There’s a special kind of calm that comes with winter—the quiet moments, the soft glow of lights, and the urge to create something beautiful by hand. This crochet snowflake ornament is the perfect project for adding a handmade touch to your holiday décor—simple, elegant, and full of that nostalgic winter charm. ☃️
For this design, we used a sport-weight yarn paired with our 4mm Yellow Topaz Ophire crochet hook, giving each stitch a crisp, defined look while still feeling lightweight and airy. Whether you’re decorating your tree, dressing up a gift, or crafting a heartfelt keepsake, this snowflake will bring a touch of handmade winter magic to every space. ❄️
Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
Sk: skip
Sp: space
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
FO: finish off
Instructions:
Magic circle
Round 1: Ch3. Dc. *Ch1, dc2* into the magic ring 5 times so you have 6 sections of dc2. Sl st into the 3rd ch. The ch counts as a dc.
Round 2: Ch6. *Dc4 into the ch1 sp between the dc2.* repeat between ** until your last ch1 sp. Dc3 in the last ch1 sp and sl st into the 3rd ch. The ch counts as a dc.
Round 3: *Ch2. Sl st into the ch3 sp. Ch4. Sl st into the same ch3 sp. Ch6. Sl st into the same ch3 sp. Ch4. Sl st into the same ch3 sp. Ch2. Sl st into the ch3 sp. Sk1 dc. Sc1 in the next 3 dc. Sl st into the ch3 sp* repeat between ** until the end of the round. Note, at the end of the round, you only sc1 in 2 dc because the 3rd dc is the ch but you do not sc into it. FO.
Weave in your ends and attach a string or paper clip to hang your ornament.