OK. So I’ve been a little obsessed with snowflakes recently. I discovered this amazing directory of snowflake patterns linked from a fantastic blog called Snowcatcher. I seriously recommend checking this out. This woman has mad snowflake-making skills. There are over 100 snowflake patterns on that directory and they are all unique. Amaze-balls.
I started experimenting with some patterns using the only white yarn that I had lying around: acrylic worsted weight. So, the first two are a little on the chunky side.
But then I went to Michaels (with coupon in hand) and purchased by first ball of skinny cotton yarn! Armed with the cotton, I went to town on more snowflakes.
One amusing thing I learned: don’t rub your eyes while you’re crocheting with this stuff because the mascara that rubs off on your fingers will show up on the snowflake. And it won’t come out easily. Rats.
I stiffened the snowflakes by painting on a glue and water mixture. I bought some sparkles today at the craft store, so I’m planning on experimenting with them on my next two, which aren’t stiffened yet. I’m also planning on attaching a red ribbon to the tops of them, so they can be hung on a Christmas tree.
I’ve been leaving the snowflakes to dry on wax paper on the kitchen counter. They’ve sort of been taking over the kitchen lately… Mark’s starting to get a little worried. He’s asked, ‘Is this a new thing?’ (Knowing my track record on crafting obsessions, that’s a fair question.) I’ve assured him that I’m giving them all away for Christmas, so he doesn’t have to worry. Well, maybe I’ll keep just a few…
They’re beautiful! Well done. I wish I’d started all of my gift making MUCH earlier this year so I could add this to my project list.
By: Kinnicchick on December 11, 2011
at 12:15 pm
This is so pretty! I hope I still have enough time to make a few
xo,
wink
By: winkieflash on December 12, 2011
at 4:08 pm
Thanks! The great thing about these is that they’re really fast to make (even if you’re running low on Christmas time), the dangerous thing is that they are addictive!
By: mspremiseconclusion on December 12, 2011
at 7:15 pm
Your snowflakes turned out so cool, and the chunky ones are about the best chunky ones I’ve ever seen. That Pac Man ghost, though, is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!!!
By: Snowcatcher on January 3, 2012
at 6:14 pm