Create the Magic Ring: Open your left hand, wrap the yarn around your pinky, bring it over your index finger, and loop it around your middle finger. Pinch the crossover point with your thumb.
Insert your 3.0 mm hook through the loop, catch the working yarn, and pull a loop out.
Chain 3: Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to create your first chain. Chain 2 more (total 3 chains, counting as your first stitch). Place a stitch marker into the 3rd chain.
First Chain-Space: Chain 3 more.
Pattern Work:
Work 1 Treble crochet (Tr) into the magic ring: Wrap yarn around the hook twice, insert hook into the ring, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time, three times.
Chain 2.
Repeat: Work (1 Tr, ch 2) into the magic ring 5 more times so that you have a total of 6 chain-spaces/petals around the ring.
Close & Join: Pull the magic ring tail tightly to close the hole. Remove your stitch marker and make a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of your initial starting chain to join Round 1.
Step 2: Round 2 (Building the Petal Bases)
Positioning: Slip stitch into the first chain-2 space from the previous round.
First Petal Base:
Chain 3 (counts as your first Tr). Attach your stitch marker to the top of this chain-3.
Work 3 Treble crochets into the same chain-2 space.
Chain 3, then chain 2 more (total 5 chains).
Working Subsequent Spaces:
In the next chain-2 space, work 4 Treble crochets.
Chain 2, then chain 2 more.
Repeat this sequence (4 Tr, ch 4) in each of the remaining 4 chain spaces around the circle.
Join: Slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the initial chain-3 to complete Round 2.
Step 3: Round 3 (Forming the Snowflake Points)
Transition: Slip stitch across the next few stitches to position your hook inside the first chain space.
Working the Points:
First Group: Chain 3, work ch 5, slip stitch back into the space. Chain 3, slip stitch into the space.
Second Group (Spikes):
Slip stitch across the second treble crochet stitch from the group.
Slip stitch into the next chain space, chain 3, work ch 5, ch 7, ch 5 sequences depending on the point design layout, slip stitching securely back into the spaces to create the intricate lace texture of the snowflake.
Repeat this patterning across all remaining sections around the perimeter until you reach the beginning.
Fasten Off: Cut the yarn leaving a short tail, pull it through the final loop, and use a tapestry needle to weave the tail neatly into the back loops of the work.
Part 2: Crocheting the Smaller Snowflake (2.0 mm Hook)
Follow the exact same 3-round pattern sequence detailed above, but substitute the 2.0 mm crochet hook and a contrasting yarn color (such as White) to create a smaller matching snowflake layer that will sit on top of your main base.
Part 3: Final Assembly & Decoration
Take both completed snowflake pieces and lay the smaller white snowflake offset on top of the larger green/red snowflake so that the points alternate.
Secure the two pieces together at the center using a few drops of fabric glue or sewing stitches.
Glue a miniature checkered or satin ribbon bow directly onto the center.
Attach optional tiny snowflake button appliques onto the tips of the snowflake branches for added texture.
Fasten a keychain ring or hanging cord to the top loop to complete your handmade Christmas ornament.
Category: Crochet Decorations
