Snowflakes, anyone?

[mimicat]

Hi! I'm not sure I could interest you with some snowflakes now, but I woke up the other day and I suddenly had the urge to make some. I plan to make a collection just by looking for free patterns or those from my old books and magazines.
For starters here are two I made from patterns I found (on CPC (http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/snowflakes.php), of course):

http://static.flickr.com/73/200026547_9606a3e999_m.jpg (http://static.flickr.com/73/200026547_9606a3e999.jpg)

Above photo shows snowflake #3 (http://www.daintycrochet.com/Snowflake1.html) from Aly Hymel, and the one on the right is a Snowflake pattern (http://cstitcher.tripod.com/xmas/snowflake1.html) from Yule Family Christmas site
Both were made from Cannon with metallic thread (http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2006/01/cannon-cotton-thread-with-metallics.html), size 8, using size 6 )1.4mm) steel hook.
More details on my blog entry (http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2006/07/snowflakes-made-from-cotton-threads.html). Thanks for looking!:hook

[Mom w/a Motif]

Very pretty, Mimi! I have made a few snowflakes, too. They still aren't stiffened, though... :blush Yours are really pretty. :manyheart

Tina

[Tobydog]

Lovely!

[jadyn05]

those are very very pretty great job! :cheer

[Debbi-a1]

Very pretty. I haven't made snowflakes in a long time, you make me want to!

[mamaoso]

Very pretty..

[RachelG]

Beautiful!

[Gran]

Those are beautiful. I do like looking an snowflakes anytime, thanks!

[Empress Busy Bee]

Very pretty.
I especially like the one on the right. :)

[Ladycrochat]

Awesome snowflakes:cheer ! I like making :hook them too! And you can really get up quite a collection from now until the holiday season! Thanks for sharing with us!:hug

[Tampa Doll]

Very pretty. I don't know about anyone else, but I sure can use the illusion of snow to cool me off.:lol

They look beautiful :hook

[minwifeof4boys]

I ahve tried to make snowflakes off and on for years... jsut can't get the hang of it... I put them on my Holiday's wish list cause I think they are beautiful...( just not when I crochet them)... and I happen to agree... anything that will cool me off right now is welcome!

[Daisy]

:2snowman OOOOOOOOO I love snowflakes! I have a bunch of plastic ones that I put on my tree every year. I really should crochet a ton of them and replace those old plastic ones. I guess I will have to put that on my to do list! :yes

[cupcake]

They are very pretty. I have seen snow a few times in my travels and have decided I am not a snow person... unless it is in a cone.:lol :lol .

Mimi what will you do with them?

[Julie]

Very very pretty!

[mimicat]

Thank you for your comments, its very encouraging, I will have to make some more :hook

I plan to add them to our tree decorations for Christmas, and maybe if I make a lot, I could RAOK some of it ;)

[yarncat]

Elegant snowflakes,Mimi!

[mimicat]

Thanks, Catherine! :D

[Appliejuice]

Very pretty. I use to make a ton of those and gave them all away. I think I'll get back to it and keep most for myself. :D

What are you using to stiffen them with?

ROAKing them is a good idea. Christmas ornaments fit nicely in envelopes. Thanks for the tip. :)

[wildthing1058]

very nice:clap

[Paralee]

Very pretty. I use to make a ton of those and gave them all away. I think I'll get back to it and keep most for myself. :D

What are you using to stiffen them with?

ROAKing them is a good idea. Christmas ornaments fit nicely in envelopes. Thanks for the tip. :)

Michelle,
I stiffen mine with a mixture of 1/2 white glue and 1/2 water. Wet them first, then soak them in the glue mixture for a few minutes, then pin to a foamcore board covered with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Make sure you use rust-proof pins, otherwise they will mark the snowflakes! :flake

[angelfire]

these are both great...wonderful stitching

[mimicat]

Thanks all for your comments! :cheer

Thank you Susan for the tips on how to stiffen it :hook

[Goldkeeper]

Very pretty snowflakes :manyheart I have been obsessed with snowflakes myself lately ..I have been looking at all my crochet books to see what I can turn into flakes..:lol

[mimicat]

Very pretty snowflakes :manyheart I have been obsessed with snowflakes myself lately ..I have been looking at all my crochet books to see what I can turn into flakes..:lol
:D Thanks, Ana! Have you posted a photo of your snowflakes?
I just saw your gorgeous shawls on your blog.:hook

[Homebody]

Very pretty! I'm doing the same thing! I've got a few made, but not stiffened yet. They will make great Christmas gifts.

[Goldkeeper]

Thanks Mimi

The white shawl was made in 1973 for my prom long time ago ..:yes ..My mom made my dress and I made the shawl..Here is the post with my one snowflake I made.I have a couple wip.;)
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31067

[lhasaapsolady]

Very nice job on the snowflake. You better watch, they can become addictive when you start making them.

[mimicat]

Thanks Wanda!



The white shawl was made in 1973 for my prom long time ago ..:yes ..My mom made my dress and I made the shawl..Here is the post with my one snowflake I made.I have a couple wip.;)
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31067
Yes Ana, now I remember I commented on your cute snowflake :D...keep them coming! :hook

[sunnywolfgar]

cute,, this hot weather got you thinking cold weather ~~~ lol...
its been real hot here in Ky and sooo muggy hot icky weather!

[Arminab]

Oh, I just Love snowflakes!! Yours are Beautiful!! :)

[vatonc1]

Love 'em :)

[kitturah]

I've made many, many snowflakes over the years, and my Christmas tree is always covered with them. Making them is addictive! I stiffen mine with Stiffy...
Anne

[mimicat]

I've made many, many snowflakes over the years, and my Christmas tree is always covered with them. Making them is addictive! I stiffen mine with Stiffy...
Anne
Hope you can show us pictures of your snowflakes, Anne! Your Christmas tree must be so lovely :manyheart

[schmobes]

I LOVE snowflakes! I haven't made any in a few years..i should make some! Thanks for the inspiration.

[inmy7thhvn]

I like those! I'm in the process of making snowflakes and other ornaments for our Christmas tree, so good timing!! Those are lovely.:cheer

[Lavelle26]

Very pretty. I love snowflakes. Makes it seem less hot. :lol