Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.
Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.
The pattern features internationally recognized crochet symbols making it accessible regardless of language. Detailed photo tutorials guide you through the special BPhdc 2tog stitch technique, ensuring even intermediate crocheters can achieve professional-looking results with beautiful dimensional star points.
I absolutely love how this snowflake pattern creates such stunning three-dimensional texture through post stitches. The way the star points stand out in relief is simply magical, especially when you add that sparkly glitter yarn for extra holiday shimmer. What makes me adore this pattern is how quickly it works up—you can make several in an afternoon for gift-topping or create an entire mobile. The blocking process transforms it into a perfectly symmetrical snowflake that looks professionally crafted, and I find the rhythm of the post stitches wonderfully meditative during the busy holiday season.
I love experimenting with different color combinations for these snowflakes. While the pattern shows beautiful blues and pinks with gold, imagine creating an entire winter wonderland in classic white and silver for that pristine ice-crystal effect. You could also try jewel tones like deep purple, emerald green, or ruby red paired with gold glitter for a richer, more luxurious holiday aesthetic.
I've discovered that changing the yarn weight opens up incredible possibilities. Using a thicker yarn with a larger hook creates substantial snowflakes perfect as coasters or even small doilies, while going finer with crochet thread produces delicate miniature versions ideal for jewelry or gift tags. Each size variation brings its own charm and functionality to your holiday crafting.
I also encourage you to make this pattern part of a larger collection. The designer has created multiple snowflake patterns that work beautifully together as a mobile or garland. Mixing different snowflake designs in coordinating colors creates visual interest and makes your holiday decorating truly unique and personalized to your style preferences.
Create a stunning star-shaped snowflake ornament perfect for holiday decorating. This delicate Sun Star Snowflake features intricate post stitches creating beautiful dimensional texture and relief patterns. Work up this festive decoration in approximately 10cm diameter using fine thread and metallic accents for that magical winter sparkle. Ideal for Christmas tree ornaments, gift toppers, or creating an elegant snowflake mobile to brighten your home during the holiday season.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Check the photo tutorial for BPhdc 2tog technique on page 4 of the pattern
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)
This exquisite Sun Star Snowflake pattern brings elegant holiday magic to your crochet repertoire. Designed by Renata Saj as part of a beautiful Christmas Snowflakes Mobile collection, this pattern features stunning dimensional texture created through strategic post stitching techniques. The delicate six-pointed star works up quickly using fine thread with glitter accents, creating approximately 10cm ornaments perfect for trees, packages, or mobiles. With detailed photo tutorials and internationally recognized symbols, crocheters worldwide can create these sparkling winter treasures. 🧶 Happy crocheting! ❄️✨
BPhdc 2tog means back post half double crochet 2 together. Yarn over, insert hook around the first BPhdc, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook). Skip the next FPhdc, insert hook around the next BPhdc, yarn over and pull through (5 loops). Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops. Refer to the detailed photo tutorial on page 4 of the pattern.
Yes, you can use any similar weight yarn and adjust your hook size accordingly. The finished snowflake size will vary depending on your yarn weight and hook choice. The pattern specifies approximately 20 meters of thread for one snowflake.
While blocking is optional, it's highly recommended for achieving a flat, neat, and symmetrical finished snowflake. Blocking helps set the star shape and makes the relief structure stand out beautifully. Use laundry starch or water, pin it to a blocking board, and let it dry completely.
Post stitches can create tighter tension than regular stitches. If you're having difficulty or the fabric is puckering, go up one hook size (from 1.75mm to 2mm). This will make it easier to work the many back and front post stitches in this pattern.
Yes, you can use just the main thread without the glitter accent. The pattern will still create a beautiful dimensional snowflake, though it won't have the sparkly effect. You could also substitute with a different accent yarn of similar weight.
