We're having a snow storm today in New York City...
so I thought it would be a good day to blog about my first attempt at making crocheted snowflakes.
I was inspired to make snowflakes by my friend Johanna who sent us a crocheted snowflake with her lovely handmade holiday card.
I'm not sure which pattern Johanna used, but I used this free pattern I found on the blog Attic 24. I made half a dozen snowflakes out of some natural wool I had in my yarn stash. Since I learned about starching from my crocheted lampshade project, I decided to starch my flakes.
Below is a comparison of a blocked and unblocked snowflake. You can see from the photo how starching and pinning really brings out the beauty of the crochet stitches.
My snowflakes look great on the tree...
but once the tree comes down I think I'll hang them on my windows so that I can enjoy them all winter long.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thanks for sharing your creative and inspiring works of art!!!
Posted by: mudnyc | December 27, 2010 at 01:41 PM
You're welcome Michelle. Thanks for sharing your inspiring and creative life in the country!! :-) Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
Posted by: Kara | December 27, 2010 at 02:45 PM