Hello and welcome to the final part of the Mystery Sparkle MAL! In previous weeks, we tried our hands at surface slip stitches with Sparkle Star, overlay crochet with Sparkle Bauble, and crochet short rows with Origami Square. I hope you enjoyed this variety of projects and techniques—because today, something different is waiting for you once again.
Today we’ll be making a beautifully textured Sparkle Snowflake using the beloved brioche crochet technique.
Where to Get the Pattern
If you already own the Mystery Sparkle MAL ebook, simply refresh your Ravelry library and today’s pattern will appear.
If this is your first time reading about the MAL, you can find all the details on how to join HERE on my blog and purchase the ebook HERE on Ravelry.
The collection of all four patterns will remain discounted through December 24th, 2025. After that, all four patterns will also become available as stand-alone patterns on Ravelry.
The ebook will be listed at its regular price after December 24th. So, if one or two of the previous patterns have caught your eye, now is the perfect time to grab the entire ebook at a special price.
About Brioche Crochet
As mentioned above, Sparkle Snowflake uses the brioche crochet technique, which is easy to master if you’re familiar with basic crochet stitches. This highly textured fabric consists of two layers, featuring intricate stitch patterning on the right side and two-color stripes on the wrong side.
If you’d like to dive deeper into the basics of brioche crochet, you’re welcome to join my free online workshop HERE.
After signing up, you’ll receive an email with general information and links to all lessons and additional resources. The workshop includes written explanations with step-by-step photos, a stitch video library, and several video tutorials that guide you from basic brioche patterns to more complex ones. There’s also a dedicated lesson on how to read brioche crochet charts.
The workshop is completely free! If you’d like to take your crochet skills to the next level, you’re warmly invited to join.
And if you’re looking for even more brioche patterns, have a look at my new book A City Walk. It’s entirely devoted to brioche crochet and includes 12 modern patterns for wearables and home décor. The book is available in our webshop HERE, with worldwide shipping.
About Sparkle Snowflake
Sparkle Snowflake is a round ornamental mandala that can be used as a coaster or a hanging decoration. You can also make two snowflakes and join them together with a bit of stuffing to create a lovely 3D effect.
For a festive look, I used Scheepjes Catona together with Scheepjes Catona Shine, which adds a beautiful metallic sparkle. Of course, the snowflake can be made with any yarn from your stash.
You can choose just two colors (with good contrast), or use one color for the snowflake motif (Yarn B) while adding several colors for the background. For the best effect, try using ombré or closely related shades for the background.
Only one color is used per round, and there’s no cutting between rounds. This means that even with two colors, you’ll have just four ends to weave in.
This marks the final part of the Mystery Sparkle MAL, and I’d like to thank everyone who joined me on this exciting journey.
See you in the next adventure!
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