A beautiful six-point crochet snowflake in Christmas red and ivory, featuring a floral center, delicate openwork, fan-shaped petals, and picot edging.
Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced Yarn: Cotton yarn in red and ivory Hook: 2.0–2.5 mm Finished Size: Approximately 18–22 cm, depending on yarn and tension.
This is an original, photo-inspired pattern, not the exact stitch chart used to create the pictured snowflake.
Materials
- Red cotton yarn
- Ivory cotton yarn
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Blocking pins
Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| TR | Treble Crochet |
| SP | Space |
| PICOT | CH 3, SL ST into first CH |
Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern
Round 1 – Red Floral Center
Using red yarn:
- Make a magic ring.
- CH 3 (counts as DC).
- Work 11 DC into the ring.
- Pull the ring closed.
- Join with SL ST.
Total: 12 DC.
Round 2 – Six Open Petals
Continue with red yarn.
- CH 5.
- Skip 1 stitch and SC into the next stitch.
- Repeat around to form six CH-5 loops.
- Join with SL ST.
Round 3 – Raised Flower
Work into each CH-5 loop:
(SC, 2 DC, 3 TR, 2 DC, SC)
Repeat six times to create six rounded flower petals.
Fasten off the red yarn.
Round 4 – Ivory Inner Flower
Attach ivory yarn behind the petals.
- CH 4.
- SC between two petals.
- Repeat around to form six arches.
- Join with SL ST.
Round 5 – Ivory Petal Layer
In each CH-4 space, work:
(SC, 2 DC, 3 TR, 2 DC, SC)
Repeat around.
Round 6 – Open Lace Foundation
Using ivory yarn:
- Join yarn behind a petal.
- CH 7.
- SC between the next two petals.
- Repeat six times.
This creates six large chain arches.
Round 7 – Six Decorative Points
In each CH-7 arch, work:
(SC, 3 DC, 5 TR, CH 3, 5 TR, 3 DC, SC)
Repeat six times.
The six points begin forming the snowflake shape.
Round 8 – Red Decorative Arches
Attach red yarn near the inner section of each point.
- CH 8.
- Anchor with SC at the opposite side of the same point.
- Repeat for all six points.
Keep the arches symmetrical.
Round 9 – Ivory Outer Fans
Attach ivory yarn.
Across each outer point, work a fan of tall stitches, increasing toward the tip and decreasing toward the other side.
Use DC and TR stitches to create the broad, pointed lace shape.
Repeat for all six points.
Round 10 – Picot Border
Work SC evenly along each point.
At regular intervals, make a picot:
CH 3, SL ST into the first chain.
At each snowflake tip, work a slightly larger decorative loop:
CH 5, SL ST into the first chain.
Repeat around all six points.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Finishing
Wet the finished snowflake lightly. Pin all six points symmetrically onto a blocking mat, stretch the lace arches gently, and allow it to dry completely.
For a firmer Christmas ornament, apply a little fabric stiffener before drying.
Important: The instructions above are a creative approximation. The exact red arches, ivory fan stitch counts, and connections between the six points would require a tested stitch chart to reproduce the image faithfully.
Perfect for Christmas tree decorations, festive table settings, handmade gifts, and winter home décor.
