Crochet Snowflake Large

  

Crochet Snowflake (Large Aprox 13cm)

Size 5.5 Hook     

DK Yarn Two Strands Worked Together 

I'm using King Cole Glitz - Diamond White

How I make a Large Crochet Snowflake 

I Like to start with a Magic Circle 

(or you can use a 4 or 5 Chain start slip stitched together to create a circle)

Either Or is Fine

Make First Chain of Magic Circle tight to start off

Round One

Chain five (this represents 1 Treble and 2 Chains)

*Into the Circle make one Treble then Two Chains*

Next

Repeat from * to * Four more times pull your Magic Circle tight from centre.

Then slip stitch to 3rd chain of the five Chains at beginning of round.

(Round one should have 6 Trebles and 6 Two Chain Spaces as pic above)

Round 2

Slip stitch into first two chain space

Chain four (this creates the first stitch)

Into same two chain space Work three more Trebles then end with two chains.

*Into next two chain space work

Four Trebles end with Two Chains*

Repeat from  * to * 4 more times into remaining 4 two chain spaces.

Finish round with slip stitch into 3rd chain from beginning of round.

(You will now have 6 Four Treble clusters and 6 Two Chain spaces as pic above)

Round 3

Slip stitch into top of 2nd  and 3rd treble and then

*Slip stitch into two chain space.

Work into 2 chain space to create snowflake points:

Four Chains - then slip stitch back into two chain space 

Six Chains - then slip stitch back into two chain space 

Eight Chains - then slip stitch back into two chain space 

Six Chains - then slip stitch back  into two chain space 

Four Chains - then slip stitch back into two chain space

Slip stitch into top of 2nd and 3rd Treble of four treble Cluster (these slip stitches helps you travel from last two chain space to next two chain space)*

(You have now created one Snowflake point see pic below)

Repeat from * to * five times to complete Round Three (Six Snowflake 'points')

Slip Stitch to top of 2nd Treble to Complete Your Snowflake see below.

The Hanging Chain

Then Chain 22 (or desired Chain length) 

Slip Stitch back into 3rd Treble 

Cut Yarn

Phew! 

Now I've completed the instructions for the Small, Medium and Large Crochet Snowflake (which took far longer to write than it took to Make the Snowflakes!) 

Click here for Small Crochet Snowflake

And Click Here for The Medium Snowflake

Give them a go.
Let me know how you get on
Just thinking - would they good in different colours.....

I've just got a new Mini Camera stand for filming close work. I may try it out making the Small Snowflake. 

Would that be something you'd like to see?

Meanwhile, Enjoy your Stitching whatever form it takes.

Joy x

Wintering Stitches

 All Quiet on the Stitching Front

First of all I thought I'd pay tribute to the Hard Working Patch of Heather in my back Garden.

All year round it provides a wonderful backdrop to many of my Works of Stitching. Both as works in progress & finished pieces.

I took this close up photo only last week so January, and just look at the profusion of tiny flowers it proudly displays. When most of my garden is wintering, my Heather provides me with a welcome Splash of colour just outside my kitchen window.

So Thank you Heather. You are much Loved & Appreciated.

A Selection of Pink Heather's 'Work'

Slow January 

So my friends, I've had a gentle and slow start to 2026.

I had two new Babies arriving in February. The first one, a Girl (Granddaughter for my Neighbour). I've stitched a small Baby Blanket and I'll be adding these Cute Crochet Pink Elephants to it soon.

The Second is for Good Friend's new Grandson and features a Tractor....

....there will also be a Crochet Bunny & some Carrots added to this Blanket. Look out for that in My next month's Blog Post.

February Plans

As I slowly wake up from Wintering obviously I want to finish off My Two Crochet Baby Blankets. But I also want to make my first Hexagon Crochet Cardigan.

So that’s another something to look forward to next Month. 

Sewing update

My Winter Village or Blue Houses as I call it is currently residing in the naughty corner!

I got all inspired to carry on with the next part. Which was adding the Applique Stars.

Here they are.. notice that are also displayed on my Pink Heather!

They looked so impressive. But when I tried to place them on The Winter Village, they didn't fit as per the Pattern picture. So, what was wrong?And then I saw it. I'd forgotten to add two 3" sashing pieces in-between the rows of houses!! I was gutted.

I was going to carry on regardless BUT then I thought what if the rows of houses looked too squashed together without the sashing.

SO

I unpicked the two rows. Added in the two strips of sashing, and then. It looked huge. Those two sashing pieces added 6" (15cm) to the length of the Quilt.

Um, I intended displaying this quilt on a wall.

It was pretty big anyway.

AND

Now, I was thinking it might be too big.

Feeling really disappointed and unsure about it. I've relegated My Winter Village to the Naughty Corner well I ponder what I want to do next.

And so, those lovely Snowflakes are languishing on my work table.

Meanwhile 

I've started that Hexie Crochet Cardigan and picked up a knitting ufo - yes knitting! But more about those projects next month...

Look back at some of my Hand Stitching

My Japanese Boro Bag

New Camera

I have a new camera. So look forward to viewing the fruits of my progress next month.

Here's a New Camera Photo.

My First Ever Blurry Background Photo. Taken in my garden. 

We're in Windsor tomorrow. So looking forward to playing with my new toy! 

Wish me Happy Clicking.

Stitch Reflections 2025

Stitches 2025

A little looks back at my Stitching Projects this year.

Below a little Stitchery of possibly my Favourite Bird. The Black Bird.

I enjoyed Stitching this quite early on in the year.

Above. Grandmother's Hug.

A small throw I made for one of my Granddaughters.

It was a lovely soft & cwtchy make.

Below a Robin Stitchery 

&

A  Crochet Frodo

Frodo was a fun project. 

Above Sammy's Crochet Hug Family 

And Five Little Ducks went Swimming One Day 

Below the King Cole Festival Fever Blanket 

A fabulous array of different stitches. A happy make.

Above

The Winter Village

Or

Blue Houses as I call it.

I'm currently working on the Applique Snowflakes for this Quilt

Two Kindle Pouches

One for me & One for My Granddaughter 

Above Colly Birds

Lovely Felt Stitchery 

Below one of the Five Scarfs I've Crochet 

Just before Christmas 

Below two of the Granny Square Christmas Trees I Crochet in December 

Below the two Scrappy Patchwork Christmas Trees.

Below some more of the Granny Square Christmas Trees

And those My Stitchy Friends are my favourite makes from 2025.

Wintering 

I've been having a slow & gentle start to 2025.

Just being instead of doing.

Slowing down enough to reset myself.

Enjoying lazy mornings watching the birds in our garden.

Afternoons slowly Stitching or not...

Lots of quiet Evenings sometimes watching TV.

Sometimes Listening to Music I'm sharing this link with you so you can Listen & Relax To Boy Wonder - A Song About My Grandson!

Just Chillin 😎 

Crochet & Stitching September 25

Stitches in September 

A very short update this month.

This month has been challenging.

Of course no one can expect to keep going well all the time.

My head has been rather up and down. Migraine head. Unable to focus.

It's not nice.

But

I did have a few good days too. And have got some Stitching done. But nowhere near as much as normal for me.

Crochet 

I have started this Small Baby Blanket for my Neighbours new Grandson due in November.

Checking over this post I can see I've taken a picture of the above Blanket upside-down! And that pretty much sums up how my focus is at the moment!!

I also had plans to show how I Crochet this Project but they'll have to wait.

Stitching 

At the beginning of September whilst on holiday in Bulgaria I finished off Colly Bird no. 4.

It's a pattern by mmmcrafts.com

I have taken some videos of the making of my Colly Bird. But at the moment my heads not up to sorting that out.

Other than that it's been a pretty unproductive month for me Stitching wise.

I usually enjoy sharing my Stitching Plans for the next month with you all. But at the moment I can't focus or plan.

Joyofquilting 

I do try and live up to my name, so I'm ending with these.....

Butterflies

A few of the 100's of Red Admirals gathered outside my house this week.

Apparently they'll soon be flying to North Africa! 

It seems unbelievable that something so small and delicate looking could fly that far from the UK.

AND

Keeping it in the Family

A link to a song that's stuck in my head at the moment....

Satellite Park's

Little Victories

And that's what I'm focusing - Little Victories.

The link above takes you to that track of their Album Alpha Alpha on YouTube. 

(It's also all on Spotify & ITunes if you prefer.)

Relax & Enjoy x

Stitching August 2025

Crochet - Sewing & Applique 

 My Month in Stitches 

A Tiny Crochet Teddy. A quick and easy crochet Project using a chenille yarn.

Link to Pattern

Stitched Robin 

While Camping this month I Hand Stitched a little Robin on a Holly Branch. 

Part of this year's Christmas Tree Festival project which my local W.I. are taking part in.  I've got a few more on the go, so you'll be seeing more over the next couple of months.

A nice little calming Hand Stitching Project easy to pick up in a spare few minutes. 

Stitched Robin 

Applique & Stitched

Mouse of the Month.

I've been playing catch up with these Mice this month. In the last few weeks I've stitched June, July & August. 

Jilly Mouse spent quite some time Relaxing in her Hammock in June.

July found Jilly down by the Beach enjoying her little Beach House making Sandcastles and keeping cool in her little dipping pool.

In August Jilly toasted marshmallows with her friend. 

Thought you might like to see the process of bringing Jilly to life.  From tracing the Pattern onto fabric, Hand Stitching, Applique, More Stitching.

These Little Stitched Mouse of the Month pieces have been such fun to make. So quick too. Mouse of the Month by Gillymakes.

Link to Gillymakes on Instagram

This Month's Unexpected Project was a quilted Kindle Cover requested by my Granddaughter 

No pattern. I made a simple zipper Bag to fit.

Crochet Festival Blanket 

And the Star of the Month has to be this King Cole Festival Fever Crochet Blanket 

Such a Joy to Make

Link to King Cole Festival Fever Blanket

Of course I couldn't resist using some of the leftover yarn to Crochet some Festival Bunting.

And a multi coloured Bunting Bag to keep it in.

How I Make My Triangle Bunting 

I was thinking of sharing with you the instructions for my Triangle Bunting. 

Would that be something any of you would like to see? Let me know in the Comments below if you would.

Quilt Repairs 

Remember the Heart Patches I made last month?

Well I finally got round to Stitching them onto My Millenium Quilt.

For more info on My Millenium Quilt Repairs

And of course you can read my original YK2 Bog post below.

Learn more about My Millenium Quilt

Which I made in 1999.

August Stitching went well for me. Very Happy with all I achieved.

September Stitching Plans

Winter Village

I plan on Hand Quilting Hearts on the 2nd half of this Quilt 

Mouse of the Month 

Trying to keep up to date with this. So I'll be making September's Mouse

Christmas Tree Project 

I've got a few more of these to Hand Stitch 

Grandmother's Hug 

Hope to get the yarn & make a start on my Second Grandmother's Hug.  Check out My First Grandmother's Hug.

Phew! I'm definitely keeping myself busy.

 

Crochet Emotional Support Chicken

 Emotional Support Chicken 

I recently Crochet this Emotional Support Chicken from The Knitting Tree  for my Neighbour who keeps Chickens.

The Pattern is also available on Etsy

And Ravelry

You can also buy Knitted versions.

I used a Chunky yarn and it made a life sized Chicken.

She's quite Splendid. Just the right size to cuddle.

Applique 

Some close up pictures. Top Left the Chicken I Appliquéd onto A Canvas Bag.

Bottom Right the Chicken I Appliquéd onto A Gift Card.

I had so much fun making all these. The Chicken took less than a week to Crochet.

The Appliqué on the Canvas Bag took an hour or two and is machine stitched onto the bag.

And the Appliqué Chicken Gift Card was made using HeatnBond so a quick no Sew project.

Then there's My

Grandmother's Hug Throw

AND

Granny square Baby Blanket  

See more of my Crochet Projects

More of My Ideas for Canvas Bags

Links to My Small & Easy Crochet Projects

Yours in Stitches, Joy

Camp Stitches

 Camp Stitching 

Last week we Camped for three nights in Pembrey Country Park  South Wales.

It was perfect weather for Sitting & Stitching 

In between sightseeing.

Ours is the Blue Tent on the left.

Feathered Friends 

We had three regular visitors while we were there.

The Pigeon was ringed and very tame.

The Robin was quite cheeky and almost came inside our tent a few times!

And The Blackbird was collecting food to take back to his nest. We did see Mrs Blackbird too but she was much more wary of us and kept her distance.

The Stitching Inspector 

Mr Blackbird came to inspect my Stitching. I had just started work on my Bothy Threads Blackbird. I like to think he approved!

Camp Crochet 

I alternated between my Bothy Threads Stitching and some Crochet. It's early days for a new Crochet Blanket I'm working on. I'm keeping to cheerful flower colours for the little Granny Squares and will be joining them together with a Grass Green.

I'm enjoying working with these Happy Colours 

It was so Relaxing Sitting outside our tent Crocheting and watching the world and wildlife  go by.

Out & About

Of course I couldn't spend all my time Stitching.

We had a little look around. Top pic is Burry Port which was very picturesque. And bottom middle is us on Pembrey Beach eight miles of glorious Sand.

Time to Catch Up!

Time To Catch Up

Wow! I knew I hadn't blogged for a while but even I was shocked to see it's been almost TWO YEARS!

So a Catch Up is called for me thinks 🤔 

I haven't been busy. In fact for about Six Months I didn't pick up a Needle or Hook.

But I'm back in the saddle and Stitching again  Yay!

So I thought today I would step back into Blogging slowly.  I'm going to post some pictures of my Stitchings without too much explanation just to get things rolling again, and give you all a taste of what's been occurring.

Above Humphrey The Giraffe Appliquéd onto A Piece of Welsh Wool Blanket 

My Little Welsh Sheep. Appliquéd onto wool fabric from an Old Welsh Wool Blanket

 

Crochet - Beach Walk Blanket

Pattern by Marion Mitchel

Me and My Wool Felted Crochet Bag

Quick Serger Bag

Native Indian Bear

Outline Stitching 

Hope you have enjoyed seeing some of my Stitching. 

I'll give you more info on some of these pics in future posts. 

But I wonder...

Which of my projects appeals to you most?

Would you like to hear more about a specific one?

And

Have you made anything similar?

Until Next Time, Yours in Stitching 

Joy

P.S.  My posts on Boro work seem very popular.

So here is a link to My Posts on Boro Work