Free Crochet Snowman Amigurumi Pattern (Easy Christmas Project)

Looking for a quick, adorable winter amigurumi? This free crochet snowman pattern is beginner-friendly, worked in simple spiral rounds, and finishes with a cozy red scarf and a tiny top hat. At about 4.5 inches tall, it’s perfect for holiday shelves, tree decorations, stocking stuffers and Christmas craft fairs.

You’ll get the complete pattern in US terms — body, head, carrot nose, hat and scarf — plus assembly tips and fun variations.

Pattern Overview

• Skill level: Easy / beginner amigurumi
• Finished size: about 4.5 in / 11 cm tall with worsted yarn
• Time: about 2 hours
• Worked: in continuous spiral rounds (don’t join rounds)

Materials

• Worsted weight #4 yarn: white (about 45 yards), black, orange and red (small amounts)
• 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
• Two 8–9 mm safety eyes (or black yarn to embroider them)
• Polyester fiberfill, stitch marker, yarn needle and scissors
• Optional: pink yarn or blush for cheeks, two small black buttons for the body

Safety tip: for babies and toddlers, embroider the eyes and skip buttons.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring (see our magic ring tutorial)
• sc – single crochet
• inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec – invisible decrease (sc two stitches together through the front loops)
• hdc – half double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO / FLO – back loop only / front loop only

Free Crochet Snowman Pattern

Body (white)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2: inc x6. (12)

Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)

Rounds 6–10: sc around. (30)

Round 11: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)

Round 12: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Stuff firmly, flattening the bottom slightly so the snowman stands up.

Round 13: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Round 14: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off, close the hole and weave in the end.

Head (white)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2: inc x6. (12)

Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)

Rounds 5–8: sc around. (24)

Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, about 4 stitches apart.

Round 9: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Stuff firmly.

Round 10: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Round 11: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Carrot Nose (orange)

Round 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)

Round 2: sc around. (4)

Round 3: (sc, inc) x2. (6)

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the wide end to the face, just below and between the eyes.

Top Hat (black)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Round 2: inc x6. (12)

Round 3 (BLO): sc in back loops around. (12) — this creates the crisp top edge.

Rounds 4–5: sc around. (12)

Round 6 (FLO): inc in front loops around. (24) — this is the brim.

Sl st to the next stitch and fasten off with a long tail. Sew the hat to the top of the head, slightly tilted for extra charm.

Scarf (red)

Ch 41. Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (39) Fasten off. Cut a few short pieces of red yarn and knot them to both ends for fringe.

Assembly

1. Sew the head to the top of the body with the long tail, stitching around the joint twice so it doesn’t wobble.
2. Wrap the scarf around the neck, cross the ends at the front and tack it in place with a few stitches.
3. Add two black buttons or French knots down the front of the body.
4. Optional: add pink cheeks with a little yarn or blush.

Fun Variations

• Snowman ornament: add a hanging loop to the top of the hat.
• Snow family: stop the increases one round earlier or later to make smaller and bigger snowmen.
• Earmuffs instead of a hat: two small 6-sc circles joined with a chain.
• Modern colors: sage scarf with a cream hat, or a dusty pink set.
• Advent calendar: mini snowmen are perfect for our crochet advent calendar ideas.

Found a mistake or stuck on a step? We check every stitch count carefully, but crochet is personal and tension varies. If something doesn’t work out for you, tell us here — we read every message and update our patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good amigurumi for beginners?

Yes. The body and head are simple spheres. If you’re new to amigurumi, read our amigurumi for beginners guide first.

How do I make my snowman stand up?

Press the bottom flat while stuffing at Rounds 11–12, and don’t overstuff the base. A small pouch of plastic pellets at the bottom also helps.

Can I sell snowmen made from this pattern?

Yes, you’re welcome to sell the finished snowmen. Please don’t republish the written pattern — a link back to Crochet Talks is always appreciated.

Final Thoughts

This easy crochet snowman amigurumi is a joyful winter make that’s perfect for gifts and holiday decor. Pair it with our mini Christmas stocking and Christmas tree ornament for a full handmade holiday set. Happy hooking!