Sparkle Snowflake A Simple & Free Crochet Pattern
This crochet snowflake pattern sparkles just like freshly fallen snow. Glitter yarn has it’s place and this beautiful crochet snowflake is it!
This crocheted snowflake pattern uses medium weight yarn so it works up in just a few rounds. Step by step pictures are included in this free crochet snowflake pattern.
Most snowflake crochet patterns I find are made with crochet thread which is lovely. You can get a lot of detail in these. They’re a popular as Christmas tree ornaments, but they can also be made in different yarn weights.


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Ideas For Crochet Snowflakes
My first thought for crocheted snowflakes was to appliqué one onto my son’s Lontano Beanie. It’s made with a light blue yarn that would look beautiful with this snowflake. Or maybe sewing them on to solid granny squares for a blanket or scarf.
But, now I’m thinking I will crochet several of these (or design more) to decorate. A crochet snowflake banner would be lovely across the mantel. Join them with twine or a simple crochet chain makes this an easy project.
Crochet ornaments are easy, just add a loop. Then hang it on your tree. Finally, an ornament my kids won’t break.
Pretty soon the holiday season will be here and we’ll all be wrapping gifts. Attaching some little snowflakes to your gift wrapping is a beautiful way to add that handmade touch.
What other ways would you use this easy crochet snowflake pattern?

Yarn
For this crochet snowflake pattern I use Loops n Threads Impeccable Glitter, a #4 yarn. The color is Ice Queen White. The blue and red glitter threads are the perfect way to jazz up white crochet snowflakes.
This yarn makes a gorgeous crocheted snowflake. However, I can’t seem to find it anymore. But Mary Maxim has a similar yarn with gold glitter thread that would work well!
There are plenty of yarn with glitter and shiny threads these days. What yarn would you use to crochet this snowflake?
More Christmas Crochet Patterns
Christmas comes with some of my favorite things to crochet, I hope you find a new project here!
Stitch
This snowflake starts with double crochets in the center. Then we’ll use a series of chains, slip stitches and single crochets to add the points of the flake.
You will work in the round to crochet the sparkle snowflake pattern. Join each round with a slip stitch and continue in the same direction.
Materials
- any #4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured is Loops and Threads Impeccable Glitter in Ice Queen White. I used the little ball I had left from the Modern Striped Crochet Blanket.
- 6 mm crochet hook (US size J–10), or hook size needed to meet gauge.
Pictured is my Furls Streamline Swirl in Cherry* I love the comfort and glide of these hooks. And they’re beautiful too, of course.
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch (s) – chain (s)
- dc – double crochet
- mc – magic circle (magic ring)
- picot – ch 3, sl st back to first ch
- rep – repeat
- sk – skip the indicated stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- st (s) – stitch (es)
Gauge
Rnd 1 = 1.75” (4.5 cm) diameter
Skill Level
Easy
Construction
The snowflake is worked in the round. This means you will join the last stitch to the first with a slip stitch. On the next round you will continue in the same direction.
Size/Adjustment
The finished size is 5” diameter measured from tip to tip.
I used a 6mm hook and worsted weight yarn. If you use a smaller hook you can get a smaller snowflake. 4mm-6mm crochet hooks work well with #4 weight yarn.
And if you want to try this pattern and make different sizes then you can try using different yarn weights and the corresponding hook sizes.
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Pattern Instructions

How to Crochet a Snowflake
Crochet this easy snowflake pattern for the holidays.
Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured is Loops 'n Threads Impeccable in Ice Queen White
Tools
- Any size crochet hook that's compatible with your yarn, I used a 6 mm hook.
Instructions
Start with a mc.
Rnd 1. 12 dc in mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 7, sk next st, sl st to next st. *ch 7, sk next st, sl st to next st; rep from * around.
Rnd 3. Ch 4, sc in 4th ch from previous rnd, picot in same st,
ch 4, sl st to next sl st
*Ch 4, sc in 4th ch of previous rnd, picot, ch 4, sl st to next sl st; rep from * around.
Finishing
You can cut the yarn and weave in the loose ends. Or if you plan to use this as an appliqué you may leave a long tail to sew it down. If you would like to hang it then tie off a loops. Endless options!
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What are you crocheting for the season? Crochet hats are always popular. I love the iris stitch and this cozy beanie from left in Knots looks beautiful in it.