Skill level: Beginner
Project time: 15 minutes
🐾 A Snowflake for Coco
This week’s free pattern is extra special to me. It’s called “Coco’s Snowflakes” — a simple, beautiful crochet snowflake that takes only about 15 minutes to make.
I named this pattern after one of my dear Pomchi dogs, Coco, who passed away earlier this year. Coco absolutely loved Christmas. Her very first Christmas with us, she received a pile of tiny squeaky toys as presents. She was so overjoyed (and a little overwhelmed!) that she didn’t move all day! We actually considered taking her to the emergency vet!
It turned out she was just happily guarding her new treasures. Once I moved her toys to her basket, she got up and resumed being her happy, loving self.
So this snowflake is for Coco - a joyful reminder of the simple love and happiness our pets bring us, especially during the holidays.
❄️ About the Pattern
These snowflakes are quick to make and perfect for:
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Gift toppers
- Garlands or holiday décor
You can crochet a few while watching your favorite holiday movie or while sipping cocoa by the fire.
If you’d like to support The K4 Project, you can purchase the printable PDF version of this pattern for just $2.00. Thank you for helping me keep sharing free patterns and tutorials! ❤️
🧶 Coco’s Snowflakes Ornament Crochet Pattern
Materials:
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Stash yarn or #4 weight yarn
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Crochet hook size 6/7 (or smaller, depending on tension)
Pattern Instructions:
CH4 and ss into 1st st to form a ring.
Row 1: CH3, PM into 3rd chain, 1DC in center of ring, CH2, *2DC in center of ring, CH2* repeat from * * 5 more times (6 sets of DC total), ss into 3rd chain from beginning of the round where you placed the SM to join in the round.
Row 2: CH3 (this will be your first DC), PM in 3rd chain, 1DC in CH2 space from Row 1 directly beside first CH3 from this row, CH3, *3DC in next CH2 space from Row 1, CH3* repeat ** 5 more times, 1DC in CH2 space from Row 1 beside first CH3 from this row, ss in SM to join in the round.
Row 3: *SS into space from Row 2 between DC2 and DC3 (from previous round), CH3, SS in open CH3 space from Row 2, CH5, SS in same open space, CH7, SS in same open space, CH5, SS in same open space, CH3, SS in first DC space (between DC1 and DC2 from row)* repeat * * 5 more times. Join round with SS. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.
📸 [INSERT IMAGE 4: Step-by-step photo showing Round 2 or Round 3 in progress.]
✨ To Stiffen Your Snowflakes
You can use this simple cornstarch method to help your snowflakes hold their shape:
2 cups cold water (1 cup at beginning and 1 cup at the end)
2 tbsp corn starch
Combine 1 cup cold water and corn starch in bowl. Stir over medium
heat until mixture thickens, then remove from burner. Add 1 cup cold
water and stir.
Add snowflakes to mixture and squeeze out excess liquid.
Place on blocking board or towel and pin to shape until dry.
▶️ Watch the Tutorial
You can follow along with my step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube:
👉 Watch “Coco’s Snowflake” Tutorial on YouTube @TheK4Project
💌 Final Thoughts
Coco’s Snowflakes remind me of the joy and warmth that handmade gifts and our special pets bring into our lives. Whether you’re making them for your own tree or gifting them to someone special, I hope these snowflakes bring a little sparkle to your holiday season.
If you make Coco’s Snowflakes, I’d love to see your creations! Tag me on Pinterest or Instagram @thek4project or share your snowflake photos in the comments on the blog or YouTube video.
