPhdc around next 5 stitches (4dc and hdc); work BPhdc 2tog around the next 2 hdc (skip the FPhdc between 2hdc sts). *BPhdc around next 5 stitches (hdc and 4dc); [2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc] in ch2 space; BPhdc around next 5 stitches (4dc and hdc); work BPhdc 2tog around the next 2 hdc (skip the FPhdc between 2hdc sts)* Repeat from * around; sl st in initial ch1. Finish off, weave in the ends. (60 BPhdc, 24 hdc, 6 ch2 spaces, 6 BPhdc 2tog)

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Have fun making your Snowflakes! I would love to see your work. You can tag me on Instagram @sunshinenl_gallery with #sunshinenl_gallery. Connect with me on Instagram: @sunshinenl_gallery, Ravelry: SunshineNL, Pinterest: SunshineNL, Facebook: @sunshinenlgallery. Thank you for your help testing this pattern.

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If you notice a mistake or have any questions regarding the pattern, feel free to contact me via e-mail sajrenata@hotmail.com. Please note that this pattern is for personal use only. Reproduction and publication of pictures and pattern or translation is not allowed. You may sell limited amount of finished items made by the pattern but always credit me as the designer. Copyright SunshineNL 2019.

Assembly Instructions

  • Lay the snowflake flat on a blocking board and pin from the center out to the edges to shape the star points evenly before drying.
  • Soak or spray the snowflake with liquid starch or water, gently press out excess liquid, then pin and let dry completely to set the shape.
  • Finish off by weaving in all ends with a tapestry needle to secure the yarn and tidy the back of the snowflake.
  • To hang, attach a piece of thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or wire to one point of the star and knot securely.
  • If using multiple snowflakes for a mobile or garland, join them with invisible thread or ribbon and space evenly for a balanced display.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark round starts if you have trouble keeping track of the beginning of each round.
  • 💡If your tension is tight, try going up a hook size to make the back- and front-post stitches easier to work.
  • 💡Block and lightly stiffen the snowflake to open the lace pattern and achieve a neat symmetrical star shape.
  • 💡Do not iron the snowflake after blocking as ironing can damage the relief structure created by post stitches.

This Sun Star Snowflake pattern brings a little handmade magic to your holiday decor and gifts. It's quick to make, sparkly with optional glitter thread, and lovely when several are grouped together on a mobile. Make a set, hang them on the tree, or give them as delicate gift toppers. 🧶✨🎄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished snowflake measures approximately 10 cm in diameter after blocking when using thread 140m/25g and a 2 mm hook; final size depends on yarn and hook choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different thread or yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and look; adjust your hook accordingly and re-block for best results.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses front-post and back-post stitches and a BPhdc 2tog technique, so basic knowledge of these stitches or willingness to learn is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one snowflake in 2-4 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and whether you include blocking and finishing time.

How do I hang the snowflake when finished?

Attach a piece of thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or wire to one point of the star and knot or sew securely to create a loop for hanging.