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Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Holiday Cheer

Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

This snowman pattern guides you through creating a delightful winter character with personality and charm. You'll start by crafting the smaller components like the orange carrot nose, arms, and optional crocheted buttons before moving on to the main body and head. The pattern features clever construction techniques including crocheting in back loops to create texture, color changes for the inner body section, and attaching arms directly during body construction. Special details like the embroidered smile and sewn-on buttons give your snowman character and warmth.

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The head section includes instructions for a colorful hat with brim and pompom, plus a wraparound scarf that's crocheted directly onto the head. Safety eyes and careful stuffing techniques ensure your snowman maintains its adorable shape for years to come.

Why You'll Love This Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this snowman pattern because it combines straightforward techniques with clever construction methods that make the final result look polished and professional. The way the scarf wraps around and tucks through itself is such a sweet detail that adds authenticity. I appreciate how the pattern breaks down complex steps like attaching the nose in stages and creating the smile with simple embroidery. The contrast-colored inner body section adds visual interest while being completely hidden inside. What really makes this pattern special is the attention to finishing details – from the seamless connections on buttons to the textured hat brim created by crocheting in front loops. It's a pattern that teaches you techniques you'll use in future projects while creating something truly gift-worthy.

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Snowman Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Snowman Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Snowman Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I absolutely love experimenting with different color combinations for this snowman pattern! Instead of the traditional blue hat and scarf, I've made versions with festive red and green for Christmas, or elegant silver and white for a frosted winter look. You could even go bold with bright rainbow colors for a playful twist.

For the buttons, I sometimes swap the crocheted ones for actual vintage buttons from my grandmother's collection, which adds such a sweet nostalgic touch. I've also tried using tiny jingle bells instead of buttons for a musical snowman that chimes softly when moved.

If you want to make your snowman more personalized, consider adding tiny crocheted accessories like a miniature broom, a small basket, or even crocheted mittens hanging from the arms. I once made a snowman holding a tiny gift box for a friend's birthday in winter.

The scarf is another great place to get creative – you can add fringe to the ends by attaching short yarn strands, or work stripes into the scarf by changing colors every few rows. I've even embroidered snowflakes onto the scarf using white yarn for extra winter charm.

For the face, while the pattern calls for safety eyes, I've successfully used embroidered eyes for a softer, more vintage look. You can also add rosy cheeks with a bit of pink yarn or even fabric blush. Some crafters add little coal buttons down the body instead of just two, which creates a more traditional snowman appearance.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the body firmly enough before closing, which can cause the snowman to lose its rounded shape over time ✗ Forgetting to mark stitches for the mouth and eyes before continuing rounds, making it difficult to place features symmetrically later ✗ Crocheting the arms too loosely when attaching them to the body, resulting in floppy or unstable arm placement that won't hold position ✗ Pulling the mouth embroidery too tight, which can distort the face fabric and create puckering around the smile area ✗ Not creating seamless connections on buttons and brim, leaving visible gaps that make the finished piece look less professional

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable snowman companion with this delightful crochet pattern! This charming winter character features a sweet smile, colorful hat and scarf, and cute button details. Perfect for holiday decorating or as a handmade gift, this snowman stands approximately 16 cm tall and combines simple techniques with fun embroidery details. The pattern includes complete instructions for the body, head, arms, nose, buttons, hat with pompom, and wraparound scarf. Whether you're crafting for yourself or creating heartfelt gifts, this snowman will bring cozy winter vibes to any space.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    56g white yarn (DK weight) for body, head and arms
  • 02
    35g contrast color yarn (DK weight) for inner body part, pompom and hat's brim
  • 03
    15g yarn (DK weight) for hat and scarf
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    2g orange yarn (DK weight) for the nose
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    1g black yarn for crocheted buttons
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    Small amount of black yarn for mouth embroidery
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    Puppets Lyric Yarn 8/8 or Catania Grande yarn recommended
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    Alternative: two strands of Sport weight yarn held together

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.0 mm crochet hook (or one to two sizes smaller than recommended for your yarn)
  • 02
    Tapestry needle(s)
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    Stitch markers (or pieces of scrap yarn)
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    12 mm safety eyes
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    Scissors
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    Stuffing (washable stuffing recommended for children)
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    Optional: colored pins for positioning
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    Optional: 2 buttons (15 mm diameter) if not using crocheted buttons

Progress Tracker

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— ARM (make 2, use WHITE yarn) :

Round 1 :

magic ring of 6 sc – 6

Round 2 :

*2sc in next st* around – 12

Round 3 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next st* around – 18

Round 4 :

*sc in next st* around – 18

Round 5 :

*sc in next st* around – 18

Round 6 :

*inv_dec, sc in next st* around – 12

Round 7 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 4 st* x2 – 10

Info :

Stuff the arm

Round 8 :

Flatten the opening so that the stitch you made last sits on the side; both side-stitches remain unworked; crochet the opening closed with: sc in next 4 stitch-pairs – 4

Finishing :

Fasten off & weave in the yarn-end

— BUTTON (make 2, use BUTTON-COLOR yarn) :

Info :

Instead of crocheting buttons you can use small buttons, mini pompoms etc (15 mm in diameter)

Round 1 :

magic ring of 6 sc – 6

Finishing :

Fasten off & leave long yarn-ends hang for later sewing; pull ring closed and create a seamless connection between round's end and beginning

— NOSE (make 1, use ORANGE yarn) :

Round 1 :

magic ring of 6 sc – 6

Round 2 :

*sc in next st* around – 6

Round 3 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next st* x3 – 9

Round 4 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* x3 – 12

Round 5 :

Get a second stitch-marker and mark stitch #2 within this round; *sc in next st* around (slip stitch in last st) – 12

Finishing :

Fasten off & weave in the yarn-end on the inside; leave the additional stitch-marker in place

— BODY (make 1, begin with CONTRAST-COLOR yarn) :

Info :

You start here with the body's inner part. Use the same color as hat's brim & pompom. Otherwise begin in white

Round 1 :

magic ring of 8 sc – 8

Round 2 :

*2sc in next st* around – 16

Round 3 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next st* around – 24

Round 4 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* around – 30

Round 5 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 4 st* around – 36

Round 6 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 5 st* around – 42

Round 7 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 6 st* around – 48

Round 8 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 7 st* around – 54

Round 9 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 17 st* x3 – 57

Round 10 :

*sc in next st* around – 57

Round 11 :

*sc in next st* around – 57

Round 12 :

*sc in next st* around – 57

Round 13 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 17 st* x3 – 54

Round 14 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 7 st* x6 – 48

Round 15 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 4 st* x8 – 40

Round 16 :

in back loops: *sc in next st* around – 40

Round 17 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 18 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 19 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 20 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 21 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 22 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 9 st* x4 – 44; change to WHITE with last st

Info :

Secure the yarn-ends of both colors with several knots on the body's inside; cut off the excess yarn

Round 23 :

in back loops: *sc in next st* around – 44

Round 24 :

*sc in next st* around – 44

Round 25 :

sc in next 9 st, crochet first arm on with: sc in next 4 stitch-pairs, sc in next 18 st, crochet second arm on with: sc in next 4 stitch-pairs, sc in next 9 st – 44

Round 26 :

*sc in next st* around – 44

Round 27 :

*sc in next st* around – 44

Round 28 :

*sc in next st* around – 44

Info :

Add the edge between the white part and the part in contrast-color; place the body with opening facing towards you; connect yarn in CONTRAST-COLOR to one of the front loops on the body's back side; crochet with slip stitches: *slip stitch in next front loop* around – 44; fasten off and create a seamless connection

Round 29 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 20 st* x2 – 42

Round 30 :

*sc in next st* around – 42

Round 31 :

in front loops: *2sc in next st, sc in next 6 st* around – 48

Round 32 :

sc in next 4 st, *2sc in next st, sc in next 7 st* x5, 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st – 54

Round 33 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 8 st* around – 60

Round 34 :

*sc in next st* around – 60

Round 35 :

*sc in next st* around – 60

Round 36 :

*sc in next st* around – 60

Info :

Push the part in contrast-color to the inside until the last round in contrast-color forms the body's upper edge

Round 37 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 8 st* around – 54

Round 38 :

sc in next 4 st, *inv_dec, sc in next 7 st* x5, inv_dec, sc in next 3 st – 48

Info :

Attach the buttons with distance of about 3 rounds between them; upper button sits 1 round above the bend, lower button sits 2 rounds below it

Round 39 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 6 st* around – 42

Round 40 :

sc in next 3 st, *inv_dec, sc in next 5 st* x5, inv_dec, sc in next 2 st – 36

Round 41 :

in back loops: *dec, sc in next 4 st* around – 30

Round 42 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 3 st* around – 24

Round 43 :

*inv_dec, sc in next st* x8 – 16

Round 44 :

*inv_dec* around – 8

Finishing :

Fasten off, close the remaining opening & hide yarn-end; straighten out the inner part

— HEAD (make 1, begin with WHITE yarn) :

Round 1 :

magic ring of 6 sc – 6

Round 2 :

*2sc in next st* around – 12

Round 3 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next st* around – 18

Round 4 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* around – 24

Round 5 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* around – 32

Round 6 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* around – 40

Round 7 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 8 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 9 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 10 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 11 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 12 :

*sc in next st* around – 40

Round 13 :

in back loops: *2sc in next st, sc in next 9 st* x4 – 44

Round 14 :

*sc in next st* around – 44

Round 15 :

in back loops: *2sc in next st, sc in next 10 st* x4 – 48; mark stitches #26 & #28 for mouth; mark front loop #17 of previous round for scarf

Round 16 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next 7 st* around – 54

Round 17 :

sc in next 5 st, *2sc in next st, sc in next 8 st* x5, 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st – 60; mark stitches #30 & #38 for mouth

Round 18 :

sc in next 32 st, partially crochet the nose on with: sc in next 3 stitch-pairs (only inner loops of nose), sc in next 25 st – 60

Round 19 :

*sc in next st* around – 60

Round 20 :

*sc in next st* around – 60

Round 21 :

sc in next 32 st, stuff the nose, skip 3 stitches on nose and crochet nose's upper part on with: sc in next 3 stitch-pairs, sc in next 25 st – 60; mark stitches #30 & #39 for eyes

Info :

Optional but recommended: secure the nose's sides to the head using orange or white yarn; embroider the mouth using the 4 marked stitches below the nose with black yarn

Round 22 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 8 st* around – 54

Round 23 :

sc in next 3 st, *inv_dec, sc in next 7 st* x5, inv_dec, sc in next 4 st – 48

Round 24 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 6 st* around – 42; change to HAT-COLOR with last st

Info :

Secure the yarn-ends of both colors with several knots on the head's inside; cut off the excess yarn

Round 25 :

in back loops: *2sc in next st, sc in next 6 st* around – 48

Round 26 :

*sc in next st* around – 48

Infos :

Insert the eyes using the two marked stitches; push the head's bottom part to the inside; crochet the hat's brim along front loops from round 25 using CONTRAST-COLOR: *sc in next st, chain 1* until round is complete; fasten off and create seamless connection; lightly stuff the head

Round 27 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 6 st* around – 42

Round 28 :

sc in next 3 st, *inv_dec, sc in next 5 st* x5, inv_dec, sc in next 2 st – 36

Round 29 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 4 st* around – 30

Round 30 :

sc in next 2 st, *inv_dec, sc in next 3 st* x5, inv_dec, sc in next st – 24

Round 31 :

*inv_dec, sc in next 2 st* around – 18

Round 32 :

*inv_dec, sc in next st* around – 12

Round 33 :

*inv_dec* around – 6; change to POMPOM-COLOR with last st

Info :

Secure the yarn-ends of both colors with several knots on the head's inside; cut off the excess yarn

Round 34 :

in front loops: *2sc in next st* around – 12

Round 35 :

*2sc in next st, sc in next st* around – 18

Round 36 :

*sc in next st* around – 18

Round 37 :

*sc in next st* around – 18

Info :

Begin stuffing the pompom; stuff more as you go

Round 38 :

*inv_dec, sc in next st* around – 12

Round 39 :

*inv_dec* around – 6

Finishing :

Fasten off, close the remaining opening & hide the yarn-end; leave the stitch-marker from round 15 in place

— SCARF (use SCARF-COLOR yarn) :

Info :

The head should be completed before you begin; the scarf is directly crocheted to the head

Row 1 :

chain 64, ch 1 + turn, begin in 2nd st from hook, sc in next 10 st, crochet the scarf to the head with: sc in next 44 stitch-pairs (using marked front loop on head), sc in next 10 st – 64

Row 2 :

ch 1 + turn, begin in 2nd st from hook, sc in next 6 st, chain 4, skip 4 stitches, *2sc in next st, sc in next 10 st* x4, sc in next 10 st – 68

Row 3 :

ch 1 + turn, begin in 2nd st from hook, *sc in next st* across – 68

Row 4 :

ch 1 + turn, begin in 2nd st from hook, in back loops: *slip stitch in next st* across – 68; chain 1

Finishing :

Fasten off & weave in the yarn-ends on the scarf's back side; tuck one end through the other one's hole

Assembly Instructions

  • Complete all small parts first (nose, arms, buttons) before beginning the body and head construction
  • Attach arms directly to the body during round 25 by crocheting through stitch-pairs, ensuring they are securely fastened
  • Push the contrast-colored inner body section to the inside so it forms the upper edge, creating a two-toned effect
  • Sew buttons to the body front using the bend between upper and lower sections as reference for proper placement
  • Attach the nose to the head in two stages during construction, then secure the sides with additional stitching for durability
  • Insert safety eyes between marked rounds before completing head decreases, using your hook to widen stitches for easier insertion
  • Crochet the scarf directly to the head along the marked front loops, then tuck one end through the chain-4 hole in the other end

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers liberally throughout the pattern to mark positions for eyes, mouth, and scarf attachment points
  • 💡When crocheting in back loops or front loops, the unused loops create texture and attachment points for later steps
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly to maintain the snowman's rounded shape without distorting the fabric
  • 💡Create seamless connections on buttons, body edge, and hat brim by weaving yarn through first and last stitches
  • 💡Use washable yarn and stuffing if making this snowman for children to ensure easy care and durability
  • 💡The gauge should be tight enough that stuffing cannot be seen through stitches or escape through the fabric

This charming Snowman pattern was designed to bring winter magic into your home with handmade warmth and personality! The pattern cleverly combines construction techniques like back loop crocheting for texture, color changes for visual interest, and direct attachment methods that eliminate extra sewing. Every detail from the carrot nose to the wraparound scarf has been thoughtfully crafted to create a snowman that's both adorable and sturdy. Whether you're making holiday decorations or creating heartfelt gifts, this pattern will guide you through each step with clear instructions and helpful tips. Get ready to create your own frosty friend! 🧶⛄✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this snowman pattern?

Yes! The pattern is written for DK weight yarn with a 3mm hook, but you can use any yarn weight. Just remember that lighter yarn will create a smaller snowman and heavier yarn will make it larger. Keep your stitches tight enough that stuffing won't show through.

Do I have to crochet the buttons, or can I use store-bought ones?

You can absolutely use store-bought buttons! The pattern suggests 15mm diameter buttons as an alternative to the crocheted ones. You can also use mini pompoms or other embellishments to suit your style.

Why does the pattern have me crochet in back loops and front loops?

Crocheting in only one loop creates texture and leaves the unused loops available for later steps. For example, the front loops around the body's edge are used to attach the decorative border, and the front loops on the head are used to attach the scarf.

How do I embroider the mouth to get a perfect smile?

The pattern includes detailed instructions with marked stitch positions. Start by creating a straight line between the upper two marked stitches, then use the lower marked stitches to pull the line down into a smile shape. The corners are created with knotted yarn strands for dimensional detail.

Is this snowman pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated as intermediate because it includes techniques like crocheting in specific loops, color changes, attaching pieces during construction, and embroidery. Beginners with some amigurumi experience should be able to follow along with the detailed step-by-step instructions provided.

How do I keep the nose securely attached?

The nose is attached in two stages during head construction for maximum security. First, you crochet the lower part on, then continue rounds while the nose hangs, then crochet the upper part. For extra security (especially for children), the pattern recommends sewing the nose's side stitches to the head.

What size will my finished snowman be?

Using DK weight yarn with a 3mm hook, the snowman measures approximately 9cm wide by 16cm tall (without arms). Your final size will vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size, and tension.