Sat down with the goal of making the most straightforward snowflake I could, and thats what this is. Eight arms, two sub-branches each, all tapering to smooth blunt tips, totally symmetrical. The kind of snowflake a kid draws in crayon except digitised properly in my usual software so it actually stitches clean.
The arms have a nice broad satin fill with underlay running down the centre line. At the 5-inch size youre at 9,823 stitches, which is faster than it sounds because there are no colour stops and no applique steps. One thread, one run, done. The 2-inch comes in at 3,721 stitches, so itll run on a small hoop in under a few minutes.
One customer ordered this for a winter run, they hooped up about 40 sweatshirts in december and wanted send me message to let me know theyd all come out right. I was glad they did. Simple designs like this can look blurry if the density isnt dialed in, but at 394 density the arms stay crisp and dont look flat.
Use cutaway on any knit or fleece so the broad satin arms dont pull with wear. Pick tearaway on tightly woven cotton or canvas. Skip the topping unless youre on a thick fleece where the satin lines need something to ride on. Pair it with a fine 40-weight thread for the sharpest arm definition on lightweight fabrics.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Winter sweatshirts and hoodies for bulk runsThe perfectly round silhouette registers clearly on both left chest and centre back placements
- christmas tree skirts and holiday home decorScales to 5 inches for tree skirt repeats without needing extra spacing between placements
- Childrens winter pyjamas and sleep setsSmooth rounded tips wont snag on delicate childrens sleepwear fabric
- Winter staff uniforms or workplace holiday giftsA clean recognisable shape works across all ages for corporate gifting
- Knitted scarf ends or hat cuffsSits flat on ribbed knit without distorting the rib structure at the 2-inch size
- Seasonal tote bags for christmas marketsAt 3 inches its right-sized for a tote corner or handle loop tag placement
- Repeat pattern on fabric for quilt blocks or craft projectsThe balanced 8-arm form tiles evenly when repeated across quilt blocks
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 2.00 × 1.99 in | 3,721 |
| 3.00 × 2.99 in | 5,567 |
| 4.00 × 3.98 in | 7,655 |
| 5.00 × 4.98 in | 9,823 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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Reyazul Masud Riham, hand-drawing every design on this site
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