Add a flurry of festive fun to your holiday décor with the Snowman Christmas Stocking, a cheerful crochet project that’s brimming with seasonal charm! ⛄🎄 With its bright white body, carrot nose, button eyes, and cozy beanie-style cuff, this stocking brings a playful twist to traditional Christmas trimmings. Whether it’s hanging from the mantel or stuffed with sweet surprises, this snowman is ready to warm hearts—even in the chilliest weather.
This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love whimsical designs and joyful details. You can personalize your snowman with colorful hats, embroidered smiles, or even a pom-pom topper for extra flair. Whether you’re crafting a single stocking or a whole frosty family set, the Snowman Christmas Stocking is a delightful way to celebrate the season—one merry stitch at a time! 🧶❄️
❄️ Crochet Snowman Stocking Pattern
Nothing says holiday cheer like a handmade stocking hanging by the fireplace! This cheerful snowman stocking, with his carrot nose, rosy cheeks, and cozy scarf, is the perfect way to bring a handmade touch to your Christmas décor. Whether you’re an intermediate crocheter or a confident beginner ready to learn, this pattern has you covered.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
You should be comfortable working in continuous rounds, changing colors cleanly, and sewing small details neatly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 16–17 in (40–43 cm) long
(matches the scale and proportions of the reference photo)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted / Aran #4)
- White – main stocking body & face
- Red – toe, heel, cuff, hanging loop
- Green – cuff band, scarf, pom-poms
- Orange – nose
- Pink or light red – cheeks
- Black – embroidery (smile)
Tools & Notions
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm black safety eyes (or embroider)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Small amount of fiberfill (nose & pom-poms)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧦 Stocking Construction
Worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🎀 Toe (Red)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
R9–R13: sc around (48)
Change to white.
🦶 Foot (White)
R14–R28: sc around (48)
This creates a smooth, gently curved foot matching the photo’s proportions.
👣 Integrated Rounded Heel (Red)
The heel is worked directly into the round for a seamless, rounded look.
Mark the center back of the stocking.
R29: sc 12, dec x12, sc 12 (36)
R30: sc 12, dec x6, sc 12 (30)
R31: sc 12, inc x6, sc 12 (36)
R32: sc 12, inc x12, sc 12 (48)
Change back to white.
🦵 Leg (White)
R33–R50: sc around (48)
Leg height should measure about 6½–7 in (16–18 cm) from heel to cuff.
🎩 Straight Hat-Style Cuff
The cuff is not folded and has clean color blocks.
Green Band
R51–R53: sc around (48) in green
Red Band
Change to red.
R54–R63: sc around (48)
Fasten off neatly.
Hanging Loop (Red)
Attach yarn at the back of the cuff:
ch 20, sl st to same point.
Fasten off.
⛄ Snowman Face Details
👀 Eyes
Place between Rounds 41–42:
- 7 stitches apart
- Centered on the front
- Approximately 4 rounds below the green cuff
Secure safety eyes or embroider neatly.
🟠 Carrot Nose (Short & Stubby)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–R4: sc around (9)
R5: dec x3 (6)
Stuff very lightly.
Sew centered between the eyes, slightly overlapping the stitch texture.
🌸 Cheeks (Flat Accents)
Make 2:
MR, 5 sc
Sl st to first stitch, fasten off.
Flatten gently and sew just below and slightly outside each eye.
😄 Stitched Smile
Using black yarn, embroider a gentle curved smile beneath the nose.
Add short vertical stitches crossing the curve to create the classic snowman “stitched” look.
🧣 Tubular Striped Scarf
The scarf is round, rope-like, and chunky — not flat.
Scarf Tube
With green, ch 7 and join to form a ring (6 sts).
R1–R6: sc around (6) – green
Change to red
R7–R12: sc around (6) – red
Change to green
R13–R18: sc around (6) – green
Change to red
R19–R24: sc around (6) – red
Fasten off, leaving tails.
Wrap once around the neck area and lightly stitch in place so both ends hang forward.
🟢 Pom-Poms (Compact)
Make 2:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R4: sc around (12)
R5: dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly for a compact shape.
Close and sew one pom-pom to each scarf end.
🪡 Final Assembly Checklist
✔ Smooth rounded toe and foot
✔ Seamless integrated heel
✔ Straight cuff: 3 green rounds + 10 red rounds
✔ Eyes positioned correctly below cuff
✔ Short, stubby carrot nose
✔ Flat rosy cheeks
✔ Tubular striped scarf with compact pom-poms
✔ Clean hanging loop centered at back
🎄 Final Thoughts
This snowman stocking is designed to be a true keepsake—clean, classic, and unmistakably festive. With its balanced proportions, soft textures, and friendly expression, it looks right at home hanging from a mantel or stair rail year after year.
Happy crocheting, and may your holidays be warm, handmade, and full of cheer! ☃️✨
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