For the longest time, I’ve been intimidated by amigurumi and it just never seemed like something I would design myself. This crochet snowman amigurumi is my first attempt at designing an amigurumi.
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And, oh boy! are there many cute, adorable, fantastic amigurumi patterns out there.
If you’ve come across my post on the Hearty Giraffe I made a while back, I mentioned that crocheting amigurumi was not something I enjoyed making. Well, I will say for certain this snowman is an exception. In fact, I feel empowered and believe I can/will design more amigurumi patterns henceforth (is there a lesson here?).
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Skill Level: Experienced beginner
Finished size: 9 inches tall, 15 inches around
You’ll need:
– 4mm and 3.5mm hooks
– 1 skein worsted weight yarn. In this pattern, Alize Cotton Gold Plus (100g/3.53oz, 200mt/361yds;
colour 55/lot 137310). No colour name so it will just be White
– Worsted weight yarn in colors green (50g or less), orange, brown and black thread
– Stuffing
– 3 to 5 0.5 inches black buttons
– Stitch marker
– Needle to weave in ends
Abbreviations:
- SC- single crochet
- HDC- half double crochet
- FHDC- Foundation half double crochet (tutorial here)
- SC2tog- single crochet 2 together OR single crochet decrease
- Sl St-slip stitch
- Ch- chain
- MC- main colour
- CC- contrast colour
Notes:
- Pattern is written in U.S terms
- Body and head are worked in one piece
- Pattern is worked in spiral
- Remember to place stitch marker in the last stitch of row
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Crochet Snowman Amigurumi- Free Pattern
BODY (with 4mm hook)
Form Magic ring
Round 1: SC 6 in ring
Round 2: 2SC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: *SC in 1, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (18)
Round 4: *2SC in 1, SC in next 2. Repeat from * around (24)
Round 5: *SC in 3, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (30)
Round 6: *2SC in 1, SC in next 4. Repeat from * around (36)
Round 7: *SC in 5, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (42)
Round 8: *2SC in 1, SC in next 6. Repeat from * around (48)
Round 9: *SC in 7, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (54)
Round 10: in BLO SC around (54)
Round 11: SC around
Round 12: *2SC in 1, SC in next 8. Repeat from * around (60)
Rounds 13-14: SC around
Round 15: *SC in 9, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (66)
Rounds 16-19: SC around
Round 20: *2SC in 1, SC in next 10. Repeat from * around (72)
Rounds 21-22: SC around
Round 23: *SC2tog, SC in 10. Repeat from * around (66)
Rounds 24-27: SC around
Round 28: *SC2tog, SC in 9. Repeat from * around (60)
Rounds 29-30: SC around
Round 31: *SC2tog, SC in 8*. Repeat from * around (54)
Rounds 32-33: SC around
Round 34: *SC2tog, SC in 7. Repeat from * around
Rounds 35-36: SC around (Note: (Refer to Joining Tips below). Sew buttons on the body at this point)
Round 37: *SC2tog, SC in 6. Repeat from * around
Round 38: *SC2tog, SC in 5. Repeat from * around
Round 39: *SC2tog, SC in 4. Repeat from * around
Round 40: SC around (Note: Start stuffing)
HEAD
Round 41: *SC in 2, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (40)
Round 42: *SC in 3, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (50)
Rounds 43-44: SC around
Round 45: *SC in 4, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (60)
Rounds 46-49: SC around
Round 50: *SC in 5, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (70)
Rounds 51-52: SC around
Round 53: *SC2tog, SC in 5. Repeat from * around (60)
Rounds 54-57: SC around (Note: the nose will be positioned on this row)
Round 58: *SC 2tog, SC in 4. Repeat from * around (50)
Rounds 59-60: SC around
Round 61: *SC2tog, SC in 3. Repeat from * around (40)
Rounds 62-63: SC around (Note: (Refer to Joining Tips below) sew on eyes, nose, and lips at this point and start stuffing head)
Round 64: *SC2tog, SC in 2. Repeat from * around (30)
Round 65: SC around
Round 66: *SC2tog, SC in 1. Repeat from * around (20)
Round 67: SC2tog around.
Break yarn, leave long tail to sew head closed
EYES (with 3.5mm hook. If you decide not to use buttons)
From Magic ring
Round 1: SC 6 in ring
Round 2: *SC in 1, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (9)
Break yarn, leave long tail to sew on head
NOSE (with 4.mm hook)
Form Magic ring
Round 1: SC 4 in ring
Round 2: *SC in 1, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (6)
Round 3: SC around
Round 4: *SC in 2, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (8)
Round 5: *SC in 3, 2SC in next*. Repeat from * around (10)
Round 6: SC around
Round 7: SC2tog, SC in 8 (9)
Round 8: SC around
Round 9: SC in 4, 2SC in next, SC in 4 (10)
Round 10: SC in 5, 2SC in next, SC in 4 (11) (Start stuffing at this point)
Rounds 11-14: SC around
Round 15: SC in 5, SC2tog (10)
Break yarn, leave long tail to sew on head
FINGERS (with 3.5mm hook)
Form Magic ring
Round 1: SC 4 in ring
Round 2: *SC in 1, 2SC in next*. Repeat * to * around (6)
Rounds 3-6: SC around
Break yarn, weave in end
ARMS (with 3.5mm hook)
From Magic ring
Round 1: SC 6 in ring
Round 2: *SC in 1, 2SC in next. Repeat from * around (9)
Rounds 3-9: SC around
Round 10: (this is where we’ll join the nub/finger) SC in 4, hold nub (finger) along with the arm and SC 3 through it and the arm, SC in 2
Rounds 11-25: SC around
Break yarn, leave long tail to sew on body
HAT (with 4mm hook) Note: MC- Green, CC- Orange
Form Magic ring
Round 1: HDC 8 in ring. Sl St to 1st HDC
Round 2: Ch 1, 2HDC in each stitch around. Sl St to 1st HDC (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, *HDC in 1st, 2HDC in next*. Repeat * to * around. Sl St to 1st HDC (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, *HDC in 2, 2HDC in next*. Repeat * to * around. Sl St to 1st HDC (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, *HDC in 3, 2HDC in next*. Repeat * to * around. Sl St to 1st HDC (40)
Round 6: CH 1, *HDC in 4, 2HDC in next*. Repeat * to * around. Sl St to 1st HDC (48)
Rounds 7-11: Ch 1, HDC around. Sl St to 1st HDC with CC
Round 12: Ch 1, SC around. Sl St to 1st SC with MC
Round 13: Ch 1, HDC around (note: you could decide to stop here or repeat rounds 12 & 13 again)
Break yarn, weave in ends
POM POM
Here is a good tutorial on 3 ways to make a pom pom
SCARF (with 4mm hook)
Row 1: FHDC 65 or Chain 66, skip 1st chain and HDC in 65. Ch 1, turn
Rows 2-3: HDC across
Break yarn, weave in ends
JOINING TIPS
On the body
– use the bottom part where you made stitches into the BLO to guide on what angle to sew the buttons. The start/end point of the BLO should be behind or beside where you sew the buttons
– leave 1 inch space each between buttons
– sew arms on same line with the top/first button
– leave 2 inches space each between the top button and either arms
– leave 1 inch space between the head and the arm, so the scarf can sit comfortably on the ‘neck’
On the head
– sew the nose first. When sewing it, align it on the same line as the buttons on the body
– Sew eyes with a 1.2 inches space between them
– for the lips/mouth, pass black yarn through the stitches
– before stuffing, tie all loose ends inside the head multiple times, just to ensure they’re well secured
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Virginia says
What would be a good substitute yarn? I can’t find the yarn that you used?
Rose says
A good cotton yarn or cotton and acrylic blend, worsted weight yarn will do. Paintbox yarns has a good range https://bit.ly/32yvYKM
debbie goodwin says
this is so cute thankyou for letting us have him but I’m a little confused,
would row 19 of the nose be row 10, as it goes row 9 then 19 followed by 11-14
I kept thinking I wasn’t reading right . This little man is going to my niece. Thankyou again for a wonderful snowman xxxx
Rose says
Yo are right, it is supposed to be Row 10. Thank you for letting us know.
Jean Damron says
Thank you for the cute snowman pattern!
Rose says
I’m glad you found it.Thank you for stopping by.
Tricia Igo says
Thank you for the free pattern
Rose says
I’m so glad to share. And I really hope you enjoy making it.
dianna says
i signed up and was hoping for the snowman pattern. is there a chance ?
Rose says
Hello Dianna, did you receive a welcome email? If yes, then you will find the link to the pattern when you scroll down. If not, please email me at loopinglymade@gmail.com and I will help out. Thank you.
Dianne Tunby says
It’s so cute!! Thank you!!
LindY G Sherrod says
I saw your Snowman on FB, fell in love, sooooo adorable.
Rose says
I’m so glad you find it adorable. Thank you, LindY