Round 3: The Snowflake Points
Sl st into the next ch-2 space (the “V” of the cluster).
Ch 3, 1 dc (first cluster), Ch 2, 2-dc Cluster.
Picot (Ch 4, sl st into 1st ch).
In the same space, work: . (This creates a very full point).
Ch 3.
In the next Ch-3 space (the valley): 1 sc.
Ch 3.
Repeat the pattern for all 6 points. Sl st to join. Fasten off white yarn.
Part 2: The Hexagonal Border (Red or Green)
Round 4: Levelling the Hexagon
Santa’s snowflake is now a star; we need to turn it into a hexagon by filling the “valleys.”
Join Red yarn in a ch-3 space (valley).
Ch 1, 1 sc in the same space.
Work 1 sc in every stitch along the side of the snowflake point.
When you reach the Ch-2 space at the tip, work .
Continue sc down the other side.
When you reach the “valley” sc from the previous round, work a Long Dc (or Treble) into the Round 2 space below to help fill the gap.
Repeat around. Sl st to join.
Round 5: Strengthening the Shape
Ch 2 (counts as dc).
Work 1 dc in every stitch.
At the corners (the ch-1 spaces), work .
Repeat around to create a sharp hexagon shape. Sl st to join.
Round 6: The Decorative Picot Edging
Ch 1, 1 sc in the same stitch.
Picot (Ch 4, sl st into 1st ch).
1 sc in the next stitch.
Repeat all the way around.
In the corner spaces, work .
Sl st to the first sc to finish.
Finishing Touches
Cut the yarn and pull the tail to the back.
Use your yarn needle to weave all loose ends into the back of the stitches to hide them.
Blocking (Recommended): Because this is a coaster, it might warp. Lightly mist it with water, pin it into a perfect hexagon shape on a flat surface, and let it dry overnight. This will make the points of the snowflake stand out beautifully.
Congratulations! Your festive Snowflake Coaster is complete!
Category: Crochet Decorations
