12-sided snowflakes occur along with the normal 6-sided snowflakes but scientists don't yet know which weather conditions cause them to happen.
Here are just a few examples of 12 sided patterns. You can use the 6 sided instructions to make a 12 sided snowflake.
Use these completed drawings of snowflake designs as stencil patterns that are perfect for creating unique wooden snowflake ornaments, foam snowflakes, crochet snowflakes, embroidered snowflakes, latch hook rugs and other snowflake needlework projects.
Here are two beautiful color photographs of 12 sided crystals.
