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Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern
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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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Quick Make

Complete in under 2 hours—lightning fast fun for instant gratification and quick gifts.

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Holiday Cheer

Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

This pattern creates a delicate six-point Sun Star Snowflake that works beautifully as a tree ornament or seasonal decoration. It features lace-like rounds, front and back post stitches, and decorative picot-like points for a starburst finish. The pattern includes a full chart and written instructions with photo tutorial tips to help you master the special stitches.

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for thread-weight or lightweight yarn and a small hook, the finished snowflake is approximately 10 cm after blocking. Clear blocking and finishing instructions are included so your snowflake lays flat and sparkles.

Why You'll Love This Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple yarn and a small hook into a delicate, shining ornament that looks far more intricate than the time it takes. I enjoy the mix of front and back post stitches that give the star a lovely raised relief and texture. I also love that there is both a chart and written rounds, so I can switch methods depending on how I feel while crocheting. Blocking and a little starch make each point crisp, and I find that every colorway gives the star a completely different personality.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this snowflake by changing yarn and colorways to suit your decor.

I often swap the glitter thread for a contrasting color to make the relief stitches pop and create a two-tone effect.

To make a larger statement piece, I use a thicker thread or lightweight yarn and a bigger hook; the points become bolder and more pronounced.

For a daintier look, I switch to a very fine thread and a 1.75 mm hook to produce a delicate, lacy star ideal for small ornaments.

I like to add small glass beads at the center or on the points before blocking to catch the light and add sparkle.

Try using metallic or variegated threads for a festive shimmer that changes with viewing angle and light.

I sometimes make a garland by stitching several stars together with chain stitch links or short lengths of ribbon between them.

If I want a stiff ornament that hangs well, I add a tiny amount of diluted starch and pin it well on the blocking board until completely dry.

For gift tags or package toppers, I attach a short ribbon loop and sew a small button behind the center to hide the knot and secure the hanging loop.

I also experiment with trimming the edges with tiny picot or slip stitch borders to alter the silhouette and give each star a unique finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Using a hook that is too small will make the back and post stitches too tight and difficult to work; try going up one hook size to ease the tension and improve stitch definition. ✗ Skipping the chart or written guideline for placing post stitches causes misplacement of FP and BP stitches; always refer to the chart when you are unsure where to place front or back post stitches. ✗ Not blocking the snowflake after finishing will result in a floppy, uneven star; pin the piece out, lightly starch or spray, and let it dry completely before removing pins. ✗ Pulling the glitter thread too tight while working over it creates uneven tension and gaps; work the glitter thread with relaxed tension and keep your yarn feeding smoothly.

Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

Make a delicate Sun Star Snowflake to brighten your holiday decor or tree this season. This lace snowflake uses thread and textured glitter yarn to create a shimmering star motif perfect for ornaments, garlands, or gift toppers. The pattern includes both a clear chart and step-by-step written rounds so you can choose your favorite method. With simple finishing and blocking tips, you will have beautiful snowflakes to display or gift.

Intermediate 1-2 Hours

Materials Needed for Sun Star Snowflake Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat (BonBon) - thread: 140 meters / 25 g (use approx. 20 m for one snowflake)
  • 02
    Drops Glitter Silver - 700 meters / 10 g (used as glitter thread, approx. 20 m for one snowflake)
  • 03
    You can use any similar thread-weight yarn and suitable glitter or metallic thread for accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75 mm or 2.00 mm (depending on your tension)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle to weave in ends
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    Blocking board
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    Pins for blocking
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    Laundry starch or liquid starch for stiffening (optional)
  • 07
    Thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or wire to hang the snowflake

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— Materials :

Infos :

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.

Info :

You can use any similar yarn and suitable hook.

— Finished size :

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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 :

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It is optional but most snowflakes need to be blocked and (lightly) 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 blocking board and pin the snowflake from the center out to the edges. Let it dry completely before removing the pins.

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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.

— Charts :

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Charts are created using internationally recognized symbols that correspond to each stitch and instruction. They enable you to crochet in any language. A crochet chart/diagram for this pattern is included. See Stitch legend (US terms) for symbol explanations.

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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.

— Notes :

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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 (Pattern is written in US terms) :

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 initial 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 ch2. (36 hdc, 36 dc, 6 ch2 spaces, 6 FPhdc)

Round 6 :

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)

— Notes & Photo-tutorial :

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A step-by-step photo tutorial is provided for BPhdc 2tog in the pattern: yarn over the hook, insert the hook around the next BPhdc stitch, yarn over, pull through, skip the next FPhdc, insert around next BPhdc, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through all five loops. Refer to the photos for visual guidance.

Assembly Instructions

  • To hang the snowflake, attach a piece of thread, yarn, ribbon, invisible thread or thin wire through one point and secure with a knot or a small stitch.
  • Pin the snowflake on a blocking board, stretching from the center out to each point, and secure with pins placed at the tip and along the edges for symmetry.
  • Soak the pinned snowflake with liquid starch or water (or spray with starch), gently squeeze out excess liquid, and shape it to the desired form before letting it dry completely.
  • If using glitter or metallic thread, weave in ends neatly on the wrong side and clip close to the work before blocking to avoid visible tails.
  • Let the snowflake dry fully on the blocking board before removing pins to ensure the points remain crisp and the relief structure is preserved.

Important Notes

  • 💡You may need to go up a hook size for best results if your tension is tight because this pattern uses many post stitches.
  • 💡Refer to the included chart if you have difficulties placing front or back post stitches, as the diagram shows exact stitch placement.
  • 💡Do not iron the star after blocking as ironing may damage the relief structure; use gentle starching and air drying instead.

This Sun Star Snowflake is a sparkling handmade accent perfect for holiday trees, garlands, and thoughtful gifts. With a little blocking and optional glitter thread it becomes a delicate, professional-looking ornament to treasure. Try making a set in different colors to create a festive display. 🎁✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished snowflake measures approximately 10 cm in diameter after blocking when made with the recommended thread and a 2.0 mm hook; size will vary with yarn and hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but changing yarn weight and hook size will affect the final size and the look; thicker yarn with a larger hook gives a chunkier star while fine thread makes a delicate ornament.

Do I need to block and stiffen the snowflake?

Blocking and light stiffening are recommended to make the snowflake flat, neat and symmetrical; you can use laundry starch, liquid starch, or a spray starch and pin the piece to a blocking board to dry.

Do I need experience with post stitches?

Some experience with front post and back post stitches is helpful as the pattern uses FP and BP stitches for texture, but the pattern includes a photo tutorial and chart to guide you.