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61 Indoor Decor Snowflake Patterns + Methods to Stiffen Them Up

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With festive feelings in the air and the big guy in red about to climb down the chimney, smaller projects are in order. As a male crocheter, I appreciate home decor a lot. I don't have to worry about my belt size for wearables.

11 Crochet Mix and Match Snowflakes
10 Crochet Mix and Match Snowflakes - Snowflakes are always a wild guess!
In This Project
  • Storebought Stiffener
  • Homemade Hardening Up Crochet Flowers / Snowflakes
  • Corn Starch & Water Method
  • Before and After
  • Elmer's Glue & Water Method
  • Crochet Delicate Snowflake Pattern
  • Delicate Crochet Snowflake Tutorial
  • Crochet Snowflake Dishcloth Pattern
  • Crochet Lacy Snowflakes - 2 Designs
  • Patons Crochet Snowflake Tutorial
  • Crochet Lacy Snowflake
  • Crochet Lacy Snowflake Tutorial
  • Crochet Lovely Snowflake
  • Crochet Beautiful Lacy Snowflake Tutorial
  • Crochet Flurry of Snowflakes - 4 Designs
  • Crochet Cactus Snowflake
  • 61 More Snowflake Inspirations
  • Make-A-Wish Moments Charity Feel-Good Story
  • More Pattern Ideas
  • Show Mikey Your Version of This Project

Decorations like this are reusable and can create a family pass-down item. Most of these snowflakes are hardened to be hangable. I have provided more information below on hardening them.

There are 10 Crochet Snowflakes for consideration; two patterns have multiple patterns inside the same PDF.

Storebought Stiffener

You can purchase Glitter Clear Sealant by Rust-Oleum at a paint or craft store. It has a bit of glitter, but nothing to get excited about. If you look around the shelves, there are other variations with more glitter.

It's a spray can, the most expensive option in my list today, but you can find cheaper alternatives below. I sprayed my Miniature Crochet Christmas Tree and shaped it before letting it dry. It dries and stiffens up. Of course, you will want to spray that outside.

Mini crochet christmas tree.
Mikey's Macchiato Crochet Christmas Tree

Homemade Hardening Up Crochet Flowers / Snowflakes

Crochet Snowflake Hardening
Crochet Snowflake Hardening

I have used two different ways of stiffening snowflakes. Like anything in life, people have their preferred methods. Stiffening solutions can also be found at the craft store. I've had better luck with my homemade solutions than purchasing fabric stiffener at Walmart.

They can be enjoyed for years to come.

Corn Starch & Water Method

  • Mix 50% water with 50% Corn Starch.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool so you don't burn yourself.
  • Once cooled down, dip the project into the solution.
  • Do not wring out the project; just pat it down between paper towels or a rag to remove extra solution.
  • Lay on the waxed paper, shape it, sprinkle it with glitter, and let natural air dry.
  • The corn starch will crystallize, stiffening up the fibre.

Before and After

Corn starch will leave a white residue onto the snowflakes but if using white, it's not a deal-breaker.

Snowflake Hardening
Snowflake Hardening

Elmer's Glue & Water Method

Glue Stiffening Blocking by Mikey
Glue Stiffening Blocking by Mikey

You can also stiffen using white Elmer's Glue or 100% glue.

Backing Board

If you need to force the shape, as the snowflake won't stay.

  1. Get some styrofoam.
  2. Lay a sheet of waxed paper over the styrofoam.
  3. If you are dipping the project, dip the project and remove excess liquid.
  4. Lay on the sheet and use pins to hold down critical areas where the shape needs to be held.
  5. Let naturally air dry. Remove pins and enjoy them.

Option 1 - Dip the Project

  1. Make a 50% water & 50% glue formula. Just add to each other and mix.
  2. Dip the project into the formula. Do not wring out but just squish to remove excess liquid.
  3. Lay on waxed paper and shape.

Option 2 - Paint On 100% White Glue

  1. If needed for shaping, use a backboard so you can apply pins. Pin down the project.
  2. Paint on 100% glue to the project. Let glue soak into the fibres
  3. If desired at the end of the paint job, sprinkle glitter.
  4. Let natural air dry.
  5. Remove pins. Turn over and paint glue again on the backside. Apply sprinkles again.
  6. Let natural air dry.

Crochet Delicate Snowflake Pattern

The Crochet Delicated Snowflake is definitely eye-popping. The sizing is magnificent but also the peaks of the flakes with the additional 5 sided flower-like petals are just amazing.

Definitely an intermediate level crocheter and yes, you need to stiffen these snowflakes to enjoy.

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Delicate Snowflake Pattern

Delicate Crochet Snowflake Tutorial

Crochet Snowflake Dishcloth Pattern

Crochet Snowflake Dishcloth
Crochet Snowflake Dishcloth

For the second half of my childhood, I grew up with a dishwasher. So, on my first date at someone's home, as dinner was done, I said, "Where is your dishwasher?"

They laughed and said, "You're looking at 'em!" 

The Crochet Snowflake Dishcloth is a fun representation of the festive season and winter ahead. Some people really like to get into the holiday spirit and decorate with little touches like this dishcloth.

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Snowflake Dishcloth Pattern

Crochet Lacy Snowflakes - 2 Designs

Crochet Lacy Snowflakes
Crochet Lacy Snowflakes

The Crochet Lacy Snowflake pattern has two designs on one pattern. Speaking truthfully, Snowflake #2 is the easier one of the two. It's an intermediate-level project, which shouldn't scare you too much. After all, there's a tutorial to use.

For hanging to enjoy, be sure to stiffen the snowflakes up. If you prefer not to stiffen, you can use them as a base beneath a plant or vase as well. Snowflakes aren't just for Christmas, you can enjoy them well into the winter season.

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Lacy Snowflakes Pattern

Patons Crochet Snowflake Tutorial

Crochet Lacy Snowflake

Crochet Snowflake 5
Crochet Snowflake 5

Of the many snowflakes this year, I like the Crochet lace snowflake the best. The openness of the 6 spokes really appeals to my sense of decoration, highlighting the stitchwork.

The centre spoke-like appearance is also unique and the ring that you can hang it from is also well thought out.

Overall 10 out of 10 for my personal favourite of 2019.

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Snowflake Pattern

Crochet Lacy Snowflake Tutorial

Crochet Lovely Snowflake

Crochet Snowflake 7
Crochet Snowflake 7

The Crochet Lovely Snowflake is more traditional in appearance. Almost like a striking spider web with crystal picot edges at the point as the water is turning to ice.

Hardening up these lovely snowflakes and adding a touch of glitter would make them really sharp-looking. You could enjoy them for years and years.

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Snowflake Pattern

Crochet Beautiful Lacy Snowflake Tutorial

Crochet Flurry of Snowflakes - 4 Designs

Crochet Flurry of Snowflakes
Crochet Flurry of Snowflakes

To say these 4 designs are delicate is an understatement. The Flurry of Snowflake Designs is truly something. When completed these ones should be handled like the pinned down version of hardening these up. You will need to be strategic in pinning to showcase the lovely intricate details of these.

Crochet-wise, the easy level is in order and you may have to be creative to look at this strategically because it's easy to see where the stitchwork goes after hardening but while crocheting, it will be soft and delicate. The easy-level classification surprises me a bit, but maybe the finished project looks more complicated than it truly is.

I would guess, more concentration is required for these projects.

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Flurry of Snowflakes Pattern

Crochet Cactus Snowflake

Crochet Colorful Snowflakes
Crochet Colourful Snowflakes

I like colours and whimsical ideas. This Crochet Colourful Snowflake evokes both of those feelings in me. The colours tell me that this snowflake isn't so serious but can be displayed to give everyday items, like this cactus, a bit of colour.

Not everyone can do a Christmas Tree. In fact, one year, we did a Christmas Tropical Plant. To me, it always feels strange to see hot places with Christmas decorations but what really gets me going is seeing inflatable

Yarnspirations Patterns
Crochet Colorful Snowflakes Pattern

61 More Snowflake Inspirations

Get 61 free crochet snowflake patterns for various projects.

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61 FREE PATTERNS

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Make-A-Wish Moments Charity Feel-Good Story

Keep in mind that it's terrific to decorate. For Daniel and me, charity is essential. While crocheting afghans and hats for those in need is lovely, sometimes a financial donation to families is necessary. Make-A-Wish Foundation can make dreams come true for children dealing with sometimes life-threatening issues.

Grab some tissues; there are some beautiful stories below.

For those participating in holiday/festive events this season, we wish you the very best. For those whose Christmas is not part of their culture, we wish you a warm and safe winter in the Northern Hemisphere. For our Southern Hemisphere communities, enjoy your summer months ahead.

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  1. Karen Armstrong says

    May 08, 2024 at 11:55 am

    grid

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    • Mikey says

      July 23, 2024 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks

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  2. Darlene V Quinn says

    July 12, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    I have stiffened my snowflakes with starch. Just put them in full strength (these are the delicate snowflakes) and pin them on cardboard until dry. It's been years and they are still stiff.

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    • Marina King says

      July 13, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      I may have to give this technique a try, just spray starch?

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  3. Ruth Mower says

    December 15, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    Wild Cheering....I did it. I started the Crochet Lacy snowflake then undid it because it looked like a balled up mess. It was. I misunderstood the directions. Then I thought, "Mikey can show me how to do it." Looked up this tutorial and you did, then I did it. Thank you.

    Reply
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