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Winter is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by creating an adorable Snowman Amigurumi Pattern? This delightful crochet project makes the perfect Christmas gift or seasonal decoration for your home. With its charming details and manageable size, this snowman will bring joy to crafters of all skill levels.
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Why You’ll Love This Snowman Pattern
This crochet snowman amigurumi pattern offers several wonderful features that make it an ideal project for the holiday season. The pattern is explained in great detail, making it easy to follow even for beginners. You can easily learn the techniques simply by looking at the accompanying pictures.
Crochet amigurumi patterns are often used as Christmas gifts, and this cute snowman is perfect for giving to your loved ones. When finished, the snowman will measure approximately 30cm in height, making it quite large and impressive. The pattern is particularly effective when made with velvet yarn, as velvet gives amigurumi projects a luxurious appearance compared to regular yarn.
Materials You’ll Need To Make Snowman Amigurumi Pattern
Yarn Requirements
- Plush yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce (100g/120m) in white for the snowman (1.5 skeins), plus half a skein of an additional color for crocheting a hat, scarf, and mittens
- Cotton yarn: YarnArt IDEAL (50g/140m) in orange for the nose
- Black cotton or semi-cotton yarn: For creating the smile
Tools and Notions
- Safety eyes: 10-12mm sewn on or mounted securely
- Toy stuffing/fiberfill
- Crochet hooks: 4mm and 5mm for plush yarn, 3mm for cotton yarn
- Needle for stitching parts together
- Scissors
- Buttons for decoration (optional)
Finished Height: Approximately 25-30cm
Essential Crochet Abbreviations
Before we begin, familiarize yourself with these common crochet abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring (Amigurumi magic ring)
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- tr: Triple crochet/Treble crochet
- st: Stitch
- dc: Double crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- slst: Slip stitch
- ch: Chain
- …inc: Make increase into same stitch as many as the number given in front of “inc” abbreviation (e.g., 3inc, 4inc)
- FLO: Crochet into front loops only
- BLO: Crochet into back loops only
Creating the Snowman Head and Body
The head and body are crocheted in a spiral as one piece. Stuff as you crochet to maintain proper shape throughout the process.
Head/Body Construction
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (inc) x 12 (24)
- Round 4: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- Round 6: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- Round 7: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
- Round 8: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
- Round 9: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
- Rounds 10-15: 60 sc
- Round 16: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
- Rounds 17-18: 54 sc
- Round 19: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
- Round 20: 48 sc
- Round 21: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
- Round 22: 42 sc
- Round 23: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- Rounds 24-25: 36 sc
- Round 26: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- Round 27: (1 sc, dec) x 10 (20)
- Round 28: 20 sc
- Round 29: (inc) x 20 (40)
- Rounds 30-37: 40 sc
- Round 38: (6 sc, dec) x 5 (35)
- Round 39: (5 sc, dec) x 5 (30)
- Round 40: (4 sc, dec) x 5 (25)
- Round 41: (3 sc, dec) x 5 (20)
- Round 42: (2 sc, dec) x 5 (15)
- Round 43: (1 sc, dec) x 5 (10)
- Round 44: (dec) x 5 (5)
Close the circle and fasten the yarn.
Adding Facial Features
Between rounds 10 and 11 (counting from the crown) of the head, sew on the safety eyes or insert 8 loops at a distance for embroidered eyes.
Embroider a smile using black cotton yarn, and sew buttons on the tummy for decoration.
Crafting the Arms (Make 2)
Start crocheting with an additional color to create mittens, then fill the base of the hand.
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (inc) x 12 (24)
- Rounds 4-6: 24 sc
- Round 7: 10 sc, popcorn from 5 dc, 13 sc (24)
- Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Rounds 9-10: 18 sc
- Round 11: 18 sc FLO
Cut off the yarn, fasten it, and hide it in the crocheting. Attach the white yarn where the half-loops remain and continue crocheting.
- Round 12: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- Rounds 13-21: 12 sc
Fold in half (so the finger is on the side if necessary, crochet additional connecting loops), crochet 6 sc together, leaving yarn for sewing.
Sew the hands to the snowman body between rounds 28 and 29 at a distance of 5 columns.
Creating the Legs (Make 2)
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (inc) x 12 (24)
- Rounds 4-9: 24 sc
Stuff, fold in half, crochet together on both sides, leaving yarn for sewing.
Sew the legs to the body between rounds 8-9 (counting from the end) and fix the legs in row 10. Sew the legs so that the snowman stands on its own.
Making the Carrot Nose
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Rounds 2-3: 6 sc
- Round 4: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- Round 5: 9 sc
- Round 6: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
- Round 7: 12 sc
- Round 8: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
- Round 9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
- Round 10: 18 sc
Fill lightly, leaving yarn for sewing. Sew the nose to the head.
Crafting the Hat
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (inc) x 12 (24)
- Rounds 4-6: 24 sc
- Round 7: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Rounds 8-9: 18 sc
- Rounds 11-13: Crochet embossed dc, front and back columns (creating an elastic band)
Cut the yarn and fasten.
Hat Pompom
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (inc) x 12 (24)
- Rounds 4-6: 24 sc
- Round 7: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 8: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fill and leave yarn for sewing. Sew the pompom to the hat in a circle for round 2.
Pompoms for Scarf (Make 2)
- Round 1: 6 MR
- Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Rounds 4-6: 18 sc
- Round 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- Round 8: (dec) x 6 (6)
Do not close the hole; fill and leave yarn for sewing.
Creating the Scarf
Crochet from two colors using a hollow cord technique. Make the scarf 120cm in length.
Insert the ends of the scarf into the holes left in the pompoms, tighten the hole, sew, and secure the scarf.
Finishing Touches
Your adorable snowman amigurumi is now complete! This charming winter companion makes an excellent gift or seasonal decoration. The combination of soft velvet yarn and careful attention to detail creates a truly special handmade piece that will be treasured for years to come.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crocheter, this snowman pattern offers a delightful way to celebrate the winter season while honing your amigurumi skills. Enjoy creating your new frosty friend!
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