Snowflake Dishcloth in Bernat Handicrafter Holidays - Downloadable PDF

Snowflake Dishcloth Crochet Pattern – Bernat Handicrafter Holidays Sparkle

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Bernat guides crocheters through creating a beautiful Snowflake Dishcloth with an approximate finished diameter of 9½ inches (24 cm). The design features a classic snowflake motif worked in the round, making it a charming and practical addition to any kitchen or a lovely handmade gift. Rated Easy, this project is well-suited for beginner crocheters who are comfortable working in rounds and ready to explore simple textural stitch combinations.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a circular crocheted dishcloth measuring approximately 9½ inches (24 cm) in diameter. The snowflake design is built up over seven rounds, creating a lacy, dimensional surface with radiating points that mimic the look of a real snowflake. Despite its intricate appearance, the construction is straightforward and beginner-friendly, making it an excellent confidence-building project for those new to crochet motifs.

Techniques Used

• Working in the round: The dishcloth is constructed entirely in rounds, beginning with a simple magic ring foundation of 6 single crochet stitches. Each round builds outward to form the snowflake shape.
• Cluster stitches: A key technique in this pattern is the cluster stitch, which involves drawing up multiple loops and working them off together to create a gathered, bobble-like texture. The pattern introduces both a beginning cluster and a standard cluster variation.
• Picot edging: A decorative picot is formed by chaining 3 and slip stitching into the 3rd chain from the hook. Picots appear throughout the later rounds and along the outer edge, giving the snowflake its delicate, pointed tips.
• Chain spaces and loops: The pattern makes extensive use of chain-4, chain-6, and chain-7 spaces to create the open, lacy structure characteristic of a snowflake design.
• Joining rounds: Each round is closed with a slip stitch join, maintaining the circular shape and clean stitch definition throughout.

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) – used in the foundation round and at intervals throughout
• Half double crochet (hdc) – featured prominently in Round 6 to build the outer snowflake arms
• Double crochet (dc) – used in Rounds 6 and 7 for structure and definition
• Treble crochet (tr) – appears in Round 5 as a single anchor stitch within the snowflake arms
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and navigating between stitch positions
• Cluster stitch – a multi-loop stitch worked by drawing up loops with yarn-over sequences and pulling through all loops at once; creates the raised, gathered texture central to the snowflake design
• Picot – a decorative loop formed with a chain-3 and slip stitch, adding pointed detail to the snowflake tips
• Chain (ch) – used throughout to create spacing, turning chains, and decorative loops

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Bernat® Handicrafter® Holidays™ Sparkle yarn in White Sparkle (color 48005). This is an aran weight yarn, with each ball containing 2.8 oz / 80 g and 138 yards / 126 meters. Only 1 ball is needed to complete the dishcloth. The sparkle fiber content of this specialty yarn adds a subtle shimmer to the finished piece, enhancing the wintry, crystalline look of the snowflake motif.

A U.S. size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook is recommended, or the size needed to achieve the stated gauge of 15 single crochet and 18 rows per 4 inches (10 cm).

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is ideal for beginner crocheters looking to practice working in the round and explore