Nothing says winter like a cozy little snowman! This free crochet snowman pattern is quick, fun, and perfect for gifting or decorating. With a soft squishy body, an adorable carrot nose, and a tiny hat and scarf, this little snowman will become a holiday favorite.
Whether you’re brand-new to amigurumi or a seasoned crocheter looking for a fast project, this pattern is designed to be simple and satisfying.
❄️ Snowman Crochet Pattern Materials
- Loops & Threads Cozy Cub Yarn; White
- Worsted Weight Yarn of Your Choice for Hat and Scarf (mine is Loops and Threads Soft Classic; Arctic)
- A Couple Yards of Orange Chunky Yarn (I used Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky; Mango)
- 3 Feet of Black Worsted Weight Yarn
- Faux Fur Pom Pom for Hat (I bought these on Amazon)
- Polyfil
✨ Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terms)
- mr = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- dc = double crochet
- tc = triple crochet
- ss = slip stitch
❄️ Snowman Crochet Pattern
BODY – Using White Yarn and 6mm Hook
- Round 1: magic ring with 6 sc (6)
- Round 2: inc x6 (12)
- Round 3: inc x12 (24)
- Round 4: [inc, sc in next 3 sts] x6 (30)
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Rounds 5-22: sc in every st around (30)
- Snap safety eyes in between rounds 19-20 with 1 st showing in between
- Stuff lightly with polyfil as you go
- Round 23: [dec, sc in next 3 sts] x6 (24)
- Round 24: [dec, sc in next 2 sts] x6 (18)
- Round 25: [dec, sc in next st] x6 (12)
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Round 26: [dec x6] (6)
- Cut a 12" strand of white yarn, use needle to sew the hole closed and tuck in ends.
Separating the Head From Body
Now cut a 12" strand of white yarn and grab your needle. Insert the needle in the back of the snowman between rounds 15-16, then alternate going over and under every stitch around the entire snowman. Now tie the two ends together tightly and tuck in the ends. This creates a separation between the head and body of snowman.
You can reference this caterpillar tutorial to see an example of this.
Cut another 12" strand of white yarn and place it over the same place where you cinched the snowman, and tie those ends together in the back. This is just to smooth out this area and make it look nicer than seeing the over/under cinched piece.
Carrot Nose – Using Orange Yarn and 6mm Hook
- Round 1: magic ring with 6 sc (6)
- Round 2: sc in every st around (6)
- Round 3: [inc, sc] x3 (9)
- Round 4: sc in every st around (9)
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Round 5: CHANGE TO WHITE, slip stitch in every st around (9)
- Stuff lightly with polyfil
- Cut a 12" tail and sew onto head just below the eyes
Eyebrows and Buttons
Cut 12" of black worsted weight yarn and grab your needle. Insert the needle into the side of the head between rounds 18-19 and come out two rounds above on the left side of the left eye (as pictured). Then insert needle one round up and two stitches over to the right to create a slanted line. Do the same above the right eye.
Then bring the end tail to the same stitch as where you first entered. Tie the two tails together and tuck into the head.
Now cut 2 feet of black worsted weight yarn and grab needle. Add three buttons below the nose on round 13, 11, and 9. Wrap the yarn around the rounds until they become full circles.
Reference this video tutorial on embroidering eyes for some extra assistance. It demonstrates how to make full black circles and secure them.
HAT – Using Arctic Worsted Weight Yarn and 5mm Hook (Worked in Double Crochet Stitches)
- Round 1: ch 6, ss to the first ch to form ring, ch 2, 12 dc in the center of the ring, ss to the beginning ch 2 (12)
- Round 2: ch 2, inc in every st around, ss to the beginning ch 2 (24)
- Round 3: ch 2, [inc, dc in next st] x12, ss to the beginning ch 2 (36)
- Rounds 4-6: ch 2, dc in every st around, ss to the beginning ch 2 (36)
- Round 7: ch 3, tc in every st around, ss to the beginning ch 3 (36)
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Round 8: ss in every st around (36)
- Cut an 8" tail and weave it in
- Place hat on head tilted toward the back, then roll up round 7 like a beanie
If you want to add the faux fur, you can buy them here. They have a small elastic loop in the center so you can tie them to the center of the hat.
SCARF – Using Arctic Worsted Weight Yarn and 5mm Hook (Worked in Double Crochet Stitches)
- Row 1: ch 4, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in last ch (2), turn
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Rows 2-30: ch 2, dc in 2 sts (2), turn
- Cut a 6" tail and weave in the ends
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Tips for Success
Always check your tension—stuffing too firmly will make the snowman stiff, while light stuffing keeps him cuddly.
Use safety eyes if gifting to older children, but embroider eyes for babies/toddlers.
Final Thoughts
And that’s it—your crochet snowman is ready to brighten up your holiday décor! This project works up quickly, making it perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or even selling at craft fairs.
If you make this pattern, I’d love to see your snowman—share it with me on Instagram @SimplyHooked1 and tag me in your photos!
Happy crocheting, friends! ❄️
About the Designer
Marcy Gardner is the crochet designer behind Simply Hooked, where she creates beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns that help makers of all skill levels create adorable, giftable plushies.
With over 13 years of crochet experience, Marcy has taught hundreds of crocheters through her patterns, kits, and online courses.
