Nothing says a handmade Christmas like a tree full of snowflakes that never melt. This crochet snowflake ornament is quick to make, uses just a little yarn, and works up beautifully in classic red, white, or metallic gold. Hang a few on the tree, use them as gift toppers, or string them together into a sparkling holiday garland — the source design is shown in three lovely versions below.
What you’ll need
- Fine or medium-weight cotton or acrylic yarn (red, white, or gold)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm (depending on yarn thickness)
- Scissors and a yarn needle
- Optional: starch or fabric stiffener (to keep the points crisp)
- A metallic hanging loop or ribbon for the top
- Optional: small crocheted bells to match (see the red set below)
Save1. Classic Red Snowflake Ornament
The signature piece: a bold six-pointed snowflake in cheerful red, worked from a magic ring outward in just a few rounds. Start with twelve single crochets in the ring, build the second round with chain loops and double crochets, then shape five flake points with a mix of single, half-double, and double crochet. An optional fourth round adds lacy picots for a more delicate silhouette. Weave in the ends and stiffen lightly so the points stay crisp.
Tip: Spray with starch and pin the snowflake flat while it dries — it makes all the difference in how sharp the points look on the tree.
Save2. White Lacy Snowflake Trio
Same pattern, different mood: three snowflakes worked in white for a frosty, elegant look. White flakes look wonderful against green branches, and a light gold jingle bell scattered around them ties the whole set together. These are perfect for a garland — make a handful and string them on a ribbon at even intervals.
Tip: If your flakes curl at the edges, give them a quick press with a warm iron under a damp cloth before hanging.
Save3. Red Snowflake and Crocheted Bell Set
The festive upgrade: a cluster of red snowflakes paired with two tiny crocheted bells finished with a gold hanging cord. The bells are the charm of the set — stitch them in the same red yarn so everything matches, and add a small gold bead inside each bell for a soft jingle. Shown grouped on the table, this set makes a beautiful centerpiece or a ready-made gift.
Tip: Tie the bells and a couple of flakes together with the gold cord and hang the whole bundle from a single branch — it looks twice as handmade as ornaments spread out.
Caring for your snowflake ornaments
- A light spray of starch each season keeps the points crisp; reshape and dry flat.
- Store flakes flat between sheets of tissue so the points don’t bend in the ornament box.
- White yarn flakes can yellow in sunlight — keep them on the tree, not the windowsill.
- If a loop of yarn pops loose, snip it with small scissors rather than pulling it.
- Gold or metallic yarns are lovely but can be splitty — work them with a smooth, relaxed tension.
A tree dressed with snowflakes you made yourself has a warmth no store-bought ornament can match. Whether you go with one bold red flake, a snowy white trio, or the full bell-and-snowflake set, these little ornaments stitch up fast enough to make a whole batch in an evening — and they make the sweetest gifts, too.
