snowflake season?

  Anyone noticed the unseasonable warm autumn we seem to be having?

I'm big on coincidences!

I cant help thinking that since I made my chunky scarf/cowl

the weather has been more
spring watch than autumn watch!

Therefore it is with crossed fingers that I bring you

snowflakes

I've gotten really addicted to these.

I like the challenge and the moment when the instructions sink in!

Here are a few of my favourites so far..

This is named the ships wheel by snowcatcher

Do stop by this lovely blog, 

the designs are inspired!

Now these snowflakes do look quite complicated

but truthfully they are not! This one is quite enjoyable.

The first two are about a hands width,

so I had a look about for something smaller.

And found the above on crochetville

Its my favourite, its so quick and easy.

This last one wasn't my favourite, but I do like how it turned out,

even if I did make a few mistakes!

Here they are!

These were crocheted on a 5mm hook using

sheba double knit cotton

(nothing too pricey!)

Blocked with many pins and stiffened with spray starch.

I have tried making my own, with water and cornflour,

I found that when dry, the flour left white specks everywhere

especially on coloured wools.

Also the majority of these patterns

are written in USA crochet terms

Great conversion chart here

Everyone get your hooks out!
And if I'm right..

..there should be sunnier days ahead!

update:
' Forever Autumn'  by Jeff Wayne
is playing on the radio!!
Darn it!