A golden crocheted lace trim with dangling snowflakes and angel ornaments on a beige linen background.

Golden Angel Snowfall Valance Crochet Pattern

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The Golden Angel Snowfall Valance is a lace window topper worked in a single soft butter-yellow cotton. A scalloped header with five open fans sits on the curtain rod. Below it hang 31 chain strands carrying lacy snowflakes, small angels, and ivory pearl beads.

The style is vintage holiday lace: one color, airy mesh, crisp picots, and a steady rhythm of short, medium, and long strands. An angel hangs directly under the center of each fan, which keeps the design balanced.

This pattern uses US crochet terms. The finished header measures 30.5 in x 4.5 in (77.5 cm x 11.4 cm). The longest strands drop 20 in (50.8 cm) below it, for an overall length of 24.5 in (62.2 cm).

You work the header flat in rows and finish it with a two-round border that creates 31 hanging loops. The snowflakes and angels are made separately. Each strand is then chained directly from a hanging loop, and the motifs are joined as you go.

Finished Size and Construction

  • Finished header: 30.5 in x 4.5 in (77.5 cm x 11.4 cm)
  • Overall length: 24.5 in (62.2 cm)
  • Skill level: Intermediate
  • Terminology: US crochet terms
  • Yarn weight: Sport weight (2) mercerized cotton
  • Hook: 3.0 mm
  • Number of pieces: 1 header, 31 strands, 36 snowflakes, 5 angels (each with 2 wings)
  • Layout: 5 fan repeats across the header; strands spaced 1 in (2.5 cm) apart
  • Piece sizes: snowflake 2 in (5.1 cm) point to point; angel 2.75 in (7.0 cm) tall
  • Header size before border: 30 in x 4 in (76.2 cm x 10.2 cm)
  • Border depth: 0.25 in (0.6 cm) per edge, not counting picots

Materials

Choose a smooth mercerized cotton. It shows stitch definition clearly, holds starch, and won’t stretch while hanging. Fuzzy or very soft yarns blur the lace and make the strands droop unevenly.

  • Pale butter yellow, sport weight cotton: 150 g / approx. 510 m
  • 3.0 mm crochet hook
  • 92 ivory pearl beads, 6 mm, with holes large enough for the yarn (buy 100)
  • Beading needle
  • Small amount of polyester fiberfill
  • Tapestry needle and stitch markers
  • Scissors and tape measure
  • Blocking mat, rust-proof pins, spray starch
  • 11 curtain clip rings and a rod at least 32 in (81.3 cm) long

The yarn quantity includes a generous margin. The valance itself uses about 90 g, so the extra covers your gauge test and a few spare motifs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch – chain
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • dc – double crochet
  • tr – treble crochet
  • sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
  • sp(s) – space(s)
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • RS – right side

Special stitches

  • Picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made.
  • Hanger loop: Ch 4, sl st in top of last sc made.
  • Bead chain (bch): Slide one pre-strung bead up against the hook, yarn over, and pull through so the bead is trapped in the chain.

Gauge and Checkpoints

Gauge: 24 sc = 4 in (10.2 cm). Chain gauge: 6 ch = 1 in (2.5 cm), lightly stretched.

Test one piece first. Make one snowflake. After a light press it should measure 2 in (5.1 cm) point to point. Then ch 38 and work 37 sc. This strip is one fan repeat and should measure about 6 in (15.2 cm).

Checkpoints:

  • After Row 1: 181 sc, about 30 in (76.2 cm) wide.
  • After Row 5: mesh band about 2 in (5.1 cm) deep.
  • After Row 8: 4 in (10.2 cm) deep at the fan peaks.
  • After the border: 30.5 in x 4.5 in (77.5 cm x 11.4 cm).

Too big? Go down 0.25 mm in hook size. Too small? Go up 0.25 mm. Recheck the 37-sc strip before you restart. A small error in each stitch adds up quickly over 181 stitches.

A golden crocheted angel ornament with pearl beads hanging from twisted yarn strings against a snowy background.

Header

Turn at the end of every row. The turning ch-1 never counts as a stitch.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 182. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (181 sc)

Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc across. (61 dc, 60 ch-2 sps)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 5, skip next dc, sc in next dc 30 times; the last sc goes in 3rd ch of turning ch. (31 sc, 30 ch-5 loops)

Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), sc in first ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop 29 times, ch 2, dc in last sc. (30 sc, 29 ch-5 loops, 2 end ch-2 sps)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop 29 times, ch 5, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch. (31 sc, 30 ch-5 loops)

There are now 6 loops per fan repeat. The sc at the center of each group of 6 loops becomes a fan center.

Row 6 (fan base): Ch 1, sc in first sc. Ch 3, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 2, skip next sc and next ch-5 loop, 9 dc in next sc, ch 2, skip next ch-5 loop and next sc, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, sc in next sc 5 times. (26 sc, 45 dc; 9 dc per fan)

The 9-dc groups form the small solid half-circles at the base of each fan.

Row 7 (spokes): Ch 1, sc in first sc. Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, tr in first dc of fan, (ch 2, tr in next dc) 8 times, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next sc 5 times. (16 sc, 45 tr, 40 ch-2 sps; 9 tr per fan)

Row 8 (open fans): Ch 1, sc in first sc. Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, tr in first tr, (ch 2, tr in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, tr in next tr) 8 times, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 5, sc in next sc 5 times. (16 sc, 85 tr, 80 ch-2 sps; 17 tr per fan)

The fans now rise into rounded arches, with V-shaped dips between them. Don’t fasten off. Work the border next (see Border below).

Snowflakes (make 36)

Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, sl st to first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc 5 times, sl st to first sc. (6 sc, 6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp 5 times, ch 1, sl st to top of ch-3. (24 dc, 6 ch-2 tips, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 4: Sl st in next dc and in next ch-2 sp, ch 1. (Sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2 6 times, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (30 sc, 6 ch-5 tips, 12 ch-3 picots)

Each point ends in a ch-5 tip with a small picot on each side.

Angels (make 5)

Head (continuous rounds):

Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st 6 times. (18 sc)

Rnds 4–6: Sc in each st. (18 sc)

Rnd 7: Sc in next st, sc2tog 6 times. (12 sc) Stuff firmly.

Rnd 8: Sc2tog 6 times. (6 sc) The head is about 0.75 in (1.9 cm) across.

Skirt (joined rounds, do not turn):

Rnd 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each remaining st, sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1 5 times, sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 11: Work as Rnd 10, but with ch 2 between pairs. (12 dc, 6 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 12: Work as Rnd 10, but with ch 3 between pairs. (12 dc, 6 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 13 (scalloped hem): Ch 1, sc in next 2 dc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp 6 times, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (12 sc, 30 dc in 6 shells)

Flatten the skirt so 3 shells face front and 3 face back. It forms a flared triangle with a scalloped hem.

Wings (make 2 per angel): Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in ring; pull ring closed, turn. (7 dc) Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc 5 times, turn. (7 dc, 6 ch-1 sps) Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in next dc 6 times. Fasten off. (13 sc, 12 ch-3 loops) Each wing is about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. Sew the ring end of one wing to each side of the back at Rnd 10, angled up and out.

Make All Pieces

Strand types (drop measured from the bottom of the header):

  • S (short), 6 strands: 48 ch (8 in / 20.3 cm), beads at ch 16 and 32, 1 end snowflake. Drop 10 in (25.4 cm).
  • M (medium), 10 strands: 84 ch (14 in / 35.6 cm), beads at ch 21, 42, and 63, 1 end snowflake. Drop 16 in (40.6 cm).
  • L (long), 10 strands: two 48-ch segments, beads at ch 16 and 32 of each, 1 middle and 1 end snowflake. Drop 20 in (50.8 cm).
  • A (angel), 5 strands: 60 ch (10 in / 25.4 cm), beads at ch 20 and 40, 1 angel. Drop 12.75 in (32.4 cm).

Totals: 36 snowflakes (6 + 10 + 20), 5 angels, 10 wings, 92 beads (12 + 30 + 40 + 10), all in pale butter yellow.

Layout grid (hanger loops numbered left to right):

HANGERS 1-6:    S  M  L  A  L  M
HANGERS 7-12:   S  M  L  A  L  M
HANGERS 13-18:  S  M  L  A  L  M
HANGERS 19-24:  S  M  L  A  L  M
HANGERS 25-30:  S  M  L  A  L  M
HANGER 31:      S

Joining

Method: Each strand is chained directly from its hanger loop, so the only sewing is the angel wings.

  1. Thread the strand’s beads onto the yarn end.
  2. Sl st into the hanger loop. Chain the required count, working a bch at each bead position.
  3. Sl st into one ch-5 tip of a snowflake, or into Rnd 1 at the top of an angel’s head. Fasten off and weave the tail into the motif.
  4. L strands: join the first segment to the middle snowflake. Join new yarn at the opposite ch-5 tip, chain the second segment, and join the end snowflake.

Stitch-to-stitch logic: each hanger loop holds one strand, and each ch-5 tip takes one chain. Joining at opposite tips keeps the middle snowflakes hanging straight.

Tension advice: keep your chains even and slightly loose. Every few strands, check that 12 ch measure 2 in (5.1 cm).

Size checkpoint: lay the valance flat and check each drop: S 10 in (25.4 cm), A 12.75 in (32.4 cm), M 16 in (40.6 cm), L 20 in (50.8 cm).

Border

Border gauge: 6 sc = 1 in (2.5 cm), the same as Row 1.

Rnd 1: Continue from Row 8. Ch 1. Top: sc in first sc, 5 sc in next ch-5 loop, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next tr, (2 sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next tr) 16 times, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 5 sc in next ch-5 loop, sc in next sc 5 times. Ch 1 at the corner. Side: 1 sc in each sc row-end and 2 sc in each dc row-end. Ch 1 at the corner. Bottom: sc in the free loop of each foundation ch. Ch 1 at the corner. Work the second side to match, ch 1, then sl st to first sc.

  • Top: 341 sc (1 + 68 per repeat x 5)
  • Each side: 10 sc (6 sc row-ends x 1 + 2 dc row-ends x 2)
  • Bottom: 181 sc
  • Total: 542 sc + 4 corner ch-1 sps (not counted)

Rnd 2: Ch 1. Top: sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc, (sc in next 3 sc, picot) 16 times, sc in next 10 sc 5 times. Ch 1 over each corner sp. Sides: sc in each sc. Bottom: sc in next sc, hanger loop, sc in next 5 sc 30 times, sc in last sc, hanger loop. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

  • Top: 341 sc (1 per stitch) + 80 picots added
  • Each side: 10 sc
  • Bottom: 181 sc (1 per stitch) + 31 hanger loops added
  • Total: 542 sc, 80 picots, 31 hanger loops

Why the math works: 181 = 6 x 30 + 1. A hanger on every 6th sc, starting with the first, gives exactly 31 loops 1 in (2.5 cm) apart, ending on the last stitch. Each fan repeat spans 36 sc, so the fan centers sit above sc 19, 55, 91, 127, and 163. Those are hangers 4, 10, 16, 22, and 28, which is why each angel hangs centered under its fan. On top, the 16 picots per fan land over tr 2 through tr 17.

Final Blocking

  1. Weave in all ends.
  2. Soak all parts in cool water for 10 minutes. Roll in a towel to press out the water.
  3. Pin the header to 30.5 in x 4.5 in (77.5 cm x 11.4 cm). Pin every fan peak and dip, then pin out the picots.
  4. Lay the strands straight and pin each snowflake open at its 6 tips.
  5. Flatten each angel skirt into a triangle and spread the wings.
  6. Spray with starch and let dry completely.
  7. Hang with 11 clip rings, one at each of the 6 dips (including both ends) and one at each of the 5 fan peaks.

Final Quality-Control Checklist

  • Header measures 30.5 in x 4.5 in (77.5 cm x 11.4 cm).
  • 5 fans, each with 17 tr spokes and 16 picots.
  • 31 hanger loops, 1 in (2.5 cm) apart.
  • Strands match the layout grid.
  • 36 snowflakes at 2 in (5.1 cm); 5 angels at 2.75 in (7.0 cm).
  • 92 beads, all secure.
  • All ends woven in.

Troubleshooting

  • Header wrong width: recheck the 37-sc strip and change hook size.
  • Fans ruffle: work the tr more snugly in Rows 7–8.
  • Fans cup: loosen the ch-2 spaces slightly.
  • Strands twist: chain more loosely and block them hanging straight.
  • Middle snowflake tilts: join both segments at opposite tips.
  • Stuffing shows: pull Rnd 8 closed tightly.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Re-starch and re-block after each wash.

A gold crocheted lace valance with hanging snowflakes and angels decorates a window overlooking snowy trees.

Final Notes

Here is the measurement chain. At the gauge of 24 sc per 4 in, 181 sc make a 30 in (76.2 cm) header, and Rows 2–8 raise it to 4 in (10.2 cm). The border adds 0.25 in (0.6 cm) per edge, for 30.5 in x 4.5 in (77.5 cm x 11.4 cm). At 6 ch per inch, the strands drop 10, 12.75, 16, and 20 in (25.4, 32.4, 40.6, 50.8 cm), giving an overall length of 24.5 in (62.2 cm). Check each stage and the valance will hang evenly.

Happy crocheting!

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