Adorable Amigurumi Snowman Crochet: Easy DIY Winter Crafts

This adorable Amigurumi Snowman is the perfect handmade gift for the holidays. Whether you are looking for a charming addition to your winter decor, a sweet present for a child, or a market-ready item for craft fairs, this plush toy brings cozy charm to any space. Designed with soft Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn, this snowman features a fluffy texture that is sure to delight. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own winter friend, complete with a festive hat and scarf.

Our Touch: Gift and Use Ideas

The plush nature of the recommended Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn gives this snowman a distinctively soft and cuddly appeal, making it an ideal comfort toy for young children. Beyond its role as a cherished gift, this snowman serves as excellent seasonal decor. Its neutral white body pairs beautifully with any color choice for the hat and scarf, allowing you to customize the palette to match your home’s holiday theme. The included accessories—a red and white Christmas cap and a simple scarf—add a pop of color and personality, turning a simple amigurumi into a character with style. Consider adding a small bell to the hat or using contrasting yarn for the scarf to create a unique keepsake that captures the spirit of the season.

Project Overview

This pattern guides you through creating a 20 cm tall plush snowman amigurumi. The project includes the body, head, legs, handles, a carrot nose, and accessories (hat and scarf). The design by kharitoshkiny_kroshki utilizes a 4 mm hook for the main body to work with the plush yarn effectively. The finished toy is approximately 20 cm tall, though this may vary slightly depending on the specific yarn weight and tension used.

Materials

• Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn in two colors (1 skein of white for the body, half a skein of any color for the cap and scarf).
• Nose Yarn: Orange semi-cotton or cotton yarn.
• Hooks: Sizes 4 mm and 3 mm.
• Eyes: Safety eyes with a diameter of 10 mm.
• Tools: Tapestry needle, stitch marker.
• Filling: Holofiber or synthetic fluff.

Gauge and Finished Size

The finished snowman will be approximately 20 cm when completed. Please note that the final size may vary depending on the specific chenille or plush yarn chosen and individual tension.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single crochet
• Inc: Increase
• Dec: Decrease
• Slst: Slip stitch

Pattern Notes

As Christmas approaches, this pattern offers a wonderful way to bring festive cheer. Kids will love this cute and fluffy crochet snowman amigurumi toy. The designer recommends using Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn with a 4 mm hook for the main body. You will also learn how to make a scarf and a Christmas hat to decorate the snowman. The scarf is made using turning rows of single crochet. To ensure the cap fits well and feels soft, stretch it slightly with your hands in different directions and length after finishing.

Pattern Instructions

Handles (2 pieces)

Crochet with white yarn.

• 1. 6 sc in MR
• 2. 6 inc (12)
• 3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
• 4-5. 18 sc
• 6. (4 sc, dec)*3 (15)
• 7. (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
• 8-14. 12 sc

Stuff only the lower part. Connect the edges of the piece with sc. Fasten the thread and cut.

Legs (2 parts)

Crochet with white yarn.

• 1. 6 sc in MR
• 2. 6 inc (12)
• 3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
• 4. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• 5. 24 sc
• 6. (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• 7. (sc, dec)*6 (12)
• 8. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the piece. Pull the hole together. Leave a thread for sewing.

Body

Crochet in white yarn.

• 1. 6 sc in MR
• 2. 6 inc (12)
• 3. (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
• 4. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• 5. (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
• 6. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
• 7. (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
• 9-15. 48 sc
• 16. (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
• 17. 42 sc
• 18. (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
• 19. 36 sc
• 20. (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
• 21. 30 sc
• 22. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
• 23. Crochet in the handles: 5 sc, 6 sc together with the handle, 6 sc, 6 sc together with the handle, 1 sc.
• 24. (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• 25. 18 sc

Stuff tightly. Secure the thread and cut.

Head

Crochet with white yarn. Stuff as you crochet.

• 1. 6 sc in MR
• 2. 6 inc (12)
• 3. (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
• 4. 1 sc, inc (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc (24)
• 5. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
• 6. 2 sc, inc (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36)
• 7. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
• 8-13. 42 sc
• Insert eyes between rows 11 and 12 at a distance of 3 sc.
• 14. (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
• 15. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)
• 16. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
• 17. sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, sc (18)

Pull the hole together. Fasten the thread and cut it, leaving the end for sewing.

Carrot Nose

Crochet with orange yarn, hook number 3.

• 1. 6 sc in MR
• 2. (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
• 3. (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
• 4-8. 12 sc
• 9. (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
• 10. (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)

Fill, tighten the hole. Fasten the thread and cut, leaving the end for sewing.

Christmas Cap

Start crocheting from the pompom.

• 1. 6 sc in MR (or ch2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook) (6)
• 2. 6 inc (12)
• 3. (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
• 4. 18 sc (18)
• 5. (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
• 6. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the pompom with fiberfill. Change color to red. Do not crochet very tightly.

• 7. 6 sc
• 8. (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
• 9-10. 9 sc (9)
• 11. (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
• 12-13. 12 sc (12)
• 14. (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
• 15-16. 15 sc (15)
• 17. (4 sc, inc)*3 (18)
• 18. 18 sc (18)
• 19. (5 sc, inc)*3 (21)
• 20. 21 sc (21)
• 21. (6 sc, inc)*3 (24)
• 22. 24 sc (24)
• 23. (7 sc, inc)*3 (27)
• 24. 27 sc (27)
• 25. (8 sc, inc)*3 (30)
• 26. 30 sc (30)
• 27. (9 sc, inc)*3 (33)
• 28. 33 sc (33)
• 29. (10 sc, inc)*3 (36)
• 30-31. 36 sc (36)

Try on the cap on the toy; you may also need to crochet a round with increases so that the cap is in size. Change color to white (fluffy yarn).

• 32. (11 sc, inc)*3 (39)
• 33. 39 sc (39)

Fasten off with slst, cut the yarn. Weave in the yarn ends. To make the cap more elastic, stretch it slightly with your hands in different directions and length.

Scarf

Crochet the scarf in any convenient way using turning rows of sc. Use the remaining half skein of yarn.

Assembly

1. Sew the nose to the head.
2. Embroider the eyebrows and mouth.
3. Sew the legs to the body.
4. Attach the hat and scarf.

Your amigurumi snowman is ready!

Tips

• If you are wondering how to crochet a snowman, follow these instructions carefully to ensure the shape is correct.
• Always try on the cap on the toy before finishing to ensure it fits properly. You may need to add an extra round of increases if the cap is too small.
• For a better fit and softer texture, stretch the finished cap slightly with your hands in different directions and length.

FAQs

What yarn is best for this snowman?

The pattern is designed for Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn, which gives the snowman a soft, fluffy texture. However, you can use any chenille or plush yarn, keeping in mind that the finished size may vary.

How do I attach the eyes?

Use safety eyes with a diameter of 10 mm. Insert them between rows 11 and 12 of the head, spaced 3 single crochets apart.

Can I change the colors of the hat?

Yes, the pattern suggests red and white, but you can use any color combination for the cap and scarf that suits your preference.

How do I make the scarf?

The scarf is made using turning rows of single crochet. You can create a rectangular strip using the remaining yarn from the cap.

Why is my cap too tight?

Try on the cap as you crochet. If it is too tight, add an extra round of increases before the final white section. Additionally, stretching the finished cap can help it fit more comfortably.