Mini crocheted snowman amigurumi wearing a black top hat and red scarf, with brown arms, black eyes, an orange nose, and two buttons.
Mini crocheted snowman amigurumi wearing a black top hat and red scarf, with brown arms, black eyes, an orange nose, and two buttons.

Amigurumi

Mini Snowman Amigurumi

A classic little snowman with a hat, scarf, and twig-style arms

This is an original snowman amigurumi development draft, designed from the snowman concept rather than recovered from a source pattern. Crochet the body and head as one continuous piece, then add a top hat, scarf, arms, face, and buttons. Review the instructions and test the finished design before publication.

  • Intermediate
  • 3 hr
  • US terms
  • Free Pattern
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Why You'll Love This Pattern

  • One-piece body and head
  • Classic winter details
  • Customizable face

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Time
3 hr
Hook
3.5 mm
Yarn
Worsted (4)
Size
Approximately 15 cm / 6 in with the selected yarn and hook; design target, not measured or tested.
Construction
Body and head worked in one piece; hat, arms, and scarf made separately and attached.
Testing statusNot yet human-testedFREE

Nobody has made this one start to finish yet. Check your stitch counts as you go, and tell us if something does not add up.

Height
6 in
Width
2.75 in
Terminology
US terms
Sewing
Some sewing
Gauge
22 sts × 24 rows

About This Pattern

This is an original snowman amigurumi development draft, designed from the snowman concept rather than recovered from a source pattern. Crochet the body and head as one continuous piece, then add a top hat, scarf, arms, face, and buttons. Review the instructions and test the finished design before publication.

You'll learn / practice

  • Magic ring
  • Single crochet in continuous rounds
  • Increase and decrease stitches
  • Crocheting flat rows
  • Sewing amigurumi pieces together
  • Embroidering facial details

Pattern construction

  • Worked in 4 pieces

    Body and head, Top hat, Arms, Scarf

  • Some sewing required

    See Assembly & finishing.

  • Needs stuffing

    Polyester fiberfill

What you'll need

Gather these before you begin.

Materials (8)

Yarn in white

Yarn in white

Worsted (4) · Acrylic or another smooth, washable yarn

Original design selection for the snowman. Amount is not established; use the same yarn weight for all colors.

Yarn in black

Yarn in black

Worsted (4) · Acrylic or another smooth yarn

Original design selection for the top hat.

Yarn in red

Yarn in red

Worsted (4) · Acrylic or another smooth yarn

Original design selection for the scarf.

Yarn in orange

Yarn in orange

Worsted (4) · Acrylic or another smooth yarn

Use a small amount to embroider the carrot-shaped nose.

Yarn in brown

Yarn in brown

Worsted (4) · Acrylic or another smooth yarn

Use for the arms and embroidered twig details.

Polyester fiberfill

Polyester fiberfill

Polyester

Amount is not established. Stuff the body firmly enough to hold its shape without stretching the stitches.

Black safety eyes

Black safety eyes

2 pieces

An authored selection for this design. Install securely before stuffing the head. For a toy intended for a child under 3, replace with embroidered eyes.

Small black buttons

Small black buttons

2 pieces

Sew onto the front of the body. Embroidered buttons can be used instead.

Tools (4)

3.5 mm crochet hook

3.5 mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Stitch marker

Scissors

Scissors

Abbreviations

ch
chain
dec
single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches
FLO
front loop only
inc
2 single crochet in one stitch
sc
single crochet
st
stitch

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Instructions

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  1. Round 1 — Body and head · Rnd 1

    With white, work 6 sc into a magic ring.

    Stitch count: 6 stitches

  2. Round 2 — Body and head · Rnd 2

    Inc in each st around.

    Stitch count: 12 stitches

  3. Round 3 — Body and head · Rnd 3

    (Sc, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 18 stitches

  4. Round 4 — Body and head · Rnd 4

    (Sc 2, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 24 stitches

  5. Round 5 — Body and head · Rnd 5

    (Sc 3, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 30 stitches

  6. Round 6 — Body and head · Rnd 6

    (Sc 4, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 36 stitches

  7. Round 7 — Body and head · Rnd 7

    (Sc 5, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 42 stitches

  8. Round 8 — Body and head · Rnd 8

    (Sc 6, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 48 stitches

    Tips

    The widest round of the lower body is complete.

  9. Round 9 — Body and head · Rnds 9–16

    Sc in each st around for 8 rounds.

    Stitch count: 48 stitches

  10. Round 10 — Body and head · Rnd 17

    (Sc 6, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 42 stitches

  11. Round 11 — Body and head · Rnd 18

    (Sc 5, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 36 stitches

  12. Round 12 — Body and head · Rnd 19

    (Sc 4, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 30 stitches

    Tips

    Begin stuffing the lower body firmly, keeping the neckline open.

  13. Round 13 — Body and head · Rnd 20

    Sc in each st around.

    Stitch count: 30 stitches

  14. Round 14 — Body and head · Rnd 21

    (Sc 4, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 36 stitches

  15. Round 15 — Body and head · Rnd 22

    (Sc 5, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 42 stitches

    Tips

    The head widens from the neckline.

  16. Round 16 — Body and head · Rnds 23–27

    Sc in each st around for 5 rounds.

    Stitch count: 42 stitches

    Tips

    Install the safety eyes between Rnds 24 and 25, about 7 stitches apart. Embroider the orange nose between and slightly below the eyes.

  17. Round 17 — Body and head · Rnd 28

    (Sc 5, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 36 stitches

  18. Round 18 — Body and head · Rnd 29

    (Sc 4, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 30 stitches

  19. Round 19 — Body and head · Rnd 30

    (Sc 3, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 24 stitches

    Tips

    Stuff the head firmly before the opening becomes too small.

  20. Round 20 — Body and head · Rnd 31

    (Sc 2, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 18 stitches

  21. Round 21 — Body and head · Rnd 32

    (Sc, dec) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 12 stitches

  22. Round 22 — Body and head · Rnd 33

    Dec 6 times.

    Stitch count: 6 stitches

    Tips

    Fasten off with a long tail and close the remaining opening.

  23. Round 23 — Top hat · Rnd 1

    With black, work 6 sc into a magic ring.

    Stitch count: 6 stitches

  24. Round 24 — Top hat · Rnd 2

    Inc in each st around.

    Stitch count: 12 stitches

  25. Round 25 — Top hat · Rnd 3

    (Sc, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 18 stitches

  26. Round 26 — Top hat · Rnd 4

    (Sc 2, inc) 6 times.

    Stitch count: 24 stitches

  27. Round 27 — Top hat · Rnds 5–9

    Sc in each st around for 5 rounds.

    Stitch count: 24 stitches

    Tips

    The top hat sides are complete. Do not join the rounds.

  28. Round 28 — Top hat · Rnd 10

    Working in FLO, inc in each st around.

    Stitch count: 48 stitches

  29. Round 29 — Top hat · Rnd 11

    Sc in each st around.

    Stitch count: 48 stitches

    Tips

    Fasten off and weave in the end. The brim is intended to flare outward.

  30. Round 30 — Arms (make 2) · Rnd 1

    With brown, work 4 sc into a magic ring.

    Stitch count: 4 stitches

  31. Round 31 — Arms (make 2) · Rnds 2–6

    Sc in each st around for 5 rounds.

    Stitch count: 4 stitches

    Tips

    Fasten off each arm with a long sewing tail. Flatten the open end.

  32. Round 32 — Scarf · Row 1

    With red, ch 7. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across.

    Stitch count: 6 stitches

  33. Round 33 — Scarf · Rows 2–44

    Ch 1 and turn. Sc in each st across for 43 rows.

    Stitch count: 6 stitches

    Tips

    Fasten off, leaving a tail to weave in. The scarf is a narrow strip; wrap it once around the neck.

Round 1 — Body and head · Rnd 1

With white, work 6 sc into a magic ring.

Stitch count: 6 stitches

Assembly & finishing

  1. Finish the body and face

    Close the opening at the top of the head and weave in the tail. If using safety eyes, install them between Body and head Rnds 24 and 25, about 7 stitches apart, before stuffing the head. Embroider a small orange tapered nose between and slightly below the eyes. Use brown yarn to add short twig marks to the ends of the arms.

  2. Attach the arms

    Position one arm on each side of the upper body, just below the narrow neck, with the flattened ends against the body. Sew each arm securely in place and weave in the ends.

  3. Add the scarf and buttons

    Wrap the scarf once around the neck and secure it at the back with a few stitches. Sew two small black buttons down the center front of the lower body, spaced evenly below the scarf. Embroider the buttons instead if the snowman is intended for a young child.

  4. Sew on the top hat

    Center the hat on top of the head with its brim resting flat. Sew the brim to the head using black yarn, catching several stitches evenly around the opening.

Variations

Embroidered child-safe face

Replace the safety eyes with two small embroidered black eyes. Embroider the eyes before stuffing the head and keep all facial details securely woven in.

Striped scarf

Change yarn color at the end of a scarf row to add stripes. Keep the same stitch count and weave in each color end.

Care & finishing

Care

Follow the care instructions for the selected yarn and stuffing. Spot clean gently and air dry; avoid machine washing unless all chosen materials are labeled washable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the finished size exact?

No. Approximately 15 cm / 6 in is an untested design target. The finished size depends on yarn, hook, tension, and stuffing.

Can I embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes?

Yes. Embroider two small eyes in the same position before stuffing the head. This is the recommended option for a toy intended for a child under 3.

Do I sew the head onto the body?

No. The body and head are worked as one continuous piece. The hat, scarf, arms, and buttons are attached separately.

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