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Crochet Snowflake Pattern: Easy Ornaments in 3 Rounds

An easy crochet snowflake pattern in three rounds: a double crochet center, a chain-space round and six picot points. Make ornaments in thread or worsted yarn, then stiffen.

By Yarvella Crochet · Updated October 22, 2026 · 3 min read
White six-point crochet snowflakes hanging in a frosty window
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White six-point crochet snowflakes hanging in a frosty window

This crochet snowflake is worked in just three rounds: a small circle of double crochet, a round of chain spaces, and six pointed tips with a picot on each. Make it in fine cotton thread for a lacy tree ornament, or in worsted yarn for a chunky window decoration or gift tag.

Crochet snowflake pattern at a glance

  • Skill level: easy, worked in the round
  • Stitches: magic ring, chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), picot. US terms.
  • Thread or yarn: white crochet cotton thread (size 10) with a 1.75 mm hook for a delicate ornament, or white worsted weight (#4) yarn with a 4–4.5 mm hook for a bigger snowflake
  • Size: depends on thread and hook. Measure your first snowflake.
  • Also need: blunt needle, scissors, fabric stiffener or starch, pins and a foam board for blocking

Picot

Ch 4, then sl st into the fourth chain from the hook, the first of the four you just made. This makes a small loop at the tip of each point.

Make the snowflake

  1. Round 1: make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the ring closed and sl st to the top of the ch 3: 12 dc.
  2. Round 2: ch 1, sc in the same stitch, ch 3, skip the next dc. *Sc in the next dc, ch 3, skip the next dc.* Repeat from * 4 more times. Sl st to the first sc: 6 sc and 6 ch-3 spaces.
  3. Round 3: sl st into the first ch-3 space. Ch 1. In that same space work (sc, hdc, dc, picot, dc, hdc, sc). Repeat this group in each of the remaining 5 ch-3 spaces. Sl st to the first sc: 6 points.
  4. Fasten off, leaving a 20 cm tail if you want to use it as a hanging loop. Weave in the starting tail.

Check: after round 2 you should have exactly 6 chain spaces. After round 3, each point should have a picot at its tip.

Six-loop crochet circle beside a finished white snowflake

Stiffen and block the snowflake

  1. Soak the snowflake in fabric stiffener, or in a mix of equal parts white school glue and water, then press out the excess.
  2. Pin it to a foam board covered in plastic wrap. Put one pin through each picot and pull the six points out evenly.
  3. Let it dry completely, usually overnight, then remove the pins.

A spray starch gives a softer finish if you prefer a flexible ornament.

White crochet snowflake pinned flat on a blocking board

Ways to use your snowflakes

  • Tree ornaments: tie a loop of thin ribbon or thread through one picot.
  • Window decor: hang several at different heights with clear thread.
  • Gift tags: stitch one onto a kraft paper tag or tie it onto the ribbon.
  • Garland: join 6 to 10 snowflakes along a length of twine.

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest crochet snowflake for beginners?

A snowflake with few rounds and repeated groups, like this one, is a good first choice. Practise in worsted yarn first, where stitches are easier to see, before moving to thread.

Why is my snowflake cupping or ruffling?

If it cups, your chains in round 2 may be too tight; try ch 4 instead of ch 3. If it ruffles, check that you worked exactly 12 dc in round 1 and 6 chain spaces in round 2. Blocking also fixes small differences.

Can I use colored yarn?

Yes. Pale blue, silver or metallic thread look wintry, and red or gold suits Christmas decor.

Making a holiday set? Pair your snowflakes with our crochet Christmas tree ornaments.

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