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Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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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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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

This Snowman Amigurumi pattern walks you through making a soft, plush snowman complete with removable hats, a scarf, button details, and a carrot nose. You will work mostly in single crochet rounds using plush yarn for a fluffy finish and a smaller hook for tight stitches. The pattern includes two hat variants and a simple scarf worked back-and-forth for variety.

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, the finished toy measures about 12 in / 28 cm tall using the recommended yarn and hook. Basic crochet skills are sufficient, and full assembly instructions are included.

Why You'll Love This Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms plush yarn into a soft, lovable snowman that feels like a warm holiday hug. I enjoy how quick the main pieces crochet up, yet the final toy has delightful details like the striped hat and carrot nose. I designed the assembly steps to be straightforward so you can get a neat, secure finish even if you are new to amigurumi. Making variations — like a black beret or a striped hat — is fun and lets me personalize each snowman for friends and family.

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 love personalizing this snowman by changing yarn colors and textures; swap the plush white for a bouclé or wool blend for a unique look.

I sometimes use bulky yarn with a larger hook to make a chunkier, squishier snowman, or use fine yarn and a smaller hook to make a tiny keychain version.

I add felt cheeks, tiny embroidered freckles, or different eye styles (safety eyes, buttons, or crocheted eyes) to change expression and personality.

I create themed outfits by making different scarves, tiny hats, or even a little vest — striped hats look especially charming and are easy to customize with carried yarn.

I often experiment with adding a wire armature inside the arms for gentle posability, which is nice if you want the snowman to hold a small prop.

I sometimes embroider a smile differently or move the eyes slightly higher or lower to create happy, surprised, or sleepy expressions.

Try contrasting buttons (wooden, black, or colorful) to change the style from classic to playful, and sew them securely with matching yarn tails.

For a gift-ready finish, make a matching tiny stocking or a present to tuck in the snowman’s arms; it personalizes the set wonderfully.

If you want to make a set, scale the pattern using yarn weight and hook size so the family of snowmen has consistent proportions.

I recommend testing one modification at a time so you can evaluate how size, stuffing, and stitch tension affect the finished shape before committing to a full redesign.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs can cause misaligned attachment points; place markers and count stitches when you join the two legs to ensure they meet evenly. ✗ Under-stuffing the body and head results in a floppy toy that does not sit or hold shape; stuff gradually and firmly, especially around the neck, and sew the head twice for security. ✗ Cutting yarn after the first leg can leave you with a visible seam or hole at the join; follow the pattern and do not cut the yarn when finishing the second leg so you can join seamlessly. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes at the recommended rounds will mean you cannot place them properly later; insert 16 mm safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 with nine stitches between them before closing the head. ✗ Pulling yarn too tightly during color switches on the hat can distort the brim; change colors without cutting the yarn and carry strands neatly, keeping tension even to maintain hat shape.

Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming hand-crocheted snowman amigurumi that is perfect for holiday gifting or cozy décor. This pattern uses plush yarn for a soft, cuddly finish and includes two hat variants, a scarf, buttons, and a cute carrot nose. Clear step-by-step rounds and assembly notes guide you through making a sweet snowman with secure seams and adorable facial details.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Snowman Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn Dolce YarnArt 120m (131 yds)/100g in white (color 741) - 1 ball (100g)
  • 02
    Plush yarn Dolce YarnArt 120m (131 yds)/100g in red (color 748) - approx 20g for scarf and striped hat
  • 03
    Plush yarn Dolce YarnArt 120m (131 yds)/100g in green - approx 20g for scarf and striped hat
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    Black plush yarn (approx 20g) as alternative for beret or hat
  • 05
    Cotton yarn YarnArt Jeans 159m (174 yds)/50g or another cotton/acrylic medium yarn in orange for nose - small amount
  • 06
    Cotton or acrylic medium yarn in black for buttons and embroidered details - small amount
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    Substitute plush yarn options: Himalayan Dolphin Baby 120m (131 yds)/100g (white 80301); Velvet by Bernat 288m (315 yds)/300g (White Sand); Baby Bee Adore 100g/84m (color Angel); IceCream Deluxe by Lion Brand 142m (155 yds)/142g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook US size G/6 (4 mm)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size C/2 (3 mm)
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    Glitter safety eyes 16 mm (2 pieces) - optional (you can substitute with buttons or crochet eyes)
  • 04
    Fiber fill stuffing
  • 05
    Black thread for embroidering face details and light brown thread for assembling
  • 06
    Tapestry needle
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 09
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Beginning :

Info :

All pieces are worked in a spiral continuously. This means that you do not end the rnd with a slip stitch and do not start a rnd with a chain. I start working every piece from a magic ring but you can ch2 and work the necessary number of sc in the second st from the hook. You should crochet tight enough to prevent stuffing from sticking out.

— Head :

Round 1 :

With plush white yarn and hook G/6 (4 mm) make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 3 :

(INC):(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 18 sts

Round 4 :

(INC): (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 5 :

(INC): (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 6 :

(INC): (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 36 sts

Round 7 :

(INC): (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 42 sts

Round 8 :

(INC): (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 48 sts

Round 9-15 :

sc in each st around = 48 sts

Info :

Important!!!! If you use safety eyes (16 mm) insert them now between rounds 11 and 12 with 9 sts in between.

Round 16 :

(DEC): (sc in next 6 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 42 sts

Round 17 :

(DEC): (sc in next 5 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 36 sts

Round 18 :

(DEC): (sc in next 4 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 19 :

(DEC): (sc in next 3 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 20 :

(DEC): (sc in next 2 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 18 sts

Info :

Stuff the head.

Round 21 :

(DEC): (sc in next st, sc dec)*6 times = 12 sts

Round 22 :

(DEC): sc dec*6 times = 6 sts

Info :

Fasten off.

— Legs & Body :

Round 1 :

With plush white and hook G/6 (4 mm) make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 3 :

(INC): (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 18 sts

Round 4-10 :

sc in each st around = 18 sts

Info :

Fasten off, leave the tail about 10 cm and cut the yarn. One leg is done.

Info :

Rep rnds 1-10 for the second leg. Do not cut yarn when the second leg is finished.

Round 11 :

Continue with plush white yarn from second leg: 18 sc around the 1st leg' sts, then make 18 sc around the 2nd leg's sts (this is how legs are attached to each other) = 36 sts

Info :

!!!Then with the tail of the first leg yarn you should do 1 sl st inside the legs to prevent hole between the legs.

Round 12-18 :

sc in each st around = 36 sts

Info :

Now you need to stuff the legs. Otherwise it will be difficult later.

Round 19 :

(DEC): (sc in next 4 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 20 :

sc in each st around = 30 sts

Round 21 :

(DEC): (sc in next 3 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 22 :

sc in each st around = 24 sts

Round 23 :

(DEC): (sc in next 2 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 18 sts

Info :

Now stuff the body and continue:

Round 24 :

(DEC): (sc in next st, sc dec)*6 times = 12 sts

Round 25 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Info :

Fasten off.

— Arm (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With plush white yarn and hook G/6 (4 mm) make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 3-8 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 9 :

(DEC): (sc in next 4 sts, sc dec)*2 times = 10 sts

Info :

Stuff the arm, do not stuff it too tight.

Round 10 :

(DEC): (sc in next 3 sts, sc dec)*2 times = 8 sts

Round 11 :

(DEC): (sc in next 2 sts, sc dec)*2 times = 6 sts

Info :

Fold arm in half and sc two sides together with sc 2.

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends. One arm is done.

Info :

Rep rnds 1-11 for the second arm.

— Buttons (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With black cotton yarn and hook 3 mm make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring =6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around=12 sts

Info :

Fasten off. Leave the long tail for sewing.

Info :

Repeat for second button.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

With orange cotton yarn and hook 3 mm make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

sc in each st around = 6 sts

Round 3 :

(INC): (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*3 times =9 sts

Round 4 :

sc in each st around = 9 sts

Round 5 :

(INC): (sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st)*3 times =12 sts

Round 6 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 7 :

(INC): (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st)*3 times = 15 sts

Round 8 :

sc in each st around = 15 sts

Round 9 :

(INC): (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st)*3 times = 18 sts

Info :

Fasten off. Leave the long tail for sewing.

— Eyes (if you don't have safety eyes) :

Round 1 :

With black yarn and hook or 3 mm make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Info :

Join with sl st and fasten off. Leave the long tail of the yarn for sewing.

Info :

Make 1 or two stiches with white yarn

— Hat variant 1 :

Round 1 :

With red plush or another chunky yarn and hook G/6 (4 mm) make: 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

sc in each st around = 6 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to green yarn, don't cut the red yarn

Round 3 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 4 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to red yarn, don't cut the green yarn

Round 5 :

(INC): (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times =18 sts

Round 6 :

sc in each st around = 18 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to green yarn, don't cut the red yarn

Round 7 :

(INC): (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 8 :

sc in each st around = 24 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to red yarn, don't cut the green yarn

Round 9 :

(INC): (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 10 :

sc in each st around = 30 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to green yarn, don't cut the red yarn

Round 11 :

(INC): (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 36 sts

Round 12 :

sc in each st around = 36 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to red yarn, don't cut the green yarn

Round 13 :

(INC): (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 42 sts

Round 14 :

sc in each st around = 42 sts

Info :

!!! Switch to green yarn, finish with the red yarn.

Round 15 :

(INC): (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 48 sts

Round 16 :

sc in each st around = 48 sts

Info :

Fasten off. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

— Hat variant 2 :

Round 1 :

With black plush or another chunky yarn and G/6 (4 mm) make: 6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 3 :

(INC):(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 18 sts

Round 4 :

(INC): (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 5 :

(INC): (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 6 :

(INC): (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 36 sts

Round 7 :

(Crochet in back loops only) sc in each st around = 36 sts

Round 8-9 :

sc in each st around = 36 sts

Info :

Fasten off. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

— Pompom for hats :

Round 1 :

With white plush yarn and hook G/6 (4 mm) make a magic ring. 6 sc in magic ring =6 sts

Round 2 :

(INC): 2 sc in each st around=12 sts

Round 3 :

sc in each st around =12 sts

Round 4 :

(DEC): sc dec*6 times =6 sts

Info :

Fasten off. Leave the long tail for sewing. Sew to the hat.

— Scarf (Variant 1) :

Info :

Work the scarf back and forth in rows. This means that you need to make a turning chain at the end of each row.

Info :

With red plush yarn and hook 4mm make ch 5.

Row 1 :

sc in 2nd chain from hook and in next 3 sts, ch1 = 4 sts, turn

Row 2-39 :

sc in next 4 sts, ch1 = 4 sts, turn

Row 40 :

sc in next 4 sts = 4 sts

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

If you use safety eyes, you must insert them when you crocheted the head or sew the eyes to the head between 11 and 12 round with 9 sts in between.

Step 2 :

Sew the head to the body (attach linking sts from the round 20 of the head to sts from round 25 of the body). !!! To head does not dangle, fill the body strongly and sew twice.

Step 3 :

With the same thread using needle sculpting, shape the head. Use photo as a guide.

Step 4 :

Sew arms to the body between 24 and 25 rounds. !!!Try to stick the needle in the same place that will help to keep arms flexible.

Step 5 :

Sew the nose with the tail of the orange yarn between rounds 10 and 14.

Step 6 :

With the black cotton yarn embroider the mouth (between rounds 14 and 16 with 5st between) and with the same thread embroider eyebrows (between rounds 8 and 11 with 7 stitches between at the top) as shown at the photo.

Step 7 :

Tie the scarf on snowman neck.

Step 8 :

Then sew buttons on the belly with tail of the buttons yarn. 1st button between rounds 14 and 17, 2nd button between rounds 19 and 21.

Step 9 :

Also you can sew on Christmas hat to the head, or leave it removable.

Info :

That's all. Your toy is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes (16 mm) into the head between rounds 11 and 12 with 9 stitches between them before closing the head or sew eyes afterwards in the same positions.
  • Sew the head to the body by matching and linking stitches from round 20 of the head to round 25 of the body; stuff the body firmly and sew through twice so the head does not dangle.
  • Use needle sculpting with the same thread to shape the head (refer to photos) and adjust placement of facial features before final stitching.
  • Attach arms to the body between rounds 24 and 25, inserting the needle in consistent positions to keep arms flexible and secure.
  • Sew the nose with the long tail of the orange yarn between rounds 10 and 14 and embroider mouth and eyebrows with black thread between the prescribed rounds for correct placement.
  • Tie the scarf around the neck and sew two buttons onto the belly using the button tails: first between rounds 14 and 17, second between rounds 19 and 21; optionally sew or leave the hat removable.

Important Notes

  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 with nine stitches between them to ensure correct placement and safety.
  • 💡Work all pieces in continuous spiral rounds; do not end rounds with slip stitch or start a round with chain unless instructed.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly but not overly tight; overstuffing can distort shaping and make sewing difficult.
  • 💡When joining the legs, do not cut the yarn after the first leg so you can join seamlessly and prevent holes between legs.
  • 💡Carry color changes in the hat without cutting yarn for neat stripes and weave in ends securely after finishing.

This delightful Snowman Amigurumi pattern is a cozy, holiday-ready project you can finish in a weekend. It includes cute finishing touches like a carrot nose, removable hats, and a snug scarf to personalize your snowman. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor — make one in classic white or try fun color variations! ❄️🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 in / 28 cm high when using the recommended plush yarn and hook G/6 (4 mm).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and texture; use a suitable hook for your chosen yarn and expect size changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Beginner Friendly; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience level and how many accessories you add.