Tiny Snowman – Free Crochet Pattern

Adorn your tree with handmade ornaments, starting with this free pattern for a crochet snowman ornament! This cute snowman makes a great addition to your holiday decor as an ornament, garland, car charm, or even a keychain!

This free crochet snowman ornament pattern is a “beginner” level pattern. Minimal crochet experience is necessary. For even more detailed instructions on the stitches used here, take a look at my crochet stitch tutorials.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Tiny Snowman

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses post a chocking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• All pieces require full stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Head

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert 9mm eyes between R9-10, with 4 sts between.  

To create the mouth, insert four 6mm safety eyes between R4-6 in an upward curve.

Using color B (shown as blue):

R12: Working in the front loops only, 1 HDC in each st around. (24 sts)

R13: Working in the third loop of the HDC, *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R14: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R16: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Leaving long strand, weave in and out of remaining sts and pull tight to close. Fasten off.

Pom Pom

Using blue yarn, make a pom pom. Start by wrapping blue yarn around your pointer and middle fingers about 10 times. With a 6 inch piece of yarn, thread between your fingers and tie around the middle of the wrapped yarn. Remove your fingers and cut the loops of the yarn. Trim the pom pom. See tutorial photos.

Attach pom pom to the top of the hat.

Carrot Nose

Using color C (shown as orange):

R1: Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, SC in next st, HDC in next st.

Leave strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Attach nose to the front of the face over R7-8.

Embroidery

Using color D (shown as pink), embroider blush between R7-8 over 2 sts on each side of the mouth.

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet snowman ornament pattern! You may also like my free Santa hat ornament and free Christmas tree ornament patterns.

Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Tiny Snowman

(PDF crochet pattern includes the patterns for a tiny Santa hat, tree, and snowman)

Tips & Tricks

• When working your SC2tog stitches on this crochet snowman ornament, utilize the invisible decrease method to make those decreases undetectable.
• Check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ideas.

Alterations

• Using Parfait Chunky, Bernat Blanket, or another plush yarn will create a much larger crochet snowman ornament.
• Make the pom pom on top of the head using two different colors.
• Crochet a long chain and attach multiple snowmen for a cute garland decoration for this winter.
• Create a holiday car charm using a long chain and attach this tiny snowman on one end, and another holiday ornament on the other end.

More Christmas Crochet Patterns

Looking for your next Christmas crochet project? Check out my other holiday themed designs like Randall the Reindeer and this Tiny Christmas Tree.

I hope that you enjoyed this free crochet pattern for a crochet snowman ornament! Be sure to stop back for more crochet Christmas ornaments to add to your tree!