Instructions for Snowflake No. 1 – 8 pointed pattern (3 folds) 

sample snowflake image
  1. Cut out the square below (outer line).
  2. Fold the square in half along the dashed line labeled FOLD 1. Keep the grey and white triangle (1/8th of snowflake) visible after each step.
  3. Fold in half again along the line labeled FOLD 2 which extends to the center of the snowflake.
  4. Fold along the diagonal of the square on the line labeled FOLD 3 so that you are left with a triangle shape of folded paper with the grey snowflake image filling one side.
  5. With a small pair of sharp scissors cut away all the grey areas so that only the white areas between the grey patches remain. Carefully unfold to reveal your completed snowflake

Sample Pattern

Notes: Attach a loop of black thread through one of the points to hang it on the Christmas tree. Flatten the snowflake by ironing it at low temperature between two sheets of paper. Photocopy the pattern (enlarge or reduce) if you wish to change the snowflake's size.