About This Snowman Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern makes a 15 cm tall snowman amigurumi using white, red and green yarns with a sweet hat and scarf. The project includes full round-by-round instructions for the body, nose, arms, hat and scarf plus finishing tips. You will embroider simple facial details and sew on buttons and eyes to complete the look.
The pattern uses basic amigurumi techniques with shaping and color changes for the hat brim. Photos are provided to guide assembly and placement. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with increases, decreases and working in the BLO.
Why You'll Love This Snowman Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simple shapes with charming details that bring the snowman to life. The hat and scarf give so much personality with only small extra steps, and embroidering the snowflakes is a fun finishing touch. I enjoy how the construction is straightforward but still allows for customization with colors and facial expressions. Making several in different colors is addictive and perfect for gifting or table decor.
Switch Things Up
I love how easily this snowman pattern can be customized by changing yarn colors and facial details to create unique characters.
I often swap the red hat for a blue or pastel shade for a softer, modern look that works well as nursery decor.
Want a mini keychain version? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to scale the pattern down and add a small loop to the hat top.
For a chunkier, cuddlier toy, choose a bulkier yarn and larger hook — the shape will remain the same but the finished feel becomes plush and huggable.
I sometimes embroider different expressions by moving the mouth placement or using different thread colors to change the personality.
You can replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a child-safe version or to achieve a more handmade look.
Try adding tiny accessories like a pompom on the hat, a little crocheted broom, or tiny mittens to expand this into a set of characters.
I recommend experimenting with stitch tension and stuffing amounts to fine-tune the silhouette — firmer stuffing gives structure while softer stuffing gives a squishier feel.
If you prefer a rustic style, use natural or variegated yarns and a looser tension to create a homespun aesthetic.
Finally, I love grouping several snowmen in contrasting sizes and colors as a festive centerpiece; mix hooks and yarns to make a coordinated collection.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stuffing as you go leads to lumps and poor shaping; remember to fill in the pieces gradually while following the rounds to keep smooth curves.
✗ Placing safety eyes without counting rows can misalign the face; attach the eyes to the 43rd and 44th rows, 9 stitches apart, and double-check spacing before securing.
✗ Ignoring BLO instructions when specified will change the intended edge finish; work BLO (back loops only) exactly where directed for the correct texture and construction.
✗ Not crocheting the two scarf/arm edges together will leave raw edges; crochet the edges together at the same time as instructed to create a neat, finished seam.
✗ Overstuffing the top of the body causes a misshapen head area; stuff lightly at first and add more gradually until the shape matches the photos.
