Crochet Snowman Ornament
Crochet snowman ornaments are the cutest addition to any holiday decor! These charming little decorations bring a touch of handmade warmth to your tree or living space. Crafting a crochet snowman ornament is not only a fun and creative project but also a delightful way to spread some festive cheer. With their cozy scarves and adorable button eyes, these snowmen are sure to bring smiles to anyone who sees them. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, making these ornaments is a joyful way to embrace the holiday spirit. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet some snowmen to add a sprinkle of cheer to your seasonal decorations!
Materials
- worsted weight yarn in white, orange, black
- size F/ 3.75 mm crochet hook
- safety pin or stitch marker to mark the start of each row
-4.5 mm black plastic safety eyes
- stuffing
- embroidery floss in black and orange
- needle
- felt in color of your choice
- 1/4” wide black ribbon
Abbreviations
-in American crochet terms-
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = single crochet increase
dec = single crochet decrease
rnd = round
sl st = slip stitch
* * = set of stitches to be repeated
( ) = total number of stitches in a round
rep = repeat
Hat
Starting with black yarn
rnd 1: ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd ch from the hook (6 st)
rnd 2: sc 2 in each st (12 st)
rnd 3: in back loops, sc in each st (12 st)
rnds 4-5: sc in each st (12 st)
rnd 6: *sc 2, dec 1* rep 3 times (9 st)
rnd 7: in front loops, sc 2 in eact st (18 st)
rnd 8: *sc 2, inc 1* repeat 6 times (24 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Nose
Starting with orange yarn
rnd 1: ch 2, sc 3 in 2nd ch from the hook (3 st)
rnd 2: sc 1, inc 1, sc 1 (4 st)
rnd 3: *sc 1, inc 1* rep 2 times (6 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Head and Body
Starting with white yarn
rnd 1: Ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd ch from the hook (6 st)
rnd 2: Sc 2 in each st (12 st)
rnd 3: *Sc 1, inc 1* rep 6 times (18 st)
rnd 4: *Sc 2, inc 1* rep 6 times (24 st)
rnds 5-7: Sc in each st (24 st)
rnd 8: *Sc 2, dec 1* rep 6 times (18 st)
Attach face. Place eyes between rnds 4 and 5. Sew the nose on under the eyes. Lightly stuff the hat and sew in center top of the head.
rnd 9: *Sc 1, dec 1* rep 6 times (12 st)
rnd 10: In front loops, sc 2 in each st (24 st)
rnd 11: *Sc 2, inc 1* rep 8 times (32 st)
rnds 12-14: Sc in each st (32 st)
rnd 15: *Sc 2, dec 1* rep 8 times (24 st)
rnd 16: *Sc 1, dec 1* rep 8 times (16 st)
rnd 17: *Sc 2, dec 1* rep 4 times (12 st)
rnd 18: Dec 3, stuff the head and body, dec 3, skip 1 st, sl st (5 st)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Cut .5”x7” piece of red felt and snip vertically into the ends to create some fringe. Tie around the neck of the snowman Cut a 8.5” piece of ribbon, string through the top of the hat and knot the ends together.