Crochet Snowman Pattern (Easy Amigurumi Winter Decor)

A round, cheerful snowman is a versatile decoration that works for the whole winter season, not just Christmas. This pattern uses two stacked spheres and a simple scarf for a classic look.

Materials

• White worsted weight yarn (about 40g)
• Orange yarn for the nose (small amount)
• Black yarn or small buttons for eyes and buttons
• Contrast yarn for the scarf (about 10g)
• 4.0mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Two small twigs or brown pipe cleaner pieces for arms
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations

• MR — magic ring
• sc — single crochet
• inc — increase
• dec — invisible decrease
• st(s) — stitch(es)

Bottom Sphere (Body)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
• Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
• Rounds 6–11: sc around, no increase (30) — 6 rounds

Begin stuffing firmly.

• Round 12: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
• Round 13: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
• Round 14: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
• Round 15: dec around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave through remaining stitches and cinch closed.

Top Sphere (Head)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
• Rounds 4–8: sc around, no increase (18) — 5 rounds

Attach small safety eyes or embroider between rounds 4-5, spaced evenly.

• Round 9: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
• Round 10: dec around (6)

Stuff firmly before closing. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Nose

With orange yarn, chain 4, then sc twice into the 2nd chain from hook working around the small tube shape to create a tiny cone. Fasten off leaving a tail and sew to the center of the head as a small carrot-shaped nose.

Assembly

Sew the head sphere on top of the body sphere, centering it and securing well. Embroider or sew 3 small buttons down the front of the body. Insert small twigs or bent pipe cleaner pieces into the sides of the body for arms (secure with a dab of fabric glue if needed).

Scarf

Chain a length long enough to wrap around the neck with some hanging down (approximately 20-24 sts), then work 2-3 rows of single crochet. Add small fringe to each end by cutting short lengths of yarn and knotting them through the end stitches. Wrap around the neck join between head and body, crossing the ends and tacking in place with a few stitches.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Add a small crocheted hat or leave the head bare for a classic bald snowman look.

Tip: use a slightly fuzzy or bouclé white yarn if you have some on hand — it gives a lovely "snowy" texture without any extra work.

It sits well beside the Christmas gnome on a shelf or mantel.