11 Snowflake Granny Square Free Crochet Patterns
A snowflake granny square is a lovely way to bring winter indoors. A white snowflake on a blue or gray background looks fresh from December all the way through February, so your blanket is not just a Christmas piece.
This list is for crocheters who want a cozy winter project. You will find easy snowflake squares that build from a magic ring, textured and spike stitch versions, two colorwork blocks for afghans, and two full blanket patterns. All of them are free to read online.
Snowflake Granny Square Free Crochet Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- White yarn plus a background color like icy blue, navy or gray
- Crochet hook set (2.5 mm to 5.5 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Blocking mats and pins (snowflakes look best blocked)
1. Snowflake Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
Twenty-five snowflake squares make a throw about 35 inches square, or 36 inches with the border. Jo includes written steps, diagrams and a video. Use white for the snowflakes and any background color you like.
- Designer: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
- Skill level: Easy to Intermediate
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Snowflake Granny Square (The Caffeinated Snail)
Photo: Kimberly Arenas / The Caffeinated Snail
A snowflake motif framed by a blue granny border, about 8 inches across. It is written in rounds with tips on tension and blocking. Use it for blankets, bags, pillows or potholders.
- Designer: Kimberly Arenas / The Caffeinated Snail
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Snowflake Granny Square (Cosy Rosie)
Photo: Fiona / Cosy Rosie Crochet
A spike stitch variation lets the snowflake appear as you work the rounds. It is 8 inches square, and in cotton it makes lovely coasters. There is a full video tutorial above the written pattern.
- Designer: Fiona / Cosy Rosie Crochet
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Crochet Snowflake Granny Square (Repeat Crafter Me)
Photo: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
Sarah took a small snowflake motif and squared it off into an 8-inch block. Make a whole snowflake afghan, or use these as filler squares in a winter blanket.
- Designer: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: H
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Snowflake Square (Crafting Happiness)
Photo: Ariana Wimsett / Crafting Happiness
A textured snowflake square from a magic ring that grows to about 25 cm. Add rounds to make it bigger. Ariana’s videos call it easy, and it is a great beginner snowflake.
- Designer: Ariana Wimsett / Crafting Happiness
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Aran (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Snowflake Granny Square (Loopara)
Photo: Loopara
A tiny 2.5-inch square in fine cotton with a snowflake center. It is beginner friendly and great for ornaments, mug rugs or a delicate winter cushion.
- Designer: Loopara
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: 4 ply cotton
- Hook: 2.3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Crochet Snowflake Granny Square (Handmade Learning Here)
Photo: Handmade Learning Here
Double crochet rounds in white form the snowflake, with a blue border around it. The square is about 12 cm. It is described as a very easy project, good for joining into blankets.
- Designer: Handmade Learning Here
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 3.75 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Nordic Snowfall Afghan Square
Photo: Lisa Fox / Green Fox Farms Designs
A 15-inch corner-to-corner half double crochet square with a Nordic snowflake in colorwork. It is one of 12 squares in a Nordic winter blanket, but also makes a striking pillow or wall hanging.
- Designer: Lisa Fox / Green Fox Farms Designs
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Tapestry Snowflake Afghan Square
Photo: Amber / Divine Debris
An 8-inch two-color square worked flat in single crochet rows using tapestry crochet. If you want to try colorwork with only one stitch, this is a great place to start.
- Designer: Amber / Divine Debris
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran / medium (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Textured Snowflake Square
Photo: Suzanne / Crafting Each Day
A textured snowflake sits in the center of an 8-inch square, surrounded by a background color. It was made for a Christmas crochet-along, and it looks great with red or green around the snowflake.
- Designer: Suzanne / Crafting Each Day
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Snowflake Blanket (Join-As-You-Go)
Photo: Esther / It’s All in a Nutshell
A quilt-style blanket where solid and split granny squares come together in a snowflake design. Everything is joined as you go, so there is no sewing at the end. It is large, about 145 by 215 cm.
- Designer: Esther / It’s All in a Nutshell
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (cotton)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Easiest first snowflake? Try #5 or #3.
- Want a full blanket pattern? Choose #1 for a throw or #11 for a big bed blanket.
- Love colorwork? Go for #9 (tapestry) or #8 (C2C).
- Making ornaments or coasters? Make #6 in cotton.
- Building a winter sampler afghan? Mix #2, #4 and #10. They are all about 8 inches.
FAQ
What colors look best for snowflake granny squares?
White snowflakes on icy blue, navy or soft gray look the most wintry. For Christmas, try white on red or green. Pick a background with strong contrast so the snowflake shape is easy to see from across the room.
How do I make my snowflake square lie flat?
Snowflake squares often have lots of stitch groups and can ruffle. Use the hook size in the pattern and check your stitch counts each round. Then wet or steam block the square and pin each corner and point so it dries crisp and flat.
Can I use snowflake squares for something other than a blanket?
Yes. One square makes a coaster or ornament, four make a pillow front, and a row of them makes a winter table runner or scarf. Small squares in cotton, like #6, are perfect for decorations.
Make a few snowflakes now and enjoy a cozy blanket all winter long.