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 – involves shaping (toe + heel), color changes, and embroidery for the snowman’s face.
⭐ A simplified beginner-friendly version is included at the end.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–20 inches (45–50 cm) long when worked in worsted weight yarn.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted/Aran yarn (#4):
- White (stocking body & face)
- Red (toe, heel, cuff, scarf stripes, cheeks)
- Green (scarf + cuff stripe)
- Orange (carrot nose)
- Black (eyes & stitched smile)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (12 mm) or black buttons
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch markers
- Fiberfill (tiny amount for carrot nose)
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
🧩 Pattern Instructions
🎀 Toe (Red)
- MR, 6 sc.
- [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).
- [6 sc, inc] ×6 (48).
9–14. sc around (48).
Switch to white.
🧦 Foot (White)
- Sc in rounds for 20 rounds (approx. 6–7 inches long).
- Stop at the side of the stocking for heel opening.
👣 Heel (Red – Chunky Turned Heel)
- Join red yarn, work across 24 sts.
- Rows 1–14: sc back and forth (24 sts each row). Ch 1 and turn.
- Heel shaping:
- Row 15: sc until last 2 sts, dec.
- Row 16: dec at start, sc to end.
- Repeat until 12 sts remain.
- Rejoin: sc evenly along heel edges, join with foot.
→ You should be back at 48 sts in the round.
Switch back to white.
🦵 Leg (White)
- Work even sc rounds until leg measures 7–8 inches.
🎀 Cuff (Green + Red)
- With green, sc 5 rounds.
- Switch to red, sc 8 rounds.
- Fold cuff outward.
- Hanging loop: with red, ch 18, sl st into cuff edge.
⛄ Snowman Face
Eyes
- Place safety eyes ~2″ below cuff, spaced evenly.
- Option: embroider small black circles.
Cheeks (Red, make 2 – smaller for photo accuracy)
- MR, 6 sc.
- [inc] ×6 (12).
- Fasten off, sew under each eye.
Nose (Carrot, Orange)
- MR, 4 sc.
- Work 1 round even.
- [inc, sc in all] → 6 sts.
- Work 2 rounds.
- [inc, sc 2] → 8 sts.
- Continue until 1.5–2″ long, tapering to a point.
- Stuff lightly and sew between eyes.
Smile (Black embroidery)
- Backstitch a wide curve under nose, starting near one cheek and ending at the other.
- Add short vertical stitches across the curve for a rustic “stitched smile.”
🧣 Scarf (Red & Green Stripes, Longer for Draping)
- With green, ch 75.
- Row 1: sc across.
- Row 2: red sc across.
- Alternate colors every row until scarf is 6 rows tall.
- Add tassels or pom-poms to both ends.
- Wrap scarf around stocking neck, tie loosely, and stitch lightly in place.
👣 Heel & Toe Summary
- Toe: worked in the round in red (MR base).
- Heel: chunky red turned heel with extra rows for fullness.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew cheeks, nose, and insert safety eyes.
- Embroider smile with vertical stitch marks.
- Attach scarf.
- Fold cuff outward.
- Add hanging loop.
🌟 Beginner-Friendly Modifications
Work scarf as one-color strip.
Skip heel shaping → work a simple tube and whipstitch heel closed.
Use felt circles for eyes/cheeks instead of crocheted pieces.
Make nose flat (small orange triangle) instead of stuffed cone.
🎄 Final Thoughts
This snowman stocking is not just a decoration – it’s a keepsake. Imagine filling it with treats or little gifts year after year! Whether you make the full detailed version or the simplified beginner-friendly one, it’s bound to bring smiles all season long.
Happy Crocheting & Merry Christmas! 🎅✨
