Quick & Easy Snowflake - 2009

[busy-bee-lmt]

I dreamed up this snowflake this afternoon. Writing the instructions down took longer than making it. I used a size 7 steel crochet hook and size 10 crochet thread. The one on the left is done with white wrapped with metallic silver. The one on the right is done with ivory thread. They are about 3 inches from point to point.

 

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain

SC = single crochet

DC = double crochet

Sl St = slip stitch

RS = rice stitch

4 TC Cl = 4 triple crochet cluster

B 4 TC Cl = beginning 4 triple crochet cluster

 

Special Stitch Instructions:

 

Beginning 4 triple crochet cluster: Chain 3, work 3 triple crochet stitches in same space leaving the last loop of each triple crochet stitch on the hook, thread over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.

 

4 triple crochet cluster: Work 4 triple crochet stitches in same space leaving the last loop of each triple crochet stitch on the hook, thread over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook.

 

Rice stitch: Chain 4, work 2 double crochet stitches in 4th stitch from the hook keeping the last loop of each double stitch on the hook, thread over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.

 

Snowflake Instructions:

 

Ch 6, join with a sl st to form a loop.

 

Round 1: Work B 4 TC Cl in loop, *ch5, work 4 TC Cl in loop*, repeat four more times, ending with ch 5 join with a sl st in top of B 4 TC Cl.

 

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 6, sc in top of next 4 TC Cl *, repeat around ending with ch 6, sl st in 1st sc.

 

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, * do 4 rs, dc between 1st & 2nd rs, do another rs, sc in next sc of previous round*, repeat around ending with a sl st in the 1st sc.

 

Fasten off thread. Starch and block by whatever method you prefer. Enjoy.

[marikamum]

Looks cool, Linda!

 

I've wondered for awhile about rice stitch, can't wait to give it a try (but I will hold off until I put it on the list )!

 

Glad to see the new year is getting those creative juices flowing .

 

Cheers,

[busy-bee-lmt]

I first ran into the rice stitch in a doily pattern of my grandmother's. I think the pattern had 9 of them in the outer row as well as a bunch of rows using groups of 2 rice stitches. It does give a very pretty effect.

[Love2create]

Very Very Cute!!

[misssmaggie]

Very pretty !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[rshseaeagle]

Thanks so much, will add to the list of about 500 snowflakes to get done for next winter. These are going to be a great summer project when it's really to hot for anything heavier.

 

TLOL,

Toni

[missmaxx]

Great snowflake Linda! Thanks for the pattern!

 

Warmest :fire:fire:fire:fire:fireregards,

:mdust:mdust:mdust:mdust Cosmo :mdust:mdust:mdust:mdust

[unicorn37757]

Pretty, thanks:flake

[ropergirl3]

pretty! Looks like a mariner's star/compass in the middle!

[busy-bee-lmt]

Thank you for all the nice compliments. I hope you find it as easy to make as I did to create.

[judianne]

They're gorgeous, Linda! And I know what you mean about writing out the directions:P

[Skysmom]

Your snowflakes are wonderful, Linda!

[RenJac1301]

Thoase are Great Snowflakes ,Thanks for sharing !!!