Free Crochet Snowman Tutorial


Free Crochet Snowman Tutorial by @boюlette_crochet

This tutorial explains how to crochet a plush snowman wearing a hat and scarf. You can use any plush yarn for the snowman, such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, Kamttex Velour, or others. The hat and scarf are crocheted with smooth yarn (cotton, half-cotton, acrylic). Blush can be used to tint the cheeks.

The finished toy will measure approximately 15 cm.

Materials & Tools:

  • Plush yarn (for the snowman)
  • Cotton yarn (for the hat and scarf)
  • Hooks: 4.5-5.5 mm (for plush) and 2.5-3.5 mm (for cotton)
  • Toy eyes
  • Toy stuffing
  • Buttons for decoration
  • Cardboard
  • Blush or pastel for cheeks
  • Needle for attaching details
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • KA: Magic ring
  • ch: Chain stitch
  • sc: Single crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • inc: Increase
  • dec: Decrease
  • … x n: Repeat n times

Body & Head

Use thick plush white yarn and a 5.5 mm hook.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
  5. Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
  6. Round 6: Work in the back loops only, 30 sc (30)
    7–12. Round 7–12: 30 sc (6 rounds)

Cut out a circle from cardboard or plastic and place it at the base of the snowman to keep it standing.

  1. Round 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24), begin stuffing the body
  2. Round 14: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
  3. Round 15: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
  4. Round 16: 12 sc (12)
  5. Round 17: 12 inc (24)
    18–23. Round 18–23: 24 sc (6 rounds)
    Position the eyes between rounds 21 and 22, 3 stitches apart.
  6. Round 24: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18), begin stuffing the head
  7. Round 25: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
  8. Round 26: 6 dec (6)