Bring frosty fun to your winter décor with the Amigurumi Snowman Head Pillow, a cheerful and cuddly creation that’s sure to melt hearts! ☃️🧶 With its round, plushy face, flat carrot nose, and embroidered smile, this snowman radiates cozy charm and holiday spirit. Topped with a jaunty top hat that adds a dash of dapper flair, it’s the perfect accent for couches, reading nooks, or festive gift displays.
This pattern is a joy for crocheters who love bold shapes and expressive details. You can personalize your snowman with rosy cheeks, sparkly yarn, or even a matching scarf to complete the look. Whether you’re crafting for holiday guests, gifting a handmade hug, or adding a whimsical touch to your seasonal setup, the Snowman Head Pillow is a delightful way to stitch up some winter magic—one merry loop at a time! ❄️🎩

⛄ Crochet Snowman Pillow Pattern
Bring holiday cheer to your home with this cozy Snowman Face Pillow! With his plump smile, bright carrot nose, and jaunty top hat, this cuddly snowman will be the star of your winter décor.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – uses basic stitches with simple shaping and appliqué work.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 40 cm (16″) across when using chunky yarn.
🧶 Materials
- Super bulky weight yarn:
- White (head)
- Black (eyes, eyebrows, hat, smile)
- Orange (nose)
- Red (hat band & scarf)
- 6.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Polyester fiberfill (light stuffing for hat only)
- Felt circle or thin wire (to stiffen hat brim, optional)
- Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
🧵 Pattern Instructions
1. Head Panels (make 2)
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)
- Inc in each st around. (12)
- Sc 1, inc around. (18)
- Sc 2, inc around. (24)
- Sc 3, inc around. (30)
- Continue increasing this way until you reach 120 sts (approx. 40 cm wide).
- Fasten off. Make 2 identical circles.
👉 Place panels together, sc around to join, stuffing lightly if you want puffiness.
2. Carrot Nose (Flat Appliqué)
With orange yarn:
- Ch 10.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (9)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc across. (8)
- Repeat, decreasing at the start of each row until 1 st remains.
- Fasten off.
👉 Slightly curve while stitching to face, making sure it lays flat like in the photo.
3. Eyes (make 2)
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc in each st around. (12)
- Sc 1, inc around. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto face.
4. Eyebrows (make 2)
With black yarn:
- Ch 10.
- Sc across. (9)
- Fasten off.
👉 Curve them gently while sewing to mimic expression.
5. Smile (Crocheted Cord)
With black yarn:
- Ch 40.
- Work sc across chain to thicken.
- Fasten off.
👉 Pin onto face in a wide curve, sew down securely. This creates the thick, bold smile seen in the photo.
6. Top Hat
Crown (black):
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- Sc 1, inc around. (18)
- Sc 2, inc around. (24)
- Continue increasing until 72 sts.
- Work even (no increases) for 6 rounds.
Hat Band (red):
- Attach red yarn, sc around for 3 rounds.
Hat Brim (black):
- Switch back to black, sc 5, inc around. (84)
- Work 2 rounds even.
- Fasten off.
👉 Lightly stuff the crown to keep shape. Add a felt circle or wire inside brim if you want firmness.
7. Scarf
With red yarn:
- Ch 100.
- Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across. (99)
- Rows 2–8: Ch 1, turn, hdc across.
- Fasten off.
👉 Cross the scarf ends and stitch flat onto bottom of pillow so they lay like in the photo.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew nose in the center of face, tilted slightly upward.
- Attach eyes evenly spaced above nose.
- Add eyebrows angled slightly for cheerful look.
- Curve and sew smile cord across face.
- Place hat tilted to the side of head, stitch along edge to secure.
- Cross scarf ends and attach under head.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Block lightly if needed to smooth panels.
- Stuff hat just enough to hold shape without being heavy.
- Add extra stitching at scarf crossing so it lays flat.
🎄 Final Thoughts
Your Snowman Pillow is complete! With his carrot nose, bold smile, and jaunty hat, he’s ready to brighten any holiday nook. Place him on your couch, gift him to a friend, or let him greet guests at your entryway. This cuddly snowman is sure to become a family favorite year after year.