Snowflakes

Wonderful Wrapping – Snowflakes by Claire Montgomerie
Find the pattern in issue 72 of Inside Crochet magazine.

Issue 72's free gift of cute mini pom-pom ribbon can be used in many different ways to embellish your projects, but at this time of year it is perfect for adding a final flourish to your gifts. Crochet it around tags and along ribbons for a fancy look as we’ve done here, or use it to craft your own handmade greetings cards. We’ve also included this adorable tiny snowflake motif, ideal for adding to gift tags or hanging from your tree.

MATERIALS
● Sirdar Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 100g/212m/232yds
Yarn A: Grey Dawn 520 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Larkin 506 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Mill White 501 x 1 ball
● 2.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Brown paper gift tags, or paper to make your own tags
● Assortment of ribbons, including mini pom-pom ribbon (free in issue 72 of Inside Crochet)

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any lightweight yarn will work here.

TENSION
Exact tension is not essential for this project.

MEASUREMENTS
Snowflake measures approx 5.5cm/2in in diameter.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Claire Montgomerie is the editor of Inside Crochet and the author of a range of knitting and crochet books, including Fashion Crochet and Crochet For Children. Read her blog at www.montyknits.blogspot.co.uk.