Stellar Snowflake crochet pattern is my first blogpost since I started my business. The winter holiday season is coming up and so many of you must be preparing your home with beautiful and unique decorations. That’s what I do when Eid is nearing. I gather all my decorations and get into work!
Anyway, I decided to make a little snowflake. It is a very quick make. You can make a bunch in few hours and block them all in the night. When you wake up in the morning, TA-DA! Snowflakes are ready to go wherever you want them to be
You know what? This pattern is free!
How did it get the name?
I was actually struggling with naming it. I first was going to name it just snowflake, but it was too plain. Then I came up with weird names like 8-Point Snowflake. Which was hideous!
At the time I was also researching the anatomy of a snowflake because I wanted to know what/how to call it’s pointy/hand thingy for the sake of pattern writing. I found it’s called a branch. Then I also came across a post about ‘types of snowflakes’. Which was fascinating to me.
You might’ve already guessed where I’m going with this. Yes, there are a few type of snowflakes and one of them is Stellar.
Now, the snowflake which I’ve made may not be the accurate shape for it’s name. If I were to be accurate, I should have named it ‘Dendrite Crystle’ but Stellar is kinda close and easier to pronounce and it’s pretty too. So I went with Stellar Snowflake.
Did you know there are snowflakes that looks like needles? I didn’t.
That’s a tiny bit of trivia about snowflakes from me.
Why the snowflake isn't hexagonal?
Okay… Okay… I know what you might think. I know snowflakes are supposed to be hexagonal. In my defense, I was making this flower pattern for my freebie and I thought it’s a great idea to turn the same flower pattern into a snowflake. You know? to keep up with the brand and the theme and stuff…
I should also say, Stellar Snowflake is a great last minute gift idea and stocking filler. There are two versions of this snowflake and in holiday spirits, I give you one of them for free.
You can get the paid pattern here.
The paid pattern includes, both versions with crochet charts which will make it more easier for you to follow and help you make it faster.
Here’s how you can make the Stellar Snowflake.
Snowflake Crochet Pattern
Stellar Snowflake
Thread and hook
- No 10 thread
- 1.75mm Crochet Hook
Tools
- Scissor
- Tapestry needle
- Blocking Mat
- T pins
Measurement
- 4½ inches after blocking
Abbreviations
- ST – Stitch
- SLST – Slip stitch
- CH – Chain
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- SC – Single Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
- SC over CH – Instead of inserting your hook into the specific stitch, Go over and under the chain to yarn over.
- PICOT – CH3, insert the hook in to the base of the first chain stitch, yarn over and pull through all the loops to complete a SLST
- This pattern uses US terminology.
- The starting DC is a CH3. If its a HDC, it should be a CH2.
- Repeat the steps within { } 8 times total to complete the round.
- Always end the round with a SLST to the first CH3.
- Stitches within ( ) all goes to the same stitch.
Instructions
Special Notes
- Read the notes and special notes carefully before you start!
- To keep the steps simple, I have written the steps for the snowflake branch separate. When you reach to the point which says 'Snowflake Branch' refer to the subheading and continue the four steps there. Come back to where you stopped and continue again to complete the round.
- Special PICOT - {HDC-PICOT}Instead of doing a SLST in the PICOT, make a HDC. It will give you a beautifully rounded edge. CH3, yarn over, insert the hook in to the base of the first CH, yarn over, pull through all the loops in the hook.
Let's Start!
- Round 1 - {CH5}
- Round 2 - {HDC8 into CH5}
- Round 3 - {DC2 into each HDC}
- Round 4 - {SLST (DC, CH3, DC) into DC2, CH}
- Round 5 - {FPDC into first DC, (DC3, CH2, DC3) into CH3, FPDC into the following DC, Snowflake Branch}
- Fasten off.
Snowflake Branch
- (Complete all 4 steps to make the branch)
- 1- CH5, HDC-Picot, SC over the CH, Skip 1CH and SC into the second CH from the PICOT, (you will remain with 3CH - now continue step 2)
- 2- CH3, HDC-Picot, SC4 over the CH3,
- 3- CH2, HDC-Picot, SC over the first CH, SC into second CH,
- SC4 over the remaining CH3 from step 1.
With Love, Safiya.
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Did I say, there’s an upgrade to this pattern? Well, I’ll say it again. There is an upgrade to this pattern. If you are finding difficult to make this snowflake with just the written instructions, or of you are more of a visual person like me and like to follow crochet charts rather than read, I have a perfect solution for you.
You can buy the pattern from my store which has crochet charts to help you understand where the stitches go exactly and as a bonus, you will also get another version of the Stellar Snowflake.
Click below to get the beautiful PDF I have created for you to make your life easier.
Okay! It’s time to end this post. Have a long to-do list to get through and today is Friday, so that means I need to get ready for Masjid.
I will try and write more often. I know I have not written for the past couple of years. It was for a good reason, I was preparing and shaping this website and myself towards starting a business. I love to share about the crazy life I’ve been living since I started my business. Until then,
Love and Regards,
Safiya
PS: If you haven’t read my old post about my grand mother, click here
4 Responses
Wow… it’s amazing to see such wonderful ides coming out specially to mark the joyful moments of the festive season…. absolutely an outstanding product done right I must say… 👌🫶❤️ Great and worth diy craft to master… 😍
Thank you for the meaningful words and encouragement Aminah!
PS: Sorry for the late reply. Couldn’t reply at that time because there was a thecnical error. Now it has been fixed.
Dear Safiya,
It was a pleasure to read your blog and discover Stellar, your December creation. I look forward to trying it and learn more patterns.
Great work !
Peinda
Thank you so much for reading Peinda! I would love to see what you make!
PS: Sorry for the late reply. Couldn’t reply at that time because there was a thecnical error. Now it has been fixed.