Create an adorable snowman Amigurumi plushie ornament with this free snowman crochet pattern! This easy beginner friendly pattern is perfect for anyone learning to crochet, and each step is covered in the full video tutorial on how to make this cute snowman plushie.
It makes a wonderful Christmas gift or a charming decoration for the winter holidays! The pattern works well with any yarn, try sport weight cotton for a mini snowman ornament that’s perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree, or use chenille yarn for a larger, plushier version. Enjoy crafting this cute holiday decoration!
Video Tutorial:
Watch the full video on crocheting every step of this snowman Amigurumi, or scroll further for the free crochet pattern.
Basic Stitches Tutorial:
If you’re new to crocheting, don’t worry! Check out my beginner-friendly basic stitches tutorial, complete with numerous instructional videos. It covers everything you need to know to make your very own adorable Amigurumi stuffed animals.
Materials:
These are the materials that I used for this snowman. You can replace them with other materials. If you wish to crochet a larger or smaller version of this snowman pattern you can just use a thicker or thinner yarn/crochet hook.
Check the materials page on my website if you need help in choosing the right materials for this free snowman crochet pattern.
Cotton Sport Weight version 9 cm / 4 inch:
– White Yarn and Colors must have color 001 – 15 gram
– Red Yarn and Colors must have color 031 – 5 gram
– Black Yarn and Colors must have color 100 – 5 gram
– Orange Yarn and Colors must have color 016 – 5 gram
– Safety eyes 7 mm
– Synthetic Poly Filling
– Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
Chenille Super Bulky version 22 cm / 9 inch:
– White, Red, Black and Orange Chenille yarn
– Safety eyes 16 mm
– Synthetic Poly Filling
– Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
Search for a similar chenille yarn you can buy near you on YARNSUB
Supplies:
– Scissors
– Tapestry needles with blunt point, nr. 16 or 17
– Pins
TIP: Are you using are using Blanket yarn? Then I recommend a 8.0 mm crochet hook.
For Bulky Velvet yarn I recommend a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Abbreviations used in this cute crochet pattern:
(All abbreviations are explained in my basic stitches tutorial)
Rnd: Round
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
dec: decrease
inc: increase
TIP: Before starting this snowman plushie crochet pattern, beginners should remember that there is a full video tutorial on how to make this snowman: https://youtu.be/LLJmKOlauc0
Free snowman crochet pattern:
Body:
- Use white yarn
- Rnd 2: inc 8 times (16)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 8 times (24)
- Rnd 4: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (30)
- Rnd 5: sc in all 30 st (30)
- Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (36)
- Rnd 7-10: sc in all 36 st (36)
- Insert the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, with an interspace of 7 stitches.
- Rnd 11: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
- Rnd 12: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
- Rnd 13: (sc in next 4 st, dec in next st) repeat 4 times (20)
- Put stuffing in the head.
- Rnd 14: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 10 times (30)
- Rnd 15: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (36)
- Rnd 16: (sc in next 5 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (42)
- Rnd 17: (sc in next 13 st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times (45)
- Rnd 18-21: sc in all 45 st (45)
- Rnd 22: (sc in next 13 st, dec in next st) repeat 3 times (42)
- Rnd 23: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
- Rnd 24: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
- Rnd 25: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times (24)Put stuffing in the body.
- Rnd 26: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 8 times (16)
- Rnd 27: dec 8 times (8)
- Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Using your yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull it tight to close. Weave in the yarn end.
Nose:
- Use orange yarn
- Rnd 1: start 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (6)
- Rnd 3: sc in all 6 st (6)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not put stuffing in the nose, to keep it pointy. Sew the nose between the eyes, between rounds 6 and 9.
Arms 2x:
- Use white yarn
- Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times (9)
- Rnd 3-4: sc in all 9 st (9)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Put some stuffing in the arms. Sew the arms on the side of the body, between rounds 15 and 19.
Scarf:
- Use red yarn
- Ch 47. Crochet in rows.
- Row 1: start in third ch from hook, hdc in next 45 ch (45)
- Fasten off and sew in the remaining yarn (photo 1-3)
- Need help on how to crochet the scarf? Check my full video tutorial.
Black Hat:
- Use black yarn
- Rnd 1: start 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
- Rnd 2: inc 8 times (16)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 8 times (24)
- Rnd 4: BLO sc in all 24 st (24)
- Rnd 5: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 4 times (20)
- Rnd 6: sc in all 20 st (20)
- Rnd 7: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 4 times (16)
- Rnd 8: sc in all 16 st (16)
- Rnd 9: FLO (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 8 times (24)
- Rnd 10: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 8 times (32)
- Rnd 11: sc in next st, slst in next st, do not crochet in remaining stitches (1)
- Fasten off and sew the remaining yarn to round 7 and sew the hat on the snowman.
- Need help on how to crochet the black Check my full video tutorial.
Red hat:
- Video on how to sew the red hat: https://youtu.be/bqctcvF89Jo
- Use red
- Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (18)
- Rnd 4: sc in all 18 st (18)
- Rnd 5: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (24)
- Rnd 6: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (30)
- Rnd 7: sc in all 30 st (30)
- Rnd 8: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (36)
- Rnd 9-12: sc in all 36 (36)
- Slst, do not cut the yarn, turn
- Rnd 13: chain 3, BLO dc in all 36 st (36)
- Fasten off with slst, sew the remaining yarn in the hat.
Ball on hat:
- Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times (9)
- Rnd 3: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times (6)
- Fasten off with a slst, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Finish the ball by taking the last strand of yarn and sewing it through the front loops of every crochet stitch that you made in the last round. Pull the yarn tight to close the hole.
- Sew the ball on top of the hat.
Now you snowman is done! I hope you enjoyed this free snowman crochet pattern. There are many more cute patterns on my blog, including mini christmas ornament patterns.
