Picture a round-bellied snowman in royal blue overalls, a floppy pompom hat tipped over his brow, sitting on your mantel with a slightly worried little face. That sweet, wide-eyed expression is the charm of this crochet snowman. The plush chenille yarn makes him soft enough to hug. This snowman amigurumi pattern is rated intermediate. The shaping is simple, but the mittens, the overalls and the face need a little care. He stands 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall with his hat, and every piece is worked in plush yarn on a 4.0 mm hook. Grab your yarn and let’s start stitching.
Texture and Stitch Notes
There is something undeniably cozy about the texture of plush chenille yarn. It creates a soft, fuzzy fabric that hides stitch definition slightly, giving your amigurumi a smooth, rounded appearance. Because the yarn is soft and stretchy, maintaining a snug tension is essential to prevent the fiberfill from showing through. This pattern relies on continuous spiral rounds for the main body and head, which creates a seamless tube. However, pay close attention to the invisible decreases; working through the front loops only keeps the fabric smooth and prevents unsightly holes. The contrast between the fluffy white body and the velvet blue overalls adds a lovely tactile dimension, making this a delightful project for texture lovers.
Project Overview
This intermediate-level pattern guides you through creating a 9.5-inch (24 cm) tall snowman amigurumi. The design features a classic snowman body with integrated mitten arms, a separate royal blue velvet overall piece, and a floppy hat topped with a pompom. The facial features are created using embroidery and safety eyes, giving the snowman a charming, slightly worried expression.
Materials
- Super Bulky (CYC 6) plush chenille yarn in white: 1 skein
- Super Bulky (CYC 6) plush chenille yarn in dark brown: A small amount, for the sleeves
- Super Bulky (CYC 6) velvet chenille yarn in royal blue: 1 skein
- Super Bulky (CYC 6) soft plush yarn in white: Less than half a skein, for the cuffs and hat brim
- Sport (CYC 2) cotton yarn in orange: For the nose
- Sport (CYC 2) cotton yarn in dark brown: For the eyebrows and mouth
- Crochet hook, 4.0 mm (US G-6): For all main pieces
- Crochet hook, 2.0 mm (US B-1): For the nose
- 18 mm safety eyes with secure backs: 1 pair
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker
- Sewing thread in a matching color
- Yarn needle and a long sewing needle
- Scissors
- Glitter foam holly leaves, snowflake embellishments and sugar berries: For decoration
- Strong clear-drying craft glue
Gauge and Finished Size
Finished Size: He stands 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall with his hat.
Gauge: Gauge is not critical. Your snowman’s size and your yarn use will depend on your tension, hook and yarn thickness. Stitch counts appear in parentheses at the end of each round: (##).
Abbreviations
- BLO — Back Loop Only
- ch — Chain
- dec — Decrease (invisible decrease)
- FLO — Front Loop Only
- inc — Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- Rnd — Round
- sc — Single Crochet
- sl st — Slip Stitch
- st(s) — Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
- Every piece is worked in continuous spiral rounds with no joining, except the straps, which are worked in a single chain row.
- Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker.
- Stuff the body, head and mittens firmly. Push the fiberfill from the center out toward the sides, then add more in the center, to keep him plump and dense.
- On the Body and Head and Overalls pieces, the marker runs up the center back.
Pattern Instructions
Mitten Arms (make 2)
Use white chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. Each arm is made of a thumb and a mitten, and both arms are worked identically.
Thumb
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnds 2–3: sc in each st around. (6)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Mitten
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: 3 sc, inc repeat 3 times around. (15)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around. (15)
Rnd 5: Join the thumb in this round. 3 sc working through the mitten stitches and the thumb stitches together, then 12 sc. (15)
Rnd 6: 3 sc across the other side of the thumb, then 12 sc around the mitten. (15)
Rnd 7: 3 sc, dec repeat 3 times around. (12)
Rnd 8: sc in each st around. (12)
Switch to dark brown chenille yarn.
Rnd 9: sc BLO in each st around. (12)
Rnds 10–12: sc in each st around. (12)
Stuff the arm now. Do not stuff the rest of it.
Rnds 13–16: sc in each st around. (12)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Cuff
Attach the white soft plush yarn to the front loops left unworked on Rnd 9.
Rnds 1–4: sc FLO in each st around. (12)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Body and Head
Use white chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (18)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, 2 sc, inc repeat 5 times, sc. (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc repeat 5 times, 2 sc. (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (42)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc repeat 5 times, 3 sc. (48)
Rnds 9–17: sc in each st around. (48)
Rnd 18: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec repeat 5 times, 3 sc. (42)
Rnds 19–20: sc in each st around. (42)
Rnd 21: 5 sc, dec repeat 6 times around. (36)
Rnds 22–23: sc in each st around. (36)
Rnd 24: 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec repeat 5 times, 2 sc. (30)
Rnd 25: sc in each st around. (30)
Stuff the body.
Rnd 26: 5 sc, 6 sc working through the body stitches and the first arm together, 8 sc, 6 sc working through the body stitches and the second arm together, 5 sc. (30) Your tension affects where the arms land, so check that they sit symmetrically.
Rnd 27: 3 sc, dec repeat 6 times around. (24)
The head begins here.
Rnd 28: inc in each st around. (48)
Rnds 29–35: sc in each st around. (48)
Rnd 36: 10 sc, 6 dec, 4 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc. (36)
Rnd 37: sc in each st around. (36)
Insert the safety eyes between Rnd 37 and Rnd 38, with 3 stitches between them.
Rnd 38: sc in each st around. (36)
Rnd 39: 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec repeat 5 times, 2 sc. (30)
Rnds 40–41: sc in each st around. (30)
Rnd 42: 3 sc, dec repeat 6 times around. (24)
Rnd 43: sc, dec, 2 sc, dec repeat 5 times, sc. (18)
Rnd 44: sc, dec repeat 6 times around. (12)
Rnd 45: dec 6 times around. (6)
Stuff the head firmly. Close the opening, fasten off and weave in the end.
Overalls
Use blue velvet yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (18)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, 2 sc, inc repeat 5 times, sc. (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc repeat 5 times, 2 sc. (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (42)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc repeat 5 times, 3 sc. (48)
Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (54)
Rnd 10: 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc repeat 5 times, 4 sc. (60)
Rnds 11–18: sc in each st around. (60)
Rnd 19: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec repeat 5 times, 4 sc. (54)
Rnds 20–21: sc in each st around. (54)
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Slip the overalls onto the snowman.
Straps (make 2)
Use blue velvet yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. Each strap is worked as a single flat chain row.
Row 1: ch 31, then starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. (30)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Legs (make 2)
Use white chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. Start with a foundation chain of 9.
Rnd 1: starting in the 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, then working along the opposite side of the chain, 6 sc, inc. (18)
Rnd 2: inc, 6 sc, inc in each of the next 3 sts, 6 sc, inc in each of the next 2 sts. (24)
Rnd 3: sc BLO in each st around. (24)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around. (24)
Rnd 5: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc. (18)
Fasten off and stuff the leg.
Nose
Use orange cotton yarn and a 2.0 mm hook. Stuff the nose lightly as you work.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: 3 sc, 2 sc, inc repeat 3 times around. (15)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 3 sc, inc repeat 3 times, 3 sc. (18) The last 3 sc complete the round; if your count falls short, finish the round with sc to reach 18.
Rnds 5–7: sc in each st around. (18)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, 3 sc, dec repeat 3 times around. (15)
Rnd 9: 3 sc, 2 sc, dec repeat 3 times around. (12)
Rnd 10: dec 6 times around. (6)
Close the opening, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Pompom
Use white chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc repeat 6 times around. (24)
Rnds 5–8: sc in each st around. (24)
Rnd 9: 2 sc, dec repeat 6 times around. (18)
Rnd 10: sc, dec repeat 6 times around. (12)
Rnd 11: dec 6 times around. (6)
Fasten off. Stuff the pompom firmly.
Hat
Use blue velvet yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, then continue in the round. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (8)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (8)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (10)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (10)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (12)
Rnd 7: sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 8: 5 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (14)
Rnd 9: 6 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (16)
Rnd 10: 7 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (18)
Rnd 11: 8 sc, inc repeat 2 times around. (20)
Rnd 12: 4 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (24)
Rnd 13: 5 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (28)
Rnd 14: 6 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (32)
Rnd 15: sc in each st around. (32)
Rnd 16: 7 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (36)
Rnd 17: sc in each st around. (36)
Rnd 18: 8 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (40)
Rnd 19: sc in each st around. (40)
Rnd 20: 9 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (44)
Rnd 21: sc in each st around. (44)
Rnd 22: 10 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (48)
Rnd 23: 11 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (52)
Rnd 24: 12 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (56)
Rnd 25: 13 sc, inc repeat 4 times around. (60)
Rnd 26: sc in each st around. (60)
Switch to the white soft plush yarn.
Rnds 27–31: sc in each st around. (60)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Assembly
Putting Your Snowman Together
Shape the face. Thread a long needle with white cotton thread and knot the end. Insert the needle at the bottom center of the Body and Head and bring it out at the inner corner of one eye. Re-insert it at the opposite corner of the same eye and bring it out at the bottom of the head, where you started. Leave the thread attached, skip 1 stitch, and repeat for the second eye. Pull both threads together to draw the head in slightly around the eyes, then secure the threads at the bottom and cut them.
Dress him. Slip the Overalls onto the Body and Head. Sew the two Straps to the Overalls, crossing them at the back. Attach the Legs. Sew the two Legs to the front of the Overalls, about 10 stitches apart.
Add the Nose. Use the long orange tail to sew the Nose to the center of the face.
Embroider the eyebrows. Use dark brown cotton yarn to stitch a pair of eyebrows above the eyes.
Shape the mouth. Thread a long needle with dark brown cotton yarn. Insert it at the back of the head, at the center of the neck, and bring it out at one corner of the mouth. Re-insert it at the other corner of the mouth and bring it out at the back of the head, at the same spot as before. Pull both strands gently to draw in the mouth, tie them off in a knot at the back, trim the ends and tuck them inside.
Finish the Hat. Sew the Pompom to the tip of the Hat, then place the Hat on the head.
Decorate. Glue snowflakes, holly leaves and sugar berries to the Hat and Overalls as you like. Weave in all ends.
Tips
- Stuff in layers. Push fiberfill out toward the edges first, then add more in the center. This keeps the body and head round and prevents lumps.
- Check arm symmetry. On the body round where the arms are joined, tension varies from maker to maker, so lay the arms out and compare them before you finish the round.
- Keep your tension snug. Chenille yarn is soft and stretchy, and a snug stitch keeps stuffing from showing through.
- Make your decreases invisible. Work each decrease through the front loops only, so the fabric stays smooth.
- Stuff the legs firmly. Firm legs help your snowman sit up on his own.
FAQs
Can I use a different yarn weight?
While this pattern is designed for Super Bulky (CYC 6) plush chenille yarn, you can use other bulky yarns. However, changing the yarn weight will alter the finished size and the gauge. You may need to adjust your hook size to maintain the correct fabric density.
How do I keep the chenille yarn from splitting?
Chenille yarn can be soft and prone to splitting. Use a sharp crochet hook and try to insert the hook fully into the stitch rather than just the loops. If the yarn splits frequently, try slowing down your stitching speed.
Why are my arms uneven?
Arm placement depends heavily on your tension. When joining the arms in Round 26 of the body, lay the snowman flat and check that the arms are equidistant from the center and each other before completing the round. Adjust your tension if one side looks tighter than the other.
Can I make the snowman smaller?
To make a smaller version, you can use a lighter yarn weight (such as Worsted) and a smaller hook (such as 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm depending on your tension). However, you will need to adjust the stitch counts and round numbers to achieve the desired height.
How do I secure the safety eyes?
Always use safety eyes with secure backs, as recommended in the materials list. Insert the post through the fabric and press the washer on firmly. For extra security, especially if this is a gift for a child, you can add a small dot of clear-drying craft glue to the washer before pressing it on.
If you enjoy creating festive amigurumi characters, you might also like this collection of easy snowman designs or check out this adorable reindeer pattern for more holiday crafting inspiration.
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