Create a Festive Holiday Friend with This Premium Designer-Inspired Amigurumi Pattern
Looking for the perfect winter crochet project that combines cuteness with holiday cheer? This free amigurumi snowman pattern creates an irresistibly soft and squishy holiday decoration that will delight children and adults alike! Unlike basic snowman designs, this premium-quality pattern includes detailed instructions for a complete Christmas outfit - hat, sweater, boots, and mittens.
Created with plush yarn for exceptional softness, this amigurumi snowman makes an excellent handmade gift or festive home decoration. The pattern uses straightforward techniques while producing professional-quality results that rival high-end designer amigurumi patterns.
Whether you're an experienced amigurumi enthusiast or new to creating three-dimensional crochet figures, this pattern provides clear, step-by-step instructions for success.
Skill Level and Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Time Required: 4-6 hours
- Finished Size: Varies based on yarn and hook selection (approximately 8-10 inches tall)
Materials Needed for Your Amigurumi Snowman
- Yarn:
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100% polyester, 100 g/120 m): white ½ skein, brown, dark brown, green and red
- YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m): red
- Alize Softy (100% polyester, 115 m/50 g): white
- Hook sizes:
- 4.0 mm for the Dolphin Baby yarn
- 2.0 mm for the YarnArt Jeans yarn
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Black YarnArt Jeans yarn or other semi-cotton yarn for embroidering a smile and eyebrows, white for snowflakes
- Strong cotton thread for tightening in the tone of the plush yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill
Essential Abbreviations for This Pattern
- R = row
- mc = magic circle
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
- dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- F.o. = finish off
- (12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
- (…) x6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
Detailed Amigurumi Snowman Pattern Instructions
Head-body (one piece)
Start crocheting from the head:
R 1: 2 ch, 6 sc on the 2nd ch (6)
R 2: (inc) x6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (42)
R 8-13: 42 sc (6 rows)
R 14: (5 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (36)
R 15: (4 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (30)
R 16: (3 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (24)
R 17: (2 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (18)
Continue crocheting the body. Change to red yarn:
R 18: 18 sc
R 19: (2 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (24)
R 20: 24 sc
R 21: (3 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (30)
R 22: 30 sc
R 23: (4 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (36)
R 24: 36 sc
R 25: (5 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (42)
R 26: 42 sc Change to white yarn:
R 27: BLO: (6 sc, inc) Ñ…6 (48)
R 28-33: 48 sc (6 rows) Insert safety eyes between R 10 and R 11 at the distance of 8 stitches from each other. Stuff with fiberfill.
R 34: (6 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (42)
R 35: (5 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (36)
R 36: (4 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (30)
R 37: (3 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (24)
R 38: (2 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (18) Finish stuffing.
R 39: (1 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (12) R 40: (dec) Ñ…6 (6) F.o.
Attach Alize Softy yarn to the front loop of R 27. Crochet in FLO: inc in every stitch to the end of row.
Nose
With YarnArt Jeans yarn and 2.0 mm crochet hook:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) Ñ…3 (9)
R 3: 9 sc
R 4: (2 sc, inc) Ñ…3 (12)
R 5-7: 12 sc (3 rows) Stuff gently with fiberfill. F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the nose in the center of the head between R 12 and R 13.
Make eye tightening (follow the link to find the eye tightening tutorial by @deynega_yuly).
Arms (make 2)
Start with red yarn:
R 1: 2 ch, 6 sc on the 2nd ch (6)
R 2: (inc) x6 (12)
R 3: 12 sc
R 4: 11 sc, in the last st crochet 5 dc into the same stitch (popcorn stitch) (12)
R 5: 10 sc, dec (11)
R 6: dec, 9 sc (10) Stuff with fiberfill. Change to brown yarn:
R 7: BLO: dec, 8 sc (9)
R 8-14: 9 sc (7 rows) Fold top of arm flat and 4 sc through both sides across. F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Attach Alize Softy yarn to the front loop of R 7. Crochet in FLO: inc in every stitch to the end of row.
Sew the arms to the body between R 18 and R 19.
Legs (make 2)
With dark brown yarn: Make 6 ch. Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last stitch, turn: 3 sc, inc (12)
R 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
R 3: 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc (22)
R 4: BLO: 22 sc
R 5: 22 sc
R 6: 6 sc, (dec, 1 sc) Ñ…4, 4 sc (18)
R 7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14) Change to white yarn:
R 8: 4 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (11)
R 9-11: 11 sc (3 rows) Stuff with fiberfill. Crochet 2 sc, then fold top of leg flat and 5 sc through both sides across. F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Attach the brown yarn to the front loop of R 4. Crochet in FLO: 1 sc in every stitch to the end of row.
Sew the legs to the body between R 32 and R 33
Hat
Start with red yarn. Then alternate two colors (red and green) to get stripes (change color every 2 rows). Make 42 ch and join with sl st to make a circle.
Start every new row with 2 ch and end the row with a slip stitch to the first sc of the row (The ch 2 is never counted as a stitch).
R 1: 42 dc
R 2: (5 dc, dec) Ñ…6 (36)
R 3: 36 dc
R 4: (4 dc, dec) Ñ…6 (30)
R 5: 30 dc
R 6: (3 dc, dec) Ñ…6 (24)
R 7: 24 dc
R 8: (2 dc, dec) Ñ…6 (18)
R 9: 18 dc
R 10: (1 dc, dec) Ñ…6 (12)
R 11: 12 dc
R 12: (dec) Ñ…6 (6) F.o.
Pom pom
With Aize Softy yarn in two threads.
R 1: 2 ch, 6 sc on the 2nd ch (6)
R 2: (inc) x6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R 4: 18 sc
R 5: (1 sc, dec) Ñ…6 (12) Stuff with fiberfill.
R 6: (dec) Ñ…6 (6) F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Attach the pom pom to the hat.
Expert Amigurumi Tips for Perfect Results
- When working with plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby, use the double crochet 2 technique for areas requiring extra definition
- Create a heart pattern on the snowman's sweater by embroidering with contrasting yarn for added charm
- This simple crochet pattern can be adapted to create chemo caps for donation - just modify the hat portion and use appropriate yarn
Customizing Your Amigurumi Snowman
Want to create a collection of unique snowman figures? Here are some creative variations:
- Add miniature crocheted accessories like a tiny scarf or backpack
- Embroider different facial expressions using the cat crochet stitch for whisker-like details
- Create themed versions inspired by popular characters like amigurumi Minecraft snowmen or amigurumi birds with snow features
Where to Donate Your Crocheted Snowmen
During the holiday season, handmade crochet items make wonderful charitable gifts. Consider creating extra snowmen to donate:
- Local children's hospitals often welcome seasonal gifts for young patients
- Senior centers appreciate festive decorations for common areas
- Community toy drives accept handcrafted toys for children in need
Search online for "where to donate crocheted items near me" to find organizations in your area that welcome handmade donations. Many crochet volunteer opportunities become available during the winter months.
For those interested in year-round charitable crochet projects, explore "Knots of Love" free patterns, which provide guidelines for creating items specifically designed for donation purposes.
Share Your Finished Amigurumi Snowman!
We'd love to see your completed snowman amigurumi! Share photos of your creation in our crochet community forum or on social media with the hashtag #AmigurumiSnowman. Your project might inspire other crocheters to try this pattern!
