Finished Size: Approximately 18–22 cm (7–9 inches), depending on yarn and hook size.
Materials
- Cotton yarn in white, sky blue, and turquoise
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Polyester fiberfill (optional for a firmer ornament)
- Pearl beads (6–10 mm)
- Crystal beads
- Starch or fabric stiffener
- Thin floral wire (optional for extra stability)
- Twisted hanging cord
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- inc – Increase
- picot – Ch 3, sl st in first chain
- FO – Fasten Off
Center Flower
Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 12 sc into the ring, join with a slip stitch.
Round 2: (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in same stitch) around to create six petals.
Round 3: Work surface slip stitches around each petal using white yarn to add texture.
Spiral Arms (Make 6)
Foundation: Ch 45–55.
Row 1: Work 3 sc into every chain across to naturally create a spiral.
Add a second spiral in the contrasting color by crocheting another strip and twisting both spirals together before attaching.
Snowflake Branches (Make 6)
Ch 18.
Work sc back along the chain.
Create side branches with ch 5 and return using slip stitches every 3 stitches.
Repeat on both sides to form a snowflake branch.
Leaf Motifs (Make 6)
Ch 10.
Work:
- sc
- hdc
- dc
- tr
- tr
- dc
- hdc
- sc
Continue on the opposite side of the chain.
Finish with a picot at the tip.
Assembly
Attach the six spiral arms evenly around the center flower.
Sew one snowflake branch between each spiral arm.
Attach one leaf motif near the base of every spiral.
Add pearl and crystal beads to each branch tip.
Secure all pieces firmly.
Hanging Loop
Cut a long twisted cord.
Thread through a decorative bead.
Attach securely to the top of the ornament.
Make the hanging cord longer than the original design for an elegant appearance.
Finishing
Apply fabric stiffener evenly.
Shape every spiral and branch while damp.
Allow to dry completely.
Attach any remaining beads and trim loose ends.
Your elegant crochet spiral snowflake ornament is now ready to hang on a Christmas tree, wreath, window, or festive holiday display.