The holidays always feel a little more magical when handmade pieces are involved—especially when you stitch them yourself. This crochet snowman ornament pattern is the kind of project that warms your heart from the very first round. It’s simple, beginner-friendly, and incredibly charming… the kind of ornament that instantly becomes everyone’s favorite on the tree.

Whether you’re crocheting for your own holiday décor, gifting to friends, or building a handmade ornament collection, this sweet snowman adds joy to any corner of the season. His scalloped snowflake edge, tiny carrot nose, and cozy green hat make him almost too cute to pack away after winter.

Let’s gather your materials and make something beautiful together.

🧶 What You’ll Need

This is a light, relaxing project that doesn’t demand perfection. Just bring your yarn, your hook, and your good holiday vibes.

• Worsted Weight #4 yarn

• 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook

• 8 mm black safety eyes

• Tapestry needle

• Small amount of stuffing (optional — very light)

• Stitch marker

• Twine or ribbon for hanging

• Optional extras: black, red, and white felt or embroidery thread for cheeks & snowflake accents

Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: ~4.5–5 in (11–13 cm)
Gauge: Not essential

🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR — Magic Ring
CH — Chain
SL ST — Slip Stitch
SC — Single Crochet
HDC — Half Double Crochet
DC — Double Crochet
INC — Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
DEC — Decrease (SC 2 sts together)
FLO — Front Loop Only
BLO — Back Loop Only
ST(s) — Stitch(es)

⛄ Pattern Instructions

PART 1 — Snowman Face

Round 1:
Make a MR, work 10 SC into the ring. Pull tight.
Join with SL ST to first SC. (10 sts)

Round 2:
CH 1, INC in each ST around.
Join. (20 sts)

Round 3:
CH 1, (SC next ST, INC next ST) repeat around.
Join. (30 sts)

Round 4:
CH 1, (SC next 2 sts, INC next ST) repeat around.
Join. (40 sts)

Round 5 (Scallop Edge):
(Skip 1 ST, 5 DC in next ST, skip 1 ST, SL ST in next ST)
Repeat around the entire circle.
Fasten off and weave ends.

PART 2 — Carrot Nose

Use orange yarn.

Row 1: CH 5.
Row 2: SC in 2nd CH from hook and across. (4 sts)
Row 3: CH 1, turn. SC across. (4 sts)
Row 4: CH 1, turn. DEC, SC, SC. (3 sts)
Row 5: CH 1, turn. SC in each ST. (3 sts)
Row 6: CH 1, turn. DEC, SC. (2 sts)
Row 7: CH 1, turn. SC2TOG. (1 st)

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto the face.
OPTIONAL: Embroider small “carrot texture lines” with black yarn.

PART 3 — Green Hat

Top of Hat

Use green yarn.

Round 1: Make MR, 8 SC inside. Join. (8 sts)
Round 2: CH 1, INC around. (16 sts)
Round 3: CH 1, (SC, INC) repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 4–6: CH 1, SC around. (24 sts)
Do NOT fasten off.

Hat Brim

Round 7:
Switch to BLO.
(SC next 2 sts, INC next ST) repeat around.
(32 sts)

Round 8:
CH 1, (SC next 3 sts, INC next ST) repeat around.
(40 sts)

Fasten off.

Hat Band (Black)

With black yarn:

Row 1: CH 32.
Row 2: HDC in 2nd CH from hook and across. (31 sts)

Fasten off and wrap around Round 6 of the hat. Sew in place.
Add a small white snowflake embellishment on the left side if desired.

PART 4 — Assembly

Position the hat slightly overlapping the top of the snowman’s face.
Sew only along the back edge so the hat keeps its shape.

Sew the carrot nose onto the center of the face.
Attach two 8 mm safety eyes above the nose.

Embroider:

• Eyebrows

• “X-stitch” mouth

• Small heart cheeks (or use felt)

Add a piece of twine on the back of the hat to create the ornament hanger.

OPTIONAL BACK PANEL (for thickness)

Make one more face circle (Rounds 1–4 only) and whipstitch to the back, lightly stuffing if desired.

📝 Pattern Notes

• This Crochet Snowman Ornament Pattern works beautifully with any worsted weight yarn, but soft acrylic blends tend to keep the shape nicely.

• Feel free to personalize: blush cheeks, sparkly yarn for the scalloped edge, or festive hat colors.

• The ornament stays fairly lightweight, even with optional stuffing—perfect for delicate branches.

🎨 Tips & Variations

• Add personality: tilt the hat, sew the nose at a quirky angle, or embroider a little smile curve.

• Customize the colors: red hat, striped hat band, even pastel “winter wonderland” tones.

• Make a set: create several snowmen with different hat colors for a coordinated holiday theme.

• Turn it into a gift tag: embroider initials on the back circle.

🎁 FAQ (Schema Style)

Q: Is this Crochet Snowman Ornament Pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes! The stitches are simple and the construction is straightforward, making it ideal for beginners.

Q: Can I use cotton yarn?
Absolutely. Cotton gives crisp stitch definition and works perfectly for ornaments.

Q: How do I hang the ornament?
Just attach twine, ribbon, or yarn to the back of the hat as described.

Q: How big does the finished snowman get?
Approximately 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm).

Q: Does gauge matter for this pattern?
Not at all—your ornament will turn out beautifully regardless.

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Creating this Crochet Snowman Ornament Pattern feels like stitching a tiny piece of holiday joy. Every detail—from the scalloped edge to the carrot nose—brings a little warmth to the season. If you make one, you’ll almost certainly end up making more… they’re that irresistible.

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