Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.
Working in joined rounds with a visible seam that's strategically placed at the back, this pattern creates a professional-looking finish. The invisible decrease technique helps maintain smooth shaping while the cardboard base insert provides structure and durability for long-lasting enjoyment.
I absolutely adore this pattern because it captures the essence of Christmas in such a creative and unexpected way! There's something magical about transforming simple yarn into a three-dimensional snow globe that tells a story. The satisfaction of watching Santa's belly take shape as you work through the color changes is incredibly rewarding, and the weighted base gives it a substantial, quality feel that makes it perfect for display. I love how versatile it is too—you can customize the embellishments with different buttons or skip the hat for a cleaner look. It's one of those projects that gets compliments every holiday season and makes people smile, which is exactly what Christmas crafting should be about. Plus, the intermediate techniques keep it interesting without being overwhelming!
I love experimenting with this Santa Belly Snow Globe pattern to create different holiday characters and seasonal variations! For a Mrs. Claus version, I use gray or white yarn for the top section instead of red and add a small crocheted apron. You could also transform this into a snowman by using all white yarn with an orange carrot nose and black buttons down the front, keeping the same structural base.
One of my favorite modifications is adjusting the color scheme for non-Christmas winter décor—I've made versions in icy blues and silvers with white snowflakes that work perfectly for January and February displays. For a more modern aesthetic, I sometimes use metallic gold or rose gold yarn for the belt buckle instead of yellow, which adds an elegant touch.
The hat is endlessly customizable too! I've created striped versions using alternating red and white rounds, or added jingle bells to the pom-pom for extra festive flair. Instead of snowflake buttons, you can use small star buttons, glitter foam shapes, or even embroider snowflakes directly onto the base with white embroidery floss for a different texture.
For gifting purposes, I personalize these by adding small embroidered initials to the belt buckle area or creating year tags that can be attached to commemorate when it was made. The pattern also scales beautifully—I've made mini versions using sport weight yarn and a smaller hook that work as ornaments, and larger versions with bulky yarn that become substantial centerpiece decorations. Each variation brings its own charm while maintaining that adorable snow globe silhouette!
Bring festive magic to your home with this charming Santa Belly Snow Globe crochet pattern! This whimsical holiday decoration stands about 5 inches tall and features Santa's iconic red suit with black belt, a golden belt buckle, and an adorable mini Santa hat topper. Perfect for seasonal décor or as a handmade gift, this snow globe design includes a weighted base for stability and can be embellished with delightful snowflake buttons. The pattern combines traditional amigurumi techniques with creative finishing touches to create a unique festive keepsake that captures the spirit of Christmas in every stitch.
Ch 1 at the beginning of rounds doesn't count as a St. With crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm) and Color A, make magic ring
Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 6 SC
Ch 1, 2 SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 12 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St, 2 SC in next St, [SC in next St, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 18 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St, Sl St to first SC to join. Total - 24 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in next 2 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 30 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in next St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 36 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in next 4 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 5 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 42 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 3 Sts, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 48 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in next 6 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 7 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 5 times, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 54 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each of next 3 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 8 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts, Sl St in first SC to join. Total – 60 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join
Ch 1, skip first St, SC in each St around to last St, 2 SC in last St, Sl St in first SC to join. Fasten off Color A
Join Color B to first St
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join
Ch 1, skip first St, SC in each St around to last St, 2 SC in last St, Sl St in first SC to join
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join. Fasten off Color B
Join Color A to first St
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join
Ch 1, skip first St, SC in each St around to last St, 2 SC in last St, Sl St in first SC to join
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St in first SC to join
Ch 1, skip very first St, SC in each of next 9 Sts, [INV DEC, SC in each of next 8 Sts] 5 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 54 SC
Ch 1, SC in first and in each of next 2 Sts, INV DEC, [SC in each of next 7 Sts, INV DEC] 5 times, SC in each of next 4 Sts, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 48 SC
Ch 1, skip very first St, SC in each of next 7 Sts, [INV DEC, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 42 SC
Ch 1, SC in first and in next St, INV DEC, [SC in each of next 5 Sts, INV DEC] 5 times, SC in each of next 3 Sts, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 36 SC. Fasten off Color A. Join Color B to first St
Ch 1, Sl St in first St and in each St around, Sl St to first Sl St to join. Total – 36 Sl Sts. Fasten off Color B
Continue working on base. Join Color A to BL of first St of previous round
Ch 1, BLO: SC in first St and in each of next 7 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 8 Sts, 2 SC in next] 3 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 40 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each St around, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 40 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each of next 8 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 9 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 3 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 44 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and each St around, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 44 SC
Ch 1, SC in first St and in each of next 9 Sts, 2 SC in next St, [SC in each of next 10 Sts, 2 SC in next St] 3 times, Sl St to first SC to join. Total – 48 SC. Fasten off
The bottom is worked in continuous rounds. Use stitch marker to mark first stitch of each round. With Color A, make magic ring
Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring
2 SC in each St around. Total – 12 SC
[2 SC in first St, SC in next St] 6 times. Total – 18 SC
SC in first St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in next St. Total – 24 Sts
[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 3 Sts] 6 times. Total – 30 Sts
SC in first St and in next St, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 4 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 2 Sts. Total – 36 Sts
[2 SC in first St, SC in each of next 5 Sts] 6 times. Total – 42 Sts
SC in first St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 6 Sts] 5 times, 2 SC in next St, SC in each of next 3 Sts. Total – 48 Sts. Leave long tail for sewing bottom to the base
Stuff your snow globe and the base, leave some space at the bottom. Stuff the snow globe very well, make sure it has a nice, spherical shape. Cut out a circular piece of cardboard that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the bottom. A compass is very useful for this purpose. Using a sewing needle and saved long tail, start sewing the bottom to the base (don't forget to insert the cardboard circle inside). Sew about ¾ of the diameter, add more stuffing as necessary. Add weighted material for stability, and finish sewing the bottom
With crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm) and Color C, Ch 18, join with Sl St to first Ch to form a ring. Do not twist the chain
Ch 1, SC in first and in next 2 Chs, *(SC, Ch 2, SC) in next*, SC in next 4, repeat from * to *, SC in next 3, repeat from * to *, SC in next 4, repeat from * to *, Sl St to first SC to join. Fasten off
Ch 2 (Ch 3) at the beginning of rounds counts as HDC (DC). With crochet hook E/4 (3.5 mm) and Color A, make magic ring
Ch 3, 6 DC in ring, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 7 DC
Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 7 DC
Ch 3, DC in same St, [DC in next, 2 DC in next] 3 times, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 11 DC
Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 11 DC
Ch 3, DC in same St and in each of next 2 Sts, [2 DC in next, DC in each of next 2] 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in next, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 15 DC
Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 15 DC
Ch 3, DC in same St and in each of next 3 Sts, [2 DC in next, DC in each of next 3] 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in each of next 2, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 19 DC
Ch 3, DC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 19 DC
Ch 3, DC in same St and in each of next 4 Sts, [2 DC in next, DC in each of next 4] 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in each of next 3, join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. Total – 23 DC. Fasten off Color A
Join Color D to first St
Ch 2, HDC in next St and in each of next St around, join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. Total – 23 HDC
Ch 2, HDC in same St and in each of next 5 Sts, [2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 5] 2 times, 2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 4, join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. Total – 27 HDC
Ch 2, HDC in same St and in each of next 6 Sts, [2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 6] 2 times, 2 HDC in next, HDC in each of next 5, join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. Total – 31 HDC. Fasten off
Roll the white trim of the hat up
Using white yarn, make a tiny ball about 1 inch in diameter. To prevent the ball from unraveling, secure the yarn end. To do that, thread the end into a large sewing needle and make a couple of stitches through the ball. Leave the tail about 5-7 inches long for sewing the ball to the hat
Sew the small yarn ball to the tip of the Santa hat. Fold the hat. Using a small sewing needle and matching thread, make a couple of stitches to secure it in such position. Embellish the hat with tiny snowflake buttons - using a hot glue gun, glue the snowflake buttons to hat
Position the belt buckle on the front of the snow globe (make sure that the seam is on the back) and sew the belt buckle on. Embellish the base with snowflake buttons - using a hot glue gun, glue the buttons around the base. Sew the Santa hat onto the snow globe
This enchanting Santa Belly Snow Globe pattern captures the whimsy and warmth of Christmas in a unique crocheted decoration that's sure to become a holiday favorite! Combining traditional amigurumi shaping with clever color-blocking and festive embellishments, this project brings joy to both the making and displaying. The weighted base ensures stability while snowflake buttons add sparkle and charm. Whether you're creating it for your own seasonal décor or gifting it to someone special, this snow globe tells a story of handmade holiday magic. 🎅✨🎄 Happy crocheting!
While you can technically make it without poly pellets, the weighted stuffing is highly recommended to prevent the snow globe from being top-heavy and tipping over. If poly pellets aren't available, you could substitute with dried rice or beans in a small sealed bag, though these aren't washable.
The Santa hat is completely optional! The pattern specifically mentions that some may prefer the look of the globe without it. The snow globe looks charming either way, so it's entirely up to your personal preference and the aesthetic you're going for.
Since the pattern works in joined rounds, complete the last stitch of the old color up to the final yarn over, then switch to the new color for that final pull-through. This creates a clean transition. Make sure to position your joins consistently to maintain the straight seam at the back.
You can adapt the pattern to different yarn weights, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and the finished size will vary significantly. Medium weight #4 yarn is recommended because it creates the ideal structure and size (about 5 inches tall) for a stable snow globe that's not too heavy or too small.
If you don't have a hot glue gun, you can hand-sew flat-back buttons directly onto the base and hat using matching thread and small stitches. For shank buttons, remove the shank first with craft cutters, then use fabric glue or super glue as an alternative to hot glue.
