crochet snowman free pattern

Alan the Snowman is a chunky amigurumi project with a simple rounded shape, a cheerful embroidered face, and a flat base that lets him stand on his own. The head and body are crocheted together as one piece, so once the main snowman is finished, only the smaller details need to be added.

The snowman uses Cygnet Chunky yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook. White yarn forms the body, while black yarn is used for the top hat and three crocheted coal buttons. A contrasting color adds the scarf, and a small amount of pink yarn is used for the cheeks.

The face is finished with 10 mm safety eyes and simple embroidery. The top hat is made separately and can be left removable or sewn onto the head.

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This free crochet snowman pattern creates a charming, chunky amigurumi with a round body, embroidered face, cozy scarf, removable top hat, and crocheted coal buttons—perfect for Christmas decorating or gifting.

Finished Size

No fixed finished height is provided for Alan.

Your finished snowman may vary in size depending on your yarn and crochet tension, so there is no specific finished measurement to work toward. For the best result, keep the stitch counts and shaping consistent throughout the pattern.

Materials

White Cygnet Chunky yarn — 1 ball
Black Cygnet Chunky yarn — 1 ball
Contrasting yarn for the scarf
Small amount of pink yarn for the cheeks
4 mm crochet hook
10 mm safety eyes
Polyfill stuffing
Large-eye darning needle
Stitch marker
Pins

A bright contrasting color works well for the scarf. Yellow gives Alan a cheerful look, while red creates a more traditional Christmas feel.

Abbreviations

ch — chain
sc — single crochet
inc — increase
dec — invisible decrease
sl st — slip stitch
BLO — back loop only
FLO — front loop only
MR — magic ring
FO — fasten off
Rnd — round

Before You Begin

The main snowman is worked in continuous rounds, beginning at the top of the head and gradually growing into the body. Keep a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you can easily see where each new round begins.

The head is shaped first and stuffed before you continue into the body. As the body grows, add the polyfill a little at a time. This makes it easier to control the shape and keep the stuffing evenly distributed.

One important detail is the flat bottom. Round 34 is worked in the back loop only and creates the ridge used to shape the base. Take care with this section because the flat bottom is what allows Alan to stand on his own.

The face, scarf, top hat, and three coal buttons are all completed separately after the main body is finished.

Part 1: Crochet the Main Snowman

Start the Head

The snowman begins with a magic ring. The first six rounds gradually increase from 6 stitches to 36 stitches, creating the rounded upper part of the snowman.

Round 1

Start with a magic ring.

Chain 1; this does not count as a stitch.

Work 6 sc into the magic ring.

You should have 6 stitches.

Place a stitch marker in the first stitch.

Round 2

Work an increase in every stitch around.

You should have 12 stitches.

Round 3

Repeat:

around.

You should have 18 stitches.

Round 4

Repeat:

2 sc
inc

around.

You should have 24 stitches.

Round 5

Repeat:

3 sc
inc

around.

You should have 30 stitches.

Round 6

Repeat:

4 sc
inc

around.

You should have 36 stitches.

Rounds 7–12

Work sc in every stitch around for 6 rounds.

You should have 36 stitches in each round.

These even rounds give the head its rounded shape before the decreases begin.

Close-up of a blue crocheted snowman head being shaped by hand with a crochet hook.

Shape the Head

The next four rounds gradually bring the stitch count down.

Round 13

Repeat:

4 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 30 stitches.

Round 14

Repeat:

3 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 24 stitches.

Round 15

Repeat:

2 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 18 stitches.

Round 16

Repeat:

sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 12 stitches.

The head is now shaped and ready for the eyes and stuffing.

Add the Safety Eyes

Use the 10 mm safety eyes.

Count down 9 rounds from the top of the head and place the first eye between Rounds 9 and 10. Place the second eye 6 stitches away from the first.

Before securing the backs, check that both eyes are sitting at the same height and that the spacing looks even.

Once the placement looks right, attach the safety-eye backs securely.

Close-up of a blue crocheted snowman head with two black safety eyes being positioned by hand.

Stuff the Head

Add polyfill to the head before continuing.

Work with small amounts of stuffing rather than filling the head all at once. Push the filling toward the sides as you go so the head develops a smooth, rounded shape.

Keep the stuffing firm enough to hold the shape while leaving the opening clear enough to continue crocheting.

Continue into the Body

The body grows directly from the 12 stitches at the end of Round 16. Four increase rounds expand the shape until it reaches 42 stitches.

Round 17

Work an increase in every stitch around.

You should have 24 stitches.

Round 18

Repeat:

3 sc
inc

around.

You should have 30 stitches.

Round 19

Repeat:

4 sc
inc

around.

You should have 36 stitches.

Round 20

Repeat:

5 sc
inc

around.

You should have 42 stitches.

By the end of Round 20, the body has reached its widest point.

Rounds 21–30

Work sc in every stitch around for 10 rounds.

You should have 42 stitches in each round.

These rounds create the main body. Continue adding polyfill as you work, keeping the filling evenly distributed so the snowman remains nicely rounded.

Shape the Lower Body

The next three rounds gradually decrease the body before the flat base is formed.

Round 31

Repeat:

5 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 36 stitches.

Round 32

Repeat:

4 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 30 stitches.

Round 33

Repeat:

3 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 24 stitches.

Make the Flat Bottom

Round 34

Work sc in the back loop only of each stitch around.

You should have 24 stitches.

This round creates the ridge that forms the flat bottom of the snowman. Keep the lower section shaped evenly so the finished base can sit flat.

Finish the Body

Before closing the body, finish adding the polyfill.

Pay particular attention to the lower section. The bottom needs to remain flat, so avoid pushing excess stuffing underneath the ridge created by Round 34.

Round 35

Return to working through both loops.

Repeat:

2 sc
invisible dec

around.

You should have 18 stitches.

Round 36

Repeat:

sc
invisible dec

6 times.

You should have 12 stitches.

Check the stuffing once more before moving on to the final round.

Round 37

Work an invisible decrease 6 times.

You should have 6 stitches.

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

Thread the tail onto the darning needle. Pick up the outside loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull the yarn to close the opening.

Continue passing the needle through the body to secure the end and help the lower section sit flat. Weave in the remaining yarn and trim the excess.

The main snowman is now finished, with a flat bottom that allows him to stand independently.

Part 2: Add the Face

Embroider the Pink Cheeks

Use a small amount of pink yarn for the cheeks.

Place each cheek approximately one or two stitches below its corresponding eye.

Keep both cheeks similar in size and position so the face stays balanced.

Once the cheeks are in place, secure the yarn ends inside the head and trim the excess.

Embroider the Smile

Use black yarn for the smile.

Begin approximately one stitch inward from one eye, keeping the smile on the same row as the eyes.

Work across approximately 4 stitches, then bring the embroidery down to the row beneath to create the small smile shape.

Check the expression before securing the yarn. Once you are happy with it, hide the remaining yarn ends inside the head.

Blue crocheted snowman with a rounded head and body, shown as a simple unfinished amigurumi figure.

Part 3: Crochet the Scarf

The scarf is made separately as a simple narrow strip.

Choose a contrasting color that complements the white snowman and black hat.

Make the Scarf

Chain 56.

Starting in the second chain from the hook, work sc in each remaining chain.

You should have 55 sc.

At the end of the row:

Chain 1.
Turn.

Return Row

Work a loose slip stitch in each of the 55 stitches across.

Keep these slip stitches loose so the scarf remains flexible.

Fasten off, leaving the yarn tails for the tassels.

Add the Tassels

Cut 4 lengths of yarn.

For each tassel:

Fold one length in half.
Insert the hook near the end of the scarf.
Pull the folded section through the stitch.
Bring the loose ends through the loop.
Pull gently to secure.
Repeat at the remaining positions.

Trim the tassels evenly.

Tie the finished scarf around Alan’s neck.

Yellow crocheted scarf being shaped by hand, with a crochet hook and yarn visible on the work surface.

Part 4: Crochet the Top Hat

The top hat is worked separately in black yarn.

It is designed to be removable, so you can place it on Alan’s head without permanently attaching it. If you prefer a fixed hat, you can sew it into place after finishing.

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