The Bottom (Larger Sphere):
Round 13: 18 INC. We are now widening out for the lower half of the snowman. (36 stitches)
Rounds 14-21: Work 36 SC evenly around for 8 rounds. (36 stitches)
Round 22: (4 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 6 times. (30 stitches)
Round 23: (3 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 6 times. (24 stitches)
Round 24: (2 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 6 times. (18 stitches)
Pause and Stuff: Now is the best time to stuff your snowman firmly. Ensure the “neck” area is well-filled so the head doesn’t wobble.
Round 25: (1 SC, 1 DEC) repeat 6 times. (12 stitches)
Round 26: 6 DEC. (6 stitches)
Finishing: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end.
IV. Part 2: The Ribbed Winter Hat (Blue Yarn, 2.0mm Hook)
The hat is worked flat as a rectangle and then sewn into a tube.
Setup: Chain 27.
Row 1: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, work into the “back bumps” of the chain. Work 22 HDC, then finish the row with 3 SC. (Total 25 stitches). The SC end will become the top of the hat.
Row 2-28: Chain 1 and turn. Working in BLO for every stitch: 3 SC, then 22 HDC.
Note: Working in the back loops creates that beautiful stretchy, ribbed texture.
Assembly: Once you have 28 rows, fold the rectangle so the short ends meet. Sew the corresponding stitches together to form a tube.
Closing the Top: Using your yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the edge of the SC side (the top). Pull tight to gather it closed. Knot it securely on the inside.
Making the Pom-Pom:
Wrap white yarn around your fingers about 50 times.
Carefully slide the bundle off and tie a separate strand of yarn tightly around the middle.
Cut all the loops on both ends.
Use a fine-tooth comb to “tease” the fibers apart, making them fluffy.
Trim with scissors to create a perfect sphere shape.
Sew or tie the pom-pom to the top of the hat.
V. Part 3: The Scarf (Blue & White Yarn, 2.0mm Hook)
The scarf uses a beautiful alternating color technique.
Setup: Chain 5 in blue.
Row 1: Pull up loops in the back loops of the chain. Before finishing the stitch, switch to white yarn and pull through to create a color-blocked effect.
Process: Continue working back and forth, alternating colors every few stitches or rows until the scarf is long enough to wrap twice around your snowman’s neck comfortably.
Finishing: Weave in all loose ends at the back of the scarf.
VI. Assembly & Final Touches
This is where your snowman truly comes to life!
The Face:
Apply a small dot of fabric glue to the snowman’s “head.”
Press the small black eyes into place.
Glue on a tiny orange bead or a small crocheted cone for the carrot nose.
Pro-Tip: Slow-dry glue allows you to adjust the placement perfectly.
The Smile: Use a thin black thread or yarn to embroider a simple curved line below the nose.
The Arms: Take two small brown “sticks” (you can use actual twigs or stiffened brown yarn) and glue them into the sides of the lower body.
Dressing Up: Slip the hat onto the head and wrap the scarf around the neck. You can add small buttons to his chest for extra character.
Final Encouragement
Congratulations! You’ve just created a handcrafted winter treasure. Don’t worry if your first one isn’t “perfect”—every snowman has its own unique personality. The more you practice, the more even your stitches will become. Happy crocheting!
Category: Amigurumi
