My best winter childhood memories are building snowmen with my friends and family. This winter even if it is not snowing, all you need is your crochet hook and some yarn, and you can crochet a snowman. The below snowman patterns come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you would like to make a quick ornament for your Christmas tree or a bigger amigurumi figure with intricate details, this list of free snowman crochet patterns is for you.
Take a look at these free snowman crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!
Snowman Ornament
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This crochet pattern is ideal to use up yarn scraps from your stash. The snowman’s scarf and hat can be any color, you can even make a striped hat to use up every inch of yarn.
Suggested Yarn
- Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn
Hook size: 2.00 mm
Difficulty: Beginner
Snowman Amigurumi
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In this pattern the head, body and legs are crocheted as a single piece. This is a perfect pattern if you would like to spend less time on sewing pieces together. This pattern is designed by Darya Neustroeva.
Suggested Yarn
- Pekhorka Detskaya Novinka (100% acrylic, 200 m/50 g)
- Alize Softy (white color, small amount)
Hook size: 1.75 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Olaf, the Snowman
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Do you love the Disney movie Frozen? Build your own snowman out of yarn with this Olaf the snowman free amigurumi pattern.
Suggested Yarn
- YarnArt Jeans
Hook size: 2.00 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Snowman Amigurumi
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The head and the body of this snowman is crocheted in one piece.
Suggested Yarn
- Medium Weight Yarn
Hook size: 4.00 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cozy Snowman Amigurumi
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Can you imagine a cozier snowman? With his buffalo plaid trapper hat, fur vest and warm scarf, he is absolutely ready to tackle this winter season!
Suggested Yarn
- Lion Brand Go for Faux Yarn in Bear (1.5 skeins)
- Bernat Super Value in White (less than one skein)
- Bernat Super Value in Black (less than one skein)
- Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red (less than one skein)
- Loops & Threads Impeccable in Burgundy (less than one skein)
- Bernat Premium Tweeds in Chocolate Tweed for arms (small amounts)
- Any worsted weight yarn in orange (very small amount)
- Patons Astra in Navy for the scarf (or any category 3 yarn in small amounts)
Hook size: 3.25 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Doll in Snowman Costume
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Noo Noo took a while to choose the perfect outfit for this year’s Christmas costume party. She decided to wear this adorable snowman costume.
Suggested Yarn
- 3/Light/Worsted/ DK/8ply yarn
Hook size: 3.50 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Snowman Applique
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The designer of this crochet snowman pattern created a crochet gingerbread man pattern in the same size so you could alternate them on a holiday garland. The two Christmas Buddies look so adorable together.
Suggested Yarn
- Bernat Super Value
Hook size: 5.00 mm
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuddle Me Snowman
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This crochet pattern is part of the Cuddle Me Amigurumi Series. You can find patterns for a Santa, a reindeer, a bear in Santa outfit and many more on this link. Ideal gifts for siblings or cousins.
Suggested Yarn
- YarnArt Jeans
Hook size: 2.00 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Snowman in Sweater
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This snowman looks adorable in his Christmas sweater.
Suggested Yarn
- Medium Weight Yarn
Hook size: 4.00 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Snowman Finger Puppet (NL)
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This crochet pattern is in Dutch, but with the help of our Crochet Dictionary and Google Translate you can follow the pattern, even if you do not speak Dutch.
Suggested Yarn
- Catania yarn from Schachenmayr
Hook size: 3.00 mm
Difficulty: Beginner
Amigurumi Snowman
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This cute amigurumi snowman made from Velvet yarn is so soft.
Suggested Yarn
- Velvet Yarn
Hook size: 5.00 mm
Difficulty: Intermediate
More Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials
Here are a few more crochet patterns and tutorials you may be interested in.
Top Tips for Crochet Beginners: A Friendly Guide to Getting Started
Amigurumi Tips and Tricks: Mastering the Art of Crochet Plushies
More Free Christmas Ornament Crochet Patterns
15+ Free Christmas Crochet Patterns for Beginners
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