Crochet Snowflake Bauble – Countdown to Christmas Day 12
The Crochet Snowflake Bauble 🎄
The Snowflake Bauble is a stunning winter-inspired ornament that brings the beauty of freshly fallen snow to your holiday decor. Using tapestry crochet, this bauble features a delicate snowflake design that stands out against a contrasting background. Its intricate detail captures the magic of the season, making it a perfect addition to your Christmas tree or a thoughtful handmade gift for loved ones.
Whether you choose classic winter whites and blues or explore other festive color combinations, the Snowflake Bauble adds a touch of elegance and craftsmanship to your holiday celebrations. This ornament is a joy to create and a treasure to display year after year.
So, grab your yarn and hook, make a cup of something warm, and let the magic of the moss stitch add a little extra love to your holidays. Happy crocheting!
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This Crochet Snowflake Bauble pattern is part of my Crochet Countdown to Christmas, where I’m sharing one festive Christmas bauble pattern every day from December 1-24! 🎄🎁 If you’ve missed any of the previous patterns, you can find all the bauble patterns for free on this page.
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Crochet Snowflake Bauble Pattern Details
Pattern is written in US terminology
Materials
- Heartland worsted yarn from Lion Brand in 2 contrasting colors
- 5mm (H8) crochet hook (or whatever size is needed to obtain gauge)
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- 3.15″ plastic bauble
- stitch marker
Skill level
Advanced beginner.
Pattern notes
- This pattern is written using standard US crochet terms.
- This pattern is worked in the round without joining.
- Place stitch marker in first stitch of each round.
- Work entire pattern in blo unless otherwise stated.
- Place stitch marker in first stitch of each round.
- This bauble cover is finished by crocheting the last decreasing round with the bauble inside for the best fit.
- Each block on the color chart represents one stitch. Count the number of blocks in each color, and crochet that number of stitches in the corresponding color. You will repeat each set of color blocks 4 times total.
Stitches used and abbreviations
- sk = skip
- ch = chain
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- yo = yarn over
- sc = single crochet
- sc blo = single crochet back loop only
- sc dec = single crochet decrease
Single Crochet Back Loop Only (sc blo)
Work a sc as normal, except only insert your hook into the very back loop (instead of through both).
Single Crochet decrease (sc dec)
Insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, pull up another loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Gauge
At the end of Round 4, it should measure 2.5″ across.
Video for the Crochet Snowflake Bauble
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How to Change Colors in Crochet:
Changing colors in crochet is easier than it seems! Follow these simple steps to transition seamlessly to a new yarn color:
- Stop Before the Last Pull-Through
- When you’re working your last stitch in the current color, stop just before completing the final pull-through.
- Bring in the New Color
- Take the new yarn color, leaving a short tail, and place it over your hook.
- Pull the new color through the loops on your hook to complete the stitch.
- Secure the Yarn
- Gently tug both the old and new yarn tails to secure the transition.
- Continue crocheting with the new color as if nothing changed!
You will carry the unused color along the back of your work and drop it at the color change point and pick it up again when needed.
Pattern Instructions for the Crochet Snowflake Bauble
With main color, make a magic circle. Ch 1.
Round 1: work 8 sc in circle, do not join. (8 sc)
Round 2: work 2 sc blo in each st around. (16 sc)
Round 3: work 2 sc blo in first st, 1 sc blo in next st. [2 sc blo in next st, 1 sc blo in next st], repeat from [ to ] around. (24 sc)
Round 4: work 2 sc blo in first st, 1 sc blo in each of next 2 sts, [2 sc blo in next st, 1 sc blo in each of next 2 sts], repeat from [ to ] around. (32 sc)
Round 5: working in contrasting color 2 sc blo in first st, 1 sc blo in each of next 3 sts, [2 sc blo in next st, 1 sc blo in each of next 3 sts], repeat from [ to ] around. (40 sc)
*You can leave both colors attached since we will only be working a few stitches in between each color. You’ll easily be able to pick up each color when needed. See notes above for help changing colors.
Round 6: work 1 sc blo in first 2 sts in contrast color, [work 1 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in next 3 sts in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color, work sc blo in next 5 sts in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around to last 3 sts, work 1 sc blo in contrast color in each of last 3 sts. (8 main color, 32 contrast color)
Round 7: [work 2 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 3 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (16 main color, 24 contrast color)
Round 8: [work 2 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (24 sts in main color, 16 sts contrast color)
Round 9: [work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 3 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 2 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (16 sts in main color, 24 sts contrast color)
Round 10: [work 4 sc blo in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color, work 5 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (4 sts in main color, 36 sts in contrast color)
Round 11: [work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 3 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 2 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (16 sts in main color, 24 sts in contrast color)
Round 12: *work 2 sc blo in main color, [work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color] 2 times, work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast color, repeat from * around. (24 sts in main color, 16 sts in contrast color)
Round 13: [work 2 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 1 sc blo in contrast color, work 2 sc blo in main color, work 3 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (16 sts in main color, 24 sts in contrast color)
Round 14: [work 2 sc blo in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color, work 3 sc blo in contrast color, work 1 sc blo in main color, work 3 sc blo in contrast color], repeat from [ to ] around. (8 sts in main color, 32 sts in contrast color)
Round 15: working in contrast color only, work 1 sc blo in each st around. (40 sc)
Fasten off contrast color.
Round 16: working only in main color, work sc dec around. (20 sts)
Insert your bauble into the cover. We will be working the remaining sts with the bauble inside.
Repeat Round 14 around up to neck of ornament.
Conclusion
Congratulations on finishing your Snowflake Bauble! The intricate tapestry crochet design brings a wintry charm to your holiday decor, and the effort you’ve put into crafting it shines through in every stitch. Whether it’s gracing your tree or gifted to someone special, this bauble is sure to be cherished. I hope you enjoyed making this beautiful ornament as much as I enjoyed designing it!
Don’t forget to share your finished baubles! Seeing your unique color choices and personal touches always brightens my day. Tag me on social media @spottedhorsedesignco so I can admire your work and cheer you on. Happy holidays and happy crocheting!
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