Free Crochet Masterclass: “Snowman” by Darya Heystroeva (@darya_neystroeva)
In this free masterclass, you’ll learn how to crochet a snowman wearing a hat and scarf. The pattern is suitable for any acrylic, cotton, or blended yarn, with the appropriate hook size. All parts of the toy are crocheted in a spiral without turning chains.
You can decorate the snowman with buttons or beads on the belly. The hat and scarf are removable, but feel free to sew them on if you prefer. You can add a fluffy trim to the mittens and boots using Softy or Adelia Sofia yarn for a soft touch.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn:
- White, red, brown, gray, and orange yarn for different parts
- Thread for Embroidering the Face
- Crochet Hook (appropriate size for the yarn)
- Safety Eyes for the toy
- Stuffing for the toy
- 3 Buttons or Beads for decoration
- Needle for sewing parts together
- Scissors
You can purchase all the necessary materials here.
Abbreviations Used
- KA – Magic ring
- pp – Half-loop stitch
- v.p. – Chain stitch
- ss – Slip stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- hdc – Half double crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Instructions: Snowman
Legs (2 pieces)
Start with 7 chains, and from the second chain from the hook, crochet as follows:
- Inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in one stitch, 4 sc, inc (16)
- 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, 1 sc, inc (20)
- 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, 2 sc, inc (24)
- 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, 3 sc, inc (28)
5-7. 28 sc - 10 sc, 4 dec, 10 sc (24)
- 10 sc, 2 dec, 10 sc (22)
10-11. 22 sc - 9 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec (20)
- 20 sc
- 8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec (18)
- Change to brown yarn and crochet through the back loops (18)
16-31. 18 sc
Stuff as you crochet. At the end, fold the piece in half and crochet through both sides with 9 sc. Return to round 15 and crochet the front loops of 18 sc.
Arms (2 pieces)
Using red yarn:
- 6 sc in KA
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4-7. 18 sc - 3 hdc in one stitch, 17 sc (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 12 sc
Stuff as you crochet. - Change to brown yarn and crochet through the back loops (12)
12-25. 12 sc - 10 sc
Fold the arm in half, ensuring the thumb is positioned correctly. If needed, add a few sc. Fold the piece and crochet through both sides with 6 sc. Return to round 11 and crochet through the front loops of 12 sc.