A soft winter hanging ornament made from a thick white crochet spiral embellished with silver beads and finished with metallic snowflake charms at the top and bottom.
The monochrome palette gives the piece a snowy, elegant look, while the sculptural corkscrew shape adds movement. Several ornaments hung together make a beautiful winter garland for a mantel, window, doorway or festive dining area.
Finished length is approximately 30 to 40 cm per ornament, depending on the yarn, number of spiral turns and the size of the snowflake charms.
What you’ll need
Bulky or plush worsted yarn in white, ivory or soft cream.
5 mm to 6 mm crochet hook, adjusted to suit your yarn.
Small silver beads or metallic bead trim.
Two lightweight snowflake charms per ornament.
Clear or silver spacer beads for the hanging section.
Strong thread, tapestry needle, scissors and jute cord, cotton cord or ribbon for hanging.
Abbreviations are US terms: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch.
Construction overview
Each ornament is made from a long rectangular crochet strip. The strip is curled into a spiral and held in place with a few hidden stitches.
Silver beads are sewn along the raised outer edge. A snowflake charm is attached above the spiral and a second charm hangs from the lower end.
Crochet spiral strip
Ch 70 to 85 for a medium ornament.
Row 1. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 hdc in each chain across.
Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each stitch across.
Row 3. Ch 2, turn. Work 1 hdc in each stitch across.
Rows 4 to 7. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the strip is approximately 4 to 5 cm wide.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.
Optional textured ridge
For a more pronounced spiral edge, work the final row in back loops only.
You can also surface-crochet a line of slip stitches along one long edge. This creates a firm ridge that helps the bead placement stay even.
Forming the corkscrew
Starting at one end, twist the strip into a loose spiral around a central imaginary axis.
Create approximately 5 to 6 full turns. Keep the turns evenly spaced and let the strip overlap only slightly.
With the long yarn tail, place small hidden stitches through the inner edge of every second turn. These anchor points hold the corkscrew without flattening it.
Adding silver beads
Sew small silver beads along the outer ridge of the spiral.
Place larger beads every 4 to 6 cm and smaller beads between them, or use a more irregular arrangement for a natural handmade look.
Do not overload the crochet with heavy metal beads because extra weight can stretch the ornament.
Top snowflake and hanging loop
Cut 20 to 30 cm of hanging cord. Fold it in half and knot the ends securely to the top of the spiral.
Thread one or two clear spacer beads onto the hanging section, then attach a snowflake charm so it sits directly above the crochet spiral.
If using jute, make sure the charm edges do not rub against and fray the cord.
Bottom snowflake
Attach the second snowflake charm to the lower end using strong thread or a small jump ring.
Add a clear bead between the crochet and snowflake if you want extra movement and sparkle.
Making a five-piece garland
Make five identical spirals or vary their lengths slightly for a softer arrangement.
Cut a length of jute or cotton cord long enough for your mantel or window.
Tie the spiral ornaments at even intervals of approximately 20 to 30 cm.
For a relaxed garland, let the main cord dip naturally between ornaments rather than pulling it completely straight.
Blocking and shaping
Plush yarn usually needs very little blocking. If necessary, lightly mist the crochet and reshape the spiral by hand.
Allow it to dry while hanging so gravity helps the turns settle evenly.
Do not iron or press the strip because that will flatten the soft texture.
Colour variations
Ice blue and silver for a frosty winter theme.
Cream and champagne gold for a warm elegant look.
Red and white for a candy-cane-inspired version.
Dark green and gold for classic Christmas decor.
Grey and pearl white for a Scandinavian-style winter ornament.
Questions I get asked
Can I use cotton yarn? Yes. Cotton creates a crisper, more structured spiral than plush acrylic yarn.
Can I make the spiral longer? Yes. Add more foundation chains at the beginning.
How do I stop the ornament from untwisting? Add small hidden anchor stitches through the inner side of the spiral every second turn.
Can I replace the metal snowflakes? Yes. Use crocheted snowflakes, wooden charms, bells or tassels.
Can I wash it? If the charms and beads are removable, detach them first and hand wash the crochet gently.
Note
| This pattern is an original written interpretation based on the visible construction and styling in the reference image. Exact stitch counts may need small adjustments depending on yarn, hook size, tension and the finished dimensions you want. |