There’s something undeniably enchanting about handmade decorations that add a personal touch to our festive spaces. Why not infuse your home with the whimsical charm of a snowman? This crochet snowman ornament will be a perfect addition to your seasonal décor. This project is beginner friendly and offers a fun and heartwarming way to embrace the winter spirit while expressing your creativity. Grab your crochet hook, a few yarn colors, and let’s embark on a crafting journey to create this adorable snowman ornament that will surely warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.
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Materials Needed
Yarn:
- Head and body: medium weight (#4) white cotton yarn. Any #4 weight cotton yarn will do, but I used Lily Sugar’n Cream (sponsored link) in the color white.
- Scarf and hat: medium weight (#4) cotton yarn. I used Peaches & Creme in the color Rosemary, but you can use any color you want the hat and scarf to be.
- Nose: medium weight (#4) cotton yarn. I used I Love This Cotton Yarn in the color Glowing, but any orange colored yarn will do.
- Mouth: medium weight (#4) cotton yarn. I used Lily Sugar’n Cream (sponsored link) in the color black.
Crochet Hook: I used a 4.5 mm ergonomic crochet hook (sponsored link).
Tapestry Needle: Any blunt tip tapestry or darning needle (sponsored link) for weaving in the ends and joining.
Safety Eyes: Completely optional. You could even use yarn or yarn thread to make the eyes. I have even used puffy paint. But I am loving this safety eye kit (sponsored link) that has different colors and sizes of eyes and noses especially if you make any amigurumi.
Fabric Glue: This is optional as well. I used this to glue the mouth in place. Fabric Fuse (sponsored link) works well.
Scissors: Any pair of yarn friendly scissors (sponsored link) will do.
Notes: This finished snowman is approximately 5 1/2 inches from the top of the hat to the bottom of the body and about 2 1/2 inches wide at the widest part of the body. It is worked in 5 different pieces (6 if you count the hanging string). Chain 1 at beginning of rounds does not count as a single crochet.
Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations
Before you begin, make sure to be familiar with the following crochet stitches and abbreviations. These are in US terms.
- Chain = ch
- Slip stitch = sl st
- Single crochet = sc
- Increase = inc
- Round = rnd
- Magic Ring = mr
Crochet Snowman Ornament Pattern
Body:
Use white yarn.
Round 1: Make your magic ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in mr. Pull tail to close the ring and sl st to join.
Round 2: Ch 1, turn work, 2 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches). Sl st in top of 1st ch of rnd.
Round 3: Ch 1, turn work, 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, *1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*. Repeat * to * until end of round (18 stitches). Sl st in top of 1st ch of rnd.
Round 4: Ch 1, turn work, 1 sc in each of first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch,* 1 sc in each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*. Repeat * to *until end of round (24 stitches). Sl st in 1st ch of rnd, ch 1, cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a long enough tail to use to join the head and the body.
Head:
Use white yarn.
Make the same way as the first 3 rounds of the body. After round 3, ch 1, cut yarn and fasten off.
Scarf:
Use Rosemary yarn (or whatever color you like).
Chain 25
Row 2: Place 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each of next 2 chains, 1 sc in each of next 18 ch, 2 sc in each of last 3 chains (30 stitches). Ch 1, cut yarn and fasten off. Note: by placing the 2 sc in the beginning 3 and last 3 chains is what will make the scarf curl a little at the ends.
Hat:
Use Rosemary yarn (or whatever color you like). The hat is worked from the top to bottom.
Chain 5
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. 1 sc in each ch across (4 stitches).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn work, sc in each stitch across row (4 stitches).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn work, sc in each stitch across row (4 stitches).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn work, 2 sc in 1st stitch, 1 sc in each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch (6 stitches).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn work, 2 sc in 1st stitch, 1 sc in each of next 4 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch (8 stitches). Cut yarn and fasten off.
Nose:
Use orange yarn.
Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, ch 1, cut yarn and fasten off.
Assembly of Snowman Ornament
Join the head to the body:
Thread your tapestry needle with the tail from the body and place the head at the top of the body. Weave the tail from the body into a stitch on the bottom of the head, go back down into a stitch on the top of the body. Go back into a stitch on the bottom of the head. Repeat this a few times until the body and head are secured together. Note: It doesn’t have to look “pretty” at this time because the scarf will be covering this joining.
Join Scarf:
Place the scarf around the neck (between the head and the body) by wrapping it from back to front. Now use your tapestry needle to attach using the Rosemary colored yarn. To do this, place the needle from the back of the snowman and thread through to the front (through the snowman and the front of the scarf). Go back and forth through the scarf to the back of the snowman being sure to attach the scarf to itself on the side that you placed the ends of the scarf. Then end the sewing in the back to make a knot and fasten off.
Join Hat:
Place the hat on the top of the head. The bottom of the hat should line up between the 1st and 2nd row of the top of the head. Using your tapestry needle and the Rosemary colored yarn, attach the hat to the head by weaving from the front of the snowman’s head to a stitch in the back of the hat, back to a stitch in the front of the head, repeat a few times to make sure it is secured all the way across. Try to place the knot to secure between the back of the hat and front of the head so it is not visible.
Place Eyes:
Place the eyes about 1 round under the hat, and 3 stitches apart (or wherever you like how they look). Attach the backs to the safety eyes to secure if you are using safety eyes.
Attach Nose:
Place your nose so that it is in the middle of the eyes about 1 round down from the eyes. Align the nose on the head so that the 2 tails are about 1 round apart. Thread your tapestry needle with one of the tails of the nose. Pull that tail from the nose through to the back of the head. Remove tapestry needle from the yarn. Now thread the other tail of the nose in the tapestry needle and pull that tail through to the back of the head. Remove the tapestry needle and double knot the 2 tails in the back of the head.
Mouth Assembly:
Using black yarn, cut about a 6 inch piece of yarn. First, thread 1 side of the yarn through your tapestry needle. Next, pull the yarn through at the same round of 1 side of the nose and about 1 round below it. Then remove tapestry needle from yarn. Now, thread the other side of the black yarn in the tapestry needle and pull the yarn through at the same round as the other side of the nose and about 1 round below it. Don’t pull it too tight. Remove the tapestry needle and form the mouth so that it makes a small smile shape.
Next, use the fabric glue to glue the smile shape in place. Let the glue set for a couple hours. Then double tie the 2 tails of the black yarn together in back of the head to secure. Be sure not to pull the yarn too tight so that you do not detach the glued mouth from the front.
Ornament Hanger:
First, cut about a 7 or 8 inch string of yarn from the Rosemary (or whatever color you used for the hat) yarn. Next, using your tapestry needle pull one side of the yarn through one of the top stitches of the hat (2nd stitch from the left). Then remove the tapestry needle (holding yarn in place). Now use the tapestry needle to pull the other end through the top stitch of the hat (2nd stitch from the right). Both ends should now be located in the back of the hat. Next, tie the 2 ends together in a double knot. Trim off excess tails. Tuck the little knot in between 2 stitches. I also used a little dab of the fabric glue here to ensure the knot stays tucked in place.
When you are done assembling all of the pieces, make sure all ends are fastened off, weave in all ends and trim excess where necessary.
Now you have this adorable snowman ornament to display or give as a gift!
With its endless possibilities for customization and personalization, this charming little crochet snowman ornament becomes more than just a decoration; it becomes a cherished keepsake, symbolizing the spirit of the season and the love and care put into its creation. May your holiday season be filled with warmth and the joy of crafting!
Happy Crocheting!
