Aunt Lydia Twinkling Snowflakes Crochet Pattern

Crocheting delicate and intricate snowflakes is a delightful way to celebrate winter and the holidays. These beautiful snowflakes made with Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread will add an elegant touch to your holiday decorations or can be used as stunning gifts. In this article, we will explore the Aunt Lydia Twinkling Snowflakes Crochet Pattern, providing you with all the necessary details to create these charming ornaments.

About This Crochet Project

The Aunt Lydia Twinkling Snowflakes pattern consists of three distinct snowflake designs. Each snowflake varies in complexity and design, allowing you to create unique variations to suit your style or décor. They are perfect as holiday decorations, gift embellishments, or even a lovely addition to your winter-themed craft projects. The use of different colored threads—white, silver, and aqua—adds to their charm and versatility.

Materials

this Pattern

To complete this crochet project, you will need the following materials:

Yarn

• Aunt Lydia® Classic™ Crochet Thread size 10
  • White: 400 yds/367 m (Colors: 350 yds/320 m)
  • Snowflake 1: White (0001) 1 ball
  • Snowflake 2: Silver (0435) 1 ball
  • Snowflake 3: Aqua (0450) 1 ball
  • Note: 1 ball will make approximately 12 snowflakes.

Crochet Hook

• Size U.S. 7 (1.5 mm) Susan Bates® Steelite® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

• Yarn needle
• White glue or spray starch for stiffener
• Optional: glitter for a sparkling finish

Crochet Abbreviations

Before you start, it’s important to be familiar with some common crochet abbreviations used in this pattern:

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• yoh – yarn over hook

Snowflake Designs

The following instructions will guide you through creating three different snowflake designs. Each snowflake is worked in rounds, beginning from a center ring, and they feature a variety of crochet stitches.

Snowflake 1

See Diagram on page 3.

1. Ch 6. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
2. 1st rnd: *Ch 4. [(Yoh) twice and draw up a loop in ring. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice] twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – Tr cluster made. Ch 4. Sl st in ring. Rep from * 5 times more. Fasten off.
3. 2nd rnd: Ch 3. Join yarn with sl st to first Tr cluster. (Ch 9. Sl st in same sp as previous sl st. Ch 3. Sl st in next Tr cluster) 5 times. Ch 9. Sl st in same sp as previous sl st. Join with sl st to first ch.
4. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 ch. [(3 sc. Ch 3) 3 times. 3 sc] in next ch-9 loop. Rep from * 5 times more. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
5. 4th rnd: Join yarn with sl st to first ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 dc. Ch 3. Sl st. Ch 4. 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st. Ch 3. 1 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc) all in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 4. (1 hdc. Ch 2. Sl st) in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 2. Skip next 9 sc. 2 sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * 5 times more. Fasten off.

Snowflake 2

See Diagram on page 3.

1. Ch 7. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
2. 1st rnd: Ch 1. (3 sc. Ch 9) 6 times in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
3. 2nd rnd: Join yarn with sl st to any ch-9 loop. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp as sl st. [Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-9 loop] 5 times. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
4. 3rd rnd: Sl st back into last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Ch 1. 6 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. Sl st to first ch. Turn. (Ch 4. 2 tr. Ch 4. Sl st) 3 times in last ch-6 sp made – top cluster made. Turn. 6 dc in same ch-3 sp as last 6 dc. Ch 1. **1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Snowflake 3

See Diagram on page 3.

1. Ch 6. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
2. 1st rnd: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3). (1 dc. Ch 3) 11 times in ring. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 6. 12 ch-3 sps.
3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice in same sp as last sl st. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – beg cluster made. [Ch 5. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in next ch-3 sp. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – cluster made] 11 times. Ch 5. Join with sl st to top of first cluster.
4. 3rd rnd: (Sl st. Ch 1. 1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in next ch-5 sp. * (Sl st. Ch 3. Cluster) in next cluster. (Ch 3. Cluster in top of cluster just made) twice. (Ch 3. Sl st. Ch 6. Sl st. Ch 3. Sl st) all in top of last cluster. Working down towards 2nd rnd, (Ch 3. Sl st to base of cluster) 3 times. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in next ch-5 sp. (Sl st. Ch 3. Cluster) in next cluster. (Ch 3. Sl st. Ch 6. Sl st. Ch 3. Sl st) all in top of cluster. Working down towards 2nd rnd, ch 3. Sl st to base of cluster. **(1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Once your snowflakes are crocheted, it’s time to finish them beautifully:

1. Pin your snowflakes to the desired measurements.
2. Apply spray starch if desired and steam iron lightly to flatten and shape them.
3. To stiffen the ornaments, you can use white glue or glitter glue mixed with water in a ratio of ¼ water to ¾ glue.
4. Pin snowflakes to measurements on a piece of cardboard covered with waxed paper.
5. Paint the glue mixture onto the snowflake, saturating well.
6. Let dry for at least 10 hours before removing the pins. Carefully remove the snowflake from the paper.
7. Caution: Colored glitter glue may not dry clear on white and may stain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

For this pattern, you will need a Size U.S. 7 (1.5 mm) Susan Bates® Steelite® crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

How many snowflakes can be made from one ball of thread?

You can make approximately 12 snowflakes from one ball of Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This project is worked in rounds, starting from a center ring for each snowflake.

Are embellishments included in the crochet pattern?

The pattern suggests the use of optional glitter for embellishing the snowflakes, providing additional charm to your finished project.

Conclusion

The Aunt Lydia Twinkling Snowflakes Crochet Pattern presents an excellent opportunity to create beautiful, intricate snowflakes perfect for the winter season. With a few materials, patience, and these detailed instructions, you can make lovely decorations or thoughtful gifts that will delight family and friends alike. Happy crocheting!