Lacy Snowflake Crochet Hoop Earrings Free Christmas Pattern

These delicate thread earrings bring a wonderful winter sparkle to your holiday outfits, catching the light with every turn of your head. They are surprisingly light to wear because the delicate lace snowflake is worked directly around a brass hoop, pulling everything taut as you go.

Lacy Snowflake Crochet Hoop Earrings Free Christmas Pattern

Quick Facts

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Finished size: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter
• Yarn: Size 10 crochet cotton in White
• Hook: 1.5 mm steel crochet hook
• Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, picot
• Time to make: 1 hour per pair

Size tips are included further down.

What Makes This Motif Special

Working a delicate lace motif directly into a metal ring creates a crisp, professional finish with zero floppy edges. As you crochet your first round of single crochets around the brass hoop, the tension locks the metal firmly in place. Building the six-pointed snowflake straight from that foundation ring means the spokes naturally pull outward, forming a clean geometric star without needing heavy starching or blocking.

Skill Level

• Working in the round with size 10 thread
• Reading a thread crochet lace pattern
• Attaching jewelry findings with jump rings

Don’t worry if you haven’t worked with thread before; just take it slow and use good lighting!

Finished Measurements

Dimension	Inches	Centimeters
Diameter	1.5 in	3.8 cm

Materials You Will Need

Item	Description	Quantity / Amount
Yarn	Size 10 crochet cotton, White	10 yards (9 meters) total
Hook	Steel crochet hook 1.5 mm (US size 8)	1
Hoops	1.5-inch (38 mm) brass craft rings	2
Findings	Gold-toned fishhook earring wires with loops	2
Findings	4 mm gold jump rings	2
Tools	Tapestry needle for weaving ends, sharp scissors	1 each

Yarn Suggestions

Yarn Line	Skein Yardage	Notes
Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread Size 10	350 yards	Standard choice, holds its shape well
DMC Cebelia Crochet Cotton Size 10	280 yards	Extremely smooth mercerized finish
Lizbeth Cotton Size 10	122 yards	Wide range of solid whites available

⚠️ Note: Avoid stretchy acrylic or wool yarns for this project. You need tightly spun mercerized cotton so the snowflake spokes stay crisp and hold their tension against the brass hoop.

Gauge

• 10 single crochets across 1 inch (2.5 cm) using a 1.5 mm hook and size 10 cotton thread.

Abbreviations

Abbreviation	US Term
beg	beginning
ch	chain
dc	double crochet
hdc	half double crochet
rep	repeat
rnd	round
sc	single crochet
sl st	slip stitch
sp	space
st(s)	stitch(es)
tr	treble crochet

UK: sc = dc, hdc = htr, dc = tr.

Special Stitches Explained

1. Picot: Ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from the hook.
2. Joining to Hoop: Insert hook under the brass ring, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (counts as sc over the ring).

Pattern Instructions

Pattern Notes: Make 2 identical earrings. Rounds are joined with a slip stitch unless otherwise noted.

Section 1: Hoop and Snowflake Center (White, make 2)

Rnd 1: Join White thread to the 1.5-inch brass hoop with a sl st. Working closely over the ring, work 72 sc evenly spaced all the way around the inside of the ring, join with a sl st to the first sc. (72 sc)

Rnd 2: Sl st in next 6 sts, ch 1, sc in same st as last sl st, *ch 5, sk 11 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * 5 times more, ending with ch 2, dc in first sc to join (this counts as your last ch-5 sp). *(12 sts: 6 sc and 6 ch-5 spaces)*

Rnd 3: *(Sc, hdc, dc, tr, picot, tr, dc, hdc, sc) all in the next ch-5 sp; sl st in the joining sc between petals; rep from * around all 6 ch-5 spaces, join with a sl st to the first sc. *(6 snowflake points)*

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) tail.

✅ Checkpoint: Your snowflake should have exactly 6 symmetrical points radiating outward, with the outer tips resting evenly against the inner edge of the wrapped brass hoop.

Assembly

1. Thread the tail ends onto your tapestry needle and weave them neatly into the back of the central ring stitches.
2. Open the 4 mm jump ring using two pliers (twist sideways, never pull apart). Slip it through the top outer edge of the wrapped brass hoop (directly above one of the snowflake points) and through the loop on the gold fishhook earring wire. Twist the jump ring closed securely.
3. Repeat for the second earring.

Finishing

Give your finished earrings a light press with a steam iron on a cotton setting through a damp pressing cloth if needed to flatten any curled points.

Size Customization Tips

• To make a larger statement earring, use a 2-inch (5 cm) brass hoop, increase Rnd 1 to 96 sc, and work 8 repeats instead of 6 for an 8-pointed snowflake.

Care Instructions

• Store flat in a jewelry box to prevent bending. Do not submerge in water; spot clean gently with a damp cloth if necessary.

FAQ

Can I use embroidery floss instead of crochet cotton?

Yes, you can use a 6-strand embroidery floss separated down to 2 or 3 strands, but mercerized crochet cotton maintains a stiffer, cleaner finish over time.

How do I stiffen the earrings if they feel too soft?

Mix equal parts white school glue and water, dab a tiny amount onto the back of the lace snowflake with a cotton swab, shape flat on wax paper, and let dry completely.

Are these heavy on the ears?

Not at all! Because they use fine thread and a lightweight brass ring frame, each earring weighs less than a gram.

Happy Crocheting!

I hope you enjoyed making these delicate snowflake hoop earrings for the holidays. Be sure to save this pin on Pinterest and leave a comment below sharing what colors you decided to use!