Easy Crochet Snowman Pattern For Quick Gifts & Christmas Charm

Grab your hooks and hold onto your yarn, because we're about to whip up the most adorable crochet snowman you've ever seen! Picture this: a little guy with a yarn body so fluffy, it could rival a cloud. He sports a tiny hat, jauntily perched atop his head, and a scarf that's all swagger and style. This isn't just crocheting; it's like throwing a snow party where the flakes are made of yarn and every stitch brings our frosty friend closer to life.

Crochet Snowman

Materials Needed:

Yarn (Red Heart was used in the video)
Crochet hook (5.25 mm or anything close)
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Safety eyes (or you can embroider the eyes)

Snowman's Head:

Start with a magic ring.

Place 6 single crochets inside the magic ring.
Pull tail to close the magic ring.
Increase in each stitch around for a total of 12 single crochets.
1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat 6 times for a total of 18 stitches.
2 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times for a total of 24 stitches.
Single crochet in each stitch around for the next 5 rounds, maintaining 24 stitches per round.

Decrease for the top of the head (begin shaping the dome of the head):

2 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times for a total of 18 stitches.
1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat 6 times for a total of 12 stitches.

Snowman's Nose:

Make a slip knot leaving a long tail.
Chain 3.
Skip two chains, and place a single crochet in the first chain.

Cut the yarn leaving a tail and secure the knot.

Eyes and Mouth:

Attach safety eyes or embroider the eyes and mouth as desired.

Snowman's Body:

Working in the front loops, 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat 6 times for a total of 18 stitches.
In both loops now, 2 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times for 24 stitches.
3 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times for 30 stitches.
4 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times for 36 stitches.
Single crochet in each stitch around for the next 7 rows, maintaining 36 stitches per round.

Filling and Closing the Body:

Add safety eyes for buttons or embroider them.
4 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times for 30 stitches.

3 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times for 24 stitches.
2 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times for 18 stitches.
1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat 6 times for 12 stitches.
Stuff the body to your desired firmness.
Six decreases to close the opening, cutting off an end of yarn and weaving it through the final loops to tighten and secure.