After finishing your delicate crochet snowflakes, you might notice they look a little soft, curled, or uneven. Anything but a nice photo of a snowflake design itself… Don’t worry — that’s totally normal! The secret to transforming your snowflakes into perfectly-shaped Christmas tree decorations is blocking — and a snowflake blocking template makes it easy and precise.
What Is a Crochet Snowflake Blocking Template?
A blocking template is a printed guide that helps you shape your crochet snowflakes evenly while they dry. It shows the exact placement of each arm or point, so you can pin your snowflake symmetrically. When combined with a stiffening solution, this process gives your finished piece a beautiful, professional look — flat, firm, and ready to hang on the Christmas tree or wrap as a Holiday gift for your friends.
Blocking crochet snowflakes is an important finishing step that helps them look crisp, symmetrical, and professional. I always use the blocking template to pin my snowflakes before letting them dry.
Why Use a Stiffening and Blocking Template?
Even when you follow a pattern perfectly, crochet snowflakes made from cotton thread often come out a little uneven before blocking. Using a template helps you:
- ✨ Achieve symmetry – ensures each arm is evenly stretched and aligned.
- 🧵 Show off stitch details – openwork stitches look more defined when blocked.
- 💧 Prevent curling and twisting – gives your snowflake a flat, lace-like finish.
- 🌟 Keep consistent size – ideal when making multiple snowflakes for garlands or sets.
What You’ll Need
To block your crochet snowflakes, gather:
- A snowflake blocking template printed
- A blocking board or foam mat
- Rust-proof pins (like stainless steel or T-pins)
- Stiffening solution – white glue + water mix, spray starch, or fabric stiffener
- A plastic cover or wrap to protect the template from moisture
How to Stiffen and Block Crochet Snowflakes Step by Step:
- Print Snowflake Blocking Template HERE
Choose a design that matches your crochet snowflake’s shape. To block six armed snowflake, follow the red lines on my printable template; for 8-point shaped snowflakes use blue lines. Place the template on a foam board and cover it with clear plastic or a zip bag to be able to reuse it. - Prepare your snowflake
Mix the fabric stiffener with water 1:1. You may also use liquid starch (2 tbsp corn starch diluted in 500 ml boiling water) or equal parts white glue and water. Dip your snowflake in the mixture, squeeze out excess liquid, pet dry with a paper tower or a clean white kitchen cloth and gently shape it. - Pin in place
Lay the damp snowflake over the template and pin each point according to the guide. Make sure all arms are evenly stretched and aligned with the printed lines. Most snowflakes patterns has a few subtile/distinct elements and those required to be shaped and pinned as well. In particular, pin any point where you want a straight line or pointy edges. - Let it dry completely
Leave it overnight or until fully dry. Once dry, carefully remove the pins — your snowflake should be firm, flat, and beautifully shaped.
Crochet Snowflake Blocking Template FREE PRINTABLE PDF
You may save or print my crochet blocking template for free picking from a jpg file or printable pdf format.
Here is the version of the Blocking Template in a jpg file:
To print Snowflake Blocking Template in a pdf, click the printer icon in the upper right corner:
Tips for Perfect Results
- Use mercerized cotton thread for best stitch definition and stiffness.
- If you want extra firm snowflakes, repeat the stiffening step after the first one dries or add 1 tbsp of sugar to your regular stiffing liquid.
- Store your blocked snowflakes flat between tissue paper to keep them crisp until next season.
- Add a loop of thread before stiffening if you plan to hang them on the tree.
Final Thoughts
Blocking might seem like an extra step, but it makes all the difference. I made the crochet snowflake blocking template printable pdf to make this step as easy as possible. With the help of the crochet blocking template your handmade snowflakes dry evenly and hold their shape for years. Once you try it, you’ll never skip blocking again — it’s the finishing touch that makes your snowflakes truly magical.
PIN this crochet blocking template for the next Christmas:
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