This is Snowflake # 10 in the book of 100 Snowflakes. Instructions on Page 48. Pictured on page 22 in Showcase.

“Boreas was the ancient Greek name for the cold north wind, and a fitting title for this icy crystal.“

Finished diameter: 2-3/8 in. (60 mm)
Thread required: 4 yd (3.7m)

All pattern samples in this book are made with size 10 thread and a size 5 (1.9 mm) crochet hook.

This pattern is one of 10 featured from the book on Lion Brand’s website. Lion Brand recommends Lion Brand Bonbons (cotton) yarn, with a 3.5 mm (E) hook or 3.75 mm (F) hook.

Lion Brand StitchFinder: Crochet Snowflake: Boreas

Snowflake directions reproduced with permission, from 100 Snowflakes to Crochet by Caitlin Sainio, courtesy of St. Martin’s Griffin 2012.