Snowflakes, anyone?

[mimicat]

Hi! I'm not sure I could interest you with some snowflakes now, but I woke up the other day and I suddenly had the urge to make some. I plan to make a collection just by looking for free patterns or those from my old books and magazines.

For starters here are two I made from patterns I found (on CPC, of course):

 

 

Above photo shows snowflake #3 from Aly Hymel, and the one on the right is a Snowflake pattern from Yule Family Christmas site

Both were made from Cannon with metallic thread, size 8, using size 6 )1.4mm) steel hook.

More details on my blog entry. Thanks for looking!

[Mom w/a Motif]

Very pretty, Mimi! I have made a few snowflakes, too. They still aren't stiffened, though... Yours are really pretty.

 

Tina

[Tobydog]

Lovely!

[ChayaSar]

those are very very pretty great job!

[Debbi-a1]

Very pretty. I haven't made snowflakes in a long time, you make me want to!

[mamaoso]

Very pretty..

[RachelG]

Beautiful!

[Gran]

Those are beautiful. I do like looking an snowflakes anytime, thanks!

[Empress Busy Bee]

Very pretty.

I especially like the one on the right.

[Ladycrochat]

Awesome snowflakes:cheer ! I like making them too! And you can really get up quite a collection from now until the holiday season! Thanks for sharing with us!

[Tampa Doll]

Very pretty. I don't know about anyone else, but I sure can use the illusion of snow to cool me off.

They look beautiful

[minwifeof4boys]

I ahve tried to make snowflakes off and on for years... jsut can't get the hang of it... I put them on my Holiday's wish list cause I think they are beautiful...( just not when I crochet them)... and I happen to agree... anything that will cool me off right now is welcome!

[Daisy]

OOOOOOOOO I love snowflakes! I have a bunch of plastic ones that I put on my tree every year. I really should crochet a ton of them and replace those old plastic ones. I guess I will have to put that on my to do list!

[cupcake]

They are very pretty. I have seen snow a few times in my travels and have decided I am not a snow person... unless it is in a cone. :lol .

 

Mimi what will you do with them?

[Julie]

Very very pretty!

[mimicat]

Thank you for your comments, its very encouraging, I will have to make some more

 

I plan to add them to our tree decorations for Christmas, and maybe if I make a lot, I could RAOK some of it

[yarncat]

Elegant snowflakes,Mimi!

[mimicat]

Thanks, Catherine!

[Appliejuice]

Very pretty. I use to make a ton of those and gave them all away. I think I'll get back to it and keep most for myself.

 

What are you using to stiffen them with?

 

ROAKing them is a good idea. Christmas ornaments fit nicely in envelopes. Thanks for the tip.

[wildthing1058]

very nice:clap

[Paralee]

Very pretty. I use to make a ton of those and gave them all away. I think I'll get back to it and keep most for myself.

 

What are you using to stiffen them with?

 

ROAKing them is a good idea. Christmas ornaments fit nicely in envelopes. Thanks for the tip.

 

Michelle,

I stiffen mine with a mixture of 1/2 white glue and 1/2 water. Wet them first, then soak them in the glue mixture for a few minutes, then pin to a foamcore board covered with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Make sure you use rust-proof pins, otherwise they will mark the snowflakes!

[angelfire]

these are both great...wonderful stitching

[mimicat]

Thanks all for your comments!

 

Thank you Susan for the tips on how to stiffen it

[Goldkeeper]

Very pretty snowflakes I have been obsessed with snowflakes myself lately ..I have been looking at all my crochet books to see what I can turn into flakes..

[mimicat]

Very pretty snowflakes I have been obsessed with snowflakes myself lately ..I have been looking at all my crochet books to see what I can turn into flakes..

Thanks, Ana! Have you posted a photo of your snowflakes?

I just saw your gorgeous shawls on your blog.