Bring the magic of winter to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Snowman pattern! ☃️✨ With its round, fluffy body, cheerful expression, and cozy accessories, this design captures the charm of a classic snowman in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for holiday décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love seasonal amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in scarf colors, hat styles, and even tiny embellishments like embroidered snowflakes or a miniature carrot nose to enhance its personality. Choose traditional whites and reds for a festive look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a winter setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi snowman is sure to spread seasonal joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this frosty friend to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
⛄ Amigurumi Snowman Crochet Pattern
Bring the winter magic to life with this cozy and adorable amigurumi snowman! With a candy-striped scarf, bobble hat, and classic carrot nose, this charming snowman is the perfect handmade touch for your holiday decor. Great for gifting or displaying by the fireplace!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, simple color changes, and sewing parts together.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–22 cm (7–9 inches) tall, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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White – Body, head, arms, legs
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Red & White – Hat and scarf stripes
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Grey – Hat brim and pompom
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Orange – Nose
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Brown or Black – Buttons and facial features
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (8–10 mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
⛄ Body (White)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
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(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–18. sc around [42] -
(5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
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(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
– Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close tightly and weave in ends.
🪆 Head (White)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–16. sc around [36]
– Place safety eyes between rounds 10–11, approx. 6–7 stitches apart -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
– Stuff -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🧤 Arms (Make 2 – White)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–10. sc around [9]
Stuff lightly, FO leaving long tail for sewing.
❄️ Legs (Make 2 – White)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–6. sc around [18]
Stuff firmly, FO with long tail for sewing.
🥕 Nose (Orange)
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MR, 4 sc [4]
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(1 sc, inc) x2 [6]
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sc around [6]
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(2 sc, inc) x2 [8]
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sc around [8]
FO and sew onto center of face.
🎩 Hat (Start in Red and White stripes)
Alternate Red and White every 2 rows
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
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(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–13. sc around [42] -
Switch to Grey – BLO sc around [42]
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sl st in each st around for hat brim texture
FO, add pompom, and sew in place.
🧣 Scarf (Red and White stripes)
Ch 65
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [64]
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across
Alternate red and white every row. FO and weave in ends.
🧵 Finishing Touches
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Sew head to body.
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Attach arms and legs securely.
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Sew on buttons and embroider smile with black yarn.
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Position and sew hat slightly tilted for charm.
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Wrap and stitch scarf loosely around neck.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add twig arms with pipe cleaners
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Make mini versions for ornaments
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Use different hat styles (earflaps, beanie, etc.)
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Stitch snowflake buttons or festive embellishments
Let this cuddly snowman be your cozy companion for winter! Perfect for gifts, mantle displays, or cheerful handmade holiday joy! 🎄🧶
