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Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative six-point sun-star snowflake using thread or thin yarn and a small hook. It features front and back post stitches plus a photo tutorial for the BPhdc 2tog technique. The finished snowflake is lightly blocked and stiffened to keep its shape for hanging or decorating.

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The design is suitable for thread-weight yarn and metallic glitter accents for sparkle. You can make multiple colors to create a festive mobile or garland quickly.

Why You'll Love This Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns delicate thread into a charming, textured ornament that really shines when blocked. The star design is elegant yet simple, and the combination of front- and back-post stitches gives a lovely raised relief. I enjoy how quick it is to make a set of these snowflakes and how satisfying blocking is to reveal the final shape. Each piece feels special and makes a beautiful handmade gift or a stylish holiday accent.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn and hook size to get different scales and textures for each snowflake.

Try metallic or glitter threads for a sparkling effect, or use matte cotton for a rustic look.

To make a miniature version for keychains, use finer thread and a smaller hook to reduce the diameter.

For a chunky, cozy ornament, use a thicker yarn and a larger hook but expect the star to be larger and less lace-like.

I often add a small bead or bell in the center before blocking to give the snowflake a festive detail and a little weight.

Experiment with color gradients or variegated thread to create one-of-a-kind stars that look great in clusters.

Make a garland by stringing several snowflakes together with small spacing and vary the sizes for visual interest.

If you want posable hanging, attach the snowflakes to a wooden hoop or driftwood to form a decorative mobile.

I also sometimes embroider tiny details on the finished star or sew on sequins for extra sparkle.

Don’t be afraid to mix stitch techniques—substitute similar post stitches if needed to adapt the pattern to your preferred methods.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working with too-tight tension will make the post stitches hard to work and distort the shape; use a slightly larger hook if your stitches feel cramped. ✗ Skipping the photo-tutorial step for BPhdc 2tog can cause confusion when joining post stitches; follow the step-by-step photos and practice the stitch first. ✗ Not blocking and stiffening the snowflake leads to a floppy, uneven star; soak and pin the snowflake flat before drying for best results. ✗ Forgetting to count chains and spaces between rounds causes mismatched points; count carefully after each round, especially when forming ch1/ch2 spaces. ✗ Pulling ends too tightly when weaving in can pucker the lace; weave in gently and hide tails close to the work without pulling the fabric.

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

Make a delicate sun-star snowflake ornament to brighten your holidays. This pattern guides you through front- and back-post stitches and a small photo tutorial for the BPhdc 2tog technique. You will end up with a pretty, slightly stiffened snowflake perfect for hanging, gifting, or creating a wintry mobile.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (BonBon) - 140 meters / 25g (main thread)
  • 02
    Drops Glitter Silver - 700 meters / 10g (accent glitter yarn)
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    Approx. 20 m combined thread and glitter yarn used for one snowflake (as noted by designer)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75 mm or 2 mm (depending on your tension)
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Tapestry needle to weave in ends
  • 04
    Blocking board or foam board
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    Pins for blocking (to pin points outward)
  • 06
    Laundry starch, liquid starch, or water for stiffening (optional)

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— Materials :

Info :

Yarn: Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (BonBon): 140 meters 25g. Drops Glitter Silver: 700 meters 10g. Hook: 1.75 mm or 2 mm (depending from your tension). Scissors, tapestry needle to weave in ends.

— Finished size :

Info :

The size of the finished snowflake depends on the yarn and hook you use. My snowflake is approx. 10 cm in diameter after blocking using thread 140m/25g and 2 mm hook. I used approximately 20 m thread and glitter yarn.

— Blocking and Finishing :

Infos :

It is optional but most snowflakes need to be blocked and (lightely) stiffened. Blocking will make your snowflake flat, neat and symmetrical. You can use laundry starch. Soak the snowflake with some liquid starch or just water (which ever do you prefer). Gently squeeze out any excess liquid and press the snowflake approximately to shape. Lay the snowflake flat on the blockinging board and pin the snowflake from the center out to the edges. Let it dry completely before removing the pins.

Info :

This starflake is only blocked and slightly stretched out. Next step is pinning it down on a blocking board and spraying with some water. Let the snowflake dry and do not iron as ironing can damage the relief structure of the star. To hang the snowflake, attach a piece of thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or wire.

— Chart & Stitch Legend :

Info :

Charts are created using internationally recognized symbols that correspond to each stitch and instruction. Stitch legend (US terms): ch, sl st = chain, slip stitch; hdc, dc = half double crochet, double crochet; BPsc, BPhdc, BPdc = back post single crochet, back post half double crochet, back post double crochet; FPhdc, FPdc, FPtr = front post half double crochet, front post double crochet, front post treble crochet; BPhdc 2tog = back post half double crochet 2 together.

— Note :

Infos :

You may need to go up a hook size for best results if your tension is tight; otherwise you can have a problem with so much back and post stitches in this pattern. If you have problems where you should place stitches, please take a look at the chart (diagram). BPhdc 2tog: Yarn over the crochet hook, insert the hook around the next BPhdc, yarn over the hook again. Pull the yarn through the stitch on your crochet hook. You should now have three loops on your hook. Skip the next FPhdc. Insert the hook around the next BPhdc; yarn over the hook again. Pull the yarn through the loop on your hook. You should now have five loops on your hook. Yarn over the hook one last time. Pull the yarn through all five loops on your hook.

— Written instructions :

Round 1 :

Foundation ring: ch6; join with sl st in 1st chain. Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with a sl st in 3rd chain of initial ch3. (12 dc)

Round 2 :

sl st between two dc, ch3 (counting as 1st dc), FPdc around 1st dc. *dc in space between two dc, FPdc around next dc* Repeat from * around; sl st in 3rd chain of initial ch3. (12 dc, 12 FPdc)

Round 3 :

BPsc ch2 (counting as BPdc) around 1st dc (initial ch3), ch1, FPdc around FPdc, ch1. *BPdc around dc, ch1, FPdc around FPdc, ch1* Repeat from * around; sl st into the 2nd chain of initital BPsc ch2. (12 BPdc, 12 FPdc, 24 ch1 spaces)

Round 4 :

Ch2 (counting as hdc), dc in ch1 space, [FPtr, ch4, FPtr] around next FPdc; dc in ch1 space, hdc in BPdc, hdc in ch1 space, FPhdc around FPdc *hdc in ch1 space, hdc in BPdc, dc in ch1 space, [FPtr, ch4, FPtr] around next FPdc; dc in ch1 space, hdc in BPdc, hdc in ch1 space, FPhdc around FPdc* Repeat from * around; hdc in ch1 space, sl st into the 2nd chain initial ch2. (24 hdc, 12 dc, 12 FPtr, 6 ch4 spaces, 6 FPhdc)

Round 5 :

Ch2 (counting as hdc), hdc in dc, dc in FPtr; [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch4 space, dc in FPtr, hdc in dc, hdc in hdc, skip hdc, FPhdc around FPhdc. *skip next hdc, hdc in hdc, hdc in dc, dc in FPtr; [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch4 space, dc in FPtr, hdc in dc, hdc in hdc, skip hdc, FPhdc around FPhdc* Repeat from * around; skip hdc and join with a sl st into the 2nd ch of initial ch 2. (36 hdc, 36 dc, 6 ch2 spaces, 6 FPhdc)

Round 6 :

(check the phototutorial BPhdc 2tog on page 4) Ch1 (doesn't count as a stitch), BPhdc around next 5 stitches (hdc and 4dc); [2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc] in ch2 space; BPhdc around next 5 stitches (4dc and hdc); work BPhdc 2tog around the next 2 hdc (skip the FPhdc between 2hdc sts). * BPhdc around next 5 stitches (hdc and 4dc); [2hdc, ch2, 2 hdc] in ch2 space; BPhdc around next 5 stitches (4dc and hdc); work BPhdc 2tog around the next 2 hdc (skip the FPhdc between 2hdc sts)* Repeat from * around; sl st in initial ch1. Finish off, weave in the ends. (60 BPhdc, 24 hdc, 6 ch2 spaces, 6 BPhdc 2tog)

Assembly Instructions

  • To hang the snowflake attach a small loop of thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or thin wire at one point of the star after blocking and stiffening.
  • Pin the snowflake on a blocking board, stretching the points evenly from the centre out, then let it dry completely before removing pins.
  • If you want several snowflakes on a mobile, make multiple stars and attach them to lengths of thread spaced evenly from a hoop or stick.
  • Weave in ends securely and hide tails close to the fabric so the ornament remains neat and the thread loop is firmly anchored.
  • When using glitter thread, secure any loose fibres with a tiny dab of clear-drying glue at the knot before trimming.

Important Notes

  • 💡You may need to go up a hook size for best results if your tension is tight since post stitches can be dense.
  • 💡Refer to the chart if you are unsure where to place front- and back-post stitches for correct placement.
  • 💡Practice the BPhdc 2tog technique using the photo-tutorial before attempting it in the round for smoother results.
  • 💡Block and stiffen each snowflake carefully and pin symmetrically from the center to the edges for the best final shape.

This sun-star snowflake was designed to add a handmade sparkle to your holiday decor and craft projects. Make a set in mixed colors and glitter yarns to create a charming mobile or a delicate garland. Display them on your tree, give them as gifts, or hang them in windows for a wintry glow. 🧶✨🎄

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished snowflake is approximately 10 cm in diameter when made with thread 140m/25g and a 2 mm hook, after blocking.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarns but the finished size and texture will change; use a larger hook for thicker yarns and expect a larger star.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses front- and back-post stitches and a BPhdc 2tog technique; basic crochet skills and familiarity with post stitches are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single snowflake in about 2-3 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and blocking time.

How should I stiffen the snowflake?

Soak the snowflake in liquid starch or water, squeeze gently, pin it to a board into shape, and let it dry completely; you may also use laundry starch or a commercial stiffener.