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Published October 24, 2026

Adorable Free Snowman Amigurumi Pattern: Easy DIY

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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, and his slightly worried look adds a touch of personality that makes him perfect for holiday decor. This pattern is rated intermediate, offering a satisfying challenge with its mitten construction and detailed face shaping.

Yarn and Color Notes

Choosing the right yarn for this project is half the fun. The pattern calls for Super Bulky plush chenille yarn for the main body, which gives the snowman that signature fuzzy, cloud-like texture. For the overalls, a velvet chenille in royal blue provides a lovely contrast in both color and sheen. I love how the soft plush white yarn used for the cuffs and hat brim adds a different tactile element, making the details pop. If you have a stash of bulky yarn, this is a great project to use it up, especially since the gauge isn’t critical. The combination of textures—from the smooth cotton nose to the fuzzy chenille body—creates a rich, high-quality finish that feels intentional and cozy.

Project Overview

This adorable snowman amigurumi stands 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall with his hat. It is an intermediate-level project that involves working in continuous spiral rounds for most pieces, with specific techniques for attaching arms and shaping the face. The pattern includes detailed instructions for the body, head, mitten arms, overalls, straps, legs, nose, hat, and pompom.

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 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 cuffs and hat brim)
Sport (CYC 2) cotton yarn in orange: for the nose
Sport (CYC 2) cotton yarn in dark brown: for 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

Gauge is not critical. Your snowman’s size and your yarn use will depend on your tension, hook, and yarn thickness. The finished snowman stands 9.5 inches (24 cm) tall with his hat. 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

What hook size should I use for the nose?

You should use a 2.0 mm (US B-1) hook for the nose, which is smaller than the 4.0 mm hook used for the main body pieces. This helps create a tighter stitch for the small orange cotton nose.

How do I attach the arms to the body?

The arms are attached during Round 26 of the Body and Head section. You will work 6 sc through both the body stitches and the first arm stitches together, then continue with the body stitches, and repeat for the second arm.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

While the pattern is designed for Super Bulky (CYC 6) yarn, you can use other weights. However, the finished size will change, and you may need to adjust your hook size. The gauge is not critical, but using a different weight will affect the final dimensions.

How do I make the decreases invisible?

To make invisible decreases, work the decrease through the front loops only. This technique helps keep the fabric smooth and hides the decrease stitch.

What if my snowman won’t sit up?

Ensure you stuff the legs firmly. Firm legs provide a stable base that helps the snowman sit up on its own. You can also adjust the stuffing in the body to ensure it is dense and plump.

If you enjoy making holiday characters, you might also like this adorable reindeer amigurumi or this easy Santa Claus pattern for your winter collection.