SNOWFLAKE WREATH
King Cole Giza Cotton 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/158m), 1 ball of Yarn A White (2190) 2 balls of Yarn B Glacier (2194) A 2mm (US Steel 4 or B/1) hook PVA glue A foam wreath 25cm (10in) diameter Glue gun (optional)
MEASUREMENTS
Each Small Snowflake measures 6.5cm (2 in) across when glued Each Large Snowflake measures 9cm (3 in) across when glued
ABBREVIATIONS
A snowy statement piece to adorn your front door this winter. By Hannah Cross. Picot Ch3 (or the number of ch stated), ss to third ch from hook
LARGE SNOWFLAKE
Make 8 in Yarn A. Ch6, ss into first ch to make a ring.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 12dc into ring, ss in first dc to join. [12 dc]
Round 2 Ch4 (counts as tr and ch), (tr, ch1) in each st around, ss in third ch of beg ch-4 to join. [12 tr and 12 ch-1 sps]
Round 3 *Working all sts into same tr, (ch-4 picot, ch-5 picot, tr in same st of Round 2, ch-7 picot, ch-9 picot, ch-7 picot, tr in same st of Round 2, ch-5 picot, ch-4 picot, ss in same st of Round 2), ss in bl of next 4 sts; repeat from * 5 more times. [6 spikes] Fasten off.
SMALL SNOWFLAKE
Make 16 in Yarn A.
Round 1 *Ch9, ss in second and third ch from hook, ch4, ss in second, third and fourth ch from hook, ch3, ss in second and third ch from hook, ss in 6th ch of beg ch-9, ch4, ss in first ch of beg ch-9; repeat from * 5 more times, ss to first ch of first ch-9 to join. [6 spikes to snowflake]
TO MAKE UP
Use Yarn B to cover the foam wreath by wrapping the yarn around the wreath until it is completely covered. Secure in place at the back with glue. Soak each Snowflake in PVA glue, making sure you get all stitches well covered in glue, wring out gently. Spread the stitches out carefully on a flat surface, maintaining the symmetrical pattern and ensuring all sides are even. Leave overnight to dry thoroughly. Using the image as a guide, evenly spread the 8 large snowflakes around the wreath and secure in place with glue. Spread the small snowflakes around the wreath on top of the large snowflakes and secure using glue.