Scandinavian Snowflake Crochet Afghan Pattern

Crocheting the Scandinavian Snowflake Afghan is a delightful project that allows you to create a beautiful, textured piece perfect for adding warmth and charm to your home. This detailed pattern will take you through the steps needed to create lovely motifs using the Bernat® Super Value™ yarn, resulting in an eye-catching afghan that embodies the essence of cozy winter vibes.

About This Afghan

The Scandinavian Snowflake Afghan features intricate motifs that resemble snowflakes, making it an ideal design for winter decor or gifts. With its elegant composition and modern aesthetic, this afghan can be used to decorate your living space, draped over a couch or bed, or as a stunning throw while snuggling up with a good book.

Materials

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To get started on your Scandinavian Snowflake Crochet Afghan, you’ll need the following supplies:

Yarn

• Bernat® Super Value™ (7 oz / 197 g; 426 yds / 389 m)
  • Main Color (MC): Natural (07414) – 3 balls
  • Contrast A: Berry (00607) – 3 balls

Crochet Hook

• Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

• Yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge

Obtaining the correct gauge is essential for ensuring that your finished project matches the intended dimensions. Gauge is not explicitly provided in the original instructions, but you should aim for an appropriate tension throughout your motifs.

Pattern Notes

The afghan comprises 24 individual motifs that are assembled together. Each motif is crafted using the techniques detailed below, and they are joined as you progress through the pattern.

First Motif Instructions

Follow these instructions to create the first motif of your afghan:

1. Start with the Ring:
   • With MC, ch 5. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

Rounds 1-3

1. 1st Round:
   Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3).
   (1 dc, ch 3) 11 times in ring.
   Join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 6.

2. 2nd Round:
   Sl st in next ch-3 sp.
   Ch 1.
   (1 sc, ch 7, 1 sc) in same sp as last sl st.
   2 sc in next ch-3 sp.
   [(1 sc, ch 7, 1 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 2 sc in next ch-3 sp] 5 times.
   Join with sl st in first sc.

3. 3rd Round:
   Ch 1. Skip first sc.
   [(2 sc, ch 2, 3 dc, 2 tr, ch 4, sl st in first ch – picot made, 2 tr, 3 dc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-7 sp. Skip next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Skip next sc] 6 times.
   Join with sl st in first sc.
   Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions for Additional Rounds

These additional rounds will help build up the motifs as you continue creating them:

Rounds 4-7

4. 4th Round:
   Join A with sl st to any picot.
   Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as sl st.
   1 hdc in next tr. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. 1 tr in each of next 2 dc. Skip next (ch-2 sp, 6 sc, ch-2 sp). 1 tr in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next tr.
   3 sc in next picot. Repeat from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once.
   Join with sl st to first sc. (78 sts)

5. 5th Round:
   Sl st in each of first 2 sc.
   Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as last sl st.
   1 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each st to next 3 sc group. 1 sc in next sc.
   3 sc in next sc. Repeat from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once.
   Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (90 sts)

6. 6th Round:
   Join MC with sl st to center sc of any 3 sc group.
   Ch 3 (counts as dc).
   2 dc in same sp as last sl st.
   1 dc in each sc to center sc of next 3 sc group. 3 dc in center sc.
   Repeat from * 4 times more. 1 dc in each sc to end of rnd.
   Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (102 sts)

7. 7th Round (Joining Motifs as You Go):
   Join A with sl st to center dc of any 3-dc group.
   Ch 1.
   1 sc in same sp as sl st.
   (Ch 3. Skip next dc. 1 sc in next dc) 4 times. (1 sc in next dc. Ch 3. Skip next dc) 4 times.
   1 sc in center dc of next 3-dc group.
   Repeat from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once.
   Join with sl st to first sc.

Joining Motifs

Once you have created all 24 motifs, you will need to join them together:

Joining 2 Motifs

1. Join A with sl st to center dc of any 3-dc group.
2. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st.
3. (Ch 3. Skip next dc. 1 sc in next dc) 4 times. (1 sc in next dc. Ch 3. Skip next dc) 4 times.
4. 1 sc in center dc of next 3-dc group.
5. Repeat from * 4 times more, then from * to ** once.
6. Join with sl st to first sc.

Joining 3 Motifs

1. Follow steps 1-6 from the Joining 2 Motifs section.
2. At step 2, join A with sl st to center dc of next 3-dc group and continue with the same pattern.

Finishing Your Afghan

With the motifs joined, you’ll add a finishing edge for a polished look:

1. With right side facing, join MC with sl st to any sc at outer corner.

Rounds for Edging

1. 1st Round:
   Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st.
   Work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp around, having 2 sc in each sc at outer corner.
   Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

2. 2nd Round:
   Join A with sl st to any sc.
   Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st.
   *(Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around.)
   Ch 1. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

3. 3rd Round:
   Join MC with sl st to any ch-1 sp.
   Ch 1.
   (1 sc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 1 sc – extended picot made) in same sp as last sl st.
   Skip next sc.
   *Extended picot in next ch-1 sp. Skip next sc. Repeat from * around.
   Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

For the Scandinavian Snowflake Afghan, you will use a Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

The entire project is worked in rounds, creating individual motifs that are joined as you go.

How many motifs are required for this afghan?

You will need to make a total of 24 motifs to complete the Scandinavian Snowflake Afghan.

What yarn is suggested for this crochet pattern?

The pattern uses Bernat® Super Value™ yarn in two colors: Main Color (Natural) and Contrast A (Berry).

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the motifs are joined together as you work, which requires a joining technique after creating each motif.

Conclusion

The Scandinavian Snowflake Crochet Afghan is a splendid project that blends beauty with ultimate coziness. Using stunning motifs and a pleasing color scheme, this afghan will not only keep you warm but also serve as a beautiful piece of decor for any home. Gather your materials, follow the detailed instructions, and enjoy the process of creating a cherished handmade item!