# [Nordic Snowflake Motif](https://threadcabin.com/crafts/27/nordic-snowflake-motif)

> A symmetrical stranded-colorwork snowflake for winter hats, cowls, and yokes.

- Canonical page: https://threadcabin.com/crafts/27/nordic-snowflake-motif
- Language: en
- Updated: 2026-08-23T20:07:50.7141781+00:00
- Craft: Knitting
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated time: 7 h
- Primary image: [Nordic Snowflake Motif finished sample paired with its editable knitting chart](https://threadcabin.com/images/crafts/knitting-snowflake-motif.png)

## About this template

The 25-stitch square provides a centered eight-way snowflake with enough surrounding ground color to see the repeat clearly.

## Make it yours

Simplify long floats, recolor for higher contrast, or combine the motif with the Nordic border template.

## Recommended equipment

- **Knitting needles**: 3.5 mm circular or double-pointed needles suitable for the planned circumference. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/1/knitting-needle-forms-straight-circular-and-double-pointed))
- **Project yarn**: Two high-contrast fine- or light-weight yarns that can be stranded without bulky floats. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/15/yarn-label-anatomy-turn-symbols-and-numbers-into-decisions))
- **Gauge ruler and swatch tools**: Use a rigid metric ruler with at least a 10 cm span; wash and rest a representative swatch before choosing the working needle. ([Open Explore guide](https://threadcabin.com/explore/2/gauge-is-a-fabric-measurement-not-a-needle-promise))