20 Free Patterns
Crochet Snowflakes
20 free crochet snowflake patterns for beautiful handmade Christmas and winter decorations.
If you’re looking for a quick Christmas crochet project, these free snowflake patterns are perfect. They use small amounts of yarn or thread and can be made into Christmas tree ornaments, strung into garlands, used as gift toppers, displayed in windows, used as festive table decorations, and more.
Free Written Patterns
The Wispvale Snowflake Pattern from Draiguna
Draiguna has some of my favourite snowflake patterns; while you’re there, be sure to look around the site. This gorgeous 8-round crochet snowflake features front post stitches and three different-sized picots.
SIZE: Approximately 10 cm (4″) across
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 cotton thread.
NOTIONS: 1.75 mm hook.
Merrymaker Snowflakes from Draiguna
These sweet little snowflakes make the most beautiful Christmas tree ornaments.
SIZE: This is a smaller snowflake, measuring about 6 cm (2½”) across.
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 cotton thread.
NOTIONS: 1.75 mm hook, liquid starch, pins, and a blocking mat.
Poinsettia Flower Ornament from Kirsten Holloway Designs
This beautiful snowflake-style poinsettia pattern is rated intermediate but does include a step-by-step photo tutorial for guidance.
SIZE: 10.5 cm (4¼”) across.
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 crochet thread.
YARDAGE: 22 -27 m (25 – 30 yds).
NOTIONS: 1.4 mm steel crochet hook, a blocking board, pins, and starching spray.
Easy Crochet Snowflake Tutorial from Crochet Studio
This pattern suggests that the easiest way to stiffen these snowflakes is with PVA glue.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 Medium/Worsted/Aran weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.25 mm crochet hook.
Starburst Sputnik Snowflake from Saraphir
The Starburst Sputnik Snowflake pattern includes finished measurements for a variety of yarn weights, making it easy to create snowflakes in different sizes. This beautiful design uses simple chains and delicate picots to create a light, airy snowflake.
Quick Crochet Snowflake Pattern from Blue Rain Drops
Blue Rain Drops has so many beautiful snowflake patterns – this one is her super-quick one, which uses a really small amount of yarn – perfect for your little scraps.
SIZE: 7 cm (2¾”).
YARN WEIGHT: Size 8 cotton crochet thread.
YARDAGE: 5 – 10 m (5 – 11 yds).
NOTIONS: 1.75 mm crochet hook.
Winterdream Snowflake from Draiguna
The Winterdream crochet snowflake is a 9-round snowflake with beautifully textured front post stitches.
SIZE: 9.5 cm (3 ¾”).
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 cotton crochet thread (e.g., Aunt Lydia’s).
YARDAGE: 18 – 36 m (20 – 40 yds).
NOTIONS: 1.75 mm crochet hook.
Honeygold Crochet Snowflake Ornament by CoCo Crochet Lee
The Honeygold Snowflake is a free PDF pattern featuring front post, picot, and popcorn stitches.
SIZE: 11.5 cm (4½”).
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 crochet thread.
YARDAGE: 46 – 91 m (50 -100 yds).
NOTIONS: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Winter Flowers Snowflake from Yarn Time Now
This free crochet snowflake pattern uses cluster stitches to make pretty petal-like designs.
Helina Snowflake from K.A.M.E. Crochet
This gorgeous textured snowflake is worked in four rounds using puff and picot stitches. Suitable for advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters, the pattern includes helpful step-by-step photos.
SIZE: 12 cm (5 inches) across
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn, e.g., Scheepjes Twinkle
YARDAGE: 13 m (15 yards), approximately 5 g.
NOTIONS: 4 mm crochet hook (3.5 mm for loose crocheters), yarn needle, scissors, optional stitch markers
The Carta Snowflake from Revel Crochet
This crochet snowflake pattern includes a free printable for making a helpful blocking grid.
SIZE: The blocked measurements of this snowflake are 14 cm (5½”).
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 crochet thread.
YARDAGE: 62 m (67 yds).
NOTIONS: 1.8 mm crochet hook.
Easy Snowflake Crochet Pattern from Gina Michele
This easy pattern makes a pretty star-shaped snowflake that makes a gorgeous Christmas garland.
SIZE: The stars measure approximately 12.5 cm (5″) across.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn (e.g., Soft Classics from Loops & Threads).
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Sun Star Snowflake by Renata Saj
The Sun Star Snowflake is one of four in this designer’s collection. It’s a free PDF pattern that includes a crochet chart and a detailed step-by-step photo tutorial.
SIZE: Approximately 10 cm in diameter (4″).
YARN WEIGHT: #0 Thread/Lace/Light Fingering weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 1.75 mm or 2 mm crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Snowfall 2025 CAL from Jessica Wifall
The 2025 Snowfall CAL includes 6 beautiful free crochet snowflake patterns, and five of those have video tutorials to complement the written instructions.
YARN WEIGHT: #0 Thread/Lace weight cotton (e.g., Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat).
NOTIONS: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
Free Crochet Snowflake Patterns by Kate of Crochetpedia
This collection page brings together many free snowflake patterns from this designer’s seasonal crochet-alongs, with written instructions and video tutorials.
Frosty Star Snowflake by Kate of Crochetpedia
This pretty snowflake features open chain loops and pointed tips decorated with picot stitches. It’s suitable for advanced beginners; the pattern includes written instructions and easy step-by-step video tutorials for both right- and left-handed crocheters.
SIZE: 9.5 cm (3.75 inches) across.
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight cotton thread.
NOTIONS: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
Easy Nordic Crochet Snowflake from Raji’s Craft Hobby
This easy crochet snowflake is worked in three rounds. It is suitable for beginners and includes a full video tutorial
SIZE: 4.5 inches (approximately 11.4 cm) across
NOTIONS: 4 mm crochet hook
Folksy Crochet Snowflake Ornament from Raji’s Craft Hobby
This crochet snowflake is made with chunky macrame cord and includes step-by-step photos and a video tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: Macrame cord.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
Winter Wonderland Snowflake Pattern from Sunflower Cottage Crochet
The winter wonderland snowflake is an easy three-round pattern that uses basic stitches and comes together really quickly. There is also a video tutorial.
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