Warm up your winter crafting with the Amigurumi Snowman Mug, a frosty little friend who’s ready to serve up smiles and cozy vibes! ☕⛄ With his cheerful embroidered face, carrot nose, and snug mug-shaped body, this snowman is the perfect blend of festive charm and cuddly cuteness. Whether he’s perched on your desk, nestled in a holiday gift basket, or adding whimsy to your cocoa station, he’s sure to bring a flurry of joy to your seasonal décor.
This pattern is a delightful treat for crocheters who love playful shapes and expressive details. You can personalize your snowman with a colorful scarf, rosy cheeks, or even a sprinkle of sparkle for that fresh-snow glow. Whether you’re crafting for fun, gifting a handmade hug, or decorating with personality, the Snowman Mug is a heartwarming way to celebrate winter—one cozy stitch at a time! ❄️🧶
⛄ Amigurumi Snowman Mug – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring some handmade holiday magic to your home with this cozy Snowman Mug Amigurumi! With its plump mug shape, spiral pink cheeks, carrot nose, whipped cream swirl topped with colorful sprinkles, and a wafer stick, this festive design looks straight out of a Christmas café.
It makes a wonderful holiday decoration, centerpiece, or a thoughtful handmade gift.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, embroidery, and working in the round.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall when made with plush yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- White/cream yarn – mug body, handle, whipped cream
- Orange yarn – carrot nose
- Pink yarn – spiral cheeks
- Black yarn – smile & eyebrows
- Light brown & dark brown yarn – wafer stick stripes
- Red, green, orange yarn – sprinkles
- 14–16 mm black safety eyes
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle & scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- FO = fasten off
☕ Pattern Instructions
Mug Body (white/cream)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–24. sc around (42) – tall round mug shape. - BLO sc around (42) → this will form the foundation for the scalloped rim.
26–28. sc around (42).
FO, stuff firmly.
Handle (white/cream, tubular)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–24. sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly.
👉 Curve into a C-shape and sew both ends securely to mug body.
Carrot Nose (orange, short & stubby)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- sc around (4)
- (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
- sc around (6)
- (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
👉 Stop here for a short, rounded look.
FO, stuff lightly, and sew between the eyes.
Cheeks (make 2, pink spirals)
- With pink yarn, make a spiral of tight sl sts or scs until ~2 cm across.
- FO, leave tail, and sew under each eye.
Face Details
- Insert safety eyes (14–16 mm) close together, about 5–6 sts apart, slightly above the nose.
- Embroider a wide curved smile under the cheeks with black yarn.
- Add arched eyebrows above the eyes with short stitches of black yarn.
Whipped Cream Swirl (white)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–11. sc around (36) – extra height for taller swirl. - (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
13–15. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec ×6 (6), FO and close.
👉 Stuff lightly and sew swirl to mug top.
Scalloped Rim (at BLO round, R25 of mug body)
(sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in same st, sl st in next st → repeat around
👉 Creates the ruffled scalloped trim under whipped cream.
Sprinkles (red, green, orange)
- Use doubled strands of yarn for thickness.
- Embroider short straight stitches randomly across whipped cream.
👉 For chunkier look, you can also make surface chains instead of embroidery.
Wafer Stick (striped)
- With light brown: MR, 8 sc (8)
2–3. sc around (8)
4–5. Switch to dark brown, sc around (8)
👉 Continue alternating every 2 rounds until ~4 in (10 cm) long.
FO, stuff lightly.
👉 Sew into whipped cream at a slight angle.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew whipped cream swirl to mug top.
- Add scalloped rim.
- Insert wafer stick.
- Attach handle.
- Sew nose and cheeks.
- Insert eyes above nose.
- Embroider mouth and eyebrows.
🌟 Final Look
Your Snowman Mug Amigurumi is now complete!
It features a plump white mug, a cheerful snowman face with rosy spiral cheeks and carrot nose, a swirled whipped cream top with scalloped trim, colorful sprinkles, and a striped wafer stick.
This festive project is perfect as a holiday decoration, centerpiece, or gift. It’s guaranteed to spread smiles and warmth during the Christmas season. 🎄☕⛄
