How to Block and Stiffen Crochet Snowflake Ornaments | Easy to follow | perfect shaped snowflakes

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @lechusalinda9141
    @lechusalinda9141 Месяц назад

    Hello, do you have a tutorial on how to crochet your beautiful snowflake? It's absolutely gorgeous.

    • @TheCrochetCircle
      @TheCrochetCircle  Месяц назад +1

      Unfortunately, I don't, but if you search the web for "crochet snowflake pattern diagram" you'll find a lot of free patterns.
      To me, the snowflakes look like mini doilies. Some come out looking like snowflakes, and some… more like coasters.
      And thank you ☺️

  • @MsSimpleTreasures
    @MsSimpleTreasures Год назад

    Nice. Can you just use liquid starch or mix the starch with water? I can’t seem to locate the pattern for the snowflake. Is it in your tutorials?

    • @TheCrochetCircle
      @TheCrochetCircle  Год назад +3

      Hi.
      As I read liquid starch is a product that adds firmness to fabrics and helps make ironing easier. Never used or mixed it my self. Sugar is my go to product.
      And for the pattern. I didn't design any of them just found them when I searched for "free crochet snowflake pattern" . There are so many out there and I don't have the skills to design something that delicate.

  • @shelleysmith4017
    @shelleysmith4017 Месяц назад

    I just found your channel and am so glad I did! I have subscribed and had a quick look around, your channel is wonderful. I have been crocheting many snowflakes and even made up a few designs of my own after getting a feel for doing them. I usually use modpoge and a little water or craft glue with a little water to stiffen them, but your sugar and water mixture has intrigued me. May I ask, please, how much sugar to water do you use and how long do you cook it for, are you trying to make it a syrup or is it just enough to melt the grains of sugar? I would love to give it a try. Also, may I ask, have you had any problems with the sugar mixture attracting bugs during storage or anything like that?
    Thank you so much for your time and for sharing such a great video. I appreciate it so much. Although it is a wee bit early, wishing Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones and I hope 2025 brings you much goodness. 🎄 💖

    • @TheCrochetCircle
      @TheCrochetCircle  Месяц назад

      Hi and thank you.
      I like the sugar water a lot. It’s kid and pet friendly, and the dried snowflakes hold their shape, don't smell, and don't attract any insects.
      I use a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio of sugar to water and bring it to a boil so that the sugar dissolves. Sometimes I don't want them rock hard. The more sugar, the harder the snowflake.
      I soak the snowflakes, squeze them and pin them.
      The glue works fine but it can be a bit messy. I know some people use cornstarch like the sugar water, but I have never tried that.
      For the patterns, I enjoy trying out new motifs. I prefer a diagram, so even before the snowflake is crocheted, I can "see" imagine how it will look.
      Hope this helps.