Crochet snowman patterns are a fun way to decorate for winter. Whether full-sized snowpeople or smaller adornments, crochet creations look great on the tree, in a window, on a shelf, or hanging from your rearview mirror! Crochet items are so popular that you don't even need to wait for the holidays to enjoy them. Here's a collection of 15 free crochet patterns for snowmen ranging from a simple three-dimensional snowman ball to complex creations like Mrs. Claus, a big crocheted Grinch, and more! Add some charm to your Christmas decor with these crochet snowman patterns. They're all handmade and unique, so they'll stand out in the crowd of store-bought decorations. This collection includes simple snowflake ornaments to a tiny patchwork Nativity set.
Free Crochet Snowman Patterns
There's no need to let winter get you down! Whether you're hibernating from the cold or just looking for a creative way to stay warm, crochet snowmen are the perfect project. This collection of 15 crochet snowman patterns is perfect for handmade Christmas decorations. Add a warm, cheerful touch to your home this holiday season with one of these adorable knit and crochet snowmen. These little guys bring a smile to anyone's face and can be made in various sizes and colors. Whether you want something big enough to ride in on or want to give someone a smaller gift, there's a pattern for everyone!
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Tips For Crocheting Snowman Patterns
Now that winter is here, it's time to put on your creative cap and crochet your snowmen. The great thing about crochet is that it's a craft you can do while watching TV or listening to music. Pick up the yarn and hook, and start crocheting!
Here are some tips for crocheting snowman patterns:
- Use the right size hook for your yarn weight. This will ensure your project works quickly and easily, with no loose stitches or puckering in the fabric.
- Make sure you have enough yarn for your project before starting. If it's a scarf or hat, make sure it has an even number of rows, so you don't run out of yarn halfway through!
- Use a stitch marker if working in rounds so that you don't lose track of where you are in the pattern (for example, when switching colors). You can also use stitch markers to mark increases or decreases at specific patterns, making them visually obvious and easy to count later.
- Check your gauge regularly during crocheting, especially if using a new type of yarn or hook size.
Snowman Pillow:
This adorable little crochet snowman pillow adds to your Christmas decor. The pattern is free, and you can use any yarn you like! This crochet pillow is the perfect winter decor for any home. Inspired by vintage snowmen, this crochet snowman pillow is marred by a little mischievousness. His hat and scarf are appliqued from white fabric, and the rest of the body is machine stitched to make it durable for long winter nights on your couch! Crochet yourself a cozy corner with this adorable snowman pillow, sure to add a touch of winter wonderland charm to your home decor!
Materials
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in white, black, green
- (Yarn used in photo: I Love This Yarn! In White, Black, and Mid Green.)
- J/6.00mm crochet hook
- Tapestry/yarn needle
- Scissors
- 14” x 14” pillow form
Melted Snowman:
Make this adorable Crochet Melted Snowman decorate your home. This project is easy to follow and uses only a few simple stitches and yarns. Your crochet melted Snowman makes the perfect holiday decoration, or he can brighten up any room on a cold winter day! This adorable little crochet snowman is a great gift idea for your friends and family this holiday season. This crochet pattern is designed so that all the pieces can be worked together in each row instead of working on separate pieces and sewing them together afterward.
Materials
- Crochet hook size 7 – 4.5 mm
- 6 mm small black buttons – 5
- Sewing needles – large and small
- Black sewing thread
- Stitch marker
- Poly-fil stuffing
- Piece of cardboard
- Scissors
- Weighted stuffing material
Abbreviations
- BLO – back loop only
- Ch – chain
- DC – double crochet
- FLO – front loop only
- Rnd – round
- SC – single crochet
- Sl St – slip stitch
- St (Sts) – stitch (stitches)
Snowman Hot Pad:
The perfect gift for the holidays! Crochet Snowman Hot Pad makes an excellent Christmas stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or holiday decoration. Turn your home into a winter wonderland with this crochet snowman hot pad. It's easy to make and works great as an accessory to your kitchen table, stovetop, or just about anywhere that needs a little decoration and protection! This fun and festive snowman hot pad is a great project for winter gatherings. Lightweight, easy to carry, and fast to crochet. Make one for yourself or several as Christmas gifts.
Materials
- Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Tapestry needle
- Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic, 7 oz / 364 yds) *
- White 2 oz / 106 yds (Color A)
- Black 0.2 oz / 8 yds (Color B)
- Pumpkin 0.1 oz / 4 yds (Color C)
- Aruba Sea 0.8 oz / 43 yds (Color D)
Abbreviations
- MC = magic circle
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- WS = wrong side
- RS = right side
Amigurumi Snowman:
This crochet amigurumi snowman is fun to make and a great last-minute gift for family and friends. The pattern is easy to follow and features detailed instructions with plenty of photos. This adorable Snowman will be a hit at any party! This crochet amigurumi snowman is a great beginner project. It features simple stitches, and the pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn, which is much more forgiving than other yarn weights.
Materials
- Size D and F crochet hooks
- White yarn (worsted) – I used I Love This Cotton (1 skein)
- Orange yarn – I used I Love This Cotton (small amount)
- Yarn for hat (bulky) – Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick would be perfect (small amount)
- 2 – 8mm black safety eyes
- 2 buttons
- Black embroidery thread
- Embroidery/yarn needle
- Fiberfill
- Beans/Rice/Corn for stuffing the bottom
- Sewing pins (for attaching arms and nose)
Snowman Pillow:
This is fun and easy to make. Start cropping a snowman face, add the scarf and hat, and you are done! The perfect addition to any holiday decorating or putting in a child's bedroom. This crocheted snowman pillow creates a friendly and cozy atmosphere in your home, bedroom, or dorm. Make your room more fun and festive with a little help from this crochet snowman pillow. Decorate your home for all holiday seasons with a cozy pillow that adds personality to any room.
Materials
Yarn: Any Worsted Weight (Size 4), 100% Acrylic yarn. I used Impeccable by Loops and Threads, which is 4.5 oz / 127.5 g. A skein is 285 yds / 260 m. Amount needed for each color:
- White – 427 yds / 390 m (one & a half skeins of Impeccable)
- Burgundy – 142 yds / 130 m (half a skein of Impeccable)
- Black – 71 yds / 65 m (a quarter skein of Impeccable)
- Cherry (Red) – 71 yds / 65 m (a quarter skein of Impeccable)
- Crochet Hook Size: H/8 (5.00 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge). For the scarf fringe, a B/1 (2.25 mm) hook.
- Other Materials: scissors, yarn needle, measuring tape, pillow stuffing or one 16” x 16” pillow insert
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- RS = Right Side: The front/outside
- WS = Wrong Side: The back/inside
Lucy the Snowman Plushie:
Add a little Christmas joy to your home with our Lucy the Snowman Plushie. Crafted using 100% acrylic yarn, this adorable plush is just waiting to be hugged. She has been carefully crafted and dressed to be delightful. Whether she sits on your shelves or in your window, she'll be the perfect reminder of everything festive! Looking for a project to keep you knitting or crocheting long into the night? You'll love making this little Snowman, Lucy! She's quick and easy to make and makes a cute gift or decoration for your home. She is large enough to stand out on a shelf but small enough to fit into a pocket for those long winter nights filled with a cozy fireplace or hot chocolate.
Materials
- 3.25mm crochet hook / D hook*
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- #4 medium weight yarn – I used Yarn Bee Soft Secret in White, Brown, and scraps of orange and other colors for accessories
- stitch markers*
- tapestry needle*
- 8mm safety eyes*
- Polyfill stuffing*
- Poly Pellets
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- SC – single crochet
- DC – double crochet
- HDC – half double crochet
- FPDC – front post double crochet
- BPDC – back post double crochet
- sl – slip stitch
Snowman Gnome:
The Crochet Snowman Gnome is a fun crochet project that can brighten up your home during the cold weather. With many different colors and yarns, this Snowman can be customized in many ways. Add some whimsical winter fun to your home with this crochet snowman gnome. The body is crocheted using worsted-weight yarn, making the small detail stand out even more. This crochet snowman gnome is the perfect gift for nature enthusiasts and gardeners. He is the perfect size to place anywhere in your home, inside or out. Make his outfit unique by using different colored yarn and buttons.
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm
- Polyfil
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Hot Glue and Applicator (Optional)
- ½ cup Dry Beans (Optional)
Abbreviations
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- BLOSC – Back Loop Only Single Crochet
- FLOSC – Front Loop Only Single Crochet
- SLST – Slip Stitch
- ST(s) – Stitch(es)
- MC – Magic Circle
Snowman Pocket Scarf:
Are you ready for the holiday season? This scarf is the cutest way to celebrate! A simple snowman pocket is worked into a beautiful scarf, perfect for gifts or keeping you warm on chilly winter days. Crochet this scarf, and in just a few hours, you'll have something unique and adorable to wear all season long! Add winter warmth and holiday cheer to your outfit with our Crochet Snowman Pocket Scarf. With a snowman at either end of the scarf, you'll never have to worry about your hands getting cold again.
Materials
- 1 skein medium-weight acrylic yarn in red (Approximately 355 yards (324 m))
- (For my scarf, I used 1 skein of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn in color: Cranberry)
- Small amounts of medium-weight acrylic yarn in white, black, orange, and pink
- Amour Crochet Hook I (5.5mm)
- Amour Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
- Jumbo Tapestry Needles (Bent Point)
Abbreviations
- YO (yarn over)
- Hk (hook)
- Lp (loop)
- Ch (chain)
- St (stitch)
- Sp (space)
- Sl st (slip stitch)
- Sc (single crochet)
- Hdc (half double crochet)
- Dc (double crochet)
Snowman Gnome:
This adorable Snowman is sure to make your heart melt. Crochet by hand, this little guy will surely bring a smile to your face. This crochet snowman gnome is the perfect winter(Christmas) decoration for your home. He'd also make an excellent gift for someone special or to put on display at your office! You can make a Snowman Gnome of your own with this crochet pattern. The materials are relatively easy to find, and the process is fun, even for beginners. You can do it in one evening or spread out over several days for some marathoning crocheting.
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm)
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Poly-fil Stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- 2 buttons (approx. ½ inch /12 mm, can be slightly larger or smaller based on preference), wooden buttons are shown
- Sewing thread coordinating with buttons
- Sewing needle
- Poly-Pellets, 5 oz, approx. 1 cup (optional)
- Knee-high nylon stocking, white or light tan (optional)
- Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing small parts
- Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Soft White, used approx. 79-89 yds/72-81 m, Color (B) Pumpkin, used approx. 6 yds/5.5 m, Color (C) Taupe, used approx. 68 yds/62 m, Color (D) Autumn Red, used approx. 39+/- yds/36+/- m, Color (E) Dark Sage, used approx. 39+/- yds/36+/- m
Abbreviations
- back bar of the ch – Horizontal bar on the backside of a ch
- BLO – Work into the back loop only
- bo – Bobble (described below under special stitches)
- ch – Chain
- FLO – Work into the front loop only
- invisible finish
- picot – (described below under special stitches)
- Rnd(s) – Round(s)
- sc – Single crochet (including the standing sc)
- sc2tog – Single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(s)
- [ ] / ( ) – Work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
- magic circle/adjustable ring
Snuggly Snowman Plushy:
The perfect little plushy to cuddle! A sweet snowman made out of baby yarn. This is a great gift for anyone who loves snowmen and the winter season. The Crochet Snuggly Snowman plushy is easy to make and is a perfect winter DIY. They are super fun, cute, and cuddly - and you will love to give them away as gifts! Great for kids of all ages, this project makes a wonderful snowman decoration for Christmas or any other time of the year too!
Materials
- 225 yds of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky (5) in White
- 75 yds of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek (4) in Burgundy
- 10 yds of Big Twist Value (4) in Orange
- 2 safety eyes (10 mm)
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 3 buttons
- Stitch marker
- Optional: a bit of orange embroidery floss
Abbreviations
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- ss = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = sc increase (work 2 sc in the same st)
- dec = sc decrease (work 2 sc together)
- dc = double crochet
- fpdc = front post dc
Snowman Fridge Magnet:
New to the family? Introduce your new Crochet Snowman Fridge Magnet to the world! With a friendly face and bright colors, he's easy to love. Place him on your fridge and watch the smiles. These adorable Crochet Snowman Fridge Magnets are so fun and easy to make. These festive crocheted snowmen would be great for a Christmas tree or even party favors for a Snowman theme birthday party. Add some fun to your fridge with these crochet snowman refrigerator magnets. These easy-to-make designs will keep notes, pictures of family members, and reminders stuck to the fridge, so you can easily see them when you open the door.
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand DIY Yarn (100% acrylic, worsted weight, 65 yds / 30g per ball)
- 30 yds White
- 10 yds Sky (lt blue)
- 5 yds Royal (dk blue)
- ½ yd each Black and Orange or Black and Orange embroidery floss
- Hook: Size H / 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge.
- Notions:
- Yarn Needle
- The strong, flat magnet that will fit inside the Snowman (sample shown is 1 inch diameter)
- Xyron hot glue gun and glue stick
- Stitch marker (optional)
- ¼ – ½ inch pom (store-bought, or made with the Royal yarn)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- inc = increase (see Special Stitches)
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
Snowman Family Trio:
The best trio of snowmen you can find! This cheerful family of snowmen will bring a smile to your face this winter. They make a wonderful addition to your holiday decor. This adorable family of snowmen has been crocheted with care and attention to detail. The set includes one Snowman and two snowwomen, each wearing a scarf and hat and adorable knitted accessories. This sweet snowman family is the perfect gift for this cold winter! The perfect way to spread joy and warmth, this crochet project will lead to hours of fun for all!
Materials
- Crochet hooks:
- 8.0mm for Snowmen's bodies
- 5.5 for accessories.
- 2 Balls of Baby Softee Chunky in Natural
- Red Heart Super Saver Metallics in:
- Black (top hat)
- Red (ear warmer + scarf
- Grey (small beanie/toque)
Abbreviations
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Rnd: Round
- St: Stitch
- Sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
Snowman Ornament:
This little crochet snowman ornament keeps your home from feeling too Christmasy. He'll also look great hanging on your Christmas tree with other ornaments. Add some festive cheer to your home with this crochet snowman ornament. Handcrafted from acrylic yarn, this lightweight decoration can be hung year-round to provide a touch of handmade charm. This adorable snowman crochet ornament will look great on any tree. It is sure to make everyone smile!
Materials
- I Love this Yarn in White. Scrap yarn in black and orange
- G / 4.00mm Crochet Hook
- 9mm Safety Eyes
- (3) 11mm / 7/16” Black Buttons
- Chenille Stem for Scarf
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun (optional)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
- mc = magic circle / ring
- dc = double crochet
- t = turn
- st = stitch (es)
- Sl st = slip stitch
Snowman Christmas Ornament:
Crochet this Snowman Christmas Ornament with the easy-to-follow pattern. This fun patchwork design comes together in just one knitting project because it uses two different yarns and stitches. And it features a super simple beaded wire hanger on the back for display after Christmas! This free crochet snowman ornament pattern is perfect for adding festive flair to your tree. This little guy will make you smile, and who wouldn't want that this holiday season?
Materials
- E 3.50 mm crochet hook
- Medium Worsted weight (#4) yarn
I used :
- Impeccable by Loops and thread in color Aran
- Orange yarn for the nose – carrot buttons would be cute too!
- Black yarn for mouth & eyes
- Scarf color of your choice I used pink and purple from hobby lobby I love this yarn
- –Same two colors were used for the buttons.
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Poly-fil
Abbreviations
- Stitches:
- CH – chain
- ST – stitch (stitch space)
- Sl St – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet
- SC INC – single crochet increase (2 sc in the same st)
- SC DEC – SC decrease
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