Happy Holidays! It's that wonderful time of year when we get out our decorations, bake yummy desserts and visit friends and family. And this year I have the perfect, quick and beautiful little gift to give to those that you love! Scroll down for the free crochet pattern, Suzi's Star Snowflake, which was inspired by one of my favorite people.
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If you have followed me for awhile, you will remember that my cousin Suzi inspired me to try crocheting over 10 years ago and now that she has passed away, she has inspired me to continue her tradition of crocheting snowflakes for friends and family as Christmas gifts.
Several years ago, I received a snowflake from Suzi and it was in the shape of a star. She has sent me lots of snowflakes over the years but this one has always been my favorite, but if you have followed me for awhile, you will also know that I have a personal connection to stars through my late sister, Kayla.
Last year I was too sick to make snowflakes but the year before that, I sat down with Suzi's Star Snowflake and I re-created it. Her snowflake wasn't easy for me to create but I felt like she was whispering encouragements in my ear as I tried over and over to create her beautiful snowflake. After several failed attempts, I figured it out and could feel Suzi smiling down at me and whispering, "Good job, sweet girl."
And this year, I have decided to share her snowflake with you all. I hope you all love her snowflake as much as I do.
Suzi's Star Snowflake
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Size
Approximately 3.5" x 3.5"
Materials
- Purple Clover Steel Hook 1.00 mm No 6.
- Red Heart Cotton Crochet Thread Size 10
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Elmer's Glue
- Pins
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- sc: single crochet
Special Stitch
- Picot: chain 3 and slip stitch to the 3rd chain from the hook.
- This pattern can be made with any kind of thread or weight of yarn but the finished outcome will be different.
- Use a 50/50 ratio of Elmer's Glue and water to stiffen the snowflakes.
- Use pins to hold the snowflakes in place while drying.
- Pin to a box that is covered with parchment paper.
- Make a center ring.
- Complete 5 loops and start the 1st side of the 6th loop.
- Complete all 6 points.
- Finish the 6th loop.
- Connect to the center ring.
The Pattern
Please read the notes before beginning.
R1: ch 5, sl st into the 1st ch, *ch 8, sc into the ch sp. Repeat from the * 4 more times, ch 4, mark the 4th ch with a st marker. =5 loops
R2: *(ch 4, picot) x3, ch 4, sc into the top of the next ch 8 sp. Repeat from the * 4 more times. (ch 4, picot) x3, ch 4, sc into the marked st, ch 4 and sc into the center ch sp. = 6 loops and 6 points
Cut the yarn, pull through the last stitch, and weave in the ends. Stiffen and gift!
The End!
You may sell any finished items, but I do request that you put a link back to my pattern and credit Alexandra Halsey | With Alex for the original design under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike license. Do not copy, share, download or publicly display this pattern or parts of this pattern without permission.
Until next time,
bye and happy crocheting!
<3Alex
