Victorian Blush "Snowflake" Vintage Ornaments and Gift Tags

"These dainty "snowflakes" (which are really flowers), will add a touch of old-fashioned charm to your tree or gifts this holiday season. I'd suggest using a smaller hook for the tags and a larger hook for the ornaments, but really it's up to you. My gift tag came out to be 2 1/4" across with I used #10 thread and a 1.5mm steel hook. You could try using #20 or #30 cotton thread and a smaller steel hook if you want really tiny "snowflakes". Likewise, you could use a 4mm (G) hook and #2 sport weight yarn to make larger "snowflakes"."

Crochet Hook8 or 1.5 mm hook (steel), C/2 or 2.75 mm hook

Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.

Crochet GaugeGauge is not important for this design

Finished SizeApproximately 2.75" to 3" wide using a 2.75mm hook, or 2 1/4" across using a 1.5mm hook

Materials List

• 2.75mm hook for an ornament
• 1.5mm (#8) steel hook for a gift tag
• 20-25 yards Aunt Lydia's #10 Crochet Thread in White, or color of your choice, per ornament.
• scissors
• needle for weaving in ends
• ornament hooks (optional)